By Jaydeep Gadhavi
Publication Date: 2026-10-15 05:57:00
Networking giant targets significant local hiring while rolling out critical sovereign tech across the region.
Cisco is set to scale up its silicon design presence in India as part of a broader push to capitalise on the nation’s rapid economic growth and vast engineering talent, according to Chairman and CEO Chuck Robbins.
Speaking in an interview with PTI, Robbins highlighted India alongside the Middle East as the company’s highest-growth markets outside the United States. He praised the country’s pro-growth economic strategy and strong GDP performance, noting that its unique combination of scale, ambition, and manufacturing capability makes it a key strategic hub for Cisco’s global operations.
Cisco plans to expand its local chip design team—which currently operates alongside major engineering hubs in Israel and the US—by tapping into India’s extensive pool of skilled talent. In addition to expanding its design capabilities, Cisco intends to…
