HCL Technologies has launched an Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru with an investment of ₹185 crore, strengthening its post-silicon engineering capabilities.

New facility details

The state-of-the-art lab, inaugurated on September 8, 2026, spans 40,000 sq ft and includes 25,000 sq ft of Class 10K and 1K cleanrooms. It is designed to deliver end-to-end post-silicon engineering, advanced testing, and failure analysis services.

Strategic capabilities and equipment

The facility is equipped with tools from Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight, Tektronix, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. It supports research and development, pre-production, and production qualification. The lab aims to achieve global certifications including ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS 9100 (Mil-Aero), and ISO 13485 (Medical).

Aligned with the Spec2Parts business model, the lab provides a unified platform for electrical validation, automated testing, qualification, and failure analysis. This setup streamlines the journey from design specifications to finished semiconductor parts.

Hari Sadarahalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Engineering and R&D Services at HCL Technologies, stated that the facility reinforces India's leadership in semiconductor innovation and reflects a commitment to high-end engineering capabilities.

What the Numbers Show

The allocation of ₹185 crore for a specialized 40,000 sq ft facility signals a significant capital commitment to high-margin engineering services. By integrating Class 1K cleanrooms and advanced failure analysis tools like focused ion beam systems, HCL Technologies is positioning itself to capture value in the complex post-silicon phase, moving beyond standard IT services into deep-tech hardware validation.

HCL Technologies has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transport for NSW to explore AI-powered traffic insights for India. The deal was signed on September 3, 2026.

Partnership overview

The collaboration centres on advancing AI-powered analytics capabilities for the Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS). SCATS is a traffic management tool developed by the NSW Government in 1975 and is now installed in over 200 cities across more than 30 countries. The current tool enables users to interact with traffic, congestion, and geospatial data using natural language queries.

Scope of collaboration

HCL Technologies will explore integrating Sarvam's multilingual foundation models with SCATS. This integration aims to enable traffic operators, planners, and engineers to query and analyze SCATS data in local Indian languages. The partnership also addresses local data sovereignty requirements for smart city infrastructure by enabling cities to operate SCATS AI infrastructure on premises using private cloud environments.

Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales, stated that the collaboration explores how AI can make sophisticated traffic information more accessible for managing growing cities in India. Swapan Johri, President of Growth Markets at HCL Technologies, noted that the initiative combines Australian innovation with Indian technology and talent to build smarter cities.