Uber is expanding its technology and engineering presence in India with plans to establish two large campuses in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by the end of 2027. The new facilities will support the company’s global product development, engineering, and operational infrastructure initiatives.
According to reports, the two campuses will together accommodate nearly 9,600 employees, significantly expanding Uber’s existing footprint in India. The company currently employs around 3,500 people in the country and plans to continue hiring technical talent as it accelerates investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous mobility technologies, and backend infrastructure systems.
The announcement was made during Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s recent visit to India, highlighting the country’s growing strategic importance within Uber’s global technology operations. India has increasingly become a major engineering and product development hub for global technology companies because of its large pool of software engineering talent and rapidly growing digital ecosystem.
In addition to the new campuses, Uber also announced a partnership with Adani Group to build its first data center in India. The facility is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will support Uber’s infrastructure, operational systems, and AI-related computing requirements within the country.
The expansion reflects Uber’s broader strategy of strengthening its AI and automation capabilities while diversifying beyond traditional ride-hailing services. The company has been investing heavily in areas such as generative AI, autonomous vehicle technologies, and intelligent mobility infrastructure as competition intensifies globally. Earlier this year, Uber reportedly invested $330 million into its India operations to further strengthen its market presence and technology capabilities.
Despite its expansion plans, India continues to remain a highly competitive and challenging market for ride-hailing companies. Uber faces increasing competition from domestic players such as Rapido and Ola, along with operational challenges related to driver supply, pricing pressure, incentive costs, and changing regulatory frameworks across different cities.
The move also highlights India’s growing role as a global technology and AI infrastructure hub, with multinational companies increasingly establishing engineering centers, AI labs, and data infrastructure operations in the country to support worldwide business operations and digital transformation initiatives.
