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."
