Kyndryl, a global technology services provider, announced plans on August 21 to invest $2.25 billion in India over the next three years. The investment will focus on modernising IT infrastructure, advancing AI initiatives and developing tech talent.
The company will set up an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, work closely with the Indian government on AI-led governance, and launch skilling programmes for about two lakh people across the country.
“Kyndryl is a proud, trusted partner to our customers and an employer of choice to tens of thousands of Kyndryls across India,” Martin Schroeter, chairman and CEO, Kyndryl, said.
The new AI lab in Bengaluru will focus on co-creating solutions for businesses, covering areas such as AI, data, cloud and platform engineering. It will be similar to Kyndryl’s existing AI labs in the UK and Singapore. The lab will also support projects aligned with the IndiaAI Mission, including governance transformation, digital public infrastructure and cybersecurity.
The company will showcase its AI-enabled operating platform, Kyndryl Bridge, at the AI Impact Summit hosted by the government in February 2026.
PM Narendra Modi welcomed the investment, saying, “India warmly welcomes global partners to explore the vast opportunities in our nation and collaborate with our talented youth to innovate and excel.”
Kyndryl also signed an MoU with the commerce and industry ministry to support the ease of doing business initiative through AI-driven solutions.
As part of its talent development push, Kyndryl plans to open offices in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, partner with graduate schools and launch an early career programme. It will also integrate its new skilling programme with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) to provide advanced courses in cloud operations, DevSecOps and resilient systems.
“India has established itself as a global technology powerhouse, driven by a thriving startup ecosystem, world-class digital infrastructure and skilled workforce,” Lingraju Sawkar, president of Kyndryl India, said.
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