This ambitious plan highlights Microsoft's confidence in India's potential to become a global leader in technology and AI innovation.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next two years.

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled the company’s $3 billion investment to accelerate India’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud ecosystem. The announcement came during his keynote session at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru, marking the tech giant’s largest expansion in the country to date.

Prime Minister Modi expressed enthusiasm about Microsoft’s investment in India, acknowledging the nation's potential as a global technology hub.

Microsoft will spend $3 billion to expand its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in India, CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday, doubling down on a country with tech expertise and low costs to help turn such investments profitable.

The investment, the largest by Microsoft in India to date, will span the Central, South, and West regions, Jio India West, Jio India Central and include the establishment of new data centers.

Microsoft Corp. plans to spend $3 billion to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, targeting the world’s most populous country to fuel its revenue growth.

Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest $3bn to bolster cloud and AI infrastructure in India over the next two years. The investment aims to bolster India's long-term competitiveness by equipping ten million people with AI skills over the next five years.