Palava Green Integrated Data Centre Park: ₹30,000 Crore Mega Hub
Status: Pre-construction / Site Grading (MoU Signed May 2026) | Location: Dedicated Industrial & Logistics Zone, Palava Phase 2, Maharashtra, India
Project Overview
A ₹30,000 crore (approximately $3.1 billion USD) strategic technology park, this landmark digital infrastructure project is being developed under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra state government to strengthen India's position as a leading global data center and AI hub. Designed as a sustainable, hyper-dense digital infrastructure campus, the development will accommodate hyperscale cloud providers, artificial intelligence platforms, and enterprise computing environments requiring large-scale, mission-critical capacity. The technology park has already attracted anchor commitments from major industry players, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and STT GDC, reinforcing its significance within India's rapidly expanding cloud ecosystem. Engineered to support next-generation GPU clusters, accelerated computing platforms, and high-density AI workloads, the campus will feature advanced liquid cooling systems, resilient power distribution networks, and energy-efficient infrastructure capable of handling future rack densities. The project also emphasizes sustainability through renewable energy integration, intelligent resource management, and environmentally responsible building practices to reduce operational carbon emissions. Strategically located in Maharashtra, one of India's largest digital and industrial markets, the technology park benefits from strong connectivity, skilled talent availability, and access to robust utility infrastructure. Beyond expanding hyperscale capacity, the development is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs while attracting significant domestic and international investment. Once completed, the campus will play a critical role in supporting India's AI ambitions, cloud adoption, and digital transformation, establishing a world-class ecosystem for hyperscale computing and next-generation digital infrastructure.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Palava Green Integrated Data Centre Park: ₹30,000 Crore Mega Hub |
| Location | Dedicated Industrial & Logistics Zone, Palava Phase 2, Maharashtra, India |
| Status | Pre-construction / Site Grading (MoU Signed May 2026) |
| Commissioning | Q2 2028 (Phase 1 Substation & Core Shell Target) |
| Total IT Load | 320 MW |
| Total Capacity | 400 MW Ultimate Gross Campus Capacity |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified / Tier IV Compliant Core Structure |
| Project Type | Greenfield Integrated Hyperscale AI Park & Wholesale Cloud Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Mumbai |
| Population | ~18.4 Million (Urban Agglomeration) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~18.4 Million (Mumbai UA) |
| City GDP | Highest in India (Financial & Commercial Capital) |
| Per Capita Income | High (Economic Engine of India) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 Data Center Hub |
| Key Strengths | Indias Primary financial hub, highest fiber density, 9+ subsea cable landing stations, strong power grid access |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Lodha Group |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Government of Maharashtra (MIDC), MSETCL (State Transmission) |
| Construction Contractor | Tier-1 Indian EPC Infrastructure Conglomerate (To Be Finalized) |
| MEP Engineering | In-House Engineering Teams / International Data Center Advisors |
| Network Connectivity | Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Tata Communications, De-CIX Mumbai Peering Hub |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual-path high-voltage 220kV dedicated on-site gas-insulated utility substation connected directly to the multi-source Maharashtra state grid ring. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 400 MW ultimate secured utility substation allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Distributed block-redundant static UPS architecture integrated with decentralized lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS). |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled water plants featuring smart variable-speed pumping networks, fully customized for rapid direct-to-chip liquid cooling loops up to 100 kW per rack. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral megacampus equipped with quadruple diverse subterranean fiber entry paths and dedicated high-strand dark fiber connections to downtown Mumbai cable landing stations. |
| PUE Target | 1.22 (Optimized for Western India's coastal humidity profiles) |
| Energy Mix | Up to 50% matched green energy sourcing managed via group-level captive solar farms and Maharashtra open-access clean energy procurement paths. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | May 2026 |
| Construction Start | Q4 2026 (Targeted groundbreaking) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Q2 2028 |
| Full Buildout | Q4 2032 (Complete multi-building cloud and retail computing ecosystem) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ₹30,000 Crore ($3.1 Billion USD Aggregated Masterplan Capital Outlay) |
| Funding | Corporate capital reserves, private institutional infrastructure equity, and green bond debt syndication. |