Digital Realty’s Global Data Insights Survey 2025: India Doubles Down on AI, with 75% of businesses localising data and 60% prioritising sustainability in AI strategies

India is undergoing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a central pillar of enterprise strategy. According to new findings from Global Data Insights Survey by one of Digital Connexion’s parent companies Digital Realty, Indian businesses are shaping their AI journeys around three core priorities: data localisation, sustainability, and structured data strategies. The survey reveals that 75% of businesses are reshaping their infrastructure and site strategies with data at the helm. This underscores India’s emergence as a digital hub in the Asia-Pacific region, where 59% of companies already have a formal data strategy in place—well ahead of several global benchmarks.

Key highlights from India:

• 44% believe AI and machine learning are essential to unlocking data’s full potential.
• 75% are using data to inform infrastructure and location strategies—reshaping digital foundations.
• 60% say sustainability is the most critical factor shaping their AI strategy.
• 51% measure IT ...