Microsoft has mapped out a $17.5 billion investment in India as it tries to anchor itself in the country’s fast-rising AI landscape. Satya Nadella outlined the plan after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framing the move as a step toward building India’s own sovereign AI infrastructure. With hyperscale facilities slated to go live in 2026, the push comes as global AI leaders converge on India, drawn by its talent pool and expanding digital ambitions.
