Microsoft India is the Indian subsidiary and operational division of Microsoft Corporation, the American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing, support, research, and engineering activities of Microsoft within India, and operates as one of the company's largest centres of activity outside the United States.
| Type | Subsidiary / division |
|---|---|
| Parent | Microsoft Corporation |
| Industry | Information technology, software, cloud computing |
| Country of operation | India |
| Major centres | Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Gurugram (Delhi NCR), Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad |
| Parent founded | 1975 (Microsoft Corporation) |
Microsoft established a presence in India in the early 1990s as part of its expansion across Asia. Over the decades, the country has grown into a strategic hub for the company, hosting one of its largest engineering and research footprints outside its global headquarters. Microsoft India's activities span enterprise sales, consumer products, developer outreach, partner ecosystems, and large-scale engineering and research.
The Microsoft India Development Center (MSIDC), located in Hyderabad, is among the largest Microsoft product development centres outside Redmond. It contributes to a wide range of Microsoft products and platforms, including Windows, Office, Bing, and Azure cloud services.
Microsoft Research India, established in Bengaluru in 2005, is the company's research lab in the country. It conducts research across areas such as algorithms, cryptography, machine learning, programming languages, systems, and technology for emerging markets.
Microsoft India plays a significant role in the Indian information technology sector, both as an employer of software professionals and as a provider of platforms used widely across government, enterprise, education, and consumer segments. Its cloud services, productivity software, and developer tools are integral to digital transformation initiatives in Indian businesses and public institutions. The presence of senior India-origin leadership at Microsoft globally, including chief executive officer Satya Nadella, has further linked the country closely to the company's global identity.