MUMBAI – Amazon (NASDAQ: ) Web Services (AWS) today revealed plans to significantly expand its cloud infrastructure in India, committing to an $8.3 billion investment in the AWS Asia Pacific (Mumbai) region in Maharashtra.
The move is aimed at improving the cloud computing capacity within the country to meet the increasing demand of users for cloud services.
The investment is projected to have a significant economic impact, with an estimated contribution of $15.3 billion to India’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. It is also expected to support more than 81,300 full-time jobs annually in the local supply chain data center within the same time frame.
This financial commitment is part of AWS’s larger strategy, where the company previously announced a total investment of $12.7 billion in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030.
The expansion of AWS in India is poised to strengthen the company’s capacity to serve a diverse range of customers, from startups to enterprises and public sector organizations. By increasing cloud infrastructure, AWS aims to provide more robust and scalable services, enabling customers in India to innovate and grow their businesses more efficiently.
The company’s investment is expected to facilitate advancements in areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing the foundation for digital transformation across various sectors in India.
The announcement comes at a time when India is experiencing a surge in digital innovation, fueled by widespread adoption of cloud services and a supportive government policy environment aimed at fostering technological growth.
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