Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider and former infrastructure division of IBM, announced a $2.25 billion investment in India over the next three years. The commitment includes establishing a state-of-the-art AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, expanding digital talent development, and strengthening India’s technology infrastructure.
Kyndryl Holdings Inc., headquartered in New York, United States, is a leading global provider of IT infrastructure services, specializing in hybrid IT modernization, cloud management, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions. In India, Kyndryl plays a vital role as a technology partner for enterprises upgrading their IT systems to handle increasing data demands and leverage AI-driven innovation.
On August 21, 2025, the company announced a strategic investment of $2.25 billion in India over the next three years. This initiative underscores India’s growing importance in the global digital economy and Kyndryl’s commitment to long-term growth in the region.
As part of this investment, Kyndryl will establish a cutting-edge AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, marking its third global facility after the UK and Singapore. The lab will serve as a hub for AI research, product development, and collaboration with industry stakeholders, while also deepening engagement with the Government of India on artificial intelligence initiatives.
Alongside AI innovation, Kyndryl plans to channel significant resources into talent development, supporting the upskilling of IT professionals and providing digital training for nearly 200,000 citizens. This aligns with India’s broader digital public infrastructure agenda and its vision of building a skilled workforce capable of leading in next-generation technologies.
The investment will also strengthen areas such as cybersecurity, hybrid IT modernization, and cloud infrastructure management, all of which are critical to India’s economic resilience and digital transformation.
India’s leadership has welcomed Kyndryl’s expansion plans, emphasizing the opportunities for collaboration between global technology players and India’s young talent pool. The company reaffirmed its role as a trusted partner for enterprises navigating the shift toward digital-first business models, renewable technologies, and AI-powered operations.
With enterprises increasingly modernizing their data architecture to support AI and high-volume data processing, Kyndryl’s expanded footprint in India positions it as a key enabler of the country’s long-term economic and technological growth.
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