Microsoft's Nadella Unveils New Agentic AI Model, Reshaping SDLC

• Satya Nadella positioned Agentic AI as the next phase of software development, confirming a new Microsoft AI model release on December 12.
• Agentic AI is set to autonomously handle end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), transforming how developers build and deploy.
• Microsoft announced a $17.5 billion investment in India (2026-2029) for cloud and AI infrastructure, its largest in Asia.
• Microsoft is partnering with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro to accelerate agentic AI adoption, with partners deploying over 200,000 Copilot licenses.
• Nadella noted India's "great momentum" in deploying agentic AI and its unique tech ecosystem, which he discussed with Prime Minister Modi.

Why It Matters: Microsoft's Agentic AI will redefine how software is built and deployed.