Microsoft and Yotta Data Services have joined forces to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across India by integrating Microsoft’s Azure AI services into Yotta’s Shakti Cloud, a sovereign AI cloud platform. This collaboration supports the IndiaAI Mission, an initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to foster a robust AI ecosystem in India.
The partnership aims to empower developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organizations with advanced AI capabilities. By combining Microsoft’s AI models, applications, and development tools with Yotta’s cost-effective, high-performance AI compute platform, the collaboration drives innovation in critical sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, retail, and media.
As of May 2025, the IndiaAI Mission has attracted over 500 proposals for developing indigenous AI models. Microsoft and Yotta will work closely with government agencies, research institutions, IITs, and startups to support homegrown AI solutions, enhancing local capabilities and strengthening India’s AI infrastructure in alignment with the nation’s Digital Public Infrastructure.
This partnership positions India as a hub for AI innovation, enabling faster model training, real-time inferencing, and scalable solutions to address pressing societal and economic challenges.
