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

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

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 during his visit to India has announced a $3 billion investment in the country over the next two years.

The investment, the largest by Microsoft in India to date, will span the Central, South, and West regions, Jio India West, Jio India Central and include the establishment of new data centers.

Prime Minister Modi expressed enthusiasm about Microsoft’s investment in India, acknowledging the nation's potential as a global technology hub.

"Glad to know about Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India. It was also wonderful discussing various aspects of tech, innovation and AI in our meeting," Narendra Modi said.

India is on the brink of a huge technological transformation, and Microsoft is leading the charge. With artificial intelligence (AI) expected to bring $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, Microsoft is investing a massive $3 billion over the next two years to help India harness this incredible potential.

Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest $3bn to bolster cloud and AI infrastructure in India over the next two years. The investment aims to bolster India's long-term competitiveness by equipping ten million people with AI skills over the next five years.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled plans for a $3 billion (approximately Rs 25,700 crore) investment to bolster the company's cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India.