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Addressing an audience during the Microsoft AI Tour, Nadella also shared plans to train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next two years.

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.

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

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.

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

The US-headquartered technology firm’s chief executive further said that the tech giant will also train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030, as part of the second edition of the tech company’s ADVANTA(I)GE India programme.