Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Cognizant Expands India Operations, Focuses on AI
Cognizant, a big technology company, is growing its operations in India.
They are not just focusing on big cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad but also on smaller cities like Visakhapatnam and Indore.
This is because they want to find and use the talented people available in these places.
Cognizant is also very interested in artificial intelligence (AI).
They have a lot of their AI team based in India.
The company believes that even though AI is becoming very important, humans will still play a key role.
They compare it to a classroom where a teacher is important even if there are many students.
Cognizant also helps other companies set up their own offices in India and provides services like finding real estate, hiring people, and training.
They are preparing for a future where there will be a mix of human and AI workers.
Cognizant is expanding its operations in India, including tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam, Indore, and Gujarat’s Gift City.
The company is focusing on AI talent and has a significant portion of its AI team based in India.
Cognizant believes humans will continue to play a critical role in AI, ensuring trust, governance, and training.
The company offers services to help clients set up and expand their Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India.
Cognizant is preparing for a future with a mix of human and AI workforce, aiming to increase productivity and create new jobs.
- Who
- Cognizant, a global technology major
- What
- Expanding operations in India, focusing on tier-2 cities and AI talent
- When
- Recent expansion, details shared on January 24, 2026
- Where
- India, including Visakhapatnam, Indore, Gujarat’s Gift City, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune
- Why
- To tap into talent available in tier-2 cities and integrate AI strategy
- Company
- Cognizant
- Expansion Locations
- Visakhapatnam, Indore, Gujarat’s Gift City, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune
- AI Strategy Focus
- AI solutions, multi-agent orchestration
- Human-AI Workforce Mix
- Healthy mix of physical and digital workforce
- Job Transition
- Focus on increasing productivity and creating new jobs
- GCC Strategy
- Greenfield GCCs, operation, expansion, service catalogue