By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced US$17.5 billion investment in India, aimed at strengthening AI infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities for the country’s AI-first future.
Nadella made the announcement after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday for what he described as an “inspiring conversation” on India’s AI opportunity. In a post shared on X, Nadella highlighted Microsoft’s decision to commit US$17.5 billion to India—its largest-ever investment in Asia—as the company looks to deepen its role in India’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji, for an inspiring conversation on India’s AI opportunity. To support the country’s ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5B—our largest investment ever in Asia—to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India’s AI first future