On Engineers’ Day, celebrated in honor of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, we bring together powerful quotes from leaders and visionaries. Their words reflect the spirit of innovation, problem-solving, and nation-building that defines the engineering community in India.
Pratik Shah, Managing Director – India & SAARC, F5
“We are in an era where applications are the front door to every business, and deep tech is no longer just about speed or intelligence, it’s about precision, control, and trust. As applications become more autonomous, distributed, and API-centric, our engineers are creating the foundations that keep them performant, secure, and trusted across every environment. From orchestrating encrypted traffic to enabling AI-driven threat mitigation, they deliver and secure extraordinary digital experiences, true to our mission of making apps go faster, smarter and safer.
As deep tech accelerates programmable infrastructure, API security, and adaptive application delivery, it is engineers who are leading with discipline, clarity, and purpose. Their work is powering the digital age, one where innovation is deeply human, deeply secure, and engineered for scale.”
Amit Agarwal, President, Techno Digital
“At Techno Digital, engineers are at the very center of everything we do from revolutionizing power infrastructure to spearheading digital transformation. Rooted in a legacy shaped by the pioneering spirit of our parent group, TEECL, our foundation has always been built on engineering excellence. We honour the visionaries who have not only powered the electrical landscape and laid a foundation for digital revolution but are now actively redefining the future of digital infrastructure across India’s AI ambitions and digital economy.
Today’s data centers are evolving into high-density, AI-ready ecosystems, and it is our engineers who lead this transformation pushing the boundaries of thermal design, energy efficiency, and operational resilience. Their contributions go beyond technology; they are strategic and purposeful, crafting sustainable, low-PUE facilities through innovations like pioneering liquid cooling systems.
As we change the digital landscape, their relentless ingenuity ensures uptime in a world that never sleeps and sustainability in a world that cannot wait. We celebrate their brilliance, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence, for it is through their work that we continue to power progress today and into the future.”
Nathaniel Okenwa, Developer Evangelist at Twilio
“At Twilio, we celebrate developers who transform imagination into innovation and ideas into human connection. We see developers as creative problem solvers who bring empathy, ingenuity, and ownership to everything they build. Our mission is to unlock their imagination and empower them with the tools to shape the future. To us, being a builder means creating with purpose, solving with empathy, and innovating with impact. By nurturing inclusive pathways into technology and investing in developer education and experience, we are building a world where every developer can create impact at scale. When developers lead, innovation thrives, and the world becomes more connected.”
Satish Pratapneni, Director – R&D, Lenovo India
“We are at the cusp of a transformative era in engineering, where hardware, software, and intelligence converge to redefine what systems can do. At Lenovo’s R&D center in India, our focus extends beyond building servers or optimizing algorithms we are architecting resilient, adaptive platforms that extend human capability.
From AI-driven diagnostics that detect diseases before clinical symptoms emerge, to energy-efficient liquid cooling systems that enable next-generation data centers, to designing in efficient power distribution circuits in system architectures that is aware of growing global power demands. Each innovation reflects a purposeful integration of science and ethics. The real opportunity lies in designing systems that are not only scalable and performant, but also responsible, secure, and sustainable. As engineers, our role is to embed foresight into design, ensuring that the technologies we create today empower people and ecosystems tomorrow.”
Vishnu R Dusad, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Nucleus Software
Engineering India’s Techade: Building a Future of Inclusion, Resilience, and Impact
India’s engineers are the driving force behind the nation’s next phase of growth, empowering a technology-led future with innovation and purpose.
Today, on Engineers’ Day, we celebrate the relentless spirit of engineers who are transforming India’s digital and financial landscape. As the country transitions from scale to strength – with a surge in digital users, expanded financial reach, and accelerated product innovation cycles – engineers are building systems that are not only robust and scalable but inclusive and future-ready, impacting lives at national and global levels.
This year’s theme, “Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade,” highlights a broader responsibility: moving beyond technical problem-solving to designing for real-world impact. From enabling financial access in small towns to creating platforms that deliver trust, security, and affordability at scale, engineers are shaping the foundations of India’s next technological era.
At Nucleus Software, we see engineering excellence as a force for positive change – combining deep technical rigor with empathy, collaboration, and visionary thinking to unlock opportunities across India’s diverse markets.
On this Engineers’ Day, I thank our engineering teams and reaffirm our commitment to invest in talent, technology, and culture that power a more inclusive, resilient, and innovative future for India.
Mr. R Venkatesh, Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Redington Limited.
