ESR Plans to Develop a 60MW Data Center in Mumbai, India.

The company this week unveiled plans for a multi-story data center in the Rabale area of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The ESR Rabale MU1 Data Centre (MU1) will be developed on a 3.25-acre site and is designed to support up to 60MW of IT load. Total investment in the project is expected to reach $100 million.

“India is one of the most compelling data center growth markets globally, driven by rapid digital adoption, data localisation requirements, and the rise of cloud and AI workloads,” said Stuart Gibson, co-founder and co-CEO, ESR. “As ESR’s first data center in India, MU1 marks a key step in advancing our pan-APAC digital infrastructure strategy, leveraging our vertically integrated development capabilities and experience across high-demand markets.”

Abhijit Malkani, CEO, India, ESR, added: “MU1 is a landmark project for us, combining scale, connectivity, and power security in one of Mumbai’s most established data center clusters. As digital demand continues to surge, we are well‑placed to build high‑quality data center hubs across the country.”

 Formed in 2016 through the merger of e-Shang and Redwood Group, ESR has data center projects planned across Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Its subsidiary, ARA Asset Management, also maintains a presence in the sector through its Logos Group unit, which partnered with Pure Data Centres to develop a 20MW facility in Indonesia.