Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad, expanding its local cloud infrastructure. This new region joins existing ones in Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai, aiming to enhance cloud services for Indian customers and businesses. The Hyderabad region is part of Microsoft’s broader strategy to boost its cloud presence in the country, announced this week, according to economictimes.indiatimes.com.
The Hyderabad cloud region was established following Microsoft’s ongoing investments in India’s digital infrastructure. The company has been expanding its data center footprint to meet growing demand from enterprises and government entities. Microsoft’s cloud regions provide data residency, compliance, and low latency, which are critical for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and public services. The launch was confirmed by Microsoft in a statement shared with The Economic Times.
India’s cloud market is rapidly growing, driven by digital transformation and government initiatives like Digital India. Microsoft’s addition of the Hyderabad region strengthens its competitive position against other global cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, which also have multiple data centers in the country. The new region supports India’s push for data localization and improved cloud infrastructure, which is vital for the country’s tech ecosystem and economic growth.
Microsoft’s Hyderabad cloud region is now operational and available to customers, furthering the company’s commitment to India’s cloud market. The company’s existing three cloud regions in Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai continue to serve a broad range of clients, with Hyderabad enhancing capacity and geographic coverage.