“On this Engineer’s Day, we recognise the essential role engineers play in turning the Sustainable Development Goals into action. Under this year’s theme, ‘Unleashing the Power of Engineers to Advance the SDGs,’ we see how expertise across software, hardware, cloud, and sustainable systems unlocks solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities, and reduce environmental impact. At Redington, we are unlocking next, expanding renewable energy, enabling safe e-waste recycling, improving energy-efficient IT operations, and embedding circular economy practices. Achieving the SDGs at scale requires collaboration with governments, businesses, educators, and other stakeholders to close skills gaps, measure outcomes, and ensure technology benefits people and the planet.”
Dr. Bijal Sanghvi, Managing Director, Axis Solutions Ltd.
“India is stepping into its Techade, a decade where deep tech and engineering excellence will define our rise as a global leader. With India on track to become a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030 and producing 5 million engineers every year, our true strength lies in transforming this talent into innovation that serves both the nation and the world. Deep tech, whether in IoT, robotics, clean energy or advanced manufacturing, is not just about technology but about creating solutions from India for the world while addressing our own challenges in water, energy and sustainability. Over the years, Indian engineering has increasingly focused on indigenous R&D, sustainability and self-reliance, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The future will not be written by followers but by engineers who dare to lead. This National Engineer’s Day, I firmly believe India’s Techade will be powered by the courage, creativity and excellence of our engineers.”
Sanjay Agrawal, Head Presales and CTO at Hitachi Vantara India and SAARC, and Chair of SNIA
On National Engineers’ Day, we celebrate the unmatched contribution of India’s engineering community to the nation’s growth story. With over 1.5 million engineers graduating every year, they continue to shape the future of India’s technological and economic landscape.”
India has built one of the largest and most dynamic talent pools globally, driving innovation in energy, mobility, healthcare, and sustainability through global capability centers and technology firms. India today accounts for nearly 30% of the outsourced engineering R&D market, highlighting its role as a true global innovation hub.
At Hitachi Vantara, our engineers in India play a pivotal role in redefining global possibilities. They design sustainable data infrastructure, enable digital transformation for BFSI, manufacturing, and government, and contribute to global R&D programs. Beyond strengthening businesses, they blend technical excellence with a deep sense of purpose, laying the foundations for a smarter, more inclusive, and resilient future.
Mr. Zorawar Purohit, CAIO and Co-Founder of M37Labs
Our nation’s next leap will not be powered by raw resources, but by the restless curiosity of minds that bend matter, energy and logic to new possibilities. The true engineers of today are the architects of tomorrow’s prosperity. Elegance is not extra code. It is the courage to delete what does not serve the idea.
Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India
“On National Engineers’ Day, we celebrate the ingenuity and dedication of engineers who continue to shape India’s future with innovation and excellence. Their contributions form the foundation of progress, solving challenges and driving smarter solutions for society. This year’s theme, ‘Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade’, perfectly captures their vital role in transforming industries. By harnessing the power of deep technologies, engineers are creating breakthroughs that redefine possibilities and enhance everyday lives. They are guiding India’s journey into a new era of opportunity, sustainability, and growth. Their brilliance strengthens the nation’s position on the global stage of innovation and technology. At Acer, we are inspired by these pioneers who are building pathways to a smarter tomorrow. We remain committed to supporting their mission with solutions that boost performance and efficiency. Together, we can accelerate India’s Techade and create technology that serves humanity. With engineers leading the way, the future holds limitless promise.”
Sumi Pillai, SVP, Customer Success, Experion Technologies
“Deep tech may shape India’s Techade, but real engineering excellence isn’t just about speed; it’s about foresight, purpose, and empathy.
At Experion, we see our engineers taking AI beyond being a simple support tool. They are turning it into a trusted decision-making layer – anticipating risks, automating thoughtfully, and uncovering insights that instincts alone can’t always reach, while keeping ethics at the heart of all they do.
But here’s the thing, technology without intent feels empty. Whether it’s AI, semiconductors, or quantum, success comes when we embed ethics and human-centered design into every solution. Otherwise, we risk building solutions that are quick but not truly scalable.
For us at Experion, engineering success isn’t measured by how many algorithms we deliver; it’s in the difference we create. It is about turning data into foresight, intelligence into action, and innovation into outcomes that genuinely matter to people and businesses. That’s how India can lead the world, not just in adopting technology, but in creating purposeful, responsible innovation.”
Pranoti Nagarkar, CEO & Co-founder, Rotimatic
Today, National Engineers Day, is the time when we honor amazing engineers whose ideas, innovations, and hard work propel India forward. With the theme, ‘Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade,’ this year reminds us how engineering plays a pivotal role towards the shaping of our future. But there is yet something that needs to be addressed, the number of women in STEM fields in India remains recognizably small. It is important that we open more doors and build pathways for more women to take part in this exciting innovation journey. At Rotimatic, we invented the making of fresh rotis, an age-old tradition, with precision and efficiency through modern technology, combining mechanics, electronics, and software. Coming from a background of a woman engineer and entrepreneur, I know how a little bit of curiosity, persistence, and bravery can carve out concrete solutions that touch lives.
