Microsoft has opened its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, marking its fourth cloud region in the country. Telangana IT

Microsoft has opened its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, marking its fourth cloud region in the country. Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu inaugurated the facility on September 24, further strengthening Hyderabad’s position as a growing hub for cloud and data-centre infrastructure.

The new region forms part of Microsoft’s $20.5 billion investment commitment in India and features three availability zones designed to support resilient and secure cloud operations. It also provides data residency options for organisations with local data requirements and incorporates zero-water cooling technology.

The development aligns with Telangana’s broader plans to expand its digital infrastructure, with the state targeting 5 GW of data-centre capacity by 2029. The new cloud region is expected to support growing cloud adoption across regulated sectors while contributing to technology and skills development in the region.

Microsoft’s expansion further reflects the increasing demand for scalable cloud infrastructure as enterprises across India accelerate digital transformation and adopt cloud-based technologies.