Noida-based HCLTech on Friday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) 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, with an investment of ₹14,257 crore.This will be the company’s first AI data centre in the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park, in partnership with Sarvam. The technology center will house 5,000 people and is expected to start operations by 2028, the company said.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, it said.“HCLTech has been a flag bearer of India’s technology industry. In line with the Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we strive to be an enabler of India’s sovereign AI ecosystem with differentiated offerings across the value chain through focused investments and partnerships,” Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech, said.In India, HCLTech employs 1.70 lakh plus people across its technology campuses and centers in Noida, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Nagpur, Madurai, Vijayawada and GIFT City.“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,” Rahul Singh, Chief Operating Officer – Corporate Functions, HCLTech said.Published on July 24, 2026