Major new R&D center and training initiative

They've opened a large new R&D center in Bengaluru and plan to expand engineering hiring; the company plans to add over 100 R&D engineers in Bengaluru.
Plus, Databricks launched the India Data + AI Academy to train 500,000 partners, customers, and professionals in data and AI skills, a pretty bold move for anyone looking to break into tech.

Databricks's growing partner ecosystem in India

Databricks wants to double its partner network in India to over 800 companies.
Big names like Swiggy, Cred, Zepto, Freshworks, HDFC Bank, and Hindalco are already on board. Accenture even has its own dedicated lab with them in Bengaluru.

Why this matters for Databricks and the AI landscape

This expansion is all about tapping into India's tech talent and riding the global wave of AI adoption.
With Kamalkanth Tummala appointed as Country Manager for India, it's clear Databricks sees India as key to shaping what comes next in AI.