Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth

Equiti has opened an India Technology Hub in Bangalore to support the group's global technology work.

The hub is part of Equiti's broader investment in engineering, data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cloud technology across its international business.

The Bangalore base will contribute to product development and expand the engineering teams behind its financial technology operations. It will also help recruit experienced professionals and early-career talent in a city that has become a major centre for software development and research.

Equiti operates across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, spanning trading technology, payment software, virtual assets, asset management and physical commodities. The India hub will support work for clients globally.

Talent focus

Bangalore has become a key destination for international technology employers seeking access to a large pool of engineers, developers and data specialists. A presence in the city will connect Equiti to established technology companies, start-ups and research institutions as it builds out its development teams.

The launch also highlights closer technological ties between the UAE and India in Equiti's operations. The group described the new centre as part of its technology-led growth strategy across those markets.

Sartaj Singh, Chief Technology Officer at Equiti Group, linked the move to both recruitment and long-term skills development in the city.

"At Equiti, we see Bangalore not only as a centre for innovation, but as a community where we can contribute to the development of future talent. Bangalore played an important role in my early training and professional development, and I want to give back to the city that helped shape my journey. I have witnessed the strength of talent here firsthand, and through this hub, we want to create meaningful opportunities for engineers, data scientists and technology leaders who will help shape the future of financial services," Singh said.

That focus on local hiring was echoed by Akshit Jain, Managing Director, India & Group Head of Development, Client Platforms at Equiti.

"Bangalore gives us access to one of the strongest technology talent pools in the world," Jain said.

"Our ambition is to build a high-performing engineering organisation that can solve complex challenges at global scale, while creating high-quality jobs and long-term career opportunities in India. The India Technology Hub will play a critical role in supporting Equiti's innovation across client platforms, AI, data, cybersecurity and cloud technologies," he added.

Global roadmap

The Bangalore operation is set to work across several parts of Equiti's technology stack, including client platforms, data systems, security and cloud infrastructure. The centre will also support its wider technology roadmap as it develops new products and internal systems for international markets.

Financial services groups have increasingly expanded technology hiring in India as they seek specialist skills in software engineering, artificial intelligence and cyber defence. Bangalore, in particular, has attracted banks, fintech groups and software companies looking to build development centres serving operations far beyond the domestic market.

For Equiti, the move adds a dedicated India base to a business already licensed in financial jurisdictions including the UK, the UAE and Cyprus. Its customer base spans retail, professional and institutional segments.