India, Nov. 6 -- Cloud computing has become the invisible foundation of India's digital growth story. Over the past decade, it has moved from being a niche IT solution to becoming the core engine driving transformation across industries from startups and government services to agriculture and education. But as we step deeper into 2025, the role of the cloud is expanding beyond infrastructure. It's now a three-pillar platform shaping India's digital future; intelligence, innovation and inclusion.

Initially, businesses turned to the cloud for one simple reason that is cost efficiency. It helped reduce the need for physical infrastructure and made it easier to scale operations on demand. But what began as a cost saving tool has now become a...