HCL Tech starts Sri Lanka operations, aims to create over local 1,500 jobs

A key part of firm's business development strategy there will be to use local talent pool of for global assignments

Information technology services provider HCL Technologies announced the commencement of its operations in Sri Lanka. 

The Noida-headquartered firm aims to create over 1,500 new local employment opportunities for both freshers and experienced professionals, within the first 18 months of kick-starting its operations from its office in the national capital Colombo.

A key part of HCL’s business development strategy in Sri Lanka will be to use the local talent pool for global assignments, according to its exchange filing.

HCL Tech joined hands with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka in February 2020 to launch its local entity— HCL Technologies Lanka (Private) Limited and