Microsoft has officially launched its fourth cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad. This move is part of the company's multi-billion dollar investments in the country's digital and artificial intelligence infrastructure, totaling $20.5 billion.
The new region, named India South Central, became publicly available on August 6th and joins Microsoft's existing regions in Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune.
Punit Chandok, Microsoft's Chairman for India and South Asia, noted that the facility in Hyderabad uses virtually zero water for cooling, relying on air cooling systems instead of traditional water systems.
He also emphasized that the country currently has about 2 GW of data center capacity, which is expected to grow to 6–7 GW by 2035, with over $100 billion already attracted in investments. According to Chandok, India will become an AI infrastructure hub not only for itself but also for all of Asia and the Global South.
In a video message, Microsoft Vice President and President Brad Smith stated that the new region will provide organizations in India and across Asia with greater resources, increased resilience, and more choices.
This expansion comes against the backdrop of rapid digital growth in the country. According to research firm IDC, India's spending on public cloud services is expected to reach $45.7 billion by 2030, showing an annual growth rate of 22.2 percent, with AI spending projected to grow at double the rate.