Microsoft Corp. plans to invest $3 billion in India in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure and skilling over the next two years, Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said on his visit to India.

Microsoft will spend US$3 billion to expand its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in India, CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday (Jan 7), doubling down on a country with tech expertise and low costs to help turn such investments profitable.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure over the next two years. On Tuesday, Nadella said the $3 billion investment would include the setting up of new data centres.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will invest $3B in India for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years. The company's Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella — who made the announcement during his Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru,

The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.

Microsoft has kicked off the year in India with plans to grow its revenue. The firm plans to invest $3 billion to expand its cloud Azure and AI services in the country with the world’s largest population.