Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Commits Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore For India's AI First Future

Announcing a major AI-centric expansion move in India, tech mammoth Microsoft has committed to investing USD 17.5 billion or Rs 1.5 lakh crore towards India’s AI first future. 

This marks Microsoft's "largest investment ever in Asia—to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India’s AI first future.''

Taking to X, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said, “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. @PMOIndia”

This mega-investment by an US-based tech mammoth in India amid the backdrop of Trump tariffs is being met with applause on social media with netizens expecting massive data centers, cloud expansion, AI skilling for millions, startups getting world-class infra, and lakhs of new high-paying tech jobs.

A X user tweeted, “Wow! This would be a game changer for India's future in pursuing AI and it's capabilities.”

“Huge moment for India! When global tech giants commit at this scale, it shows the world where the next wave of innovation is coming from. India is truly gearing up for an AI-first era,” another social media user penned. 

Meanwhile, a X user wrote, “Transformative moment for India’s digital future. A $17.5B investment in AI infrastructure & skill development means massive opportunities in jobs, research, innovation, and global leadership in emerging tech.”

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On this development, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & IT, said, “As AI reshapes the digital economy, India remains committed to innovation anchored in trust and sovereignty. Microsoft’s landmark investment signals India’s rise as a reliable technology partner for the world."

Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia, said, "Building on the US$3 billion investment announced in January 2025, our ne US$17.5 billion commitment and deep partnership across India’s technology ecosystem are focused on turning India’s AI ambition into impact for every citizen." 

This is expected to be Microsoft's largest hyper-scale region in India, comprising three availability zones — roughly equivalent in size to two Eden Gardens stadiums combined.