Microsoft announced its $17.5 billion investment in India over four years for cloud and AI infrastructure. CEO Satya Nadella shared the news after meeting with Prime Minister Modi. The move reflects the tech industry’s interest in India’s digital market growth. Google also plans to invest $15 billion in India for an AI hub in Visakhapatnam. India aims to be a global AI and semiconductor hub with financial incentives for tech companies. Modi expressed optimism about India’s AI potential. Microsoft’s investment surpasses its previous $3 billion plan this year, aiming to boost cloud and AI infrastructure and workforce skilling. Microsoft plans to expand its operations in India, with a new data center set to launch in mid-2026.

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