HCLTech Expands to Bhubaneswar with ₹730 Crore Investment, Creating 6,000+ Jobs
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HCLTech is expanding to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with an investment of 730 crore rupees to set up a new Global Development Centre. This project will focus on software engineering, cloud solutions, and next-generation IT services, creating over 6,000 high-skilled jobs for local talent and strengthening the state's technology ecosystem.
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Bhubaneswar, Odisha — In a massive boost to eastern India's growing IT landscape, global tech services major HCLTech is set to establish a state-of-the-art Global Development Centre (GDC) in the Khordha/Bhubaneswar region. Approved by the State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, this project brings a direct investment of ₹730 Crores to the state.
Highlights at a Glance
- Location: Bhubaneswar / Khordha, Odisha
- Total Investment: ₹730 Crores
- New Job Opportunities: 6,000+ High-Skilled Tech Roles
- Key Focus Areas: Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Next-Gen IT Services & AI Integration
A Massive Employment Boost for Local Youth
The setting up of HCLTech's development centre is projected to generate over 6,000 high-skilled job opportunities. This initiative provides local engineering and technology graduates a platform to work with global clients right from Bhubaneswar, reducing the need for talent migration to traditional IT hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, or Pune.
Expected Key Roles
- Software Development Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack)
- Cloud & DevOps Engineers
- Data Engineers & AI/ML Specialists
- Quality Assurance & Test Automation Engineers
- IT Project Managers & Agile Leads
Supercharging Odisha’s IT Ecosystem
Bhubaneswar has rapidly transformed into a major technology destination in Tier-2 India. With top IT powerhouses expanding their presence in Info City and the emerging Info Valley, HCLTech's entrance further solidifies Odisha's position as a digital growth hub.
"This investment underscores the state government’s focus on creating a business-friendly environment, fostering innovation, and building robust digital infrastructure for sustained economic growth."