Gurugram, Sep 22 (PTI) With a strong innovation ecosystem for financial services, information technology, and modern technology sectors, Gurugram has become a preferred destination for global companies, Haryana’s Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the inauguration of Prudential Financial Inc’s first India innovation centre here, the minister also said that Haryana has a strong availability of high-quality talent and a skilled workforce, which makes the state an attractive destination for global companies.
The minister said that Prudential Financial (PFI), a nearly 150-year-old Fortune 200 company, has established its first innovation centre in India, and the opening of this centre in Gurugram reflects Haryana’s growing global identity and investors’ confidence in the state, according to an official statement.
Gurugram has established itself as one of the world’s leading global business hubs. Its strong business and innovation ecosystem in financial services, information technology, consulting and modern technology sectors has made Gurugram a preferred destination for leading global companies, he said, adding that the establishment of an innovation centre by a reputed global institution like PFI will further strengthen this identity.
The minister further said the launch of PFI Innovation Centre under Haryana’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy underscores the growing confidence of global companies in the state.
Haryana’s GCC Policy is among the leading policies of different states in the country. The incentives offered under the policy are higher compared to other locations, and their benefits are made available expeditiously and without unnecessary hurdles, he said.
“Haryana government is laying special emphasis on providing the state’s youth with opportunities to work with global companies and advance in modern technologies and new skills. The PFI Innovation Centre India will play an important role in accelerating innovation and high-skill-based work in finance, artificial intelligence (AI), technology and other emerging areas,” he added.
(PTI News)
