Bharat Forge’s arm partners with AMD to foray into Indian server market

Kalyani Powertrain, a subsidiary of Bharat Forge, will enter the Indian server market in partnership with US chip manufacturer AMD. Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) is the Kalyani Group's flagship company, which provides engineering solutions for various automotive and industrial applications. This collaboration aims to introduce AMD’s advanced EPYC-based server technologies to India, enhancing the country's server infrastructure.

“This strategic partnership will address the growing demand for high-performance computing in sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, cloud computing, and AI. It is a significant step towards positioning India as a major player in the global tech industry,” the company said in a BSE filing.

At a recent Pune event, Kalyani Powertrain and AMD leaders launched the first EPYC CPU-based server to mark their alliance. Kalyani Group Chairman Baba Kalyani and Vice Chairman Amit Kalyani said that manufacturing these servers in India will advance technological capabilities and support the 'Make in India' initiative. They believe this partnership will drive innovation and enhance India's position as a global technology leader.

The partnership will address India's increasing demand for high-performance computing, with servers equipped with AMD EPYC processors, known for their energy efficiency and security. This initiative aims to lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for data centres.

Vinay Sinha, AMD Corporate Vice President, Sales - India, noted that integrating AMD EPYC processors and future AMD Instinct accelerators will create scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure for AI, cloud computing, and data centres. “The alliance has the potential to bolster India's data infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation as the nation enhances its AI and cloud computing capabilities,” he said.

AMD will also provide design collateral and technical documentation to assist Kalyani Powertrain's electronics division in developing solutions that meet global standards. The collaboration aims to deliver high-performance, cost-efficient server solutions tailored for AI workloads, cloud computing, and large-scale data processing.

In April 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced that its “Made in India” servers built in partnership with Indian manufacturer VVDN Technologies are rolled out at a large scale to meet the increasing demands of Indian customers. Antonio Neri, president and CEO of HPE told TechCircle that the collaboration aims to manufacture approximately $1 billion worth of servers in the first five years of production at VVDN’s manufacturing site in Manesar, Haryana.

According to market research firm International Data Corporation, India's server market was worth $2.8 billion in revenue by 2025, with an annual growth rate of 10.26% until 2029, potentially reaching nearly $3 billion. Additionally, AMD is reportedly considering selling its data centre manufacturing plants to Asian companies, as it seeks to catch up with Nvidia in AI revenue amidst rising competition from firms like China's DeepSeek.