Princeton Digital Group Invests $1 Billion in AI-Ready Data Centers in India

Princeton Digital Group to Invest $1 billion in India for AI-ready Data Centres in Mumbai and Chennai

The facilities are looking to cater to the hyperscaler demand in Asia. Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a leading data centre provider in Asia, has announced a major expansion in India, increasing its data centre capacity to a total of 230 MW. The company will invest approximately USD 1 billion in India as part of a broader USD 5 billion initiative to build AI-ready data centres across Asia. This investment will significantly enhance PDG's presence in India, particularly in Mumbai and Chennai, two of the country's largest cloud infrastructure hubs. PDG's flagship data centre in Mumbai, MU1, will see the addition of three new buildings, tripling its current capacity to 150 MW. The first phase of this 100 MW expansion is set for completion in 2026, and the campus will span roughly 15 acres. PDG is also making its debut in Chennai with CH1, a 72 MW AI-ready data centre located in the northern Chennai Metropolitan Area. The facility, set on 9.3 acres, is designed to cater to hyperscalers and will offer scalability for future expansion, reinforcing Chennai's role as a key cloud hub in India. Rangu Salgame, Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of PDG, emphasised the role of AI in reshaping the data centre landscape. "Over the last 18 months, AI has completely transformed the data centre landscape. First, we saw the explosion of demand in North America, followed by the initial wave of AI-driven demand in Asia," he said. "PDG has been a major beneficiary of this initial surge, and our capacity and capabilities in India have been a significant factor in our success. India is well positioned to be a global AI leader, and we are determined to play an important role in making that happen." Salgame added that the company's investment in India underscores its commitment to supporting the country's AI and cloud ecosystems. "By adding three new buildings in Mumbai and by entering Chennai, we are significantly enhancing our hyperscale AI-ready infrastructure footprint in the country." PDG's MU1 and CH1 campuses are designed to support high-density AI deployments and incorporate advanced cooling technologies. The Mumbai campus is contracted to source about 50% of its energy from renewable sources, and the company is exploring additional sustainable energy options for both the Mumbai and Chennai facilities. According to Vipin Shirsat, managing director of PDG India, "Mumbai and Chennai have been the pre-eminent hubs for cloud infrastructure in India due to the combination of submarine cable landing proximity, high-quality power supply, availability of renewable energy, and robust infrastructure development. With the advent of AI in India, both locations are well-positioned to become leading AI infrastructure hubs as well." Sustainability remains a key focus for PDG. The company's MU1 data centre was the first in Mumbai to achieve the prestigious IGBC Platinum certification, a recognition of its commitment to green infrastructure. Delivered in just 20 months during the pandemic, the facility overcame significant supply chain challenges to meet its deadline. This expansion is part of PDG's larger 500 MW growth strategy across Asia, with investments also targeting Indonesia and Malaysia.

Princeton Digital Group Invests $1 Billion in India's AI-Ready Data Centers

In addition to expanding its MU1 campus, PDG is entering Chennai, one of the most established cloud hubs in India. Named CH1, the 72 MW AI- ready campus is located in the northern Chennai Metropolitan Area, which houses some of the world's leading hyperscalers. The hyperscale data center facility will be built over 9.3 acres with scalability for future expansion. "Over the last 18 months, AI has completely transformed the data center landscape. First, we saw the explosion of demand in North America, followed by the initial wave of AI-driven demand in Asia. PDG has been a major beneficiary of this initial surge, and our capacity and capabilities in India have been a significant factor in our success. India is well positioned to be a global AI leader, and we are determined to be play an important role in making that happen. As one of the fastest growing data center operators, our USD 1 billion investment in India is testament to our deep commitment to the country's AI and cloud ecosystems" said Rangu Salgame, Chairman, CEO and Co-founder, PDG. "By adding three new buildings in Mumbai and by entering Chennai, we are significantly enhancing our hyperscale AI-ready infrastructure footprint in the country."