Bengaluru has earned a place among the world’s top 12 global technology hubs, according to real estate consultancy CBRE’s latest report, Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2025. The city’s tech workforce has crossed the 1 million (10 lakh) mark, making it one of the largest in the Asia-Pacific region.
The report evaluated 115 markets worldwide based on the availability, quality, and cost of tech talent. It divided them into three categories:
· Powerhouse: 12 markets with large and highly competitive talent pools
· Established: 63 mature markets with steady talent pipelines
· Emerging: 40 growth-focused markets with improving capabilities
Bengaluru joins tech giants such as Beijing, Boston, London, New York Metro, Paris, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Toronto in the Powerhouse category.
CBRE highlighted that Bengaluru is the largest tech talent market in Asia-Pacific alongside Beijing and Shanghai. The city’s growing influence has positioned it as a key player in the global technology and innovation network.
Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO – India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, said: “Bengaluru's emergence as a global tech powerhouse reflects India's strategic depth in digital innovation, AI, and talent readiness.”
He also noted the rise of other Indian cities: “What’s even more promising is the parallel growth story unfolding in cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur, each contributing uniquely to India’s diversified and resilient tech ecosystem.”
The report underlined Bengaluru’s leadership in AI development, stating that the city has the highest number of AI professionals in India. It is on par with major US tech clusters like San Francisco and New York.
Demographically, Bengaluru ranked 4th among the 12 tech powerhouses in terms of working-age population, with 75.5% of its population in this category. The city also posted a 2.4% growth in working-age population between 2019 and 2024, among the fastest globally.
Bengaluru’s startup ecosystem is thriving, with support from 28 unicorns, favourable business policies, and strong institutional backing. Key growth drivers include premier educational institutions and Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which produce a skilled talent pipeline for high-value roles in AI, data science, and engineering.
Between 2018 and 2023, the city saw a 12% rise in tech employment. Bengaluru also attracted $3.3 billion across 140 venture capital (VC) deals in 2024, including 34 in AI.
Other Indian cities also showed strong VC activity:
· Delhi-NCR: 183 deals worth $1.9 billion, including 42 in AI, with 15 unicorns and 16 IPOs
· Mumbai: 167 deals worth $4.9 billion, including 26 in AI, backed by 7 unicorns and 47 IPOs
CBRE noted that the distribution of tech talent is influenced by many factors, including labour market conditions, education, real estate costs, and quality of life.
The report concludes that Bengaluru’s sustained growth and evolving ecosystem show that it is not only keeping pace with global tech hubs but is also playing a key role in shaping the future of the tech industry.
Bengaluru’s rise as a global tech powerhouse is a testament to its skilled workforce, strong startup ecosystem, and leadership in emerging technologies like AI. With continued support from educational institutions, global firms, and favourable policies, the city is well-positioned to drive the next wave of tech innovation. As other Indian cities also gain momentum, India’s overall tech landscape is set to grow stronger and more diverse on the global stage.
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Published on: May 28, 2025, 7:02 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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