India, Oct. 29 -- Satya Nadella is set to visit India for a second time in less than a year, as Microsoft Corp. eyes an AI play in a country that has the largest internet population outside of China.

The Microsoft CEO is likely to travel to the country of his birth in December, Reuters reported citing sources. During the visit, he plans to hold meetings with top government officials in New Delhi, address two AI-related events in Bengaluru and Mumbai, and meet key customers and India employees. The Redmond-based company has 20,000 staff in India across 10 cities.

Microsoft did not respond to Reuters' request for comment. HT.com has not independently verified this information on Nadella's likely visit.

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