Microsoft announced a sweeping series of artificial intelligence partnerships across India's core sectors on Wednesday, a day after pledging to invest $3 Microsoft has forged AI alliances across core sectors in India as it kickstarts its $3 billion investment in the country.

Microsoft will spend $3 billion to expand its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in India, CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday, doubling down on a country with tech expertise and low costs to help turn such investments profitable.

Satya Nadella confirms $3 billion Microsoft investment to help equip India with artificial intelligence skills.