Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- In a landmark announcement, a major tech company has declared its commitment to invest a substantial US$17.5 billion in India over the next four years, aimed at enhancing the country's Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

This investment is part of a broader effort to facilitate economic growth through technology, and to solidify India's position as a leader in the AI domain. This latest investment builds on a previous commitment of US$3 billion made earlier this year.

The announcement follows a significant meeting between the company's CEO Satya Nadella and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. Discussions revolved around India's AI roadmap and growth initiatives, aligning with the Indian g...