On this Engineer’s Day, I hope that many more young women begin to see engineering as a pathway of combining tradition and technology, solving real problems, and growing something super impactful on a large scale.”
Balasubramanian Kumarappan, Vice President of Analytics, Mindsprint
“Engineers must do more than build systems. They need to build responsibly. At Mindsprint, we believe engineers are key to shaping a sustainable, future-ready world through three dimensions:
Kaustubh Patkar, Country Head & Sr. Director, Western Digital India & HDD Engineering
“Every Engineer’s Day we are reminded that any technological breakthrough begins with the curiosity and courage to solve problems that impact the world. We, at Western Digital, honor the technical excellence and relentless spirit of the engineers that innovate our industry. Our engineers envision and reimagine the future of storage solutions, always finding new ways how our technology can add value for everyone while remaining socially responsible. Our Advanced Recovery and Rare Earth Material Capture Program, a collaboration with Microsoft, is a testament to what purposeful engineering can achieve. This acid-free, high-yield process recovers over 90% of rare earth elements and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 95% compared to traditional mining methods.
Breakthroughs like these embody the essence of engineer-driven change which turns challenge into opportunity. As we mark this year’s Engineer’s Day, we are proud to highlight our engineers’ ingenuity which is both powering our data-rich world and restoring balance to the planet.”
Mr. Rahul Mehta, Founder, Mehta Family Foundation
“Behind every great city, every modern convenience, and every technological leap is the vision and determination of an engineer. In India, engineers have built the bridges that connect us, the technologies that empower us, and the institutions that educate us. On this Engineers’ Day, we celebrate their extraordinary role in nation-building. At the Mehta Family Foundation, we are proud to invest in India’s future by supporting new schools of AI, biosciences, and sustainability at IITs, helping nurture the next generation of problem-solvers who will carry this legacy forward. Happy Engineers’ Day!”
Sivakumar Selvaganapathy, Vice President, OpenBlue India Software Engineering & APAC Solutions, Johnson Controls India
“Every generation of engineers leaves behind a legacy in the way a nation builds. By 2036, nearly 600 million Indians will live in cities, and the choices we make in shaping buildings, transit systems, and infrastructure will determine not just economic growth, but the quality of life and environmental stability for generations. The real challenge is not expansion alone, but expansion with conscience, creating spaces that are efficient, resilient, and sustainable. At Johnson Controls, we see this responsibility come alive every day in the way smart building technologies, energy systems, and digital solutions are helping reimagine India’s urban future. The real test of engineering excellence will not be in how much we build, but in how responsibly we apply innovation to design cities that safeguard resources while elevating human well-being. On this National Engineers’ Day, we must recognise that the strength of a nation is reflected not only in the structures it builds but in the values those structures embody.”
Kunal Prasad, Co-founder & CBO, Bambrew
“The fight against climate change begins with engineering solutions that are both practical and planet-positive, starting with replacing single-use plastics, a major environmental culprit. India’s engineers, long the backbone of the nation’s scientific progress, are now driving a new frontier in deep-tech innovation. By developing high-performance, home-compostable materials from bamboo, seaweed, and agro-waste, we are creating scalable alternatives that combine functionality, sustainability, and industrial viability. Over the years, government support for STEM education and innovation in India has been immense. At this juncture, however, it is equally, if not more important to further empower engineers, institutions, and businesses that have the power to shape a cleaner, greener, healthier India. With a convergence of talent, research, and capital, India’s deep-tech ecosystem is redefining what is possible in sustainability. Engineers today are building solutions that not only match conventional materials but accelerate the nation’s Net Zero ambitions. National Engineers’ Day, celebrated in honor of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, celebrates this legacy of STEM-driven creativity, rigor, and impact, demonstrating how engineering excellence can shape a sustainable future for India and the world.”
Mohit Saxena, Co-founder & CTO, InMobi
“As we stand at the crossroads of human ingenuity and artificial intelligence, engineering is being redefined. With AI taking over routine tasks, the true role of engineers now lies in solving problems that have never been attempted, designing systems of massive scale, and building the future. In this new era, the demand is shifting decisively toward depth—where advanced research and PhDs across domains will become the cornerstone of innovation. The world’s most advanced economies, from the USA to China, have long invested in nurturing deep specialists who dedicate their lives to research and mastery. India, with its vast STEM talent, has the opportunity to emulate and leapfrog by creating a culture that celebrates depth, research, and lifelong learning. The future will belong not just to those who code, but to those who dare to imagine audaciously, explore relentlessly, and contribute rare skills in AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, robotics, and beyond. It is this spirit of engineering excellence that will power India’s next decade of breakthroughs.”
