NTT Data to Hire 5,000 in India and Invest $1.5 Billion in Data Centers in 2026

Japanese technology firm NTT Data plans to increase its India workforce by 5,000 employees in 2026, focusing on software programming, consulting, and IT support. This expansion follows a doubling of large IT contracts exceeding $100 million over the past year, driven by sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and the public sector. The company is also investing $1.5 billion to build four new data centers in India, supported by government tax incentives amid rising demand for digital infrastructure and AI-related investments.