Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India, with a new datacentre region in Hyderabad aimed at supporting growing demand for cloud and AI services among Indian enterprises. The India South Central region is now generally available, giving customers access to Microsoft Cloud services from Hyderabad. Microsoft now operates cloud regions in Pune, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad, which it describes as the largest hyperscale cloud presence in India. Early-access customers for the Hyderabad region include Adani Group, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and PB Pay. The launch builds on Microsoft's major expansion of its cloud and AI infrastructure in India.