PM Modi meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, praises tech giant’s expansion and investment plans for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met Microsoft CEO and Chairman Satya Nadella to discuss the tech giant’s ambitious expansion and investment strategies for India. PM Modi expressed delight over Microsoft’s plans and highlighted their potential to drive innovation and technological growth in the country.  

In a post shared on social media, PM Modi appreciated the company’s efforts and noted the fruitful discussions on technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation during their meeting.

Microsoft’s commitment to India’s AI-first future

Following the meeting, Nadella emphasised Microsoft’s dedication to making India an AI-first nation and expanding its presence in the country. He praised India’s leadership in embracing technology and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to leveraging AI to benefit every Indian.

It was indeed a delight to meet you, @satyanadella! Glad to know about Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India. It was also wonderful discussing various aspects of tech, innovation and AI in our meeting. https://t.co/ArK8DJYBhK

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 6, 2025

India has emerged as a crucial hub for developers, with its community rapidly growing on platforms like GitHub, which is owned by Microsoft. Currently, India boasts 13.2 million developers on GitHub, making it the fastest-growing market. Projections suggest that India will surpass the United States as the largest developer community on the platform by 2027. Additionally, India ranks second globally for generative AI projects hosted on GitHub, highlighting the nation’s potential in shaping the future of AI-driven solutions.

India’s developers shaping global innovation

Nadella underscored the transformative impact of the next generation of AI, which is reshaping how developers create solutions worldwide, including in India. He expressed enthusiasm over the innovative ways Indian developers are using Microsoft’s technology to build tools and products for both domestic and global challenges.

Microsoft’s long-standing presence in India has been instrumental in fostering this growth. Since setting up operations in Hyderabad, the company has expanded its workforce to 10,000 employees and made significant infrastructure investments, including developing a 600 MW data centre capacity in the region.

Strengthening tech partnerships for the future

The meeting between PM Modi and Nadella signals a strong partnership between the Indian government and Microsoft to promote technological advancement. With a shared focus on AI and innovation, the collaboration aims to enhance digital transformation across sectors, empowering communities and businesses.

As Microsoft deepens its commitment to India, the country’s role as a global technology leader continues to solidify, paving the way for breakthroughs in AI and software development that could shape the future of technology worldwide.