HCLTech and Japan-based Rapidus Corporation announced on October 26, 2026, the official inauguration of two dedicated HCLTech development centers in India to support semiconductor engineering.
Development centers in Bengaluru and Hubli
The two facilities are located in Bengaluru and Hubli. According to the companies, the centers will offer Rapidus a range of semiconductor engineering capabilities, including mask design, design infrastructure, process design kit development, design technology co-optimization and layout design.
HCLTech will also collaborate with Rapidus to build a pipeline of Indian engineering talent to meet Rapidus' evolving talent requirements in Japan.
Executive perspectives
Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike, Representative Director and CEO of Rapidus Corporation, said building a strong engineering ecosystem is essential as the company advances its mission to establish next-generation semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in Japan. Koike stated that Rapidus expects to access India's talent pool and set up development capabilities that complement its operations in Japan.
C Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director of HCLTech, said advanced semiconductors will define technology over the next decade. Vijayakumar noted that the partnership reflects strategic collaboration between Japan and India aimed at accelerating chip adoption and compressing time-to-market.
Company operations
Rapidus Corporation stated that it focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced logic semiconductors while working to shorten cycle times in design, wafer processes and 3D packaging.
HCLTech reported consolidated revenues of $14.8 billion for the 12 months ending September 2026, with an employee base exceeding 230,000 across more than 60 countries.
Key facts and where they come from
- HCLTech and Rapidus inaugurated two dedicated development centers in India to support Rapidus' engineering requirements.
officially inaugurated two HCLTech development centers in India dedicated to supporting Rapidus' evolving semiconductor engineering requirements.
- The Bengaluru and Hubli facilities will provide engineering capabilities including mask design, PDK development, and layout design.
offer Rapidus a range of semiconductor engineering capabilities, including mask design, design infrastructure, process design kit development, design technology co-optimization and layout design.
- HCLTech will work with Rapidus to build an Indian engineering talent pipeline to support Rapidus' talent needs in Japan.
HCLTech will also collaborate with Rapidus to build a pipeline of Indian engineering talent to meet Rapidus' evolving talent requirements in Japan.
- HCLTech reported consolidated revenues of $14.8 billion for the 12-month period ending in September 2026.
Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
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