Electronics division of Kalyani Powertrain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd., has collaborated with AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) to enter the Indian server market. This collaboration marks a major milestone in advancing India's server infrastructure by integrating cutting-edge AMD technology into domestically manufactured solutions.
To commemorate this significant collaboration, Kalyani Powertrain recently hosted an event in Pune, attended by key leaders from both organizations. Representing AMD were Mr. Vinay Sinha, Managing Director & Corporate Vice President, India Mega Region; Mr. Pankaj Dessai, Director, Channel Business, India Mega Region; and Mr. Manmohan Brahma, Engineering Solutions Leader, India & AP Mega Region.
From the Kalyani Group, the event saw the presence of Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd.; Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd.; Mr. Pankaj Sonalkar, Managing Director, Kalyani Powertrain Mr. Abhijit Moharir, Chief Information Officer, Kalyani Group; Mr. Ujwal BJ, Vice President, Program Management & Strategy, Kalyani Powertrain and Mrs. Varsha Kadam, Vice President, Sales & Business Development, Kalyani Powertrain. As a symbolic gesture of this landmark collaboration, leaders from both Kalyani Powertrain and AMD unveiled the first EPYC™ CPU-based server, marking the official launch of their strategic alliance.
Integrating AMD Cutting-Edge Technology
The servers manufactured through this partnership will feature AMD EPYC™ processors, known for their leadership performance, energy efficiency, security features, and ability to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for data centers. Looking ahead, there are plans to incorporate AMD Instinct™ accelerators, enhancing AI and high-performance computing capabilities. AMD will provide design collaterals and technical documentation to support electronics division of Kalyani Powertrain in building and optimizing these solutions, helping ensure they meet global standards.
Advancing India's AI, Cloud, and Data Center Ecosystem
This collaboration plays a crucial role in bolstering India's Make in India initiative by fostering local manufacturing and reducing dependency on imports. The collaboration will empower enterprises, cloud providers, hyperscalers, and government organizations with high-performance, cost-efficient server solutions tailored for AI workloads, cloud computing, and large-scale data processing.
By strengthening India's data infrastructure with advanced AMD technologies, this initiative is set to accelerate digital transformation across industries, positioning India as a key player in the global AI and cloud computing revolution.
Commenting on the alliance, Kalyani Group Chairman Mr. Baba Kalyani and Vice Chairman & JMD Mr. Amit Kalyani said, "By manufacturing these servers in India, we will not only advance our technological capabilities but also support the 'Make in India' initiative. This collaboration with AMD is a significant step, and I am confident that we are moving in the right direction. Together, we are committed to driving innovation and furthering India's position as a global technology leader."
Kalyani Powertrain's collaboration with AMD will introduce advanced EPYC™ based server technologies to India, strengthening the country's data infrastructure. This strategic partnership will help meet the growing demand for high-performance computing across industries like automotive, telecommunications, cloud computing and AI. With a focus on improving India's server and data center capabilities, this initiative is an important move towards positioning India as a major player in the global tech industry.
Mr. Vinay Sinha, AMD Corporate Vice President, Sales - India, added: "India has immense potential for growth in the server industry. We are excited to collaborate with Kalyani Powertrain to bring highperformance AMD computing solutions to the Indian market. The integration of AMD EPYC™ processors today and AMD Instinct™ accelerators planned in the future will enable scalable, energyefficient infrastructure for AI, cloud computing, and data centers. This partnership collaboration reflects our commitment to strengthening India's digital ecosystem and supporting local innovation."
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