Athira Sethu
Kochi, 25 August 2025
Kyndryl, one of the largest US IT firms, has said that it will spend $2.25 billion (about ₹19,600 crore) in India in the next three years. It is going to spend this amount on job training for the jobs of the future and on establishing a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab in India.
The news came after Kyndryl CEO Martin Schroeter met India’s PM Narendra Modi. Post the meeting, PM Modi welcomed the investment from the company. PM Modi stated that India is glad to collaborate with international partners and would like to come up with solutions beneficial not just for India, but the whole world.
Kyndryl expressed that the investment will benefit significant technology systems in India. They will work on developing future skills, generating additional employment opportunities, and establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru.
The firm is already associated with several large Indian organizations. Some of them are:
- Bengaluru and Noida International Airports
- Canara Bank
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
- Godrej Consumer Products
- Honda Motorcycles
- CreditAccess Grameen, and several others.
Kyndryl’s CEO, Martin Schroeter, stated the company is honored to serve Indian customers and to have thousands of employees in India. He further mentioned that Kyndryl takes its commitment to supporting its employees seriously, introducing new technologies, and working with communities close to home.
The company stated that it will also assist in training around 200,000 individuals in digital skills. Kyndryl seeks to aid India’s digital development through initiatives such as:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced IT infrastructure (Hybrid IT)
Lingraju Sawkar, India President of Kyndryl, explained that the company is dedicated to assisting Indian customers to grow and evolve for the future.
This significant investment indicates that India is growing as a go-to destination for international technology companies. With encouragement from firms like Kyndryl, India’s digital future appears promising.