Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest ₹1.06 lakh crore (US $12.7 billion) in India’s cloud infrastructure by 2030, a move predicted to contribute ₹1.94 lakh crore (US $23.3 billion) to the country’s GDP
What AWS Announced
- ₹1.06 lakh crore investment (
US $12.7 billion) by 2030, adding to the ₹30,900 crore ($3.7 billion) invested from 2016–2022 - Expected GDP contribution of ₹1.94 lakh crore (~US $23.3 billion) by 2030 .
- Anticipated support for ~131,700 full-time equivalent jobs annually in Indian businesses
Why It Matters
- Economic Ripple Effect
Boosting digital infrastructure will drive benefits across workforce development, training, and sustainability - Job Creation
Roles span construction, maintenance, engineering, and telecom—supporting local employment across data center supply chains - Strengthening Digital India
Supports the Digital India mission and the government’s Cloud & Data Centre Policy by expanding access and capacity
Regional Expansion Plans
AWS operates two existing regions in Mumbai (since 2016) and Hyderabad (since November 2022).
New zones are expected in Bengaluru and Chennai within a year, enhancing resilience, data sovereignty, and low-latency access
AWS Skilling Efforts
Since 2017, AWS has trained 29 million people globally—including 4 million in India—on cloud technologies
An Accenture-AWS report predicts cloud-enabled small businesses could unlock ₹1.6 trillion in productivity gains and support 45.9 million jobs across agriculture, education, and healthcare by 2030
Broader Economic Impact
- State-level boost: A dedicated $8.3 billion investment in Maharashtra’s region alone is expected to contribute ₹1.27 lakh crore (~$15.3 billion) to GDP and support 81,300 jobs annually aboutamazon.in.
- Ripple into startups: AWS-backed programs like AWS Activate and Lift support new ventures with credits and mentoring—fueling India’s tech ecosystem.
What’s Next?
As AWS continues to expand data-center infrastructure and skilling initiatives, its investment is reshaping India’s digital economy. The company plans deeper local partnerships and courses to elevate cloud adoption in Indian businesses across sectors.
