The company’s USD 1 billion India expansion is part of its larger USD 5 billion investment program for AI-ready data centers across Asia.
Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has announced a significant expansion of its operations in India, aiming to increase its capacity to 230 MW. This expansion is part of the company’s broader $5 billion investment strategy to develop AI-ready data centers across Asia. The company plans to invest approximately $1 billion in its Indian operations as part of this initiative.
The expansion will see the company’s flagship data center campus, MU1 in Mumbai, grow into one of the largest operational facilities in the region. The campus will gain three additional buildings, tripling its capacity to 150 MW. The first phase of the 100 MW expansion is expected to be completed by 2026. Once fully operational, MU1 will span approximately 15 acres. It is also entering the Chennai market with a new 72 MW AI-ready data center campus, named CH1, located in the northern part of the city. The Chennai campus, set on 9.3 acres, will cater to hyperscale clients and has the potential for further expansion.
The investments in Mumbai and Chennai are positioned to bolster the AI-ready infrastructure in two of India’s leading cloud hubs. Both locations benefit from proximity to submarine cable landings, strong power supply, renewable energy options, and solid infrastructure, making them ideal for AI deployment. Sustainability is central to the company’s strategy. The MU1 campus in Mumbai is contracted to source around 50% of its power from renewable energy, and similar measures are planned for the CH1 campus in Chennai. The company also offers hybrid cooling solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The Mumbai MU1 facility holds IGBC Platinum certification, delivered in record time during the pandemic.
Rangu Salgame, Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder of PDG, highlighted artificial intelligence’s transformative impact on the data center sector, particularly in India. “India is poised to become a global leader in AI, and our $1 billion investment underscores our commitment to the country’s cloud and AI ecosystems,” Salgame stated.
