“Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device.

Microsoft Corporation India Private Ltd, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation USA, has had a presence in India since 1990, and from the very beginning has worked closely with the Indian government, IT industry, academia and local developer community for ushering in some of the early successes in the realm of IT. In partnership with various stakeholders it has and continues to undertake several initiatives aimed at enhancing competitiveness across industries, developing the local software ecosystem and creating affordable access to computing across India.

Now, empowered by the complete end-to-end representation of its business, from research to support, Microsoft will further this mission by Innovating from, for and with India.

Microsoft currently employs over 5000 plus people across its six business units”
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