HCLTech expands India footprint with Global Technology Center in GIFT City
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the
launch of its Global Technology Center in GIFT City, Gujarat. The center will
deliver AI-led solutions to HCLTech’s global clients in the financial services
industry. It will also serve as a hub for developing next-generation technology
solutions and talent development.
The
facility was inaugurated by Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister
of Gujarat in the presence of C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director,
HCLTech, and Shri Sanjay Kaul (IAS), Managing Director & Group CEO, GIFT
City.
HCLTech
also signed Memoranda of Understanding with Indian Institute of Technology,
Gandhinagar and Gujarat Technological University (GTU) to advance
industry-academia collaboration and nurture future-ready technology talent in
Gujarat. The partnerships will focus on research in AI for financial services,
related software and skills development, providing students and faculty with
hands-on industry exposure and opportunities to contribute to global technology
and digital transformation initiatives.
Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon'ble
Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, said, “We are delighted to
welcome HCLTech to GIFT City. HCLTech’s commitment to creating local jobs and
nurturing local talent aligns strongly with our vision of enabling Gujarat’s
youth to access global career opportunities closer to home. The launch of the
Global Technology Centre and the AI Lab marks an important step in
strengthening GIFT City’s innovation ecosystem and advancing its position as a
leading global TechFin hub. HCLTech has a proven track record of building
capabilities and creating impact across the locations where it operates, and we
look forward to its contribution to Gujarat’s technology landscape. As GIFT
City continues its journey from a bold vision to a world-class destination for
business and innovation, HCLTech’s presence will play an important role in its
next phase of growth.”
C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing
Director, HCLTech, said, “Gujarat has been a beacon of
progressive policies and development in India. GIFT City offers world-class
infrastructure, and we are pleased to establish our presence in the state to
engineer the future of financial services clients with innovative AI solutions.
At HCLTech, we look forward to contributing to the local technology ecosystem
in the state and boosting industry-academia collaboration to create a pool of
future ready talent."
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