Intel runs chip design and engineering work in India, centred on Bengaluru, covering client computing, data centre, graphics, AI and automotive technology. The Indian teams contribute to products sold worldwide.
Ownership and structure
Intel's India business is a captive operation of the parent built around its design and engineering centre in Bengaluru, with no Indian listed entity or joint venture.
What India does for Intel
India hosts Intel's largest design and engineering centre outside the United States, working on client computing, data centre, AI, graphics and automotive products.
Intel's India business
Intel set up its India operations in 1988. In June 2022 Intel opened a 453,000 square foot design and engineering centre across two towers in Bengaluru.
The Bengaluru centre is Intel's largest design and engineering site outside the United States. The new facility was built to seat 2,000 employees.
Key moves in India
- 1988: Intel began operations in Bengaluru.
- 1999: Intel announced a Bengaluru based centre to provide software development support.
- 2000: Intel agreed to acquire Thinkit Technologies and its Bengaluru subsidiary Software and Silicon Systems, which designed communications silicon.
- 2022: Intel opened a 453,000 square foot design and engineering centre across two towers in Bengaluru with seating for 2,000 employees.
Where it operates
Intel runs its India business from Bengaluru. It also has a presence in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
At a glance
- Home country: United States
- Global headquarters: Santa Clara
- Sector: Technology & AI
- Business: Semiconductors
- Role of India: R&D and engineering hub, Sales market
- India head office: Bengaluru
- India offices: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad
- India headcount: Not available
- In India since: 1988
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