NEW DELHI — Top technology leaders, including Cognizant Chief Executive Officer Ravi Kumar S, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, reaffirming their commitment to invest in India and expand operations across the country.
Cognizant said its leadership assured the Prime Minister that the company remains committed to expanding into emerging Indian cities while continuing to promote growth and talent development. The company noted that Kumar, along with Rajesh Varrier, Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India, discussed accelerating AI adoption and advancing education and skills.
“Our CEO, @imravikumars, along with Rajesh Varrier, Chairman & Managing Director, Cognizant India, had the distinct privilege of meeting with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, @narendramodi, for an inspiring conversation on accelerating AI adoption and advancing education and skill development to enhance AI capabilities and productivity,” Cognizant wrote on X.
The company added that it also reaffirmed its continued commitment to India and plans to expand into emerging cities “to promote equitable growth and talent development.”
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said he held an extensive discussion with PM Modi on a range of technology topics, including semiconductor design and manufacturing. He praised the government’s efforts to build a strong domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
“Honoured to meet Prime Minister @narendramodi in New Delhi this afternoon. We had a wide-ranging discussion on a variety of topics related to technology, computing and the tremendous potential for India,” Tan posted on X.
“I applaud the Prime Minister for putting in place a comprehensive semiconductor design and manufacturing policy, and Intel is committed to supporting the India Semiconductor Mission,” he added.
Intel has signalled deeper participation in India’s semiconductor push. The company recently signed an MoU with the Tata Group to manufacture, assemble and package Intel-designed products at Tata Electronics’ upcoming fab and OSAT facilities, while also collaborating on advanced semiconductor packaging in India. The partnership will help localize key segments of Intel’s supply chain.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also met the Prime Minister earlier in the day. Following the meeting, Microsoft announced a landmark $17.5 billion investment in India over four years, from 2026 to 2029, aimed at strengthening the country’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, workforce skilling and operations.
“Today we are announcing our largest investment in Asia — $17.5 billion over four years (CY 2026 to 2029) — to advance India’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, skilling and ongoing operations,” Microsoft said in a statement. The investment builds on the $3 billion announced earlier this year, which the company expects to deploy by the end of 2026.
Nadella thanked PM Modi for what he described as an inspiring discussion on India’s AI future.
“Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for an inspiring conversation on India’s AI opportunity. To support the country’s ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5B—our largest investment ever in Asia—to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India’s AI-first future,” he wrote on X.
PM Modi responded shortly afterward, saying, “When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India!”
He added that his meeting with Nadella was “very productive” and said Microsoft’s investment will create major opportunities for India’s youth to innovate and build technology for a better planet. (Source: IANS)