Mr. Stuart McConnachie, Chief Construction Controller, M3M India
Engineers have always been the foundation of innovation and nation-building. Their role remains just as critical in today’s rapidly evolving world, where the scale and complexity of projects demand both ingenuity and precision.
The theme of Engineers’ Day 2025 — “Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade” — underscores the need to embrace cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping industries and unlocking a new era of possibilities.
At M3M India, we believe true engineering excellence is born from the fusion of innovation, sustainability, and execution expertise — creating projects that stand the test of time. Through collaboration with all stakeholders, and an unwavering focus on safety, quality, and value, we set new benchmarks for the industry.
As we integrate deep tech into every aspect of construction, our engineers are leading transformation — ensuring India’s infrastructure is globally competitive, environmentally responsible, and future-ready.
Archana Soni, Director of Data Engineering at Lowe’s India
“In today’s digitized business landscape, engineering plays a critical role in enabling innovation, business growth, and operational efficiency. The growing role of engineers from purely technical contributors to strategic partners in solving business problems has been shaping the way the role is contributing to the organization. Beyond technical proficiency, there is a growing need for engineers to understand business context, collaborate across functions, and apply a problem-solving mindset to complex, data-intensive challenges. Career growth in engineering today is closely tied to adaptability and continuous learning. Engineers who stay current with emerging technologies, understand system design at scale, and take ownership of outcomes will continue to be key drivers of innovation and long-term value creation for any business”. – Archana Soni, Director – Data Engineering at Lowe’s India.
Rajagopalan Rajappa, CTO, Communication Technologies & Platforms, Tata Elxsi
As we observe National Engineers Day, it is fitting to reflect on how engineering talent is underpinning the ongoing rapid evolution of waves of progress across multiple industries and sectors. Today, deep technologies such as artificial intelligence, Generative AI, quantum computing, robotics, advanced materials, sustainable, alternate energy and next-generation connectivity have emerged from research labs and are producing transformative technologies and products in healthcare, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy, media & communications, semiconductors and other sectors.
Engineering excellence requires developing these technologies into scalable, secure, and sustainable products and solutions that improve lives, create efficiencies and open new channels for innovation. In the impending AI era, engineers continue to play a critical role of architects of resilience in a global competitive landscape, responsible for human-centric progress by building sustainable products and solutions enshrined in ethics and values.
In these exciting times of technology disruption, India is well-positioned to lead deep-tech transformation globally, drawing on its vast engineering talent and vibrant innovation ecosystem. By advancing deep-tech capabilities responsibly, fostering cross-sector collaboration & academia participation, and investing in continuous skill development, this progress is ensured to be inclusive, sustainable, and ethical. Engineers are not just the navigators of this journey but also its conscience—using their ingenuity in blending right mix of Emotional, Social & Artificial intelligence to shape a smarter, safer, and more connected world that serves humanity with integrity.
On this Engineers’ Day, while we honor and feel grateful to the contributions of the greats like M. Visvesvaraya, we can also celebrate and feel proud of the millions of Indian engineers today who are synthesizing their knowledge, creativity and experience with perseverance; every day to advance the frontiers that are defining our times. The convergence of deep tech and empathetic engineering is not just a theme, but an engineering vision of a future that enables innovation deeply committed to sustainable, inclusive societal and national growth.
Vara Kumar Namburu, Co-founder & Head of R&D and Solutions, Whatfix
Today’s engineers in India are navigating a landscape marked by rapid technological change and uncertain job markets, where traditional roles are being redefined by AI. They are not just coders or builders, but adaptable problem-solvers and quiet innovators, constantly learning and taking on new projects to keep pace with a competitive world. In this environment, adaptability, creativity, and continuous self-upgrade have become just as valuable as technical expertise, making the modern engineer a symbol of resilience and forward-thinking in a society undergoing massive transformation.
At Whatfix, our engineers embody this very spirit. They are not only keeping pace with the AI era by using AI in their day-to-day work; they are setting the benchmark for deep-tech engineering excellence. With ScreenSense, our GenAI-first engine, they are creating products that can interpret any screen in real time. This breakthrough technology powers our new AI Agents, which automate complex enterprise workflows and deliver measurable business impact. This is not incremental progress. It is engineering at its finest: a leap toward human-centric systems that learn, reason, and act at scale. India’s engineers are not just building for today; they are shaping the future of how enterprises and people experience technology worldwide.
