Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and reportedly informed him that his company is ready to offer and spend 250 million dollars (over Rs 1,500 crore) on funding software and services innovations in India.
He also reportedly said that Infosys is keen to participate in the creation of a smart and digitally empowered India.
He was quoted by media, as saying that his discussions with the Prime Minister focused on smart cities and infrastructure.
Sikka further said Infosys would be involved in delivering a software solution for next year's Kumbh Mela.
He also said that he hoped the forthcoming budget would be business-environment friendly.
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