MUMBAI - Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Web Services (AWS) today disclosed plans for a significant expansion of its cloud infrastructure in India, committing an investment of $8.3 billion into the AWS Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region in Maharashtra.
This move aims to enhance cloud computing capacity within the country to meet increasing customer demand for cloud services.
The investment is projected to have a substantial 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 over 81,300 full-time jobs annually in the local data center supply chain within the same timeframe.
This financial commitment forms a part of a larger strategy by AWS, where the company previously announced an overall investment of $12.7 billion in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030.
AWS's expansion in India is poised to bolster 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 a foundation for digital transformation across various sectors in India.
The announcement comes at a time when India is experiencing a surge in digital innovation, driven by a widespread adoption of cloud services and a supportive government policy environment aimed at fostering technology growth.
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