Wahidha Jabar, Senior Manager, QE Technology, Ascendion
Deep tech lets us build what used to be impossible. Engineering excellence keeps that power safe, fair, and reliable.
For engineers and testers, this isn’t a topic, it’s the backdrop to daily work. AI, automation, quantum, and cloud-scale platforms change not just what we build, but how we prove it’s good.
Deep tech means understanding the science behind the frameworks, neural nets, distributed systems, and asking, “How do we use this responsibly?” Ideas don’t scale. Clean design, robust architecture, and sustainable code do.
Testing in the AI age is different. Manual checks can’t keep up with learning, non‑deterministic systems. Excellence now means intelligent automation, validating bias and accuracy, and guarding performance, security, and scale.
Automation is the engine. With CI/CD and fast releases, self‑healing tests and smart regression protect speed and quality, while humans focus on edge cases, ethics, and the user.
In short: deep tech gives us ability; engineering excellence makes it trustworthy. Our roles evolve, engineers architect resilient systems; testers guard confidence. That’s how we ship software for the AI era.
Enbasekar D, Co-Founder and CTO, MediBuddy
“Engineering has always been a driver of progress, and its influence on healthcare has become increasingly visible in recent years.
Across India, healthcare is undergoing a shift towards digital and data-driven systems. Remote consultations are now possible at scale, supported by low-bandwidth-ready platforms, multilingual interfaces, and voice-enabled tools. Diagnostics and pharmacy services are being integrated into the same ecosystem, reducing fragmentation for patients. Engineering lies at the core of these advances, ensuring that complex networks of hospitals, labs, and caregivers work in sync.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are also becoming important tools. Decision-support systems assist doctors in diagnosing conditions more accurately, while real-time monitoring helps track treatment progress. Fraud detection engines strengthen transparency, showing how innovation is not only about efficiency but also about safeguarding trust in healthcare systems.
At MediBuddy, these technologies come together within a unified digital ecosystem designed to support both patients and providers. We follow the journeys of patients and doctors closely, co-creating with the wider healthcare ecosystem to ensure that technology seamlessly complements clinical expertise and addresses real sector needs. Innovations such as CLARA, our AI-powered clinical assistant, exemplify this approach—helping doctors with decision support, improving care coordination, and ensuring that patients experience healthcare that is both accessible and intelligent.
As we mark National Engineer’s Day, the takeaway is clear: innovation in healthcare is not about single breakthroughs but about a series of engineering efforts that steadily make systems more reliable, inclusive, and future-ready.”
Thomas Domin, Director, Kyndryl Bridge Core Services Development
“Engineering is the backbone of sustainable transformation. At Kyndryl, our teams are embedding SDG principles into the architecture of digital infrastructure—leveraging telemetry, AI-driven observability, and open-source frameworks to reduce environmental impact and optimise operational resilience. The Sustainable Development Goals help me connect the technical with the human.
They remind me that real progress isn’t just efficient—it’s inclusive, empathetic, and fair. A system is powerful not because it performs well, but because it lifts someone who’s been left behind.
For me, the SDGs aren’t just targets—they’re a mindset. They challenge us to build with care, with conscience, and with deep respect for the lives our work quietly supports. Imagine the future: cities with breathable air and efficient public transport, villages with 24×7 clean power and water, equitable digital connectivity bridging all divides, industries producing with almost zero waste, and the threat of climate change receding as emissions plummet – in large part due to countless engineering innovations implemented over the decade. That vision aligns with the SDGs and engineers are turning it into reality step by step. As the Institution of Engineers (India) aptly emphasized on World Engineering Day 2025, it’s crucial to ‘recognize the immense value engineers bring in advancing the SDGs and fostering a sustainable world.”
Deepak Visweswaraiah, vice president, platform engineering and site managing director, Pegasystems
“Engineers are the architects of progress. They build resilient infrastructure across all aspects, today’s it’s important to realize that they are also one of the key forces accelerating the clean energy transition amounting to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. By combining their innovation with responsibility, they are driving meaningful and targeted change towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
At Pega, we celebrate the vision and ingenuity of engineers everywhere. Their creativity inspires how we design our own solutions, whether it’s making Pega Cloud more sustainable, optimizing workloads to reduce waste, or cutting carbon footprints through our hibernation program, which has already helped us avoid 118.49 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. Guided by this spirit of innovation, we remain committed to creating technology that helps businesses thrive while building a more sustainable future for all.”
