Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to significantly expand its data center capacity in India, aiming for 2-3 gigawatts following the Indian government’s announcement of a 20-year tax holiday for cloud companies. This move is part of a broader strategy to boost India’s data center capabilities, with the country’s total capacity expected to reach 10 gigawatts by 2030, up from the current 1.4 gigawatts.
By taking advantage of the tax incentives, AWS is positioning itself to play a key role in India’s growing digital infrastructure. This expansion underscores the increasing importance of cloud services in powering the country’s digital transformation.
With the demand for cloud services on the rise, especially in emerging markets like India, AWS’s strategic investment aligns with the broader trend of tech companies bolstering their infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of users and businesses.
Source: Tech-Economic Times