Microsoft announced a sweeping series of artificial intelligence partnerships across India's core sectors on Wednesday, a day after pledging to invest $3 Microsoft has forged AI alliances across core sectors in India as it kickstarts its $3 billion investment in the country.

Brad Smith, the Microsoft Vice Chair and President, has revealed how the technology giant plans to move forward with its support for AI technology. The announcement comes as global investment in AI infrastructure is expected to reach $300 billion by 2026.

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

Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud services in India. The firm, which has been operating in India for Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand its AI and cloud Azure services in India,

A day later, during an event in Bengaluru, Microsoft announced plans to invest $3 billion in India to boost its capacity for AI and Azure cloud services. The company also aims to equip 10 million people with AI skills by 2030 as part of its ongoing Microsoft AI tour.

Microsoft plans to spend $3 billion over the next two years to expand its cloud and artificial-intelligence infrastructure in India, the latest in a string of investment pledges by U.S. tech giants amid booming AI computing needs.

Microsoft Corp. plans to spend $3 billion to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, targeting the world’s most populous country to fuel its revenue growth.

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.