California-headquartered global digital technology consulting firm CriticalRiver plans to expand its footprint in India by investing $25 million as well as raising the headcount, from 550 at present in the country, to 10,000 over the next five years.
In doing so, the firm intends to maintain focus on strengthening its operations in Hyderabad while also evaluating tier-II locations in many States, including Warangal in Telangana, for new offices.
Speaking to media after Industries and IT Secretary Jayesh Ranjan inaugurated its Centre for Digital Innovation, a 350-seater facility, here on Tuesday, founder and CEO Anji R. Maram said Hyderabad remains crucial to the firm’s operations and accounts for a headcount of 450, a number that includes employees working in a hybrid mode and consultants.