HCLTech partners UiPath to boost agentic automation for businesses

Indian IT HCLTech and US-headquartered enterprise automation firm UiPath have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate agentic automation for UiPath customers worldwide. This collaboration will drive large-scale transformation across industries, enabling intelligent and self-sufficient business processes with minimal human intervention.

HCLTech will utilise its AI expertise to deploy the UiPath Platform, enabling autonomous operations in areas like finance, supply chain, and customer service. Pre-configured AI agents and controls will ensure seamless deployment and scalability. The partnership aims to improve business agility, optimise workforce efficiency, and accelerate ROI on automation investments.

In India, HCLTech will establish an AI Lab with UiPath to develop Industry-Focused Repeatable Solutions (IFRS) and MVPs covering the entire automation lifecycle. HCLTech will leverage its global delivery model to support UiPath customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Ashim Gupta, COO and CFO at UiPath said that partnering with HCLTech will extend the power of UiPath's AI-powered automation to enterprises globally, accelerating intelligent transformation at scale. Raghu Kidambi, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Digital Process Operations, at HCLTech, added that the co-creation of next-gen AI-powered solutions will unlock unprecedented efficiency, agility, and innovation for enterprises. 

Companies in India are building AI agents to offer Agentic AI solutions tailored to the needs of their customers. In March, HCLTech has introduced a new AI-driven manufacturing solution on Google Cloud, aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality control for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. The technology company has developed HCLTech Insight, an AI agent designed to provide manufacturers with advanced data insights and analytics.

Meanwhile, UiPath has recently expanded its India footprint to two additional cities — Pune and Jaipur, apart from its existing facilities in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram and Chennai This growth follows UiPath’s acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven inventory management firm Peak, whose R&D team operates out of these locations, UiPath’s chief technology officer Raghu Malpani told TechCircle in an interview. With this acquisition, UiPath adds about 100 employees to its existing India headcount of up to 500. The company also acquired Manchester-based Peak to enhance its vertical AI solutions strategy.