India Moves to Build Sovereign Cloud, Engages Amazon, Google and Apple
India is consulting major US tech companies, including Amazon, Google and Apple, as it works on a sovereign cloud initiative to cut dependence on foreign providers.
India is working on establishing a "sovereign cloud" and has begun consultations with several global technology majors, including Amazon, Google and Apple, as part of the effort.
The move comes amid India's heavy reliance on cloud infrastructure operated by US-based companies. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud are among the dominant providers serving Indian businesses as well as government-linked workloads.
The consultations signal New Delhi's intent to develop domestic capacity for hosting data and computing services, though the wire material does not specify the scope, timeline or specific policy contours of the proposed sovereign cloud.
A sovereign cloud framework would typically aim to keep critical data and digital operations within national jurisdiction, reducing exposure to foreign legal and operational regimes. The involvement of major American technology firms in the consultation process suggests India is seeking industry input before finalising its approach.
Details on which government departments are leading the exercise, the nature of the discussions, or any commitments made by the companies involved were not available in the source material.