Big Tech AI spending hits ₹56.7 lakh crore but investors demand proof it will pay off

Results could reveal cash strain and uncertain returns

Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon are set to spend around $600 billion on AI this year, a staggering outlay that has strained cash flows and tested Wall Street’s patience. As quarterly results land, investors will focus on whether the spending translates into durable earnings and not just impressive promises.