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Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region

PRJ-0403 · Program · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Record last updated Oct 28, 2026

Scope and capacity

Microsoft's India South Central cloud region became generally available in Hyderabad on August 6, 2026 with three Availability Zones. Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region is located in Hyderabad, TG, IN and is a program in operating status.

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General availability date · 2026-08-06

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37528 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

  2. Microsoft opens its largest India data center hub

    Reuters · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2102 · News report · Recorded authority: Secondary

    Source URL

    https://www.reuters.com/world/india/microsoft-opens-its-largest-india-data-center-hub-ai-race-heats-up-2026-08-06/

Cloud region operating · True

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37529 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

  2. Azure update — India South Central region launch

    Microsoft Azure · Document date: Jul 28, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2099 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=568013

Availability zone count · 3 availability zones

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37530 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

  2. Microsoft invests USD17.5 billion in India

    Microsoft · Document date: Dec 9, 2025 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2100 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2025/12/09/microsoft-invests-us17-5-billion-in-india-to-drive-ai-diffusion-at-population-scale/

Largest microsoft hyperscale region in india · True

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37534 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft opens its largest India data center hub

    Reuters · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-2102 · News report · Recorded authority: Secondary

    Source URL

    https://www.reuters.com/world/india/microsoft-opens-its-largest-india-data-center-hub-ai-race-heats-up-2026-08-06/

  2. Microsoft invests USD17.5 billion in India

    Microsoft · Document date: Dec 9, 2025 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2100 · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2025/12/09/microsoft-invests-us17-5-billion-in-india-to-drive-ai-diffusion-at-population-scale/

Microsoft operated india region count · 4 cloud regions

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37535 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

Eligible services expand over time · True

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37536 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

Zero water for cooling design · True

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37537 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

Air cooled chillers · True

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37538 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

Early access customer count named · 4 customers

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37539 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

Sovereign ready controls · True

Actual · Microsoft India South Central Cloud Region (Project)

Claim 37543 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Microsoft India South Central region goes live

    Microsoft · Document date: Aug 6, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-2098 · Company announcement · Recorded authority: Party primary

    Source URL

    https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/

Counterparties and capital

Microsoft · Developer, Operator · CMP-0017

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