Microsoft has announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India over the next four years to bolster the country's cloud and AI infrastructure.CEO Satya Nadella revealed the plan after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating the investment will support India's AI ambitions by building essential "infrastructure, skills and sovereign capabilities."This significant commitment, which includes a new data center launching in mid-2026, builds upon
Microsoft's earlier $3 billion pledge this year and follows
Google's $15 billion
AI hub announcement in October.