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HCL Group to Invest ₹500 Crore to Expand Lucknow IT City and Create 4,500 Tech Jobs
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 19:25
HCL Group to Invest ₹500 Crore to Expand Lucknow IT City and Create 4,500 Tech Jobs
- •HCL Group announced an investment of ₹500 crore to expand its IT City in Lucknow, adding 9.5 lakh square feet of capacity for about 4,500 technology professionals.
- •The expansion milestone was revealed during the 10th anniversary of HCLTech operations in Lucknow, attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and HCLTech Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra.
- •HCLTech plans to train 1,000 students across Uttar Pradesh in artificial intelligence and allied technologies through its LITMUS programme during FY27.
- •The company launched the HCL-GUVI Emerging Technology Centre at HCL IT City to provide training in AI, data analytics, and other emerging fields.
- •HCL IT City campus currently employs over 12,500 people and serves more than 150 global enterprises, acting as an anchor for the region's tech ecosystem.
Key Questions Answered
HCL Group is investing ₹500 crore to expand its IT City in Lucknow, which will add up to 9.5 lakh square feet of capacity and create approximately 4,500 technology professional jobs.
During FY27, HCLTech will train 1,000 students across Uttar Pradesh in artificial intelligence and allied technologies through its LITMUS programme to help develop future-ready talent.
The HCL-GUVI Emerging Technology Centre was launched at HCL IT City to equip students and professionals in the region with essential skills in AI, data analytics, and other emerging technologies.
