Ciklum to Double Workforce in India with New Offices in Chennai, Pune

28 Apr 2025 CW Team

London-based software development and IT outsourcing company Ciklum announced that it will double its engineering workforce in India and open two new offices, as part of a broader strategy to expand its global operations.

The company plans to open a 1,394 square meter (15,000 square feet) facility in Chennai and a 2,322 square meter (25,000 square feet) site in Pune, aiming to scale its presence in India, which it described as a key hub for digital talent.

Ciklum, which employs more than 4,000 people globally, reported annual revenues of over $225 million. The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region contributes about 80% of its revenue, while the United States accounts for 20%. CEO Rajaram Radhakrishnan stated that the company expects US revenue to double as part of its strategic growth plans.

Ciklum partners with companies including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon Web Services, offering AI-led solutions to clients in the banking, retail, technology, and healthcare sectors. The company said it is expanding its AI capabilities to deliver faster, more personalised services and has launched an innovation lab in partnership with SRM Easwari Engineering College in Chennai. The initiative, called Lumina, will focus on research in artificial intelligence and edge computing.

(newindianexpress)

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..