On 9th December, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a landmark investment that places India firmly at the centre of the company’s global AI strategy. Following a detailed conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nadella confirmed that Microsoft will commit (1.5 lakh crore (US$ 17.5 billion) to accelerate India’s journey towards an AI-driven future. This is Microsoft’s largest investment in Asia. Lauding the investiment, PM Modi said, “When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India”.
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… pic.twitter.com/NdFEpWzoyZ
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) December 9, 2025
Quoting Nadella’s post, PM Modi said, “When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India! Had a very productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella. Happy to see India being the place where Microsoft will make its largest-ever investment in Asia. The youth of India will harness this opportunity to innovate and leverage the power of AI for a better planet.”
When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 9, 2025
Had a very productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella. Happy to see India being the place where Microsoft will make its largest-ever investment in Asia.
The youth of India will harness this opportunity to innovate… https://t.co/fMFcGQ8ctK
The investment is designed to expand India’s AI infrastructure, develop advanced skills, and strengthen sovereign technological capabilities. In a post on social media platform X, Nadella thanked PM Modi for an inspiring conversation and said, “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.”
The announcement made by Microsoft reflects a wider recognition of India’s growing digital influence and its potential to shape the global technological order. It also positions India as a critical market for AI innovation.
With this investment, Microsoft has deepened its already significant footprint in India. For India, the initiative is a major step in advancing its digital transformation and consolidating its status as a leader in next generation technologies.
