India's AI ambitions get boost from nearly $80 billion Big Tech investments

India's AI ambitions get boost from nearly $80 billion Big Tech investments. (IANS Photo)

New Delhi, (IANS): India’s ambitions to emerge as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse are receiving a major boost as global technology giants have committed nearly $80 billion towards AI and cloud infrastructure in the country over the next few years, strengthening its position as a key innovation and digital infrastructure hub, a report has said.

The latest push came after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced an additional $13 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in India by 2030, taking the company's total planned investment in the country to $48 billion over the next five years, according to an analysis by One World Outlook.

The report further highlighted that the fresh commitment includes more than $21 billion earmarked for expanding AI and cloud infrastructure.

In addition, the investment adds to similar commitments by other global technology companies.

Microsoft has announced $17.5 billion in investments towards AI and cloud infrastructure in India through 2029, while Google has committed $15 billion over five years to establish its first AI hub in Visakhapatnam, it added.

Together, these investments amount to nearly $80 billion, reflecting growing confidence among global technology firms in India's AI ecosystem.

This momentum to a combination of government policy support, a large technology talent pool, expanding digital infrastructure and a rapidly growing domestic market, the report said.

The government's IndiaAI Mission -- launched with a budget of about $1.25 billion -- aims to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem by supporting computing infrastructure, indigenous AI models, datasets, startups, skilling and responsible AI development, it added.

The government has also operationalised a $12 billion Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to promote private sector investment in emerging technologies such as AI, semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum computing.

Meanwhile, India is witnessing rapid expansion in digital infrastructure.

As per industry estimates, AI funding in India rose 58 per cent year-on-year in 2025, according to the report.It further noted that with over 1.5 million engineering graduates entering the workforce annually and a large digital consumer base, India is increasingly being viewed as a preferred destination for developing and deploying AI applications at scale. India's AI ambitions get boost from nearly $80 billion Big Tech investments | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 17, 2026

Airtel and partners pump $1bn into Nxtra data centres

The transaction is designed to accelerate Nxtra’s buildout of large-scale and edge facilities to serve enterprises, hyperscalers, and government customers across India.

Bharti Airtel has secured a $1 billion equity infusion for its data centre arm Nxtra Data from a consortium led by Alpha Wave Global, with participation from The Carlyle Group, Anchorage Capital and Airtel itself, the company said.

Under the terms disclosed, Alpha Wave Global will contribute $435 million, Carlyle $240 million, Anchorage Capital $35 million, with Airtel investing the remainder. Final investor stakes will be subject to post-closing adjustments and customary approvals.

According to reporting, the deal will see Nxtra valued at roughly $3.1 billion, with Airtel remaining the controlling shareholder.

The capital will be applied primarily to capacity expansion, with Nxtra planning to grow from about 300 MW today to a targeted 1 GW, aiming t control roughly a quarter of India’s data centre market.

Headquartered in New Delhi, Nxtra already operates 14 major data centres and more than 120 edge facilities across India, with recent openings in Pune and active development of AI-ready campuses in Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata.As always, the deal is subject to typical regulatory approvals. Airtel and partners pump $1bn into Nxtra data centres - Total Telecom:

Read More........ → July 15, 2026

Tata Motors to increase prices up to 1.5 pc across PV portfolio from July 1

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New Delhi, (IANS): Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) on Friday announced an increase of up to 1.5 per cent in prices across its passenger vehicle portfolio, including internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models, effective July 1.

The company announced the price revision through a filing on the exchanges.

According to the company, the increase is aimed at partially offsetting the impact of rising input costs and continued inflationary pressures.

TMPV said it continues to absorb a significant portion of the cost escalation internally, while passing on a part of the increase to customers through the latest price adjustment.

The company added that the extent of the price hike will vary across models and variants.

The move will apply across Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle range spanning conventional fuel-powered vehicles as well as electric offerings, it added.

According to the automaker, the revision has been calibrated to ensure that the overall value proposition of its products remains intact despite cost pressures.

Following this, shares of the TMPV traded higher at Rs 385.60 on the BSE.

Other leading automobile companies have increasingly resorted to calibrated price hikes in recent months to protect margins while continuing investments in new products and technology.

Last month, Hyundai Motor India had announced a price increase of up to Rs 12,800 across its model range from June, citing rising input costs, elevated commodity prices and higher operational expenses.

Similarly, Maruti Suzuki India announced a price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across its portfolio from June, attributing the decision to sustained increases in input costs.In addition, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) had revised prices for its SUV and commercial vehicle range earlier this year. Tata Motors to increase prices up to 1.5 pc across PV portfolio from July 1 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 18, 2026