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.

India is on the brink of a huge technological transformation, and Microsoft is leading the charge. With artificial intelligence (AI) expected to bring $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, Microsoft is investing a massive $3 billion over the next two years to help India harness this incredible potential.