Bhubaneswar & Noida, India | July 24, 2026:
Synopsis:
- Launch: HCLTech signs MoU with Government of Odisha to set up a Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar.
- Capacity: Facility will house 5,000 people and begin operations by 2028.
- Complementary Project: Center will complement HCLTech’s proposed AI Data Center in the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park.
- Impact: Boosts local talent ecosystem, creates direct and indirect employment, and focuses on next-generation skills.
- Engagement: HCLTech to collaborate with local educational institutions and the government through structured interventions.
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to establish a world-class Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar.
The new facility will serve as a hub for AI-led digital solutions for global enterprises and will complement HCLTech’s proposed AI Data Center in the Odisha Sovereign AI Park. The Technology Center will house 5,000 people and is expected to start operations by 2028.
Strategic Impact
- Strengthens Bhubaneswar’s position as a promising technology hub.
- Creates employment opportunities and boosts local talent ecosystem.
- Focuses on next-generation skills development.
- Enhances HCLTech’s global innovation and delivery capabilities.
Rahul Singh, COO – Corporate Functions, HCLTech: “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 Bhubaneswar as one of our key global innovation and delivery hubs.”
Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha: “We welcome HCLTech’s decision to establish their footprint in Odisha. Their presence will further embellish Bhubaneswar’s status as one of India’s most promising technology hubs.”
HCLTech 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.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software.
- Works with clients across major verticals: Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom & Media, Retail & CPG, Mobility, and Public Services.
- Consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
