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Microsoft Unveils Fourth India Cloud Region in Hyderabad, Bolstering AI Infrastructure
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 11:19
Microsoft Unveils Fourth India Cloud Region in Hyderabad, Bolstering AI Infrastructure
- •Microsoft launched its fourth cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad, expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure footprint as part of a $20.5-billion investment commitment.
- •This new India South Central cloud region joins existing ones in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai, giving Microsoft the largest hyperscale cloud presence in India.
- •The launch coincides with over $100 billion in private capital committed to India’s data center build-out and the government's $1.3 billion approval for the IndiaAI Mission.
- •Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok highlighted India's massive opportunity, noting that while 20% of global data is generated in India, only 3% of the world's data center capacity is located there.
- •Chandok projects India's data center capacity to grow from 2 GW to 12-14 GW by 2035, emphasizing the need for robust infrastructure to support AI deployment at scale and Microsoft's goal to skill 20 million Indians in AI by 2030.
Key Questions Answered
Microsoft launched its fourth cloud region in India in Hyderabad, designated as the India South Central region, joining its existing footprint in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai.
Puneet Chandok noted that India's current data centre capacity of around 2 GW is expected to scale up to between 12 GW and 14 GW by the year 2035.
Early adopters utilizing the new Hyderabad cloud region for disaster recovery, resilience, and AI workloads include Adani Group, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, and PB Pay.
