HCLTech and Rapidus Launch Partnership on Semiconductor Technologies
HCLTech has opened two development centers in India to support Japan's Rapidus. The companies will also build a pipeline of Indian engineering talent.
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what happened
Indian IT company HCLTech and Japanese advanced logic chipmaker Rapidus have announced a partnership on next-generation semiconductor technologies. According to HCLTech's press release, distributed via PRNewswire, two development centers in Bengaluru and Hubli have been officially opened to handle mask design, design infrastructure, process design kit development and layout design for Rapidus.
The companies also plan to build a pipeline of Indian engineers to meet Rapidus's staffing needs in Japan. Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike said the collaboration would give the company access to India's growing pool of chip engineering talent. HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar linked the deal to deepening strategic ties between Japan and India.
why it matters
For investors the news is mainly corporate: the announcement does not disclose deal financials. HCLTech reported consolidated revenue of $14.8 billion for the 12 months ending September 2026. Agreements like this signal continued demand for outsourced engineering services from chipmakers.
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- HCLTech Partners Rapidus For Semiconductor Technologies — Reuters, 26 October 2026 at 07:08 UTC
- Rapidus and HCLTech announce partnership for next-generation semiconductor technologies — TradingView, 26 October 2026 at 09:47 UTC
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