But investment is a real entry barrier and just one mathematical breakthrough can change entire dynamics: Microsoft chief

Chairman and CEO Nadella on Tuesday said the investment will take place over the next two years, along with a plan to train 10 million Indians by 2030

This ambitious plan highlights Microsoft's confidence in India's potential to become a global leader in technology and AI innovation.

The investment, the largest by Microsoft in India to date, will span the Central, South, and West regions, Jio India West, Jio India Central and include the establishment of new data centers.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next two years.

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 will invest $3 billion (about Rs 25,700 crore) to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, its chief executive officer Satya Nadella said earlier this week. The tech giant will also train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030, Nadella said.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during his visit to India has announced a $3 billion investment in the country over the next two years.

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Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday made a case for India to undertake frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the nation’s strong mathematical talent base. Addressing concerns about job losses due to AI, Nadella said such fears are overstated, as the technology will create new opportunities.

Microsoft will invest USD 3 billion (about Rs 25,700 crore) to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, its chief executive officer Satya Nadella said on Tuesday.