Microsoft announced its largest investment in Asia to date, committing $17.5 billion to India over four years, spanning from calendar year 2026 to 2029. This capital injection is designed to advance the nation's cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, workforce skilling, and operational capabilities. The funding builds upon a previous $3...
Reliance JV Fuels India’s Digital Ambitions
Digital Connexion, a joint venture between Reliance Industries, Brookfield Corporation, and Digital Realty, announced plans to invest $11 billion in building a 1-gigawatt AI-native data center campus in India. Scheduled for completion by 2030, the project represents one of the largest single data center investments in the country, underscoring India’s determination...
India Expands Fast Track Entry at 13 Airports
India has broadened its Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveler Program (FTI-TTP) to include 13 major international airports, aiming to streamline the immigration process for both arriving and departing travelers. Originally launched in 2024, the program was first implemented at key metro hubs. FTI-TTP is designed to reduce wait times...
WPP Expands India Footprint with New Chennai Campus
Headquartered in London, WPP plc is one of the world's largest advertising and public relations holding companies. Founded in 1985 by Sir Martin Sorrell, WPP has grown through numerous acquisitions to become a dominant force in the global marketing communications industry. WPP works with many of the world's leading brands...
Omron to Produce Blood Pressure Monitors in India
OMRON Healthcare, a Japanese company based in Kyoto, announced plans to establish a new manufacturing factory in Chennai, India. The factory, located at the ORIGINS by Mahindra industrial cluster, will begin production of blood pressure monitors in March 2025. This strategic move aims to accelerate the penetration of blood pressure...
India to Be Maintenance Hub For U.S. Navy Assets in the Indo-Pacific
India will serve as a maintenance hub for U.S. Navy ships in the Indo-Pacific, according to a joint U.S.-India statement issued on the sidelines of G20 in New Delhi. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the signing of a Master Ship Repair Agreement between the U.S. Navy...