Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), announced on Thursday that it plans to invest 1.06 trillion rupees ($13 billion) in India by 2030. This investment will be used to build its cloud infrastructure in India and will support over 100,000 full-time jobs annually.
AWS currently runs two data centers in the Indian subcontinent – one in Mumbai and another in Hyderabad. With this latest investment, the company’s total planned investment in India adds up to about $16.4 billion by 2030.
The cloud platform offers more than 200 services, including storage, robotics and artificial intelligence. AWS has also been investing in regions across the world to provide seamless connectivity. Earlier this year, it said it plans to invest $6 billion in Malaysia by 2037.
This investment in India is a testament to the growing demand for cloud services in the country and will help create more jobs and opportunities for the people of India.