Databricks announces strategic investment of Rs. 2,133 crore (US$ 250 million) in India over three years
- IBEF
- April 25, 2025
Databricks, a leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) company, announced on April 24, 2025, a strategic investment of over Rs. 2,133 crore (US$ 250 million) in India over the next three years. This investment will focus on accelerating innovation in data and AI, with a significant emphasis on training, research and development (R&D), and go-to-market activities. In addition, the company, valued at Rs. 5,29,170 crore (US$ 62 billion) according to Tracxn, plans to increase its headcount in India by over 50%, aiming to employ 750 people by the end of this financial year (FY26). Databricks is also expanding its presence with the recent launch of a new R&D office in Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s growing technological ecosystem.
India is a critical growth market for Databricks, with major organisations like CommerceIQ, Freshworks, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, TVS Motors, and Zepto already leveraging the company’s Data Intelligence Platform for business transformation. The new Bengaluru R&D centre, part of Databricks’ global research network, will play a pivotal role in the company's mission. Senior Vice-President of Engineering, Mr. Vinod Marur, highlighted the rapid growth of the Bengaluru team, which has already expanded to over 100 engineers. The company plans to hire an additional 100 R&D engineers this year. Furthermore, Databricks has launched the India Data + AI Academy to train 5,00,000 professionals over the next three years, equipping them with advanced data and AI skills. This initiative is designed to strengthen India’s position as a global leader in AI, with participants earning Databricks certifications upon completion.
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