Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, India’s Ministry of Information Technology announced on Monday.

The move aligns with India’s increasing focus on local cloud data storage, as the country’s cloud services market—valued at $8.3 billion in 2023—is projected to grow to $24.2 billion by 2028, according to a report by the International Data Corporation.

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted that the investment will also generate significant employment opportunities, with the rollout expected to be completed by 2029-2030.

As part of its expansion, AWS will introduce advanced graphics processing units, cutting-edge technologies, and cloud management services in India. The company currently operates two data centers in the country—one in Mumbai, launched in 2016, and another in Hyderabad, established in 2022.

Amazon has been aggressively expanding its presence in India, having announced an additional $2 billion investment last year to strengthen its e-commerce operations in the region.