Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO, Kyndryl with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Kyndryl has announced its growth plans in India, focusing on modernising the essential technology infrastructure of leading organisations. As part of this $2.25 billion commitment over the next three years, Kyndryl is focusing on developing future-ready talent and establishing an AI lab in India to expand the company’s impact in the world’s most populous country.
“Kyndryl is a proud, trusted partner to our customers and an employer of choice to tens of thousands of Kyndryls across India,” said Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO, Kyndryl. “We’re committed to further developing our people, expanding our technical capabilities and strengthening community partnerships to support growth, innovation and opportunity.”
AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru to drive co-creation
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.
“India warmly welcomes global partners to explore the vast opportunities in our nation and collaborate with our talented youth to innovate and excel,” said Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. “Together, we all can build solutions that not only benefit India but also contribute to global progress.”
AI labs to advance consulting, governance and resilience
The company will establish an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru to advance its AI-powered consulting services. The Lab will include data scientists, consultants and professionals offering collaborative co-creation experiences to help businesses adopt and implement AI, software and platform engineering solutions. Similar to the AI labs Kyndryl has established in the UK and Singapore, the Bengaluru Lab will focus on hiring and training professionals with skills in AI and associated technologies, including data, cloud, applications and platform engineering.
Consistent with the priorities of the INDIAai Mission, Kyndryl is contributing enterprise-grade AI capabilities, including digital public infrastructure, governance transformation and economic competitiveness. As part of this initiative, Kyndryl will utilise the new Lab in Bengaluru to lead engagements that showcase AI for governance, critical infrastructure and cyber resilience.
Collaboration with Govt of India on regulatory reforms
Kyndryl is also advancing its collaboration with the Government of India to drive AI-led transformation in governance. It is signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on its Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiative, demonstrating how, through its AI platform Kyndryl Bridge and agentic AI capabilities, it is pioneering efforts to apply AI in India’s regulatory reform agenda.
Kyndryl is committed to programs that address the growing demand for advanced digital skills, which are essential for driving economic growth across India. It continues to upskill its people on AI, cybersecurity and other next-generation technologies. As part of this commitment, Kyndryl plans to 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 centres to create a new early-career program in India.
Kyndryl to upskill workforce, expand to Tier 2 and Tier 3
Through the company’s social impact initiatives and grants by the Kyndryl Foundation, Kyndryl aims to provide resources to help train 200,000 beneficiaries across India, equipping them with in-demand digital skills. As part of this, Kyndryl is launching the Kyndryl Skilling program, which will expand access to advanced skilling courses, including DevSecOps, Cloud Operations, and Resilient Systems. The program will be integrated within the portal of the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to upskill students and professionals in new technologies. This builds on the recent announcement that the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), in collaboration with the Kyndryl Foundation, has launched a skilling facility in Mumbai aimed at developing cybersecurity skills and careers for underserved youth in India.
Kyndryl serves many of India’s organisations across industries, including Bangalore International Airport, Canara Bank, Central Board of Direct Taxes, CreditAccess Grameen, Dr LalPathLabs, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India, Noida International Airport, National Stock Exchange of India, and more. The company is focused on strategic areas that will contribute to India’s digital public infrastructure goals and long-term economic health, including AI, cybersecurity and hybrid IT modernisation.
Published on August 22, 2025
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