According to reports, the Government of Telangana and Microsoft together announced the upcoming Data Centre Investment in Hyderabad. This will be Microsoft's largest data centre region in India.

This announcement reaffirms Microsoft's commitment to strengthening India's economic resurgence and evolution as an important innovation hub.

According to reports, Microsoft is investing nearly Rs.15,000 crores over a period of 15 years into the new data center region spread across three sites - Chandanvelly, Ellikatta and Kottur.

Chandrasekhar says, “today's commitment to the people and businesses of India will position the country among the world's digital leaders. A Microsoft data center region provides a competitive advantage to our digital economy and is a long-term investment in our country's potential. The cloud is transforming every industry and sector. The investment in skilling will empower India's workforce today and into the future.”

Ram Rao says, “i am extremely delighted that Microsoft has decided Hyderabad as the destination for its largest Data Center investment in India. This will also be one of the largest FDIs the state has attracted. Microsoft and Telangana go a long way back with Hyderabad hosting one of the largest Microsoft offices in the world and I am happy to see the relationship grow.”

Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India says, “Cloud services are poised to play a critical role in reimagining the future of business and governance and enabling overall inclusion in the country. The new data center will augment Microsoft's cloud capabilities and capacity to support those working across the country. It will also support new entrepreneurial opportunities while meeting critical security and compliance needs. The new data center region is a testament to our mission to empower the people and organizations of India to achieve more. We are pleased to be collaborating with the Government of Telangana on this major milestone and we deeply appreciate their support.”

The announcement was made in the presence of the Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao, and the Principal Secretary for ITE&C, Government of Telangana, Jayesh Ranjan which was also attended by Microsoft's Executive Vice President, Jean-Philippe Courtois and Microsoft India President, Anant Maheshwari.