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Microsoft breaks ground on Noida IDC Campus
The new IDC facility will focus on AI, cloud, and security, fostering digital innovation and talent.
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Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director and President, Microsoft India Development Centre (IDC) and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony of IDC’s campus in Noida sector 145 on March 8, 2025. / Image- Microsoft
Microsoft hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for its new India Development Centre (IDC) campus in Noida on March 8.
The proposed 15-acre facility with a 1.1 million square feet built-up area, will focus on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and security. The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Rajiv Kumar, managing director and president, Microsoft IDC, along with senior officials from the state government and Noida Authority.
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The Noida Campus is part of Microsoft’s broader effort to expand its research and development (R&D) capabilities in India. It aims to attract engineering talent, contribute to digital innovation, and support AI-driven solutions.
Speaking at the event, Rajiv Kumar highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to responsible AI innovation and the role of the new facility in strengthening India’s position in the global technology ecosystem. “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,” he said.
Aerial rendering of the upcoming India Development Center (IDC) campus in Noida. / Image - Microsoft“This proposed facility will attract top talent from India and the world and empower them to innovate across AI, cloud, and security, that will positively impact billions of lives across the planet,” Kumar added.
Microsoft IDC currently has facilities in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Noida, making it the company’s largest R&D presence outside its Redmond headquarters. The new campus aligns with both Microsoft’s growth strategy and the Uttar Pradesh government’s vision of positioning the state as a hub for technology and innovation.
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