The development highlights India's emergence as a critical global hub for AI innovation, talent development, and infrastructure deployment.
New Delhi: In a massive boost to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said he was committing USD 17.5 billion to build infrastructure and skills needed for enhancing the technology in the country. This is Microsoft's largest-ever investment in Asia.
Nadella made the announcement in a post on X after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi this week. "Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji, for an inspiring conversation on India’s AI opportunity. To support the country’s ambitions, Microsoft is committing USD 17.5B - our largest investment ever in Asia - to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India’s AI first future," Nadella tweeted.
In response, PM Modi called his meeting with Nadella "productive" and said the world is optimistic about India when it comes to AI. "Had a very productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella. Happy to see India being the place where Microsoft will make its largest-ever investment in Asia," he tweeted.
Nadella is currently on a four-day visit to India, with stops planned in Bengaluru and Mumbai after visiting Delhi. The visit is aimed at pushing Microsoft's growing presence in India and further expansion in the cloud and AI markets.
