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Bharti Airtel's data center arm, Nxtra, plans to expand its capacity to 1 GW in three to four years, up from 120-130 MW, aiming for a 25% market share in India's data center sector. The Indian data center market is projected to reach USD 7.92 billion by 2032, driven by rising data consumption and government initiatives.

Major competitors include NTT DATA, AdaniConneX, and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. Airtel's strategy involves reallocating capital from 5G investments to data centers and digital services. However, significant execution risks and intense market competition pose challenges to achieving its targets.