The company identifies India as a crucial element in its global expansion strategy, experiencing strong momentum across enterprises, startups, and digital platforms.
In a conversation with CNBC-TV18 during the AWS Summit 2026 in Bengaluru, Prasad Kalyanaraman, Vice President of AWS Infrastructure Services, stated that India is among a select few countries where AWS has multiple operational regions.
He noted that both the Mumbai and Hyderabad regions are fully operational, allowing customers to deploy applications with high resilience and low latency.
Kalyanaraman also highlighted the swift pace of cloud and AI adoption in India, describing the level of innovation as “staggering.” With over 7 million individuals trained in cloud skills and increasing investment in AI infrastructure and talent, AWS anticipates India will be pivotal not just as a growth market but also as a global hub for talent and innovation.
Edited excerpts:How crucial is India in AWS’s global infrastructure roadmap?
India is a vital market for us and is one of the few countries where we operate more than one region. We began with Mumbai and subsequently expanded to Hyderabad, both fully featured regions equipped with multiple availability zones. This setup enables customers to run applications across regions for low latency and disaster recovery while upholding high security, availability, and performance standards.
Are you considering further expansion of your data center presence in India?
India represents a significant growth opportunity for us. We’re witnessing robust adoption across various sectors, from digital platforms to enterprises. We have committed to an investment of $12.7 billion in India by 2030, with aggressive growth plans in response to customer demand.
Is India developing as a talent hub for AWS infrastructure?
We have trained over 7 million individuals in India in cloud skills and are continuing to invest in talent development, especially in areas such as generative AI. India boasts a strong talent base, and capabilities developed here are increasingly being shared globally. Our investments in upskilling are evidently yielding results.
Are Indian enterprises advancing quickly enough in cloud and AI?
The rate of innovation in India is truly impressive. Across various sectors, enterprises are quickly adopting cloud technology and driving innovation. The current energy within the ecosystem is exceptionally strong.
What is your perspective on the AI opportunity in India?
India possesses structural advantages, including robust energy infrastructure, land access, and a large skilled workforce. There is a clear alignment between industry and government regarding the importance of AI infrastructure, which is promising.
How is AWS approaching investments and funding for AI infrastructure?
Investing in high-growth sectors is fundamental to Amazon’s strategy. Globally, we are committing tens of billions of dollars to infrastructure, including AI. The $12.7 billion investment in India is part of this larger initiative. AWS continues to experience strong growth, with a revenue run rate of $142 billion and accelerating momentum.
How do you perceive the geopolitical environment affecting India?
We concentrate on what we can control, which is providing effective service to our customers. India remains a solid market with a capable workforce, and we are committed to long-term investment here.
