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  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing their exchange as an “inspiring conversation on India’s AI opportunity.” The discussion highlighted India’s rapid digital transformation, expanding tech ecosystem, and the nation’s strategic role in shaping global AI innovation. Following the meeting, Nadella announced a landmark US$17.5 billion investment in India , aimed at accelerating the country’s shift toward an AI-first future . The investment will focus on expanding cloud and AI infrastructure, enhancing developer capabilities, and supporting digital skilling initiatives at scale. Microsoft’s commitment underscores India’s growing importance as a global AI hub and is expected to drive innovation across sectors such as healthcare, education, governance, and enterprise solutions. Nadella reaffirmed that the company will work closely with the Indian government and local partners to make advanced AI tools more accessible and impactful nationwide.

  On Wednesday, the Corporate Affairs Ministry of India imposed a significant fine on Microsoft-owned LinkedIn India, including Satya Nadella and eight other individuals, for violating significant beneficial owner (SBO) norms under the Companies Act. In a detailed 63-page order, officials noted that LinkedIn India and nine others breached the SBO norms stipulated by the Companies Act of 2013. The order specifically mentioned, “Satya Nadella and Ryan Roslansky are the SBOs in relation to the subject company and are liable to a penalty under section 90(10) of the Act, due to their failure to report as per section 90(1).” Ryan Roslansky was appointed as the global CEO of LinkedIn Corporation on June 1, 2020, and began reporting to Satya Nadella. The order outlined the liabilities of LinkedIn officers for not taking necessary steps to identify the SBOs. Consequently, the Registrar of Companies (RoC) fined LinkedIn Technology Information Pvt Ltd a total of ₹27,10,800. This fine encompas...