HCLTech Lucknow: 10 Years, ₹500 Cr Expansion, AI Upskilling Initiative
HCLTech celebrated 10 years of its Lucknow IT City, announcing a ₹500 crore expansion to create 9.5 lakh sq ft capacity for 4,500 professionals. An AI upskilling initiative will train 1,000 students in FY27. The company also launched the HCL-GUVI Emerging Technology Centre.
The ₹500 crore expansion and AI upskilling initiative represent a substantial investment and strategic development for HCLTech and the region, impacting employment and the technology ecosystem.
The announcement highlights significant investment, expansion, and talent development initiatives, indicating positive growth and commitment to the region.
HCL Technologies (HCLTech) celebrated the tenth anniversary of its HCL IT City in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCLTech.
As part of its commitment to future-ready talent, HCLTech announced an AI upskilling initiative for 1,000 students across Uttar Pradesh through its LITMUS program during FY27. The company's TechBee program has already trained and employed over 2,200 candidates from the state.
To commemorate the milestone, HCL Group announced a planned investment of ₹500 crores for the expansion of HCL IT City. This expansion will create new capacity of up to 9.5 lakh sq ft, capable of accommodating 4,500 technology professionals, thereby enhancing Lucknow's position as a significant technology and GCC hub in India.
Furthermore, HCL Group launched the HCL-GUVI Emerging Technology Centre at HCL IT City, aimed at equipping students and professionals in the region with skills in AI, data analytics, and other emerging technologies. The company also highlighted its role as the largest private sector employer in UP, with over 50,000 employees across Noida and Lucknow, and nearly 23% of its global workforce operating from UP. HCLFoundation's community development programs in Uttar Pradesh have positively impacted over 4.9 million lives.
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