Kyndryl commits $2.25b to supercharge AI and tech growth in India

• By planting deeper roots in Bengaluru, Kyndryl is aiming to attract top local talent and foster the region’s next wave of AI breakthroughs.

Kyndryl, the global IT services powerhouse that spun off from IBM, is making a bold bet on India’s digital future. The company announced a hefty investment of $2.25 billion over the next three years, reinforcing its position as a key player in India’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

A major highlight of this investment plan is the upcoming AI innovation lab in Bengaluru—a city already regarded as India’s tech hub. This lab will be dedicated to pioneering new artificial intelligence solutions, scrappy digital tools, and collaborative projects with both public and private sector partners.

By planting deeper roots in Bengaluru, Kyndryl is aiming to attract top local talent and foster the region’s next wave of AI breakthroughs.

Kyndryl’s ambitions go beyond just advanced technology. The company intends to work closely with the Indian government to shape the nation’s AI strategy, all while boosting digital training for roughly 200,000 Indian citizens. Part of the plan includes robust community partnerships and initiatives designed to build a solid pipeline of IT professionals, ensuring that local talent is ready to fill the jobs of tomorrow.

Riding the wave of AI demand

CEO Martin Schroeter put it succinctly: the company’s commitment extends to fostering its workforce, ramping up technical know-how, and empowering Indian communities.

With India’s surging demand for AI-driven tech transformation, Kyndryl’s deepening presence signals its readiness to seize new opportunities and lead the charge in digital innovation.

India remains a bright spot for global IT firms, especially as businesses and governments accelerate their shift to digital. Kyndryl’s solid footing in consulting, cloud, and managed services—as well as its clear investment in AI—suggests the company is all-in on India’s next big digital leap.