NEW DELHI: Ciklum, a global leader in experience engineering, has announced an ambitious expansion of its operations in India as part of its global growth strategy. The company plans to double its engineering workforce in the region and establish two new cutting-edge facilities: a 15,000 sq. ft. office in Chennai and a 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Pune.
This expansion aims to strengthen Ciklum's position at the forefront of AI-driven product engineering, enabling the company to provide faster, more intelligent, and personalized solutions to its global clients across industries including BFSI, Retail & Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, and Healthcare.
“India is at the epicenter of the AI revolution, and we are fully committed to investing in this growth,” said Raj Radhakrishnan, CEO of Ciklum. “As we scale globally, our investment in India will play a pivotal role in our AI strategy. The country offers an exceptional depth of digital talent, and we are excited to tap into that resource as we expand our footprint in Chennai, Pune, and other key tech hubs.”
Ciklum, which employs over 4,000 professionals globally, generates more than $225 million in annual revenue. EMEA currently accounts for 80% of the company’s revenue, with the US contributing 20%. However, the company anticipates rapid growth in the US market, which is expected to double in the coming years. Ciklum collaborates with industry leaders like Microsoft, Nvidia, and AWS to enhance its technology solutions for clients.
Accelerating AI-led product innovation
Ciklum’s expertise in AI spans the entire product engineering lifecycle, from AI-led ideation and development to AI-powered product operations and optimization. By leveraging AI-native platforms and Born-from-AI solutions, the company helps global enterprises accelerate time-to-market, make smarter decisions, and deliver hyper-personalized experiences for sustained business advantage.
Investing in the future of talent and innovation
In addition to expanding its engineering hubs, Ciklum is investing in the next generation of AI talent and research. The company has partnered with SRM Easwari Engineering College to launch Lumina: A Ciklum Innovation Lab. This initiative focuses on cutting-edge research and co-innovation in AI and Edge Technology, aiming to deliver future-ready solutions for clients around the world. Ciklum plans to continue expanding its academic partnerships in India to nurture emerging talent and advance innovation in AI.
