TCS and C-DAC partner for India's sovereign cloud infrastructure

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to enhance India's sovereign cloud ecosystem. This collaboration, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to develop scalable, AI-enabled cloud platforms that adhere to India's data localization mandates and support the digital transformation of critical public sector services. The initiative will integrate indigenous innovations into TCS' sovereign cloud stack, ensuring secure and compliant hosting for government applications.

The partnership with C-DAC, India's premier R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), is expected to accelerate enterprise adoption across key sectors including healthcare, defence, smart cities, and BFSI by enhancing security, compliance, and performance. This strategic move aligns with India's goal of reducing reliance on global hyperscalers by building a robust, future-ready sovereign cloud ecosystem leveraging OpenStack and indigenous technologies.

According to Magesh Ethirajan, director general at C-DAC, and Girish Ramachandran, president of growth markets at TCS, the collaboration represents a significant step towards technological self-reliance and realizing India's sovereign cloud ambitions. TCS, with consolidated revenues of $30bn in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, will leverage its expertise and industry presence to drive the development and deployment of these platforms, positioning sovereign cloud as the default choice for India's digital transformation journey.