Melbourne has strengthened its position as a global technology and innovation hub, with ITC Infotech officially launching its Asia-Pacific headquarters and Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Victoria, marking a major investment in Australia’s digital future and deepening economic ties between Australia and India.
The new facility was inaugurated by Paul Hamer MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs, alongside S. Sivakumar, Group Head – Agri & IT at ITC Limited and Vice Chairman of ITC Infotech. The launch signals a strategic expansion for the global technology services provider and reinforces Melbourne’s growing role as a centre for advanced digital engineering, artificial intelligence and cloud innovation.
The Melbourne hub will serve as ITC Infotech’s regional headquarters and flagship engineering centre, supporting enterprises across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region with capabilities spanning product and digital engineering, data and artificial intelligence, cloud services and platform-driven technology solutions. These services will target sectors including consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, banking, financial services and enterprise transformation.
Victorian Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson said the investment would strengthen Victoria’s leadership in digital innovation and generate skilled employment.
“The Melbourne Asia-Pacific headquarters will serve as ITC Infotech’s Digital & AI Engineering Hub for the region, with a clear focus on agriculture and sustainability,” Pearson said.
“The facility will create up to 150 high-skilled technology jobs over the next three years and deliver digital engineering, data, AI, and cloud services to Australian enterprises.”
The hub will also focus heavily on agri-tech innovation, aligning with Victoria’s $20 billion agricultural economy and Australia’s global reputation as a leader in agricultural production. ITC Infotech brings extensive expertise in agricultural digital platforms, including AI-powered sourcing systems and farmer engagement tools designed to improve efficiency, sustainability and supply chain transparency.
Consul General of India in Melbourne Anish Rajan welcomed the investment, highlighting its significance for bilateral cooperation.
“This Digital and AI Engineering Hub reflects the growing strength of Australia–India technology and innovation partnerships.”
“ITC Infotech’s presence in Melbourne not only creates skilled jobs but also deepens collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, agriculture and digital transformation, which are critical to the future of both nations,” Rajan said.
The Melbourne headquarters will play a central role in supporting ITC Infotech’s regional clients and enabling co-creation with Australian businesses. The company said locating its Asia-Pacific operations in Victoria would enhance customer proximity, foster innovation partnerships and strengthen cross-border technology collaboration.
ITC Infotech CEO Manas Chakraborty said the decision reflected the company’s long-term commitment to Australia and its strategic importance in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Establishing our Asia-Pacific headquarters and Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Melbourne reflects our long-term commitment to Australia and the region,” Chakraborty said.
“We believe there are significant opportunities to partner with Australian enterprises as they advance their digital, sustainability, and growth agendas.”
Shyam Deshpande, Vice President Asia Pacific, added that positioning regional leadership in Melbourne would accelerate innovation and enable closer collaboration with clients across multiple industries.
Victoria has increasingly emerged as a technology and innovation destination, attracting major global companies in artificial intelligence, digital engineering and advanced manufacturing. The launch of ITC Infotech’s regional headquarters reinforces Melbourne’s status as a gateway for international technology firms seeking access to the Asia-Pacific market.
The investment also reflects the broader expansion of Australia–India economic cooperation, particularly in digital technology, education, artificial intelligence and advanced industries, which have become key pillars of the bilateral relationship in recent years.
With plans to recruit approximately 150 professionals over the next three years, the new Digital & AI Engineering Hub is expected to contribute to local job creation, strengthen Victoria’s technology ecosystem and position Melbourne at the forefront of next-generation digital innovation in the region.
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