Amazon's AWS Announces USD 12.7 Billion Investment in Indian Cloud Infrastructure

Amazon's AWS Announces USD 12.7 Billion Investment in Indian Cloud Infrastructure

In a statement, Amazon Web Services AWS said it plans to invest $12.7 billion in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030. The investment is expected to create over 130,000 jobs and contribute $23.3 billion to India's GDP.

The investment will be used to build new data centers and expand existing data centers in India. AWS currently has two data centers in India, one in Mumbai and one in Hyderabad. The new data centers will be located in Pune, Chennai, and NCR.

Creating Over 130,000 Jobs and Boosting India's Digital Economy

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed its plans to invest USD 12.7 billion in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030, aiming to meet the growing customer demand for cloud services in the country. This significant investment in data center infrastructure is expected to support an average of 131,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs annually in Indian businesses. The positions, including construction, facility maintenance, engineering, telecommunications, and other roles, are part of the data center supply chain in India.

The announcement follows AWS' previous investment of USD 3.7 billion between 2016 and 2022, bringing their total investment in India to USD 16.4 billion by 2030. This new investment is estimated to contribute USD 23.3 billion to India's total gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, fostering economic growth and development.

AWS currently operates two data center infrastructure regions in India: the AWS Asia Pacific (Mumbai) Region, launched in 2016, and the AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region, launched in November 2022. These regions provide Indian customers with multiple options to run workloads, securely store data within the country, and serve end-users with low latency.

The investment in India's cloud infrastructure has received a warm welcome from Rajeev Chandrashekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship in India. He emphasized that PM Narendra Modi's Digital India vision is driving the expansion of cloud and data centers in India. Chandrashekhar believes that AWS' investment of USD 12.7 billion will catalyze India's digital economy and aligns with the government's efforts to promote innovation, sustainability, and growth in the cloud sector.

Puneet Chandok, President of Commercial Business at AWS India and South Asia, stated that the planned investment of USD 12.7 billion by 2030 will create significant ripple effects, supporting India on its path to becoming a global digital powerhouse. AWS has already established strong partnerships with various Indian entities, including government organizations, healthcare institutions, large enterprises, small and medium businesses, and startups. These partnerships enable customers to leverage AWS's cloud services to drive cost savings, accelerate innovation, and enhance their speed to market.

Through the AWS Partner Network (APN), AWS also helps Indian businesses develop digital solutions locally that have the potential to scale globally. The APN in India includes a range of organizations, such as Minfy Technologies, Rapyder Cloud Solutions, and Redington.

Amazon's AWS is making a substantial investment of USD 12.7 billion in cloud infrastructure in India, with the goal of meeting the rising demand for cloud services. This investment will not only create over 130,000 jobs but also contribute significantly to India's GDP, furthering the country's digital economy.