Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India

Source: NDTV

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a $17.5 billion investment over four years (2026–2029) to build AI and cloud infrastructure, expand data centers and train workers in India, calling it the company’s largest-ever investment in Asia. The plan includes a new hyperscale "India South Central" cloud region in Hyderabad and extended skilling initiatives aimed at positioning India as a "frontier AI nation."

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