Ranga Jagannath, Senior Director – Growth, Agora
“Engineers are the visionaries shaping our future—the problem-solvers, innovators, and builders who turn imagination into reality. From invisible code powering daily interactions to the infrastructure connecting our digital world, their work is the backbone of progress. At Agora, we are proud of the engineers who create the real‑time voice, video, and messaging experiences that seamlessly connect people across industries and geographies. Their ingenuity and resilience enable learning, collaboration, and entertainment in ways that enrich lives daily. On Engineers’ Day, we celebrate their creativity, dedication, and the lasting impact they continue to make in building a better, more connected future for us all.”
Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services
Engineering has long stood as the backbone of India’s progress, shaping industries, infrastructure, and innovation. With India’s technology sector already valued at $250 billion, contributing 7.5% to the GDP, and projected to touch $350 billion by FY25, the demand for highly skilled engineering talent has reached unprecedented levels. As India embraces its ‘Techade,’ engineers are set to play a defining role in steering the country towards becoming a global innovation hub.
India produces nearly 1.5 million engineering graduates annually, spanning disciplines such as mechanical, civil, software, IT, and manufacturing. Yet, employability remains a challenge—while 60-72% of graduates are deemed employable, only 45% currently meet industry standards. The skills gap has become a critical barrier, especially in new-age domains like artificial intelligence, data science, electric vehicles (EVs), and semiconductors. Bridging this gap through structured upskilling, reskilling, and industry-academia collaboration will be pivotal for India to retain its global edge.
Adding to this momentum, the expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) has further accelerated the demand for engineering talent. Today, engineers from India are not just powering domestic enterprises but also leading innovation at some of the world’s largest technology companies. Additionally, an estimated 15-16% of engineering graduates now come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and this share is projected to rise as 30-35% new institutes/tech parks are to be established by 2028 in cities like Jaipur, Vadodara, Coimbatore, Kochi, Pune and Indore as they are fast becoming low-cost, high-impact hubs, offering enterprises both talent depth and scalability. With focused investments in local skilling ecosystems, incubation centres, and industry partnerships, Tier-2 engineers could supply 15-20% of India’s advanced engineering workforce by 2027.
STEM-driven innovation, the AI boom, the EV revolution, and India’s semiconductor ambitions together define the next frontier of engineering talent. With 70% of future jobs expected to demand STEM-based skills, engineers with expertise in AI/ML, data engineering, and embedded systems will be at the forefront of India’s digital and industrial transformation. At the same time, the AI sector is becoming the backbone of modern enterprises, with India projected to need 1 million AI-trained engineers by 2026, even as supply currently meets only 20% of demand. Roles in AI/ML, generative AI, ethical AI governance, and AI-infrastructure engineering are expected to dominate, creating opportunities for engineers equipped with machine learning, natural language processing, and AI ethics & governance skills. Similarly, the EV industry, growing at a 30-40% CAGR, will demand 10-20 lakh engineers by 2030 across battery technology, automotive electronics, and sustainable design, making it both a driver of jobs and a catalyst for India’s green transition.
Meanwhile, the semiconductor sector, with the latest developments like India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, VIKRAM3201, reducing reliance on imports, will create many job opportunities in the sector. Subsequently, Indian will require 25,000–30,000 skilled engineers annually in Chip design, manufacturing process engineering, and testing & packaging, positioning India as a global design and manufacturing hub.
Shelesh Chopra, Senior Director of Software Engineering at Dell Technologies
“India is truly at the heart of a global tech transformation, fuelled by deep innovations and strong engineering skills. As the digital economy grows, the need for smart, reliable software and resilient infrastructure is greater than ever. At Dell Technologies, we take great pride in being part of this journey, building technology solutions that help businesses innovate with confidence, security and agility. This ‘Techade’ is more than a moment for India; it’s an opportunity to showcase a culture of learning, teamwork, and giving wings to bold ideas. Having one of the best engineering talents and a digital-first approach, India is ready to lead the way in shaping the future of technology worldwide.”
Amit Kirti, S&E and AI Leader, GDS EY-Parthenon
“India’s Techade is a defining moment, one where deep tech and engineering excellence are converging to unlock unprecedented possibilities. At GDS EY-Parthenon, we’re seeing this firsthand as we build solutions that sit at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and technology.
It’s all about solving real problems with scalable impact. Whether it’s deploying AI to accelerate deal diligence or using advanced analytics to reshape client strategy, our engineers are driving outcomes that matter.
Deep tech is enabling us to move from reactive to predictive, from siloed to integrated. It’s giving our teams the agility to respond to market shifts and the foresight to lead them. This Engineer’s Day, I salute the spirit of innovation and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines our engineering community. We’re not just participating in India’s Techade—we’re engineering it.”
