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Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad

Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad
Microsoft expands India cloud network with Hyderabad launch · thehansindia.com

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.

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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