Avanade expands to India to support Microsoft cloud and AI expansion plans

The 20-time Microsoft Global System Integrator Partner of the Year is expanding its services into India following Microsoft’s US$17.5 billion investment.

Following Microsoft’s US$17.5 billion investment in India to accelerate its cloud and AI expansion, Avanade has announced plans to expand into the country as well. The 20-time Microsoft Global System Integrator Partner of the Year said the move reflects the growing demand across the region for AI-enabled transformation, cloud modernization, and secure, enterprise-grade digital solutions built on the Microsoft ecosystem for mid-market organizations.

Avanade recently joined Microsoft on the vendor’s AI Tour across APAC, demonstrating how it is helping organizations become ‘Frontier Firms’ in AI and digital transformation. At the summit in India, Bhavya Kapoor, President of Avanade Asia Pacific, joined Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella for a roundtable discussion on India’s accelerating AI landscape and the role of trusted partners in enabling responsible innovation at scale.

With the immense scale of opportunity in India, Kapoor commented that the expansion reflects Avanade’s commitment to partnering with Indian organizations to turn AI and cloud potential into production-scale solutions.

Given the increasing investment in the country and strong momentum of AI adoption and cloud technologies, organizations in India are seeking partners that can deliver reliable, measurable transformation outcomes. These are areas where Avanade believes it has established a strong record across Southeast Asia and the broader region.

“By combining global Microsoft expertise with deep local insight, we aim to empower businesses to innovate responsibly, compete confidently, and achieve tangible, long-term impact,” Kapoor added.

The expansion also follows Avanade’s acquisition of Total eBiz Solutions. In August 2025, Avanade announced the acquisition, which provided an established presence in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, along with deep expertise in AI, cloud, security, and business applications. These cities will form the initial footprint of Avanade India, supported by continued investment in local leadership, capability development, and talent growth.

Saurabh Kumar Sahu, managing director and lead for India Business at Accenture commented, “AI presents a massive opportunity to drive business growth, and requires that companies reinvent their processes, talent, and operating models. With Avanade, we are bringing advanced capabilities to accelerate and scale AI led reinvention, unlocking new sources of value for our clients.”

For Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia, India’s digital economy is advancing at remarkable speed, driven by strong demand for cloud, data, and AI solutions across industries.

“Partners play an important role in helping organizations adopt these technologies responsibly and at scale. Avanade’s expansion into India will further strengthen the Microsoft ecosystem and support the country’s next chapter of digital growth,” Chandok said.

The expansion will also deepen Avanade’s collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture in the market, reflecting a shared objective to accelerate innovation, improve security resilience, and support the next chapter of AI-driven growth in India.