Prashant Singh, Co-founder & COO at LeadSquared
“At LeadSquared, engineering excellence is the backbone of our innovation journey. Our teams are solving complex, real-world problems through deep tech, from building scalable, AI-driven platforms that unify sales, service, and field operations, to creating automation systems that deliver real-time decisions and outcomes. This impact is especially visible across high-growth sectors like education, healthcare, and BFSI, where our engineers build with speed, resilience, and user-first design.
As India advances into its Techade, we believe deep tech isn’t just about complexity, it’s about purpose. We remain committed to nurturing and empowering engineering talent, enabling them to innovate with purpose. From building AI tools that go beyond supporting sales teams to delivering seamless, personalized customer experiences, engineers are at the heart of this evolution. Their commitment ensures that technology not only keeps pace with change but also creates meaningful impact strengthening India’s position as a global hub of innovation.”
Indra Prabha Sharma, Senior Director Quality Engineering, Publicis Sapient
“India’s Techade will be defined not by the speed of technology adoption, but by the engineering excellence that underpins it. Deep tech, AI, Quantum, IoT, and Robotics, will transform industries, but their true impact will depend on rigor, scalability, and quality in execution. India holds a unique advantage with a rich talent pool that can build for scale while addressing challenges distinctive to our nation and creating solutions relevant worldwide. Engineering excellence ensures technology is resilient, responsible, and purposeful. At Publicis Sapient, we are evolving Quality Engineering into Autonomous QE powered by Agentic Testing Solutions, preparing teams to be AI-ready and embedding trust and sustainability into every solution. This is how deep tech, anchored in engineering excellence, will drive India’s Techade.”
Mousumi Baruah, Technical Director – Semiconductor, PCB Layout and ECU Development for Exhaust sensors, Bosch Global Software Technologies
“India has progressed from globalization and service-driven tech growth into an exciting era of deep tech and engineering excellence. After decades of building strong capabilities, the focus is now on developing products from India, for India, and for the global market. In sectors such as semiconductors, India has exceptional R&D expertise and a skilled talent pool capable of designing chips end-to-end. With ongoing government initiatives, electronics manufacturing is set for remarkable growth in the coming decade.
Current global developments underscore the importance of deep tech across industries like automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, defence, fintech, and AI. India is poised to be a leader and innovator, shaping Intellectual Property rather than solely adopting it.
This is a moment of great opportunity for India to excel in deep tech and engineering. Supported by strong government policies, increasing investments, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, India is rapidly becoming a startup hub. Startups need support in market research, business insights, and incentives, to encourage innovation in deep tech areas that promise high impact and long-term success. India is advancing into a “Techade”, a new era where technology-driven achievements will inspire sustained innovation and growth.
Vivek Banka, Head – Fidelity Brokerage India, Fidelity Investments
The role of engineers has transformed today far beyond merely solving technical problems. They play a crucial role in designing a future that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. This is key to how our engineers at Fidelity Investments India approach solution development as well. They combine technical proficiency with deep domain knowledge to develop solutions of impact that would meet business requirements. They also adopt sustainability principles to ensure their solutions are resilient, future-focused, and geared towards ensuring long-term business impact.
By incorporating sustainability principles in every phase, from ideation and design to deployment, engineers can ensure that the solutions they build are efficient and minimize ecological impact. It begins with awareness and a deep commitment to social responsibility embedded at the very core. Engineers, therefore, have the power to influence positive change by proactively incorporating responsible and sustainable design principles in their solutions towards benefiting the world around them.”
Mr. Anuj Khurana Co-founder and CEO, Anaptyss
“India has one of the largest engineering talent pools globally, with over a million graduates entering the workforce each year. However, only about 45% of them are considered employable in emerging technologies, underscoring the need for future-ready skills. As AI and automation reshape roles across banking, insurance, manufacturing, and digital services, engineers who combine technical expertise with data, design, and domain knowledge will drive the next wave of innovation. The digital transformation market in India alone is projected to cross USD 130 billion by 2030, creating massive opportunities for skilled engineers. Encouragingly, we are also witnessing increasing contributions from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, expanding India’s talent base and diversity.
At Anaptyss, we believe this is India’s moment to convert its demographic dividend into long-term global leadership. By investing in AI, analytics, automation, and domain-driven digital operations, we aim to develop a workforce that not only strengthens India’s technology sector but also enables global innovation.”
