HCL Technologies starts operations in Sri Lanka, to create 1500 jobs

NEW DELHI: Noida-based HCL Technologies (HCL) on Tuesday said it has commenced operations in Sri Lanka and plans to create over 1,500 local employment opportunities for both freshers and experienced professionals in the first 18 months.

A key part of HCL’s business and development strategy in Sri Lanka will be to use local talent pool of Sri Lanka for global assignments, the company said in a statement.

HCL had signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka in February 2020 to launch its local entity — HCL Technologies Lanka (Private) Limited and set up its first delivery center in the region. Through this entity, HCL will provide services to global clients in the areas of Applications & System Integration Services and Infrastructure Services.