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Amazon Web Services to invest Rs. 60,000 crore in Telangana to expand data center infrastructure

Telangana has secured a major investment from Amazon Web Services (AWS), who will invest ₹60,000 crore to expand its data center infrastructure in the state. This investment will add to the existing $1 billion AWS has already invested in Telangana, bringing their total investment to $4.4 billion by 2030. The Telangana government will support this by providing land for new data centers. In another related development, Infosys will expand their IT campus in Pocharam, Hyderabad, creating 17,000 new jobs. This expansion will involve new IT buildings and an investment of ₹750 crore, and will be completed within the next 2-3 years. Both initiatives are expected to solidify Telangana's position as a leading IT hub in India, boosting the state's tech ecosystem and job creation.
02:09 PM Jan 23, 2025 IST | Neelima Eaty
Updated At - 04:27 PM Jan 23, 2025 IST
Telangana has secured a major investment from Amazon Web Services (AWS), who will invest ₹60,000 crore to expand its data center infrastructure in the state. This investment will add to the existing $1 billion AWS has already invested in Telangana, bringing their total investment to $4.4 billion by 2030. The Telangana government will support this by providing land for new data centers. In another related development, Infosys will expand their IT campus in Pocharam, Hyderabad, creating 17,000 new jobs. This expansion will involve new IT buildings and an investment of ₹750 crore, and will be completed within the next 2-3 years. Both initiatives are expected to solidify Telangana's position as a leading IT hub in India, boosting the state's tech ecosystem and job creation.
amazon web services to invest rs 60 000 crore in telangana to expand data center infrastructure
Amazon Web Services to Invest Rs. 60,000 Crore in Telangana to expand data center infrastructure
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Hyderabad: Telangana has secured a major investment from Amazon Web Services (AWS), which has committed ₹60,000 crore to expand its data center infrastructure in the state. The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum in Davos, following a meeting between AWS’s Michael Punke, VP of Global Public Policy, and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Anumula and IT & Industries Minister Sridhar Babu.

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This investment is part of AWS’s ongoing expansion in India, which already includes a $1 billion investment in three operational centers in Telangana. AWS has plans to invest a total of $4.4 billion in the state by 2030. The Telangana government will support this growth by facilitating additional land for the development of the new data centers.

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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy hailed the deal as a significant milestone in Telangana’s growth, stating, "Global businesses like Amazon have placed their confidence in us, marking a key moment in our Telangana Rising Vision."

Minister Sridhar Babu added that with this new investment, Hyderabad is set to become a key hub for data centers in India and a global leader in cloud services, including artificial intelligence.

Infosys to expand IT campus in Pocharam, creating 17,000 jobs

The Telangana government and Infosys have also agreed to expand their partnership in a related development. Infosys plans to expand its IT campus in Pocharam, Hyderabad, creating an additional 17,000 jobs.

The first phase of the expansion, which includes new IT buildings and an investment of ₹750 crore, will be completed within the next 2-3 years. Currently, Infosys employs over 35,000 people at the Pocharam campus, making it one of their largest in the country.

Both initiatives are set to further strengthen Telangana’s status as a leading destination for IT companies, supporting the state’s thriving tech ecosystem and job creation.

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