Microsoft laid the foundation for its proposed India Development Centre (IDC) campus in Noida, with a focus on AI, cloud, and security research capabilities.
Once ready, the facility will play a key role in strengthening India's AI capabilities, fostering digital innovation, and supporting engineering talent.
Microsoft has committed a $3 billion investment in AI and cloud capacity in India, aiming to equip 10 million Indians with AI skills by 2030.
The company is collaborating with IndiaAI to establish AI Centers of Excellence, train educators, support startups, and build a strong ecosystem for innovation.