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In October 2025, Google said it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years to establish its first AI hub in the country. Located in the southern city of Visakhapatnam, the hub will be one of Google’s largest globally.
Microsoft's recent news in India centers on a massive $17.5 billion investment (2026-2029) to boost India's AI and cloud infrastructure, including new data centers and skilling initiatives, aiming to make India an AI-first nation, building on earlier commitments and supporting sectors like BFSI, reports Microsoft Stories India, News On AIR, Reuters, and NDTV. Key highlights include a new Hyderabad data center, expanded skilling programs for 20 million Indians by 2030, and strategic partnerships for AI adoption in core sectors, all part of making India a global AI leader.
Key Developments:
Major Investment: A multi-year $17.5 billion commitment for cloud, AI infrastructure, skilling, and operations.
Infrastructure Expansion: Building India's largest hyperscale data center in Hyderabad (live mid-2026) and expanding existing regions in Chennai & Pune, tripling capacity by 2030, says Reuters and NDTV.
AI Focus: Empowering India's AI-first vision, with strategic partnerships for AI adoption in key sectors like banking (BFSI).
Skilling Initiatives: Doubling efforts to provide essential AI skills to 20 million Indians by 2030, notes Reuters.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with Indian firms like Swiggy, leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Azure OpenAI for real-time intelligence and customer communication, according to Microsoft Stories India.
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