Pune: The Access Group has opened its new India headquarters at Gera Commerzone in Kharadi, Pune, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey in India. The new office was formally inaugurated by Champa Magesh, CEO of Access Hospitality.
With the new Pune office, The Access Group now has a presence across six cities in India and has positioned Pune as a strategic hub for its future growth. The company plans to double its India headcount over the next two years, reflecting its long-term commitment to expanding its operations and strengthening its presence in the country.
According to Shashikant Shimpi, Managing Director of The Access Group, the new office provides the organisation with the space and infrastructure required to scale its India operations organically. The expansion also highlights the growing importance of India within the company’s broader global growth strategy.
Pune’s strong talent ecosystem has been a key factor behind the company’s decision to establish its India headquarters in the city. Often referred to as the “Oxford of the East,” Pune is home to more than 100 engineering colleges and institutes, along with several reputed universities. The city has also developed into a major technology and product hub, with global companies such as Amazon, SAP Labs and Google establishing a strong presence.
The Access Group sees this deep and diverse talent pool as an important enabler of its next phase of growth, particularly for Access Hospitality. The company’s investment in Pune further strengthens the city’s position as a preferred destination for global companies looking to build and scale their technology, product and business operations in India.
The opening of The Access Group’s India headquarters adds to the growing momentum around Pune’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem and reinforces the city’s emergence as one of India’s leading destinations for global technology and business operations.