Top global technology leaders Satya Nadella of Microsoft, Lip-Bu Tan of Intel, and Ravi Kumar S of Cognizant met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (December 9). During their meetings, all three executives praised India’s efforts to scale artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and strengthen its semiconductor design and manufacturing strategy. Each CEO also reaffirmed long-term plans to support India’s economic and digital growth.
Intel CEO Highlights India’s Semiconductor Future
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan shared photos from his meeting with PM Modi and emphasised that their conversations covered technology, computing, and India’s rapidly growing semiconductor potential. Tan appreciated India’s semiconductor policy and reiterated Intel’s backing for the government’s ambitious India Semiconductor Mission, which includes a ₹76,000-crore programme to build a robust chip design and manufacturing ecosystem.
Tan wrote, “Honored 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. I applaud the Prime Minister for putting in place a comprehensive semiconductor design and manufacturing policy and Intel is committed to support the India Semiconductor Mission.”
Honored 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. I applaud the Prime Minister for putting in place a comprehensive… pic.twitter.com/9EcHPo6swW
— Lip-Bu Tan (@LipBuTan1) December 9, 2025
Cognizant CEO Reaffirms Expansion and Skilling Plans
Cognizant said its leadership discussed India’s AI growth, skill development and productivity transformation with PM Modi. The company confirmed ongoing plans to accelerate AI usage, strengthen talent development and expand operations into more emerging Indian cities.
Cognizant stated, “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, Shri @narendramodi, for an inspiring conversation on accelerating AI adoption and advancing education and skill development to enhance AI capabilities and productivity.”
The company added that its CEO also shared expansion plans with the Prime Minister, “Our CEO also reaffirmed to the Prime Minister Cognizant’s continued commitment to India and apprised him of our plans to expand into emerging cities to promote equitable growth and talent development.”
Ravi Kumar S later thanked PM Modi for the motivating interaction. “Thank you PM @narendramodi ji for an awe inspiring conversation on India’s AI-first roadmap, need for global enterprises to drive higher velocity of AI adoption, education and skilling reforms to build AI capabilities and uplifting productivity for inclusive growth @Cognizant @AshwiniVaishnaw @dpradhanbjp,” he posted on X.
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, Shri @narendramodi, for an inspiring conversation on accelerating AI adoption and advancing education… pic.twitter.com/t0rz8oq6N7
— Cognizant (@Cognizant) December 9, 2025
Microsoft Unveils Its Biggest Asian Investment
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a major financial commitment after his meeting with PM Modi. The tech giant will invest $17.5 billion, the company’s largest investment in Asia, aimed at strengthening India’s data-centre infrastructure and supporting its AI-first ambitions. This builds on the $3 billion AI investment announced earlier in January 2025.
Nadella wrote, “Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji, 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.”
Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji, 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… pic.twitter.com/NdFEpWzoyZ
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) December 9, 2025