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AWS to Invest $8.3 Billion in Maharashtra by 2030
Major Investment Announcement
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed to investing approximately $8.3 billion in Maharashtra, India, by 2030. This move aims to expand the company’s cloud infrastructure and cater to the growing demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed
The Maharashtra government and AWS formalized this investment by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2025. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister highlighted that this collaboration would enhance the state’s technological capabilities, drive economic growth, and generate employment.
AWS’s Previous Investments in India
AWS has been steadily expanding its presence in India. Between 2016 and 2022, the company invested $3.7 billion in Maharashtra, launching its first Indian cloud region in Mumbai in 2016 and a second in Hyderabad in 2022. These cloud regions allow businesses to store data locally while benefiting from low latency and high availability.
Economic and Employment Impact
The newly announced investment is expected to contribute $15.3 billion to India’s GDP by 2030. It is also projected to support over 81,300 full-time jobs annually in sectors such as telecommunications, construction, and data center operations.
AWS’s Broader Commitment to India
This initiative is part of AWS’s larger plan to invest $12.7 billion in India’s cloud infrastructure by 2030. The investment underscores the company’s commitment to supporting India’s digital economy and technological advancements.