Microsoft partners with TCS, Infosys, Wipro to boost AI adoption
11 Dec 2025

Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with leading IT services companies Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro.

The collaboration is aimed at accelerating the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) across industries.

As part of this initiative, these firms will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses in their operations.

Nadella's India visit coincides with major investment announcement
Strategic move

The announcement of these partnerships comes during Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to India.

The timing is significant as it follows his declaration of a massive $17.5 billion investment in India's AI and cloud infrastructure by 2029.

The investment is part of Microsoft's plan to expand its skilling and other operations in the country.

Nadella highlights India's momentum in AI applications
AI potential

Speaking about the partnerships and investment, Nadella said, "There's great momentum in India in terms of AI/Agentic AI applications getting deployed."

He expressed his excitement over Microsoft's investment and the collaboration with top IT services firms.

The partnerships are expected to transform how these organizations operate and innovate, boosting productivity while driving AI-powered innovation across industries.

Microsoft India president comments on the partnerships
Industry impact

Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India & South Asia, also commented on the partnerships.

He said, "Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro aren't just embracing AI—they're setting the global pace."

Chandok added that these global enterprises are moving from experimentation to full-scale deployment by embedding Microsoft Copilot into their daily work.