In a resounding vote of confidence, global technology giants Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are significantly increasing their investments in India, earmarking billions of dollars for the country's burgeoning digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This influx of capital underscores India's growing importance in the global tech landscape, driven by its vast talent pool, expanding digital economy, and favorable market conditions.
Microsoft is committing US$17.5 billion over the next four years (2026 to 2029) to advance India's cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, skilling, and ongoing operations. This investment builds upon an earlier US$3 billion investment announced in January 2025. Microsoft's investment will focus on scaling its cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling initiatives, and ongoing operations across India. A key priority is building secure, sovereign-ready hyperscale infrastructure to enable AI adoption, with the India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad set to go live in mid-2026 as the company's largest hyperscale region in India. Microsoft also aims to equip 20 million Indians with essential AI skills by 2030.
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than $35 billion across its businesses in India by 2030, building on nearly $40 billion already invested. This investment will focus on business expansion and three strategic pillars: AI-driven digitization, export growth, and job creation. Amazon's investments will expand its businesses from quick commerce to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Amazon expects its investments through 2030, particularly in AI and logistics infrastructure, to help create an additional 1 million jobs in India.
Google has also made a major commitment, announcing a $15 billion investment to build a world-class AI hub in Visakhapatnam. The project includes a $2 billion allocation for renewable energy to power the facility. In partnership with AdaniConneX and Airtel, Google will develop India's largest AI data center campus, powered by clean energy and supported by a subsea cable network.
Meta is investing $200 million to create a pan-India network, with points of presence across 15 locations and cable landing stations. Meta is also partnering with Sify Technologies to build a ₹15266 crore, 500 MW hyperscale AI data center in Paradesipalem near Visakhapatnam. Additionally, Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms will make a joint investment of Rs 855 crore in AI services in India.
Several factors contribute to India's attractiveness as an investment hub. The country boasts a large and rapidly growing digital user base, with projections estimating over 900 million internet users. India also has a substantial talent pool in the information technology sector, providing a skilled workforce for developing and deploying AI applications. Furthermore, India offers abundant space for data center development and relatively low power costs. The Indian government's focus on digital infrastructure and AI development, coupled with a supportive regulatory environment, further encourages investments.
These investments are expected to have a transformative impact on India's digital economy. They will enhance the country's AI capabilities, drive innovation, create employment opportunities, and boost economic growth. The development of AI public infrastructure will enable the deployment of AI applications across various sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance. Moreover, the expansion of data center capacity will support the growth of cloud computing and e-commerce, empowering businesses and individuals with access to digital services.
