Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella is set to travel to India in December, marking his second trip to the country this year, sources say. During the visit, he plans to address two major AI-focused conferences in Bengaluru and Mumbai and hold meetings with senior government and enterprise leaders in New Delhi.

Nadella’s upcoming itinerary reflects Microsoft’s deepening commitment to India’s fast-growing tech ecosystem, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. Having already pledged multi-billion-dollar investments earlier this year, the company is keen to strengthen its ties with Indian stakeholders, bolster its local presence, and scale its enterprise customer base across the region.

India has emerged as a pivotal market for global tech firms, with rapid adoption of AI tools, rising demand for cloud services, and government-driven digital initiatives. Nadella’s visit comes at a time when Microsoft is leveraging its Indian talent pool—spanning tens of thousands of employees—and aligning its global operations with local priorities, including skilling, infrastructure development, and innovation partnerships.

While official confirmation from Microsoft is still pending, the trip is widely viewed as a strategic move amid increasing competition from other tech giants and growing regulatory focus on data, cloud sovereignty, and localisation in India. Analysts suggest Nadella will use the visit to firm up existing commitments, announce new collaborations, and enhance Microsoft’s role in India’s ambitious artificial intelligence agenda.