Sangli Set to Become Key IT Hub and GCC as GTT Data Expands, Projecting to Hire 500 Local Employees in the Next Three Years

Sangli, Maharashtra, June 3, 2025 – GTT Data Solutions, known for its proprietary Dual Intelligence solutions combining specialised human expertise and advanced AI-driven technology, is set to bolster its presence in Sangli, Maharashtra, by hiring talent from local engineering colleges and shifting its registered office from Kolkata to Sangli. Currently, GTT Data Solutions has a talent force of 700 employees out of which 70 employees are currently working at their Sangli capability centre, and GTT Data aims to increase this number to 500 at Sangli over the next three years. With a strong commitment to providing local employment opportunities and fostering the thriving IT ecosystem, GTT Data aims to bolster its position as the region’s leading employer for IT talent.

Sangli, known for its pool of engineering graduates with approximately 18 engineering colleges, presents an untapped potential for IT development. By focusing on hiring local talent and reducing migration to metropolitan cities, GTT Data intends to create a sustainable and flourishing IT hub within the city. The creation of IT jobs in Sangli is projected to contribute to the local economy, stimulating growth in ancillary industries and boosting overall development. This aligns with a broader industry trend, where hiring in Tier 2 and 3 cities has seen a 25-35% increase from 2023 to 2024, driven by companies seeking to optimise attrition and operational costs.

“We already have a development center in Sangli, and we intend to scale it up significantly,” said Pankaj Samani, Managing Director at GTT Data. “Our goal is to become a category-one employer in the town, ensuring that local engineering graduates have access to high-quality employment opportunities without having to relocate.”

The company’s decision to relocate its registered office to Sangli stems from its deep-rooted connections with the city. Many of its early investors hail from Sangli, and several of its key leadership figures have strong ties to the region. This transition reflects GTT Data’s commitment to not only business growth but also community development. GTT Data’s strategic expansion in Sangli also aligns with the Viksit Bharat mission and vision, which emphasises the development of smaller cities as engines of economic growth and technological advancement. Currently Sangli can boast of having 20-25 Tech companies owned by Founders.

“Our focus is to build a robust talent pipeline by hiring fresh graduates from the many colleges in Sangli and providing them with training and development opportunities,” said Gopal Patwardhan, CEO at GTT Data. “While these graduates possess exceptional technical capabilities, we also emphasise enhancing their soft skills and communication to align them with industry standards. From AI expertise and advanced data analytics to leadership and critical thinking, we want to equip these young minds with important skills to help them thrive in the current tech landscape. It does take a little time for new hires to become fully integrated into client projects, but we are committed to investing in their growth.”

With its deep-rooted connections in Sangli, a commitment to nurturing local talent, and strategic expansion plans, GTT Data is poised to redefine the IT landscape in the region. By fostering employment opportunities and strengthening their presence in Sangli, the company is set to become a beacon of innovation and growth in Sangli’s emerging IT sector.