Amazon Web Services (AWS) is rapidly expanding its footprint in India, and Hyderabad has emerged as a key hub for its cloud infrastructure. The new Amazon Data Centre at Kandukur (Meerkhanpet), near Hyderabad, is set to play a crucial role in strengthening India’s digital ecosystem while bringing massive investments and community development to Telangana.
Amazon’s Strategic Data Centre Expansion in Hyderabad
Amazon Data Services India is developing a world-class data centre campus in Kandukur, Ranga Reddy district, spread across nearly 48 acres. The project is being developed in multiple phases with an estimated built-up area of over 82,000 sq. m.
Key highlights:
- Investment Size: ₹5,809 crore (~$800 million) in Kandukur campus alone.
- Combined Projects: With another AWS site at Chandanvelly, total investment reaches ₹11,630 crore (~$1.6 billion).
- Future Scale: AWS aims to invest ₹36,300 crore (~$4.4 billion) by 2030, making Hyderabad one of the largest cloud regions in India.
- Fresh Expansion (2025): Amazon recently announced an additional ₹60,000 crore investment in Telangana for expanding data centre infrastructure, focusing on AI and machine learning capabilities.
Why Kandukur Near Hyderabad?
The Kandukur location offers strategic advantages:
- Proximity to Hyderabad’s IT corridor and emerging Pharma City.
- Access to skilled workforce and strong infrastructure support.
- State government’s proactive Telangana IT policy attracting global tech giants.
This positions the AWS Hyderabad Region as a backbone for cloud computing, data storage, AI innovation, and enterprise digital transformation.
Benefits for Telangana’s Economy
The Amazon Data Centre Hyderabad project brings:
- Boost to Cloud Infrastructure: Supporting startups, enterprises, and government digital initiatives.
- Job Creation: Both direct and indirect employment opportunities in IT and allied services.
- Global Investments: Strengthening Telangana’s reputation as an international technology and investment hub.
- Sustainability Focus: AWS emphasizes green building practices and renewable energy use in its data centres.
Amazon’s CSR Initiatives in Kandukur
Amazon is not only building infrastructure but also investing in community development at Meerkhanpet village, Kandukur Mandal. In January 2025, AWS India inaugurated:
- A public park with open gym, play area, and jogging track.
- Automated water purification system ensuring affordable, safe drinking water.
- Upgraded health sub-centre with better medical facilities.
- Enhanced Self-Help Group (SHG) resource centre supporting women entrepreneurs.
These initiatives reflect AWS’s commitment to empowering local communities while developing cutting-edge digital infrastructure.
Conclusion
The Amazon Data Centre at Kandukur near Hyderabad marks a transformational milestone in India’s digital journey. With multi-billion-dollar investments, large-scale infrastructure, and community engagement, AWS is shaping Telangana into a global cloud computing hub.
For businesses, startups, and investors, Hyderabad’s growing data centre ecosystem offers endless opportunities to harness the power of cloud technology, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation.