Princeton Digital Group to Invest $1 Billion in India Data Centres
Singapore-based data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) announced a major investment of $1 billion in India, aiming to boost its data centre capacity to a total of 230 megawatts (MW) within the country. This initiative is part of PDG’s broader $5 billion investment program focused on developing AI-ready data centres across Asia.
Rangu Salgame, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of PDG, emphasized India's potential to lead in AI and the company's commitment to supporting the country's AI and cloud infrastructure. "Our $1 billion investment in India reflects our dedication to enhancing the nation’s AI and cloud ecosystems", said Salgame.
As part of this expansion, PDG will upgrade its MU1 campus in Mumbai and introduce a new 72 MW AI-ready campus, CH1, in Chennai. The Chennai facility will span 9.3 acres and is designed with future scalability in mind. "By adding three new buildings in Mumbai and entering Chennai, we are significantly strengthening our AI-ready infrastructure footprint in India," Salgame added.
Both the MU1 and CH1 campuses will feature advanced AI-ready technology, including high-density deployments and innovative cooling systems. Vipin Shirsat, Managing Director of PDG India, noted that these locations are set to become key AI infrastructure hubs in the country.
The MU1 data centre in Mumbai will be powered 50 percent by renewable energy, with plans to secure additional reliable and sustainable energy sources for both the expanded Mumbai campus and the new CH1 facility.
This investment is part of PDG’s broader $5 billion strategy to expand its capacity by 500 MW across Asia, including significant increases in India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The data centre sector in India has experienced substantial growth, doubling from 540 MW in 2019 to 1,011 MW in 2023, establishing India as one of the fastest-growing markets globally.
