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Cohesity's $1 Billion India Push: How It Will Accelerate Cybersecurity Innovation

Cohesity, a US data security firm, is making a massive $1 billion commitment to India over the next five years. The investment will focus on scaling its engineering operations and developing AI-powered tools to help businesses protect their data. This push comes after the company tripled its India workforce to 2,200 people following a major acquisition. The move signals strong confidence in India's growing role as a global hub for technology and cybersecurity innovation.

Key Points: Cohesity Announces $1 Billion Investment for India Tech Expansion

  • Investment will expand technical teams and build advanced AI-driven data security capabilities
  • India headcount tripled to 2,200 after acquiring Veritas' data protection business
  • New Bengaluru centre complements Pune facility to deepen engineering footprint
  • Move aligns with rising global interest and India's ambition to be a deep-tech hub
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Cohesity's $1 billion India push to accelerate tech, cybersecurity innovation

Backed by Nvidia and SoftBank, Cohesity plans a $1B India investment to scale engineering and build AI-driven data security solutions over five years.

"Our teams here are building the future of data security and helping customers strengthen their defence against evolving cyber threats. - Sanjay Poonen, Cohesity CEO"

New Delhi, Dec 5

US-based data security software company Cohesity, backed by global giants Nvidia and Japan’s SoftBank, has announced a $1 billion investment in India over the next five years as it looks to rapidly scale its engineering operations and strengthen its presence in one of its fastest-growing markets.

Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen said the investment will focus on expanding the company’s technical teams and building advanced AI-driven capabilities that help enterprises protect and manage their data amid rising cybersecurity threats.

He said the expansion reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and its belief in India’s strength as a global technology hub.

Poonen explained that Cohesity’s headcount in India has already tripled to around 2,200 from 700 last year after it acquired Veritas’ data protection business.

The company has now opened a new centre in Bengaluru to complement its existing facility in Pune, further deepening its engineering footprint.

“Our teams here are building the future of data security and helping customers strengthen their defence against evolving cyber threats,” he said, adding that India is expected to become one of the company’s top five revenue-generating countries in the coming years.

Cohesity currently counts top banks, telecom operators, global enterprises such as Salesforce and Delta Airlines, and Indian IT firms like Infosys among its customers.

The company’s aggressive India push comes at a time when global interest in deep-tech and cybersecurity innovation is rising sharply.

Just last month, Nvidia joined a group of Indian and US investors to support the India Deep Tech Alliance, which has committed more than $850 million to back startups in semiconductors, AI, robotics and space technology.

The initiative aims to address long-term funding challenges faced by deep-tech ventures that require large capital and extended research cycles.

With India’s tech ecosystem shifting toward more advanced, innovation-led growth, Cohesity’s $1 billion commitment adds to the momentum created by major global players expanding their strategic presence in the country.

Analysts say the move aligns with India’s broader ambition to build a strong deep-tech ecosystem and become a global innovation hub.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone working in IT security, this is very encouraging. The focus on AI-driven data protection is exactly what we need. Hope this investment also leads to more collaboration with Indian startups and academic institutions for R&D.
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Aman W
Good move, but I hope the benefits trickle down beyond just the major tech cities. We need to develop tech talent in Tier 2 and 3 cities as well to truly become a global innovation hub. The concentration in Bengaluru is already very high.
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Rohit P
Tripling headcount to 2200 is impressive! This shows the confidence foreign companies have in Indian engineers. With the India Deep Tech Alliance also getting funding, the future for deep-tech in our country looks bright. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Interesting to see this trend. India is clearly becoming a strategic priority for global tech, not just a back-office location. The focus on cutting-edge innovation like AI and cybersecurity is a significant shift.
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Shreya B
More than the investment, I'm happy to see an Indian-origin CEO, Sanjay Poonen, leading this charge. It's inspiring for the next generation. Hope this creates opportunities for women in tech and cybersecurity too!

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