Kyndryl to Invest $2.25 Billion in India over Three Years, Focuses on AI and Talent Development

Kyndryl, a leading provider of enterprise technology services, plans to spend $2.25 billion in India over three years. The investment will focus on modernizing essential technology infrastructure, developing future-ready talent, and establishing an AI lab to expand the company's impact in the country. The company aims to support India's digital public infrastructure goals and long-term economic health, including AI, cybersecurity, and hybrid IT modernization.

Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, has announced a significant $2.25 billion investment commitment in India over the next three years. The investment, which was formally announced on August 21, 2025, aims to modernize essential technology infrastructure, develop future-ready talent, and establish an AI lab to expand the company's impact in the country. This strategic move is part of Kyndryl's broader goal to support India's digital public infrastructure goals and long-term economic health, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and hybrid IT modernization.

The investment will be channeled into three key areas. First, Kyndryl plans to establish an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru. This lab will focus on advancing AI-powered consulting services and will include data scientists, consultants, and professionals offering collaborative co-creation experiences to help businesses adopt and implement AI, software, and platform engineering solutions. The lab will also contribute to enterprise-grade AI capabilities, including digital public infrastructure, governance transformation, and economic competitiveness [2].

Second, Kyndryl will deepen its strategic engagement with the Indian government through initiatives like the Ease of Doing Business program. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to leverage its AI platform, Kyndryl Bridge, and agentic AI capabilities to drive AI-led transformation in governance [2].

Lastly, Kyndryl is committed to addressing the rising demand for advanced digital skills in India. The company plans to upskill its people and establish offices in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to unlock high-potential talent and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems. Additionally, Kyndryl will partner with graduate schools and research centers to create a new early career program in India. Through its social impact initiatives and grants by the Kyndryl Foundation, the company aims to provide resources to help train 200,000 beneficiaries across India, equipping them with in-demand digital skills [2].

Kyndryl's planned commitment includes establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, deepening its engagement with the Government of India on AI, developing IT talent, and supporting digital training for roughly 200,000 citizens. The company currently serves major Indian organizations across sectors, including Bangalore International Airport, National Stock Exchange of India, and Dr Reddy's Laboratories, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and hybrid IT modernization [1].

The investment underscores Kyndryl's commitment to India's digital transformation and economic growth. By focusing on modernizing technology infrastructure, developing talent, and leveraging AI, Kyndryl aims to contribute to India's digital public infrastructure goals and long-term economic health. This strategic move aligns with the priorities of the INDIAai Mission and demonstrates Kyndryl's dedication to supporting India's technological advancement [2].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/KD/kyndryl-continues-to-invest-in-india-with-plans-to-spend-2-25-saf0pbaoe9q9.html
[2] https://www.kyndryl.com/in/en/about-us/news/2025/08/invests-in-india-over-three-years