Microsoft Commits $3 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in India

The investment aims to position India as a global AI leader, with plans to train 10 million people in AI skills by 2030 and establish new data centers.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a $3 billion investment in India over the next two years to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure, including new data centers.
The initiative includes training 10 million Indians in AI skills by 2030, building on Microsoft's ADVANTA(I)GE India program, which has already trained 2.4 million people in under a year.
Strategic partnerships with government and enterprises will focus on AI-driven innovation in sectors such as healthcare, railways, financial services, and education.
Microsoft's AI tools are being leveraged in agriculture to boost crop yields and sustainability, as demonstrated by the 'Farm of the Future' project in Maharashtra.
The investment aligns with Microsoft's broader global AI expansion and competition with rivals like Google and Amazon, as India emerges as a key AI and cloud market.