When global tech leaders bet big on Indian talent and markets, it creates a powerful ecosystem for innovation, talent development, and market transformation.
What is the news?
- US-based data analytics and AI company Qlik has doubled its India headcount in the last 16 months and is actively expanding its presence with a ‘go big’ directive for the Indian market.
- Qlik recently opened a strategic data center in Mumbai to enhance its global cloud infrastructure and meet growing demand for local data storage, regulatory compliance, and advanced AI capabilities.
Why is it interesting?
- India is now Qlik’s third-largest employer globally (after the US and Sweden), showcasing how strategic India has become for multinational tech companies’ talent strategies.
- With an impressive 800+ customer base including Indian Oil, Ather Energy, NSE, and HDFC Life, Qlik is on track to cross 1,000 customers in India this year- demonstrating the company’s successful market penetration.
- Their recently launched agentic experience with specialized AI agents points to how global companies are leveraging Indian talent to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that transform complex data workflows into conversational interfaces.
Read more: Qlik bullish on India, aims to cross 1,000 customer base this year