Microsoft will spend $3 billion to expand its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in India, CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday, doubling down on a country with tech expertise and low costs to help turn such investments profitable.

Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud services in India. The firm, which has been operating in India for Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand its AI and cloud Azure services in India,

Brad Smith, the Microsoft Vice Chair and President, has revealed how the technology giant plans to move forward with its support for AI technology. The announcement comes as global investment in AI infrastructure is expected to reach $300 billion by 2026.

Microsoft India and South Asia president Puneet Chandok said that the company has already trained 2,400,000 Indians since 2024.

India is on the brink of a huge technological transformation, and Microsoft is leading the charge. With artificial intelligence (AI) expected to bring $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, Microsoft is investing a massive $3 billion over the next two years to help India harness this incredible potential.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled plans for a $3 billion (approximately Rs 25,700 crore) investment to bolster the company's cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India.

Amid growing investments in India's AI sector, Microsoft has announced plans to invest US$3 billion in the country. This substantial investment aims to enhance AI capabilities and expand the reach of Azure services across India.

By bno Chennai bureau Microsoft plans to invest $3bn in India over two years to expand cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and bolster its workforce's skills, company Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced on January 7,