Indian enterprises are no longer debating whether to adopt multi-cloud strategies—they’re focused on executing them swiftly and effectively. As we approach 2025, multi-cloud has transitioned from a strategic option into an operational imperative, reshaping the IT landscape across industries.
The Evolution of the Cloud Paradigm
Cloud computing has matured dramatically over the past decade. Once experimental, it’s now foundational. Indian companies aren’t just adopting cloud—they’re embracing complex, hybrid, and multi-cloud ecosystems that enhance agility, resilience, and scalability.
- According to Oracle-backed research by 451 Research, 98% of Indian enterprises using public cloud are now pursuing multi-cloud—33% use four or more cloud providers.
- Nutanix’s Enterprise Cloud Index reveals that 44% of Indian companies are already operating in a hybrid multi-cloud model, making India one of the leaders worldwide.
- Looking ahead, that figure is projected to rise substantially—Nutanix estimates hybrid multi-cloud adoption will increase fivefold to reach 63% by 2026.
Why Hybrid Multi-Cloud Has Become a Necessity
Several converging factors are driving this shift:
- Data Sovereignty & Cost Efficiency
Indian enterprises demand control over their data while optimizing cloud expenses. Multi-cloud strategies are helping strike that balance. - Business Agility & Innovation
Organizations can match workloads to platforms that best serve performance, compliance, and flexibility needs. - Resilience & Compliance
Redundancy, failover solutions, and jurisdiction-aware architectures are becoming critical in sectors like finance and healthcare. - Cloud-Smart Strategy
A striking 99% of Indian IT professionals are focused on deploying workloads in the “most appropriate environment,” underscoring a shift towards intelligent infrastructure use.
Economic and Technological Ecosystem Catalysts
- Market Momentum: Public cloud services in India are expected to grow to $13–13.5 billion by 2026, with annual growth exceeding 23–24%.
- Broad Industry Adoption: Verticals like BFSI, manufacturing, and the public sector are leading the charge, leveraging SaaS, AI, and edge technologies.
- Major Cloud Investments:
- Amazon is investing $12.7 billion in its cloud operations in India by 2030.
- Microsoft plans $3 billion toward cloud and AI infrastructure, aiming to train 10 million Indians by 2030.
- Bharti Airtel has launched an AI-powered cloud platform to reinforce domestic digital infrastructure.
Challenges Along the Multi-Cloud Path
Adopting hybrid multi-cloud isn’t without its hurdles:
- Identity Sprawl & Security Gaps: Over 58% of Indian organizations lack unified identity controls across platforms.
- Complex Integration: Nearly 48% of enterprises cite integration issues as a major barrier.
- Cost Monitoring & Governance: Without clear visibility, multi-cloud can inflate operational costs and complicate compliance efforts.
- Skill Deficiencies: A substantial skills gap slows implementation, demanding greater investment in cloud-native training.
