The Hartford launches first Global Technology Centre in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Hyderabad has become the first home of The Hartford in India with the launch of the company’s first-ever Global Technology Centre (GTC) in the city. The facility was formally announced by Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Monday.

Marking The Hartford’s maiden entry into India, the Global Technology Centre spans 1,60,000 square feet and is located in the Financial District, Hyderabad. The centre will focus on artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and engineering excellence, supporting the company’s global technology transformation initiatives.

Designed to operate in a start-up-like environment, the centre will enable rapid prototyping, agile development, and seamless cross–time-zone collaboration with The Hartford’s technology hubs in the United States, including Hartford, Charlotte, Chicago, and Columbus.

The facility is expected to scale to a workforce of nearly 1,200 employees over the next few years as it expands advanced digital, engineering, and AI-led capabilities for the organisation worldwide.

Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Babu said The Hartford’s decision to begin its India journey in Hyderabad follows a familiar global trend.
“When Microsoft expanded beyond the United States, its first major development centre outside the U.S. was built in Hyderabad. When Google entered India, it chose Hyderabad for its largest campus outside Mountain View,” he said.

He added that in recent years, global majors such as McDonald’s, Vanguard, Dai-ichi Life, and Marriott International have also made Hyderabad their entry point into India, setting up Global Capability Centres that drive advanced digital engineering, AI-led operations, and global capability building.