How Microsoft’s Record India AI and Cloud Build-out (MSFT) Has Changed Its Investment Story

How Microsoft’s Record India AI and Cloud Build-out (MSFT) Has Changed Its Investment Story

By Simply Wall St
Publication Date: 2025-12-13 16:11:00

  • Earlier this week, Microsoft said it will invest US$17.50 billion in India from 2026 to 2029 to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, including new data centers, sovereign cloud options, and large-scale skilling programs tied to national digital platforms.

  • The move underlines how central India’s huge developer base and digital public infrastructure have become to Microsoft’s AI ambitions and competition with global cloud rivals.

  • We’ll now explore how this record India AI and cloud build-out could influence Microsoft’s existing investment narrative around durable growth.

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