Microsoft Bets $17.5B on India’s AI Infrastructure Boom
Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to India's cloud and AI infrastructure over four years, doubling down on January's $3 billion pledge. The investment targets data center expansion, AI integration into national platforms, and workforce upskilling—a strategic move as India attracts $15 billion from Google and $8 billion from AWS for similar initiatives.
Azure's 40% quarterly growth underscores Microsoft's cloud dominance. Meanwhile, CEO Satya Nadella's meeting with PM Narendra Modi signals deepening tech diplomacy, contrasting with 2025's 15,000 layoffs and 7,425 H-1B visa approvals.