Mastercard, a global payments technology company, has inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art Tech Hub in Pune, India.
The decision to launch the new Tech Hub stems from Mastercard’s strategic goal to support India’s digital transformation while enhancing its global technological capabilities, according to FF News.
By expanding its workforce and strengthening its technology infrastructure in India, Mastercard is investing in the future of both its global operations and India’s economy.
Mastercard is a global leader in payments technology, facilitating secure and seamless payments across 210 countries and territories.
The company’s innovative solutions cater to financial institutions, merchants, governments, and consumers, ensuring smarter, safer, and more inclusive commerce.
The new Pune Tech Hub will be home to over 6,000 technologists, engineers, and experts, making it Mastercard’s largest workforce in a single city. The hub will support global operations related to payment security, cybersecurity, fraud detection, and digital identity, and will serve as a key node within the company’s global Tech Hub network.
The facility is designed to foster collaboration and innovation. It includes cutting-edge features such as:
- TRUE Platinum certification for construction, in line with Mastercard’s commitment to sustainability
- Technology-enabled collaborative spaces and ergonomic workstations
- Wellness and recreational amenities, including a gym, games room, and cafeteria
- Design elements inspired by Indian nature and culture
The new campus also aligns with India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision, supporting the government’s goal to transform the country into a fully developed, technologically advanced economy by 2047. Initiatives such as Community Pass and Payment Passkey have already showcased Mastercard’s commitment to India’s digital ambitions.
Ed McLaughlin, president & chief technology officer, Mastercard, said, “We are thrilled to open the doors to our new Tech Hub in Pune which will play a pivotal part in Mastercard’s global technology strategy. As one of the key nodes for our technology operations worldwide, the new Pune Tech Hub will collaborate with other hubs around the world to build the revolutionary technologies that shape our world, powering economies to make everyday life happen. It also serves as a testament to Mastercard’s enduring commitment to empowering India, furthering its digital ambitions, and nurturing the immense talent in the country.”
Gautam Aggarwal, division president, South Asia, Mastercard, added, “India remains a strategic location for Mastercard, where we are deeply committed to investing in technologies that help the digital economy work all across the continent. Our newest Tech Hub in Pune marks a significant milestone, demonstrating Mastercard’s focus on growth in this market. With a strong team in India supporting global technological breakthroughs, we look forward to building on the work to achieve the Government of India’s ambitious digitization goals, alongside our valued partners in the region.”
Mastercard’s Pune Tech Hub will further solidify the company’s presence in India, where it already operates offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vadodara.
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