New Delhi: In a major step for India’s technology sector, Microsoft announced a USD 17.5 billion investment to boost the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Made by Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday, the announcement came after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two discussed India’s AI roadmap and ways to accelerate innovation and adoption.

Nadella called it Microsoft’s “largest investment in Asia”, highlighting the company’s long-term commitment to India’s digital growth. In a post on X, he wrote, “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 a

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