Okta to Launch In-Country Tenants in India for Data Residency and Enhanced Disaster Recovery
Okta will launch in-country platform tenants in India in early 2026, offering local data residency and disaster recovery to help regulated sectors comply with the DPDP Act. Its identity fabric covers human and AI identities, addressing that 91% of firms use AI but only 10% have governance for non-human identities.
1. Okta Introduces In-Country Platform Tenants in India
Okta has launched in-country Platform tenants in India, hosted on AWS, enabling data residency and enhanced disaster recovery for enterprises. This strategic investment addresses requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) and sector-specific regulations in banking, financial services, insurance and healthcare. By storing identity data within India’s borders, customers can meet compliance mandates and reduce latency, while Okta’s advanced business continuity service ensures operational resilience during regional infrastructure outages.
2. Unified Identity Security Fabric for AI and Cyber Threat Defense
Research by Okta indicates that 91% of organizations in India are already using AI agents, yet only 10% have a mature strategy for managing non-human identities. To bridge this gap, Okta’s identity security fabric provides a central control plane to manage every identity—from human users to AI agents—across all applications and resources. The solution leverages AI and machine learning to detect anomalous behavior, offering equal rigor for human and machine identities and helping businesses defend against emerging AI-powered cyber threats.
3. Strong Customer Momentum and Financial Backing
Okta reported remaining performance obligations of $4.29 billion for the quarter ended October 31, 2025, reflecting 17% year-over-year growth in contracted future revenue. The company serves over 5,000 customers that each spend at least $100,000 annually, demonstrating robust enterprise adoption. With a track record of high subscription renewal rates and a gross margin north of 77%, Okta is positioned to sustain double-digit growth while investing in product innovation and regional expansion.