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Economic Times
05-08-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Indian cloud companies to storm local skies with low-cost advantage
Synopsis Indian companies are competing in the cloud market. They offer local data storage and infrastructure. These firms aim to undercut global giants on cost. Airtel, Jio, Tata Communications, and Yotta are key players. They target the public sector and regulated industries. Experts note challenges in technology and migration. Hyperscalers like Microsoft and Amazon are also expanding in India. Agencies Indian corporates are building muscle to challenge bigger global rivals in the fast-growing cloud market, with offerings that store data applications and related infrastructure within the country, referred to as sovereign cloud. These homegrown firms are underlining lower costs as their biggest advantage against the foreign competitors. Bharti Airtel's Xtelify, Reliance's JioCloud for SMEs, Tata Communications' Vayu, and Yotta's Shakti are tailored for local enterprises, especially in public sector and other regulated industries. And they are aiming to take on hyperscalers Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform, positioning themselves as affordable and secure alternatives with cost savings of 30%-50% over the global giants. Hyperscalers are large cloud providers offering massive computing resources and infrastructure. However, factors such as limited technology depth, lack of ecosystem maturity, and high migration costs from the global cloud providers are limiting the ambitious growth plans of the Indian companies, say experts. They added that interoperability between cloud providers is almost non-existent, making migration costly and technically complex."The emergence of indigenous cloud platforms represents a market response to India's sovereign cloud policy framework, creating domestic alternatives for regulated sectors," said Jitesh Karlekar, director-research at real estate research and advisory firm JLL. "However, these nascent providers will need to rapidly build technical sophistication, security credentials, and operational scale to effectively compete with established global platforms." According to an IDC study, 15-20% of Indian companies are adopters of some sovereign cloud solution for ensuring compliance and security of their core applications and data. "Sovereign cloud is still in the early stages with little adoption in India," said Rajiv Ranjan, associate director, cloud and AI at research firm IDC India. "A key reason for not migrating to sovereign cloud could be higher costs and the risks associated with migrating applications which might be time consuming and cause business disruptions." He added that enterprises in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) space need to be also fully confident with adequate security and compliance norms being met with the domestic offerings. Meanwhile, hyperscalers have rapidly grown their footprint in India through pacts with mobile phone operators. In 2019, Microsoft signed a 10-year deal with telecom market leader Reliance Jio for co-development of affordable cloud-based solutions, particularly targeted towards SMEs and startups. For its free consumer cloud storage, Jio has netted over 35 million active users. A year later, second-ranked telco Bharti Airtel signed a deal with AWS to develop differentiated Airtel Cloud products. It also tied up with Google Cloud the same year to offer G-Suite services such as Gmail, and Google Docs to to a study by policy body Centre for Internet and Digital Economy, India's $8.3 billion cloud market revenue is dominated by international vendors, with Microsoft (27%) and AWS (15%) together having a 42% share, with all other competitors, including Salesforce and SAP, having shares of less than 5% each. In the pure infrastructure space, Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud have a combined 87% market share. Bharti Airtel on Monday launched its sovereign cloud, with its vice chairman, Gopal Vittal, stressing that the telco's offering will lead to cost savings of 30-40% over rivals due to its mix of network and cloud the Centre for Internet and Digital Economy study on the competitive landscape in the Indian cloud market showed new entrants are struggling to match the free cloud credits and startup support offered by global global companies provide large sums in cloud credits and access to accelerator programs, giving them a strong edge in customer acquisition, said industry experts. In contrast, local firms often restrict credits to a small circle of existing clients and face difficulty competing for cloud-native startups. However, Indian providers are attracting small and mid-sized businesses by offering 30-70% cost savings and greater billing transparency, areas where hyperscalers fall short due to complex pricing and poor cost visibility, the study showed. The global rivals with technical strength though are better equipped to forecast and manage cloud costs, offering better expense visibility to their clients, compared with their smaller rivals.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian cloud companies to storm local skies with low-cost advantage
