Arista Strengthens Its Commitment to India for Enterprise Networking and AI Innovation
Arista Networks, a prominent pioneer in cloud and AI networking, has revealed a significant increase in its investments in India through a Make in India (MII) initiative that boosts innovation, local production, and skills enhancement in enterprise networking. With this and various ongoing initiatives, the company persists in establishing AI for Networking centers of excellence nationwide, significantly enhancing India’s status as a worldwide leader in next-generation computing and connectivity.
R. Shakya, Deputy Director General (DDG), Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India says, “I welcome the commitment of technology leaders like Arista Networks in advancing the Government of India’s Make in India and Digital India missions. Indigenous innovation and local manufacturing in critical domains such as cloud and AI networking are essential for securing our digital future and unlocking high-value employment opportunities for Indian talent.”
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Lt. Gen. M.U. Nair, National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC), Government of India says, “India’s national security and digital sovereignty increasingly hinge on trusted, high-performance infrastructure. Arista’s Make in India initiative, combined with its investment in cybersecurity-enabled AI networking, represents a significant stride toward building resilient, self-reliant digital ecosystems. These efforts not only strengthen India’s strategic autonomy but also advance its global leadership in secure and trusted technologies.”
Sameer Padhye, Vice President, Global Services and India Sales at Arista Networks says, “Over the last decade, Arista has already invested over a billion dollars in India through its multiple development centers. Now by redoubling our efforts through Make in India and other initiatives, the company is focused on driving an additional billion dollars of investment over the next 3-5 years.”
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Shailesh Kumar Davey, CEO and Co-founder, Zoho Corporation says, “Arista’s ‘Make in India’ initiative for high-performance networking gear, along with its focus on AI-driven networking, aligns perfectly with Zoho’s commitment to self-reliance and scaling global infrastructure from India. This move helps strengthen India’s growing role in powering next-gen global technologies.”