Microsoft held the groundbreaking ceremony on March 8, 2025, for its India Development Centre (IDC) campus in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
The Noida campus, spanning 15 acres with a 1.1 million square feet built-up area, will serve as a hub for advancements in AI, cloud, and security, further expanding Microsoft IDC’s presence in India. Microsoft IDC is the largest R&D center for the company outside the Redmond headquarters.
With the proposed Noida campus, Microsoft will continue its momentum of strengthening India’s AI capabilities and supporting engineering talent and digital innovation.
Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director and President, Microsoft IDC, said: “The groundbreaking ceremony of our new Noida campus reflects Microsoft’s continued commitment to advancing responsible AI innovation that empowers all communities, businesses, and citizens. With the proposed expansion, we look forward to accelerating digital transformation, fostering AI skilling opportunities, and strengthening our deep partnership with Uttar Pradesh, and helping India become an AI-first nation.”
