Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Readying India Launch of Bing, Windows Phone 7

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is preparing to officially launch its Bing search engine in the Indian market, as well as their Windows Phone 7.

Concerning Bing, Microsoft India (R&D) Managing Director Amit Chatterjee said, “It will not just be a search engine, but will be a decision making engine, promising different experience to users. It is sure to give a different digital experience to users.”

As to Windows Phone 7, a date hasn't been set. “The date has not yet been finalized, but the product is sure to hit the market later this year,” added Chatterjee.

The company is working on adding to its relatively small application based to garner more desirability for the phone, which has been received positively on its own.

Approximately 100 new apps are being added to the App store on a daily basis.

Microsoft closed Wednesday at $27.97, down $0.31, or 1.10 percent.