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Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad
Microsoft is a big technology company that makes computer software and internet services.
It just opened a new 'cloud region' in Hyderabad, a large city in India.
A cloud region is a building full of powerful computers that companies use to run their websites and apps.
This is Microsoft's fourth cloud region in India, joining others in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai.
The opening is part of a huge 20.5 billion US dollar promise Microsoft made to build digital and AI technology in India.
The new facility has three 'availability zones,' so it can keep working even if one part breaks.
It uses a special cooling system that needs no water, which helps Microsoft reach its goal of being 'water positive' by 2030.
Big Indian companies like the Adani Group, HDFC Bank, and Bajaj Finserv are already using it.
Research experts at IDC predict India will spend 45.7 billion US dollars on cloud services by 2030.
This helps Indian companies use artificial intelligence and grow as a technology leader.
Microsoft announced general availability of its new 'India South Central' cloud region in Hyderabad, its fourth cloud region in India.
The launch builds on a USD 20.5-billion investment commitment, including USD 3 billion announced in January 2025 and USD 17.5 billion committed in December 2025.
Microsoft says it now has the largest hyperscale cloud presence in India, with regions in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai plus two datacenters operated in partnership with Jio.
The Hyderabad facility has three availability zones and uses zero-water cooling technology (air-cooled chillers), supporting Microsoft's goal of being water-positive by 2030.
IDC forecasts India's public cloud services spending will reach USD 45.7 billion by 2030, growing at 22.2 percent annually, with AI spending growing at double that pace.
- Who
- Microsoft, with the launch announced by Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia; early-access customers include Adani Group, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and PB Pay.
- What
- General availability of Microsoft's fourth India cloud region, 'India South Central,' located in Hyderabad, designed to support mission-critical workloads with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and governance.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- When
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Why
- Part of Microsoft's USD 20.5-billion investment commitment to India's cloud and AI infrastructure, amid rapidly rising enterprise demand for cloud and AI services.
Key facts
- Operator
- Microsoft
- New cloud region
- India South Central (Hyderabad)
- India cloud regions
- 4 (Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad)
- Total investment commitment
- USD 20.5 billion (USD 3 billion in Jan 2025; USD 17.5 billion in Dec 2025)
- Availability zones
- 3
- Cooling technology
- Zero-water cooling (air-cooled chillers)
- Early-access customers
- Adani Group, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, PB Pay
- Forecast India public cloud spending (2030)
- USD 45.7 billion, growing 22.2% annually (IDC)
Quotes
Puneet Chandok
President of Microsoft India and South Asia
“"Making India AI‑first is about bringing together the scale to support growth, the skills to unlock value, the sovereignty organisations expect, and the security they depend on. We are not investing in infrastructure to keep up with demand. We are investing in India’s ability to set the pace for the world."”
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“Trusted digital infrastructure close to where data resides and decisions are made is essential for organizations looking to translate AI experimentation into long‑term business value.”
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