On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to discuss technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI).

During the meeting, Nadella praised Modi's leadership and expressed excitement about expanding Microsoft's presence in India.

Nadella pledged Microsoft's support to establish India as an AI-first nation, emphasizing the importance of AI in benefiting all Indians.

He also announced the expansion of the Code; Without Barriers program to India, which aims to skill and certify 75,000 women developers in 2024.

Microsoft has already established a significant presence in Hyderabad, employing 10,000 people and operating a 600 MW data center in the region.

Looking ahead, Microsoft plans to invest approximately $80 billion in fiscal year 2025 to develop AI-enabled data centers and deploy AI and cloud applications globally.

The meeting coincided with the 'Microsoft AI Tour New Delhi' event, part of a global initiative launched in September 2024 aimed at business leaders and technical practitioners.

Discussions during the meeting also focused on ethical AI use and the establishment of data privacy standards, highlighting the importance of responsible technology.

The AI tour allows attendees to engage with Microsoft executives, including Nadella and Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff, at various locations.

In February 2024, Nadella announced a new skilling initiative to provide AI training to 2 million people in India by 2025 through the Advanta(I)ge India program.

Nadella is on a three-day visit to India, during which he will address clients and stakeholders about artificial intelligence in Bangalore and Delhi.

This meeting with Modi followed Nadella's earlier engagement with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad, where he reaffirmed Microsoft's commitment to partner with the state government.