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India's Subsea Cable Boom: Record Investments Pour In
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- India attracts record subsea cable investments, with four of seven major networks landing domestically.
- FLAG plans a significant $40 million investment in Indian infrastructure and network expansion.
- Global security concerns prompt a shift towards diverse, redundant subsea and terrestrial routes.
India has become a hotspot for subsea cable connectivity, attracting record levels of investment. Currently, four out of seven major global subsea networks have established landing points within the country. FLAG, a prominent independent subsea network operator, has invested $20 million in its existing India-Singapore links and plans further investments totaling approximately $40 million.
These future investments will focus on enhancing Indian terrestrial routes, expanding connections between India and Malaysia/Singapore, and exploring new cable landing opportunities. The company is also seeking to broaden its operating license to better serve escalating customer demand, driven by India's growing middle class and the proliferation of hyperscaler-led data centers.
Amidst rising global concerns about subsea cable security and redundancy, there is a strategic push for diverse network routes to mitigate potential outages. FLAG aims to evolve its network mix from 90% subsea to 60% subsea and 40% terrestrial, incorporating land-based extensions through regions like the Middle East to bypass volatile maritime zones.
