Google to invest $10 billion in India

Google to invest $10 billion in India

 Part of: GS Prelims and Mains III – Economy; Investment; Digital Infrastructure 

 In news: 

• Technology giant Google to invest $10 billion (Rs. 75,000 crore) in India over the next five to seven years. 
• The investment focuses on digitising the economy and building India-first products and services. 

Investments will focus on four areas key to digitisation —  

1. enabling affordable access and information for every Indian in their own language,  
2. building products and services that are deeply relevant to India’s unique needs,  
3. empowering businesses on their digital transformation journey, and  
4. leveraging technology and AI for social good in areas such as health, education and agriculture.