AWS to Invest ₹60,000 Crore in Hyderabad Data Centers, Boosting India’s Digital Growth
Hyderabad, India: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a massive investment of ₹60,000 crore (approximately $7.2 billion) to expand its data center infrastructure in Hyderabad, Telangana.
This major decision was made public at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where AWS executives met with Telangana’s Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu.
Investment Details
- Amount: ₹60,000 crore
- Purpose: Expansion of AWS data centers in Hyderabad
- Previous Investments: AWS had earlier committed $4.4 billion by 2030 for cloud infrastructure in Telangana, with three operational data centers already established through an investment of ₹8000 crore ($1 billion).
Why is This Investment Important?
AWS’s latest investment will strengthen cloud services in India, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
Hyderabad will become a key hub for AWS’s growth in the country. The Telangana government has promised additional land to support AWS’s expansion, reaffirming its commitment to making the state a leading data center hub in India.
Government’s Response
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy welcomed AWS’s investment, calling it a big milestone for Telangana’s economic growth.
He emphasized that this move aligns with the “Telangana Rising” vision, which aims to attract global investments and boost the state’s IT sector.
Impact on India’s Digital Economy
AWS’s investment is part of a larger trend of global tech companies choosing Telangana for their data centers.
Other major firms, such as Tillman Global Holdings and Blackstone, have also announced investments in the region.
This will create new job opportunities, improve cloud infrastructure, and accelerate India’s digital transformation.
Conclusion
AWS’s decision to invest ₹60,000 crore in Hyderabad will further cement the city’s reputation as a tech and data center powerhouse.
With strong government support and a growing IT ecosystem, Telangana is set to become a major destination for cloud computing and artificial intelligence investments in India.
