Category: Innovation

Baker Hughes has opened its new Pune Technology Centre (PTC), bringing nearly 350 colleagues together across engineering, technology, sourcing and business functions under one roof. The new centre marks another step in the company’s continued investment in its people, technology capabilities and innovation ecosystem in India.

The Pune Technology Centre serves as an integrated engineering and digital innovation hub, bringing together multidisciplinary expertise across hardware engineering, mechanical design, embedded firmware, application software, data science, DevOps and emerging digital technologies. By bringing these capabilities together, the centre enables teams to collaborate more closely and develop end-to-end solutions to address complex challenges across the energy value chain.

Designed to encourage connection, creativity and collaboration, the new workspace reflects Baker Hughes’ focus on creating an environment where talented professionals, innovative ideas and emerging technologies can come together. The centre is expected to support the company’s broader efforts to develop solutions that help make energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

The opening of the Pune Technology Centre also highlights Pune’s growing importance as a destination for global engineering, technology and digital capabilities. The expansion of such multidisciplinary technology centres further strengthens Pune’s position within India’s evolving Global Capability Centre ecosystem, bringing together specialised talent and globally relevant innovation from the city.

As Baker Hughes begins this new chapter in Pune, the new technology centre represents more than a change of location. It reflects a continued commitment to collaboration, innovation and creating greater value for customers across the global energy industry.

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Pune, August 5, 2026: Envalior India has inaugurated a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in EV Technology at Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Polytechnic in Pune, reinforcing industry-academia collaboration and supporting the development of future-ready talent for India’s rapidly evolving electric mobility sector.

Established under Envalior India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Centre of Excellence has been designed to provide students with hands-on learning, practical training, and exposure to emerging electric vehicle technologies. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between classroom education and the evolving requirements of the automotive and mobility industries.

The centre will equip students with industry-relevant technical skills while enhancing their understanding of advanced EV systems, sustainable mobility solutions, and next-generation automotive technologies. By offering practical learning opportunities, the initiative seeks to improve students’ employability and readiness for careers in the electric mobility ecosystem.

India’s automotive industry is witnessing a rapid transition towards electrification, creating increasing demand for engineers and professionals with specialised expertise in electric vehicle technologies. Industry-led initiatives such as this Centre of Excellence play a crucial role in preparing the next generation of talent by integrating practical industry exposure with academic learning.

The inauguration also underscores the growing importance of collaboration between industry and educational institutions in Pune. With its strong ecosystem spanning automotive manufacturing, engineering, research and development, technology, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Pune continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s leading innovation and engineering hubs.

Such partnerships contribute to building a robust talent pipeline capable of supporting advancements in electric mobility, automotive engineering, advanced materials, and sustainable transportation technologies.

For Envalior India, the new Centre of Excellence reflects its long-term commitment to skills development, innovation, and nurturing future talent. The initiative is expected to support students with practical industry knowledge while contributing to the workforce requirements of India’s rapidly expanding EV and advanced manufacturing sectors.