Dhanya Rajeswaran- Global vice president, country manging director, Fluence
“Engineers’ Day celebrates the visionaries who turn challenges into opportunities through innovation. Their role has never been more vital, as they drive the transformation of the energy sector and accelerate the global shift toward clean, resilient power systems. At Fluence, our engineers are advancing this mission by designing smarter energy storage solutions, enabling renewable integration, and shaping a sustainable, resilient power future. We believe this impact is possible only with the right talent, continuously strengthened through upskilling and learning. I am deeply proud of their dedication to innovation and their commitment to creating impact that goes beyond business to society at large”, Dhanya Rajeswaran, Global VP & Country Managing Director, India, Fluence
Ganesh Sivaramalingam, Director — Solution Architecture, TransUnion GCC India
Information Technology is the nervous system of the modern world —connecting people, powering industries and transforming possibilities into realities. At the heart of this transformation are India’s engineers, who are now leading the next wave of AI innovation with vision, resilience and a deep commitment to excellence.
From writing the first line of code to deploying global-scale systems, Indian engineers have consistently turned complexity into clarity. Engineers are the driving force behind every digital interaction, every seamless transaction and every technological
At the TransUnion GCC India, innovation is built into the way engineers work and the way we operate. Through advanced R&D in AI/ML, multi-cloud, cybersecurity and distributed systems, ourengineers are creating secure, scalable solutions that enhance experiences for clients and consumers. With a strong focus on continuous learning and hands-on AI training, we are shaping a future-ready workforce.
On this Engineering Day, we celebrate the problem-solvers and innovators who are enabling people through technology — creating a future where AI creates not just efficiency, but empowerment and equity.
Nidhi Jain, Director, Engineering, Mid-Market – Intuit Enterprise Suite
India’s engineers are driving the next wave of AI innovation, blending technical depth with creativity, empathy, and responsibility. They are building AI that goes far beyond automation—seamlessly integrating human judgment and contextual intelligence to deliver systems that are fast, scalable, and above all, trustworthy and relevant. From finance to healthcare to digital services, India’s dynamic talent pool is reshaping how industries harness AI to deliver real-world impact.
At Intuit, our engineers embody this vision by reimagining how innovation happens. They are moving beyond traditional coding to architect intelligent systems—advancing conversational coding, accelerating development with AI-first platforms, and designing AI agents that automate workflows end-to-end while keeping human oversight central. These innovations are helping us anticipate customer needs, embed trust and inclusivity into every experience, and deliver measurable results, from improved cash flow to reduced manual effort. With its depth of talent and scale, India is playing a pivotal role in advancing these breakthroughs globally, positioning itself as a leader in shaping the future of AI innovation.
Yogesh Rathi, Global Head of Delivery, Sasken Technologies
“Engineers are the backbone of country’s economy, leading industrial progress and digital innovation. At Sasken, we are privileged to work with some of the finest engineering minds who have enabled breakthroughs for global leaders in mobility, connectivity, and intelligent devices. Our journey over three decades has been about translating engineering excellence into industry impact, helping businesses accelerate innovation, improve efficiencies, and embrace sustainability. On this Engineers’ Day, we celebrate the spirit of engineering that continues to drive industries forward.”
B Prabhakar, Head of Supply Chain and Retail Technology at Wayfair India TDC
“On Engineer’s Day, we celebrate the architects of innovation. At Wayfair, our engineers, as part of a global team, are not just participants but active facilitators in the global AI revolution that is transforming retail. At the Wayfair India Technology Development Center, our engineers are building the intelligent systems and foundational AI platforms that power our next-generation customer experiences. From developing sophisticated machine learning models that create a truly personalized shopping journey to engineering robust systems and AI-powered solutions that optimize our supply chain from the first click to the final mile, our India team is at the helm. Their ingenuity is a powerful demonstration of how Indian engineering talent is solving complex, real-world challenges and defining the future of e-commerce for millions. Working in tandem with our global engineering teams, they are shaping the future of retail.
Bikramdeep Singh, India Country Manager, Proofpoint
“Engineers’ Day is a reminder of the extraordinary role India’s engineering community plays in driving national development, most recently through deep tech and AI innovations that are powering our Techade. As GenAI adoption accelerates, it brings both immense opportunity and significant risk. Organisations are being asked to navigate unprecedented complexity while safeguarding what matters most. At Proofpoint, we believe engineering excellence must go hand in hand with security excellence. Our latest Voice of the CISO report reveals that Indian CISOs are especially concerned about protecting the sensitive data that feeds and trains AI systems, unsurprising given that 99% of them reported losing sensitive data in the past year, the highest figure globally and well above the global average of 66%. This is fundamentally a matter of trust and resilience, and we hope to provide peace of mind, helping engineers safeguard and protect the innovations that will define India’s future.”
