Google to invest US$10bil in India digitisation push


‘This is a reflection of our confidence in the future of India and its digital economy,’ Google CEO Pichai said of the India Digitization Fund. He is seen here in El Centro College in Dallas, the United States in 2019. — AP

Google said it plans to spend US$10bil (RM42.66bil) over the next five to seven years to help accelerate the adoption of digital technologies in India.

Sundar Pichai, who was born in the country and is now chief executive officer of parent company Alphabet Inc, made the announcement at the annual Google for India event via video conference. He said the outbreak of the coronavirus has made clear the importance of technology for conducting business and for connecting with friends and family.

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