Microsoft announces $17.5 bn investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia

Several global corporations have announced large investments this year in the South Asian nation, which is projected to have more than 900 million internet users by year's end. "To support the country's ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5B (billion) -- our largest investment ever in Asia -- to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India's AI first future," Nadella said in a post on X. Nadella made the announcement on social media after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi...