United Kingdom, Oct. 15 -- Google has announced plans to invest $15 billion in India to build a state-of-the-art AI data and cloud infrastructure hub.

The initiative - unveiled by Google CEO Sundar Pichai during a press conference in New Delhi - aims to expand the company's AI research, data storage, and cloud computing capabilities across the region.

The new hub will be built in Hyderabad, a rapidly emerging tech capital, and will serve as a cornerstone for Google's broader strategy to make India a global leader in artificial intelligence.

In a statement, Pichai said: "India's digital transformation is one of the most significant opportunities of our time.

"This new investment will strengthen our infrastructure, empower businesses th...