Indian corporates are building muscle to challenge bigger global rivals in the fast-growing cloud market, with offerings that store data applications and related infrastructure within the country, referred to as sovereign cloud . These homegrown firms are underlining lower costs as their biggest advantage against the foreign competitors. Bharti Airtel 's Xtelify, Reliance's JioCloud for SMEs, Tata Communications ' Vayu, and Yotta's Shakti are tailored for local enterprises, especially in public sector and other regulated industries. And they are aiming to take on hyperscalers Microsoft Azure , Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform, positioning themselves as affordable and secure alternatives with cost savings of 30%-50% over the global giants. Hyperscalers are large cloud providers offering massive computing resources and infrastructure. However, factors such as limited technology depth, lack of ecosystem maturity, and high migration costs from the global cloud providers are limiting the ambitious growth plans of the Indian companies, say experts. They added that interoperability between cloud providers is almost non-existent, making migration costly and technically complex. "The emergence of indigenous cloud platforms represents a market response to India's sovereign cloud policy framework, creating domestic alternatives for regulated sectors," said Jitesh Karlekar, director-research at real estate research and advisory firm JLL. "However, these nascent providers will need to rapidly build technical sophistication, security credentials, and operational scale to effectively compete with established global platforms." According to an IDC study, 15-20% of Indian companies are adopters of some sovereign cloud solution for ensuring compliance and security of their core applications and data. "Sovereign cloud is still in the early stages with little adoption in India," said Rajiv Ranjan, associate director, cloud and AI at research firm IDC India. "A key reason for not migrating to sovereign cloud could be higher costs and the risks associated with migrating applications which might be time consuming and cause business disruptions." He added that enterprises in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) space need to be also fully confident with adequate security and compliance norms being met with the domestic offerings. Meanwhile, hyperscalers have rapidly grown their footprint in India through pacts with mobile phone operators. In 2019, Microsoft signed a 10-year deal with telecom market leader Reliance Jio for co-development of affordable cloud-based solutions, particularly targeted towards SMEs and startups. For its free consumer cloud storage, Jio has netted over 35 million active users. A year later, second-ranked telco Bharti Airtel signed a deal with AWS to develop differentiated Airtel Cloud products. It also tied up with Google Cloud the same year to offer G-Suite services such as Gmail, and Google Docs to SMEs. According to a study by policy body Centre for Internet and Digital Economy, India's $8.3 billion cloud market revenue is dominated by international vendors, with Microsoft (27%) and AWS (15%) together having a 42% share, with all other competitors, including Salesforce and SAP, having shares of less than 5% each. In the pure infrastructure space, Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud have a combined 87% market share. Bharti Airtel on Monday launched its sovereign cloud, with its vice chairman, Gopal Vittal, stressing that the telco's offering will lead to cost savings of 30-40% over rivals due to its mix of network and cloud services. However, the Centre for Internet and Digital Economy study on the competitive landscape in the Indian cloud market showed new entrants are struggling to match the free cloud credits and startup support offered by global hyperscalers. The global companies provide large sums in cloud credits and access to accelerator programs, giving them a strong edge in customer acquisition, said industry experts. In contrast, local firms often restrict credits to a small circle of existing clients and face difficulty competing for cloud-native startups. However, Indian providers are attracting small and mid-sized businesses by offering 30-70% cost savings and greater billing transparency, areas where hyperscalers fall short due to complex pricing and poor cost visibility, the study showed. The global rivals with technical strength though are better equipped to forecast and manage cloud costs, offering better expense visibility to their clients, compared with their smaller rivals.
India Today
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Find me in every lifetime: Sonam Kapoor's moving post on husband Anand's birthday
Sonam Kapoor marked her husband Anand Ahuja's birthday on July 30 with a touching tribute shared on social media. The actor posted a series of pictures featuring Anand, herself, and their son, Vayu. In her heartfelt note, she lovingly described Anand as her "July Leo," expressing deep affection for the joy and bliss he brings to her message read, "My July Leo Your name, Anand, is the most beautiful name in the world because it means joy, bliss and that's exactly what you bring into my life every single day. You are the most thoughtful, kind, and loving person I know, and life is so much better because you're in it. Even though we're both imperfect, God made us perfect for each other (sic)." The post received admiration from numerous out her post here: Anil Kapoor, Sonam's father, also joined in the celebrations by sharing photos capturing moments with Anand, Sonam, and Vayu. He highlighted Anand's role within the family. Anil's message praised Anand's multifaceted nature, noting, "Happy Birthday, Anand! From being the coolest sneakerhead to the most hands-on dad you somehow manage it all without missing a beat! You're not just Sonams better half, but truly the heart of our family (sic)."Here's his post: The Kapoor-Ahuja family, renowned for their close-knit bonds, celebrated the day with shared sentiments. The couple, who wed in May 2018 in a traditional Sikh ceremony, have since welcomed their son Vayu in August 2022, further solidifying their family ties. Anand's birthday serves as a reminder of the deep connections and values that the family holds with Vayu, Sonam and Anand continue to nurture their family, balancing personal lives and public personas with grace. The birthday celebrations underscore the warmth and unity within the Kapoor-Ahuja family, with fans and followers admiring the family's affectionate dynamic.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Sonam Kapoor#Anil Kapoor
NDTV
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How Sonam Kapoor Lost 35 Kg With No Fad Diets And A Simple Weight Loss Routine
