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AI Race Heats Up: Tech Giants Flock to India
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella leads tech leaders to India.
- Companies pledge billions for India's rapidly growing AI sector.
- Nearly one billion internet users attract massive tech investments.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is the latest prominent tech executive to visit India, part of an increasing trend of industry leaders recognizing the country's significance. India is emerging as a crucial proving ground for artificial intelligence, attracting substantial commitments from global tech giants eager to tap into its vast potential.
These major corporations are directing billions of dollars toward India's AI landscape. Amazon, for instance, is committed to investing $12.7 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure by the end of this decade. This significant financial backing underscores the strategic importance of the Indian market.
Other major players, including OpenAI and Alphabet's Google, are also planning substantial investments in data centers. These initiatives highlight India's growing role as a hub for AI development and infrastructure, rivaling even domestic spending in the United States, driven by nearly a billion internet users.
