German software giant SAP has officially launched its Sovereign Cloud offering in India, enabling customers to store and manage data locally while complying with India’s National Information Security Policy & Guidelines (NISPG). The initiative aims to support governments and regulated industries in modernising infrastructure with cloud and AI while retaining full control over sensitive data.

SAP’s launch aligns with India’s push to become a global hub for data centres and AI infrastructure, coinciding with the IT Ministry’s upcoming data protection rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The draft DPDP Rules, 2025, propose stricter oversight on personal data processed by major tech firms, including Meta, Google, and Apple, ensuring such data remains within Indian territory.

“With SAP Sovereign Cloud in India, customers can embrace cloud and AI while maintaining full operational and legal control,” said Martin Merz, President, SAP Sovereign Cloud. Manish Prasad, SAP India MD, added that the solution enables regulated industries to innovate confidently while keeping data secure.

Built on an open-source, full-stack framework, the platform provides flexible infrastructure, platform, applications, and AI solutions. SAP is also establishing a Sure Operational Facility at its Bengaluru campus to meet national security standards.

SAP’s cloud services support over 4,40,000 customers globally, including most of the world’s largest enterprises, with India contributing a significant share of its R&D workforce.