Amazon Web Services (AWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to investing $8.3 billion in Maharashtra over the coming years, strengthening India’s position as a global cloud computing hub. The announcement follows a high-level meeting between AWS India’s leadership team, led by Sandeep Dutta, and Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday.
Expanding India’s Cloud and AI Capabilities
Speaking after the meeting, Vaishnaw highlighted AWS’s plans to introduce cutting-edge GPUs and expand compute and cloud management services in India.
“The team from AWS outlined their plan to invest $8.3 billion in Maharashtra in the coming years. They are optimistic about India’s digital future, bringing the latest cloud computing technologies and expanding AI-driven infrastructure,” Vaishnaw stated.
AWS’s investment is part of its broader $12.7 billion commitment across India by 2030, first announced in May 2023, to meet the rising demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation services.
Economic and Employment Impact
AWS’s investment in Maharashtra is expected to generate significant economic benefits, including:
- $15.3 billion in GDP contribution by 2030
- Over 81,300 full-time jobs annually in the data center supply chain
The initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year at the World Economic Forum in Davos between AWS and the Maharashtra government.
Maharashtra’s Vision for a Data Center Hub
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomed the collaboration, calling it a transformational step for the state’s technological growth.
“As we fulfill our vision of becoming a global capital for data centers, this partnership will strengthen our technological infrastructure, drive innovation, and create new job opportunities,” Fadnavis stated.
AWS has been steadily expanding its cloud presence in India, launching its first Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) cloud region in 2016, followed by AWS Asia-Pacific (Hyderabad) in 2022.
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AWS’s Commitment to India’s Digital Economy
David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy and General Counsel at Amazon, reaffirmed AWS’s long-term investment strategy in India’s digital transformation.
“We see tremendous potential in India’s digital economy, driven by the growing demand for cloud and AI services. Our $8.3 billion investment in Maharashtra by 2030 will support this vision,” Zapolsky stated.
With this investment, AWS is set to play a crucial role in advancing India’s cloud infrastructure, fostering technological innovation, and supporting the country’s AI-driven digital growth.
