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Databricks to Invest $250 Million in India, Hiring Hundreds to Drive AI Innovation

by Team Lumida
April 24, 2025
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  • Databricks plans to invest over $250 million in India over the next three years, expanding its presence in the country to accelerate AI innovation.
  • The company will increase its India headcount by more than 50%, reaching 750 employees by the end of the fiscal year, including doubling its Bangalore engineering team to over 200.
  • Databricks will launch an AI and data academy in India, aiming to train 500,000 partners and customers in AI and data technologies over the next three years.
  • The San Francisco-based company, valued at $62 billion, builds software for data aggregation, analysis, and distribution, fueling the AI boom.
  • India joins Databricks’ global R&D network, which includes centers in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Mountain View, California.

What Happened?

Databricks, one of the world’s most valuable privately held tech companies, announced plans to invest $250 million in India to expand its operations and accelerate AI innovation. The company will increase its India workforce by over 50%, reaching 750 employees by the end of the fiscal year. This includes doubling the number of engineers at its Bangalore research center to more than 200.

The investment is part of Databricks’ strategy to tap into India’s growing reputation as a global hub for AI talent. The company will also launch an AI and data academy in India, with the goal of training 500,000 partners and customers in AI and data technologies over the next three years.

Databricks, founded in 2013, specializes in software for aggregating, analyzing, and distributing data, a critical component of the AI boom. The company recently raised over $15 billion in equity and debt from investors, including Meta Platforms and sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Qatar.


Why It Matters?

Databricks’ expansion in India underscores the country’s growing importance as a global hub for AI talent and innovation. With its large pool of skilled engineers and a rapidly growing tech ecosystem, India is becoming a key destination for Western tech companies looking to scale their AI capabilities.

The launch of an AI and data academy highlights Databricks’ commitment to building a robust talent pipeline, which will not only benefit the company but also contribute to the broader AI ecosystem in India.

Databricks’ investment also reflects the increasing demand for data-driven technologies and AI tools, as companies across industries seek to leverage data for competitive advantage. By expanding its R&D footprint in India, Databricks is positioning itself to capitalize on this growing demand.


What’s Next?

Databricks will focus on scaling its operations in India, with a particular emphasis on growing its engineering team and launching its AI and data academy. The company’s ability to attract and train top talent will be critical to its success in the region.

As Databricks continues to expand globally, its India operations will play a key role in driving innovation and supporting the development of new AI models and tools. The company’s progress will be closely watched as it navigates the competitive and rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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