UP govt to roll out red carpet for Microsoft to set up tech hub in Gr Noida

A virtual agreement by Microsoft India MD Rajiv Kumar was concluded during a discussion with Singh on Monday and it will soon be followed by a site visit by the global software major.

The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to roll out the red carpet for software giant Microsoft to set up a world-class technology hub in Greater Noida, UP foreign investment and export promotion minister Sidharth Nath Singh said on Wednesday.

"The state will roll out the red carpet for Microsoft to make it easier for the company to do business," said Singh, who has been holding virtual road shows with global industry players in order to convince them to invest in the state by offering incentives.

Microsoft has said it wants to set up its North India campus in Greater Noida