Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:11pm on 09 Dec 2025,Tuesday Business
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a record Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($17.5 billion) investment marking it's largest in Asia, during his meeting with PM Narendra Modi Wednesday evening, focused on developing India's AI infrastructure and capabilities. This follows Microsoft's earlier $3 billion commitment for Bengaluru's cloud and AI infrastructure, including upskilling and data centers. Modi responded: "When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India!" Microsoft's statement emphasized India's emergence as a "frontier AI nation" and catalyst for inclusive growth. The investment underscores India's value for global tech giants, joining Google's $15 billion five-year plan for its Visakhapatnam AI hub and Amazon's billions in data centers, positioning India as a crucial AI development market.
