Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-12-13 15:42Core Insights - Microsoft announced a new $23 billion artificial intelligence investment plan, with $17.5 billion allocated to India, marking its largest investment in Asia [1] - The new data center in Hyderabad will be Microsoft's largest hyperscale cloud region in India, expected to be operational by mid-2026 [1] - Microsoft plans to expand its existing cloud regions in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune [1] - Google previously announced a $15 billion investment to build an AI data center in Andhra Pradesh over five years, which is its largest investment in India [1] - India, with approximately one billion internet users and a strong tech talent pool, has become a key destination for U.S. tech giants [1] - According to Colliers, India's total data center capacity is expected to more than double by 2030, reaching around 4.5 gigawatts, equivalent to powering approximately 750,000 American homes [1]