Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced an ambitious $8.3 billion investment to expand its cloud infrastructure in the AWS Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region in Maharashtra. This initiative is set to strengthen India’s cloud computing capabilities, contribute an estimated $15.3 billion to the nation’s GDP by 2030, and support over 81,300 full-time jobs annually in the local data centre supply chain. The investment is part of AWS’s broader pledge to inject $12.7 billion into India’s cloud ecosystem by the end of the decade to meet the growing demand for cloud services.
A Historic Milestone Formalised at Davos
On January 22, 2025, AWS and the Government of Maharashtra formalised this landmark investment by exchanging a memorandum of understanding at the World Economic Forum in Davos. This development reflects AWS’s ongoing commitment to India’s digital transformation journey and builds upon its previous $3.7 billion investment in Maharashtra between 2016 and 2022.
Economic Impact and Job Creation
The additional $8.3 billion investment is expected to deliver a substantial economic boost by generating $15.3 billion in GDP contributions by 2030. This includes the value added through AWS’s advancements in India’s information technology sector and its spending on goods and services for constructing and operating data centres. The initiative will also create over 81,300 jobs annually in the local supply chain, covering sectors such as telecommunications, construction, electricity generation, facilities maintenance, and data centre operations.
Expanding Cloud Infrastructure for Resilience and Security
AWS has steadily increased its presence in India, launching its first cloud infrastructure region, the AWS Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region, in 2016, followed by the AWS Asia-Pacific (Hyderabad) Region in 2022. These cloud regions are designed to offer customers multiple options for running workloads with enhanced resilience, availability, and low latency. Both regions enable businesses and public sector organisations to securely store data within India, aligning with local compliance requirements.
Empowering Businesses Across Sectors
AWS powers the digital transformation of hundreds of thousands of Indian enterprises, startups, and public sector organisations. Major clients such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. leverage AWS services to achieve cost savings, foster innovation, and enhance speed-to-market. Startups like HealthifyMe and Fibe, as well as small and medium-sized businesses like Elixia Tech Solutions and Carnot Technologies, also benefit from AWS’s scalable solutions to drive growth and innovation.
Strategic Collaborations with Industry Leaders
AWS continues to collaborate with leading partners through the AWS Partner Network, which includes organisations such as Redington, Crayon Software, Minfy Technologies, TCS, PwC, and Deloitte. These partnerships help AWS provide innovative, scalable digital solutions to Indian enterprises while supporting local growth.
Advancing Social Impact Initiatives
AWS’s commitment to India extends beyond cloud infrastructure. Through its community engagement initiatives in Maharashtra, AWS has supported STEAM education for over 12,000 students across 53 schools. The company has also empowered more than 500 women with entrepreneurship and skills training, while over 200 youth have been trained in IT-enabled services to secure employment. Nutrition and hygiene programs have reached over 10,000 students, addressing critical needs in public schools.
Sustainability at the Core
AWS is dedicated to sustainability, achieving 100% renewable energy usage across its global operations in 2023, seven years ahead of its original goal. A study by Accenture highlights AWS’s environmental leadership, showing that its infrastructure is up to 4.1 times more efficient than on-premises solutions. Optimising workloads on AWS can reduce the carbon footprint of businesses by up to 99%. The company’s investment in over 50 renewable energy projects in India aligns with its global sustainability mission and supports India’s transition to a greener economy.
Driving India’s Digital Future
AWS’s latest investment reinforces its role as a cornerstone of India’s digital transformation. By expanding infrastructure, fostering innovation, and enabling job creation, AWS is accelerating India’s journey toward becoming a global technology leader. The company’s investments in cloud services, partnerships, and community programs are poised to create significant long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits, establishing AWS as a key driver of India’s digital progress.
Leadership Quotes
“I am pleased to announce the signing of a landmark MoU with Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the foremost hyperscalers in the world. AWS’s decision to set up its operations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is a pivotal moment for Maharashtra. As we fulfill our vision of becoming a global capital for data centers, this collaboration will not only bolster our state’s technological infrastructure, but also create new opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and job creation. We are committed to fostering a conducive environment for such transformative investments and driving Maharashtra’s digital future forward,” says Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
“At AWS, we see tremendous potential for India’s digital economy to thrive for years to come with the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence. This is why we plan to invest $8.3 billion into cloud infrastructure in Maharashtra by 2030,” says David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy and General Counsel at Amazon.
He adds, “We are pleased to continue to collaborate with the Maharashtra Government to advance the State’s digital ambitions and democratise access to emerging technology for enterprises, public sector organisations, startups, and small and medium-sized businesses in India. We look forward to working together with the Maharashtra Government to realise our investment plans and advance India’s digital growth.”
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