Mumbai: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a significant investment of $8.3 billion to expand its cloud infrastructure in the AWS Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region in Maharashtra. This investment, aimed at strengthening India’s cloud computing capacity, is projected to contribute $15.3 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and support over 81,300 full-time jobs annually in the local data center supply chain by 2030.
The $8.3 billion commitment forms part of AWS’s previously announced $12.7 billion investment in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030. This investment is driven by the growing demand for cloud services across the nation and underscores AWS’s role in supporting India’s digital transformation. To formalize the investment plan, the Government of Maharashtra and AWS exchanged a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating that AWS’s decision to establish its operations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region marks a pivotal moment for Maharashtra. He highlighted that the partnership aligns with the state’s vision of becoming a global hub for data centers. Fadnavis further noted that the collaboration would enhance Maharashtra’s technological infrastructure, foster innovation, spur economic growth, and create new job opportunities.
David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy and General Counsel at Amazon, expressed AWS’s commitment to supporting India’s digital growth. He stated that AWS recognizes India’s vast potential for digital economic development and is committed to contributing to its progress. He affirmed AWS’s intention to collaborate with the Maharashtra Government to advance the state’s digital ambitions, democratize access to emerging technologies, and provide opportunities for enterprises, startups, public sector organizations, and small and medium-sized businesses across India.
The partnership is expected to accelerate Maharashtra’s digital transformation and position it as a key player in India’s growing data-driven economy.
