Kalyani Powertrain and AMD Partner for Made-in-India Servers

This collaboration boosts local manufacturing, supports Make in India, and strengthens India's AI and cloud infrastructure

Pune- Kalyani Powertrain Ltd (KPTL)., an electric division a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd., has collaborated with Advanced Micro Devices Inc., (AMD) an American multinational Corporation and technology company 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.

Kalyani Powertrain’s electronics division is partnering with AMD to manufacture high-performance servers featuring AMD EPYC processors, known for efficiency, security, and reduced TCO for data centers. Future plans include integrating AMD Instinct accelerators to enhance AI and HPC capabilities.

AMD will provide design support to ensure these solutions meet global standards. This collaboration strengthens the Make in India initiative by boosting local manufacturing and reducing import reliance. It will empower enterprises, cloud providers, and government organizations with cutting-edge, cost-efficient server solutions, driving India’s digital transformation in AI and cloud computing.

Mr. Baba Kalyani, Kalyani Group Chairman and Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & JMD 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, said, "India has immense potential for growth in the server industry. We are excited to collaborate with Kalyani Powertrain to bring high-performance 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, energy efficient infrastructure for AI, cloud computing, and data centres. This partnership collaboration reflects our commitment to strengthening India’s digital ecosystem and supporting local innovation."