DBT Bureau
Pune, 26 July 2026
HCLTech signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Odisha to set up a world-class Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar to innovate and deliver AI-led digital solutions to global enterprises.
The Technology Center will complement HCLTech’s proposed AI Data Center in the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park. The Technology Center will house 5,000 people and is expected to start operations by 2028.
HCLTech’s investment will not only contribute to direct and indirect employment but also boost the local talent ecosystem with focus on next-generation skills. Towards this, HCLTech plans to engage deeply with local educational institutions and the government through structured interventions.
Rahul Singh, COO – Corporate Functions, HCLTech said, “At HCLTech, through our New Vistas initiative, we are focused on expanding our presence across India to bring opportunities closer to where the talent is. Odisha offers a great mix of quality infrastructure and vibrant talent pool, and we look forward to developing Bhubaneshwar as one of our key global innovation and delivery hubs.”
Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha said, “We welcome HCLTech’s decision to establish their footprint in Odisha. Their presence will further embellish Bhubaneshwar’s status as one of India’s most promising technology hubs.”
In India, HCLTech employs 170,000+ people across its technology campuses and centers in Noida, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Nagpur, Madurai, Vijayawada and GIFT City.
