HCLTech announces AI upskilling initiative for 1,000 students in the state

HCL Group announces Rs 500 crores investment for expansion of HCL IT City

LUCKNOW and NOIDA, October 06, 2026: HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today marked the tenth anniversary of its operations in Lucknow in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath and Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech.

As part of its continued investment in future-ready talent, HCLTech announced that 1,000 students across Uttar Pradesh will be trained in AI and allied technologies through its LITMUS program during FY27. HCLTech’s TechBee program has already trained and employed more than 2,200 candidates from the state.

As a special celebration of the milestone, HCL Group announced the expansion of HCL IT City with a planned outlay of ₹500 crores. The proposed expansion will create fresh capacity of up to 9.5 lakh sqft that will be able to house 4,500 technology professionals and further boost Lucknow’s status as a leading technology and GCC hubs of India.

HCL Group also launched the HCL-GUVI Emerging Technology Centre at HCL IT City to equip students and professionals in the region with skills in AI, data analytics and emerging technologies.

Yogi Adityanath, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh said, "Uttar Pradesh is on its way to becoming a trillion-dollar economy with representation from diverse sectors that ensure Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas. With Lucknow's AI City at the heart of that ambition, HCL IT City has, over the past decade, been the anchor of this story, contributing immensely to the region's technology and talent ecosystem. We thank HCLTech for their continued commitment to Uttar Pradesh through business investments as well as innovative community initiatives to contribute to inclusive growth.”

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech said, "Uttar Pradesh is our janmabhoomi and karmabhoomi. It is where HCL Group began its journey 50 years ago, laying the foundations of India's technology industry. As we celebrate the HCL Group's 50th anniversary this year, this expansion reflects our enduring trust in the talent, ambition and potential of Uttar Pradesh, and our confidence in the state's continued emergence as a leading destination for technology-led growth under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji. HCLTech remains deeply committed to contributing to the state's digital and innovation journey."

Since starting operations in 2016, HCL IT City has become one of HCLTech's key global delivery centers, employing more than 12,500 people and serving over 150 global enterprises. A significant driver of this growth has been HCLTech's focus on nurturing local talent. Thousands of professionals from Uttar Pradesh have built successful careers at the Lucknow campus. HCLTech also maintains partnerships with over 40 engineering colleges across the region to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and create career pathways for students.

Beyond business, HCLTech continues to invest in local communities through HCLFoundation. The Hon’ble CM felicitated beneficiaries of HCLFoundation’s programs, including women entrepreneurs and individuals supported through livelihood and skill-development initiatives.

Additional notes to editors:

• HCL Group is among the largest investors in Uttar Pradesh with world-class HCLTech campuses in Noida (Global HQ) and Lucknow. India Chip, the HCL Group and Foxconn JV, is setting up an advanced OSAT unit for semiconductors in Jewar (Greater Noida).
• HCLTech is the largest private sector employer in UP with 50,000+ people across Noida and Lucknow. Nearly 23% of HCLTech’s global workforce operates from UP. About 75% of employees are local hires (UP domicile).
• HCLFoundation, the CSR arm of HCLTech, runs several community development programs across Uttar Pradesh, positively impacting more than 4.9 million lives, including 53% women, across 20 districts and over 3,000 villages, contributing to inclusive and sustainable growth.

About HCL Group

Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original technology start-ups, HCL Group has grown into a global conglomerate with businesses and institutions across technology, software, healthcare, education, semiconductors, nature, arts and culture. HCL builds institutions with an entrepreneurial mindset - choosing areas that matter and staying committed long enough for impact to compound.

HCL Group represents over US$40 billion in enterprise value, with 230,000 people operating across 60 countries.

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About HCLTech

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, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

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