TLDR: Kyndryl, a leading IT infrastructure services provider, has announced a significant investment of $2.25 billion in India over the next three years. This commitment includes the establishment of an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, enhanced collaboration with the Indian government on artificial intelligence, and extensive digital skilling programs aimed at training approximately 200,000 citizens. The initiative underscores Kyndryl’s focus on modernizing critical technology infrastructure and fostering future-ready talent in India.
Bengaluru, India – Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, has unveiled a substantial investment plan for India, committing $2.25 billion (approximately Rs 18,900 crore) over the next three years. This strategic move, announced on August 22, 2025, aims to bolster India’s digital transformation, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and hybrid IT modernization.
A cornerstone of this investment is the establishment of an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, India’s technology hub. This lab will serve as a hub for advancing Kyndryl’s AI-powered consulting services, bringing together data scientists, consultants, and engineers to co-create cutting-edge AI-driven solutions with enterprises. Modeled after Kyndryl’s successful AI labs in the UK and Singapore, the Bengaluru facility will prioritize hiring and training professionals in AI and related technologies, including data, cloud, applications, and platform engineering. The lab is also slated to lead engagements showcasing AI for governance, critical infrastructure, and cyber resilience, culminating in an AI Impact Summit in February 2026, where Kyndryl will feature its Kyndryl Bridge platform.
Kyndryl’s commitment extends to deepening its engagement with the Government of India on AI initiatives. Kyndryl Chairman and CEO Martin Schroeter met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, 2025, to discuss these expansion plans. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the investment, stating that global partners collaborating with India’s youth can build solutions that not only benefit India but also contribute to global progress. As part of this collaboration, Kyndryl will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to support the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiative, leveraging its AI platform, Kyndryl Bridge, to apply AI in India’s regulatory space.
Developing future-ready talent is another key pillar of Kyndryl’s strategy. The company plans to provide digital training to approximately 200,000 citizens across India through its social impact initiatives and grants from the Kyndryl Foundation. The newly launched Kyndryl Skilling program will offer advanced courses in high-demand areas such as DevSecOps, Cloud Operations, and Resilient Systems, hosted on the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) portal. Furthermore, Kyndryl intends to establish offices in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to tap into regional talent pools and strengthen local innovation ecosystems. Partnerships with graduate schools and research institutions will also be forged to create new early-career programs in India.
Kyndryl India President Lingraju Sawkar emphasized that this commitment will further support customers in their transformation needs and scaling operations, underscoring India’s role as a global technology powerhouse. Martin Schroeter reiterated Kyndryl’s dedication, stating, “We’re committed to further developing our people, expanding our technical capabilities and strengthening community partnerships to support growth, innovation and opportunity.”
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Kyndryl, which spun off from IBM in 2021, already serves numerous organizations across various industries in India, including Bangalore International Airport, Canara Bank, National Stock Exchange, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India. This significant investment reinforces its strategic focus on contributing to India’s digital public infrastructure goals and long-term economic health.
