Are Amazon, Microsoft, and Google Making a $67.5 Billion Bet on India's Digital Future?
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Key Takeaways
- Amazon is set to invest $35 billion by 2030.
- Microsoft commits $17.5 billion over four years.
- Google announces a $15 billion investment for an AI hub.
- India is projected to have 57.5 million developers by 2030.
- The investments will support small businesses and job creation.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (NationPress) India is swiftly becoming one of the globe's most appealing locales for artificial intelligence (AI) investments, as three global tech giants—Amazon, Microsoft, and Google—have declared a staggering commitment of $67.5 billion to shape the nation’s digital landscape.
A youthful demographic, affordable internet access, and a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem are propelling India into a vital hub for AI-driven innovation, attracting considerable attention from firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
Amazon, the leading e-commerce platform in the US, has revealed intentions to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030, bolstering its three strategic pillars—AI-driven digitization, export expansion, and job creation.
The company noted that its investments will enhance AI capabilities, improve logistics infrastructure, and support countless small businesses nationwide.
Microsoft has made an equally ambitious pledge, committing $17.5 billion over four years (2026–2029) to enhance cloud and AI infrastructure, broaden skill development programs, and fortify sovereign-ready digital capabilities across India.
This announcement followed a meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated that India’s youth would seize this opportunity to “innovate and harness the potential of AI for a better planet.”
He also remarked that the nation is on track to become the world’s largest developer community by 2030.
Pointing to the burgeoning talent pool and emerging leadership in next-gen AI innovation, Nadella expressed, "India is anticipated to host 57.5 million developers by 2030, establishing it as the largest developer base globally."
Google has joined the fray with a significant commitment, announcing a $15 billion investment to create a world-class AI hub in Visakhapatnam (Vizag).
In collaboration with AdaniConneX and Airtel, Google is set to develop India’s largest AI data center campus, powered by clean energy and supported by a subsea cable network.
Experts indicate that this investment signifies a shift in India’s tech landscape beyond Bengaluru and Hyderabad, potentially establishing a new global-scale innovation center along the eastern coast.