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.

Satya Nadella confirms $3 billion Microsoft investment to help equip India with artificial intelligence skills.

Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud services in India. The firm, which has been operating in India for more than two decades, will also train an additional 10 million people in the country with AI,

Microsoft Corp. plans to spend $3 billion to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, targeting the world’s most populous country to fuel its revenue growth.

Microsoft plans to spend $3 billion over the next two years to expand its cloud and artificial-intelligence infrastructure in India, the latest in a string of investment pledges by U.S. tech giants amid booming AI computing needs.

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

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a $3 billion investment in India to enhance cloud and AI capacities, including training 10 million people in AI

Satya Nadella, CEO at Microsoft announced the strategic investment in India with plans to train 10 million people by 2030 on AI tech.

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

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the $3 billion investment into India's AI and cloud computing infrastructure after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 6.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently met to discuss the company's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.