US chipmaker AMD is set to introduce its next-generation Helios GPU-based computing platform in India during the second half of 2026, as part of its global rollout strategy. The move comes as the company looks to capitalise on surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and the rapid expansion of data centre capacity worldwide.
The Helios platform is designed for high-performance AI workloads and integrates advanced computing components into a single system. Each rack is equipped with 72 interconnected MI455X accelerators, capable of delivering up to 2.9 exaflops of FP4 computing power, positioning it as a strong contender in the AI infrastructure space.
AMD aims to compete with offerings from Nvidia, which currently dominates the AI chip market. While Nvidia’s competing systems offer higher compute performance, AMD is focusing on delivering cost-effective and open-architecture solutions to attract enterprises and hyperscalers.
As part of its India strategy, AMD has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services to co-develop AI-ready data centre infrastructure based on the Helios platform. This collaboration aims to support large-scale AI deployments and contribute to national AI initiatives, with plans to enable data centre capacities of up to 200 MW.
The rollout aligns with growing investments in India’s data centre ecosystem, with major players such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Reliance Industries, and Bharti Airtel planning significant infrastructure expansion. This positions India as a key market in AMD’s broader AI growth strategy, supported by a strong talent pool and increasing alignment between industry and national initiatives.
