SAP Labs India will onboard around 1,600 people in 2021: MD

BENGALURU : SAP Labs in India is the second largest research and development (R&D) hub outside of its headquarters for German software major SAP SE. As India continues to be one of the fastest growing markets for the company, earlier this year, SAP announced a ₹500 crore investment to speed up India’s digital agenda and support its customers’ transformation in the cloud. In an interview with Mint, Sindhu Gangadharan, senior vice president and managing director, SAP Labs India, talks about the company’s hiring plans, the India growth strategy, and key business drivers. Edited excerpts:

What are SAP India’s hiring targets for 2021 and in which roles would recruitment happen?