Many aspiring celebrities undergo dramatic weight loss transformations, and actor Sonam Kapoor is one of the celebs who lost weight before entering Bollywood. Before making her film debut in Saawariya in 2007, Sonam Kapoor reportedly weighed nearly 90 kg. She lost 35 kg while tackling problems such as insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS, and borderline diabetes. How Sonam Kapoor Lost Weight Before Entering Bollywood? Sonam Kapoor has been battling PCOS since the age of 20, but it was only before her Bollywood debut that the actor decided to shed the extra kilos. In an old interview, she revealed that it was her mother who helped her get rid of my excess weight. "The first thing she did was to keep me off the stuff I was so fond of as a teenager- chocolates, ice creams, fried foods, and sweets." Once a non-vegetarian, Sonam Kapoor gave up meat, cut junk food, and ate meals at 2-hour intervals. Reportedly, the Sanju actor made sure to incorporate power yoga, cardio, and swimming that helped her shed the extra kilos. Sonam Kapoor On Losing Postpartum Weight Loss While she managed to maintain her fitness till she became pregnant and gained a few extra kilos after delivery. Postpartum weight gain is common among women. The 40-year-old had a baby boy in 2022, Vayu. Sonam Kapoor had opened up about her postpartum weight loss journey in an interview with Vogue. Addressing her postpartum journey, she said, "Slowly, steadily without any crash diets and crazy workouts," she was able to lose weight. Sonam Kapoor took to her Instagram to reveal her weight loss secrets. She said, "20 Kgs down.. 6 more to go." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) The caption read, "It has taken me 16 months to feel like myself again. Slowly, steadily, without any crash diets and crazy workouts, just consistent self-care and baby care. I'm not there yet, but almost where I want to be.. still very very grateful for my body and how incredible it has been." What Does Sonam Kapoor Keep Herself Fit? Trying to keep herself fit and healthy, Sonam Kapoor took to her Instagram to share her diet and everything she eats in a day. She focuses on balancing her workouts and meals in a way that they provide her with all the essential nutrients. Here's what she eats in a day: She starts her day with a cup of warm lemon water, which she drinks at 6 AM. It aids digestion and provides her with vitamin C. Collagen-infused coffee made using oat milk and some chocolate comes next at 6:45 AM. She also has nuts such as soaked Brazil nuts and almonds along with it. For breakfast, Sonam Kapoor eats eggs and toast at 9:45 AM. Her lunch is usually in whole grains and proteins. She shared that she eats a tomato-based arrabbiata pasta with chicken. Sonam Kapoor has her dinner around 5:15 PM, which is usually a mix of protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. She generally eats chicken on toast for dinner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) In the caption, Sonam Kapoor wrote, "What I eat in a day! Thank you @chefvelton for making my food healthy and tasty. Thanks @radhkarle @radhikasbalancedbody for always making my nutrition plan healthy and balanced so my metabolism never takes a hit... also need to have at least 3-4 litres of water a day! Healthy and wholesome!" From being an overweight teenager with health issues to becoming a symbol of fashion and fitness, Sonam Kapoor's weight loss journey is a reminder that with the right support and balanced approach, you can achieve your goals.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Watch: Cheetahs Chill After Hunt, Cubs Steal The Show In Kuno National Park
India's ambitious "Project Cheetah" continues to show promising signs of success as Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, recently shared two beautiful videos of the magnificent felines thriving in the grasslands of Kuno National Park. These latest videos offer a powerful glimpse of the ongoing efforts to reintroduce cheetahs into the country after their extinction over 70 years ago. In a recent post, Minister Yadav shared a video of male cheetahs Agni and Vayu, showing their hunting prowess and enjoying a well-deserved full meal in their natural habitat. Both Agni and Vayu, released into the wild on December 4, 2024, are part of the adult cheetahs that have been gradually introduced to Kuno National Park over the past year and a half. Glimpses from Kuno! 📹1: Cheetahs Agni and Vayu after hunting and enjoying a full meal in the grassland of Kuno National Park. 📹2: 18-month-old male cubs of Cheetah Aasha have formed a coalition; resting after a hunt and meal in the wilderness of Kuno. — Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) July 11, 2025 Adding to the excitement, the minister also shared another heartwarming video featuring 18-month-old male cubs of cheetah Aasha. These young cheetahs have formed a coalition and were seen relaxing in the wild, a crucial indicator of successful social integration and adaptation within the park. "Project Cheetah", a monumental conservation initiative, officially began on September 17, 2022, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the inaugural batch of eight cheetahs, translocated from Namibia, into Kuno National Park. This was followed by the arrival of a second group of 12 cheetahs from South Africa on February 18, 2023, significantly bolstering the park's cheetah population. According to a statement by the government of India, the translocation of 20 cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa to Kuno National Park has been successful, with the animals adapting well and exhibiting natural behaviours like hunting and mating. Notably, a female Namibian cheetah, Aasha, gave birth to three cubs on Indian soil after a 75-year absence. The project has also engaged local communities through 'Cheetah Mitras', promoting coexistence and providing employment opportunities, fostering a positive impact on the region.
