Equiti Group has opened an India Technology Centre in Bengaluru to support engineering, data, AI, cybersecurity and cloud innovation, strengthening its global fintech and brokerage technology roadmap.
Equiti Group Establishes India Technology Centre in Bengaluru
Equiti Group, an online broker headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, has announced the establishment of its India Technology Centre in Bengaluru, marking a major investment under the company’s global innovation strategy.(Source: Equiti Group official announcement.) The group positions the move as a step towards building AI-driven technology and making access to wealth more inclusive. It should be noted that Equiti Group here refers to the UAE-headquartered multi-asset brokerage and fintech group, and is a different company from Equiniti, the UK shareholder services business.
According to the company, the Bengaluru centre will play a key role in Equiti’s global technology roadmap, covering the following innovation areas:
engineering;
data;
artificial intelligence (AI);
cybersecurity;
cloud computing.
The company said the expansion will strengthen its ability to deliver secure, scalable and intelligent financial solutions to clients worldwide.
Choosing Bengaluru: Access to a Global Innovation Ecosystem
Equiti said establishing a presence in Bengaluru enables the company to become part of one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems and gain access to leading local technology companies, high-growth start-ups, research institutions and top-tier engineering talent. The centre will help accelerate the company’s global innovation objectives while also creating local career development opportunities for experienced professionals and emerging talent. Commenting on the centre’s positioning, Equiti Group Chief Technology Officer Sartaj Singh said:
“At Equiti, we see Bengaluru not only as an innovation hub, but also as a community where we can contribute to the development of future talent. Bengaluru played an important role in my early training and career development, and I want to give back to the city that helped me grow.”
According to public information, Sartaj Singh joined Equiti in December 2023 as Global Head of Technology and was promoted to Chief Technology Officer in August 2025.(Source: FX News Group, Equiti Group promotes Sartaj Singh to CTO, published: 2025-08-12.)
Objective: A High-Performance Engineering Team and Local Employment
Akshit Jain, Managing Director for India at Equiti and Group Head of Client Platform Development, explained the centre’s objectives from a talent and employment perspective:
“Bengaluru gives us access to one of the strongest technology talent pools in the world. Our goal is to build a high-performance engineering team capable of solving complex challenges globally, while creating high-quality employment opportunities and long-term career prospects in India.”
The company said the India Technology Centre will play a key role in supporting innovation across areas such as client platforms, artificial intelligence, data, cybersecurity and cloud computing. The table below summarises the centre’s key information:
| Item | Content | Lead/Positioning | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Bengaluru, India | India Technology Centre | Access to a global innovation ecosystem |
| Coverage areas | Engineering, data, AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing | Sartaj Singh (CTO) | Accelerate global innovation objectives |
| Team objective | Build a high-performance engineering team | Akshit Jain (Managing Director for India) | Create high-quality local employment |
| Strategic significance | Promote UAE-India technology collaboration | Equiti global technology roadmap | Accelerate product development and engineering capability |
Strategic Significance: Connecting the UAE and India
Equiti said the launch reinforces the company’s commitment to driving technology-led growth between the UAE and India. The Bengaluru centre will contribute in three ways: accelerating product development, enhancing engineering capability, and delivering more accessible fintech solutions globally. In terms of corporate background, Equiti Group is a global fintech group whose business covers advanced trading technology, payment software, virtual assets, asset management and physical commodity solutions. It operates across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, holds licences in major financial centres including the UK, the UAE and Cyprus, and serves retail, professional and institutional clients.(Source: Equiti Group official profile.)
Questions About Equiti India Technology Centre
Where is Equiti’s India Technology Centre located?
It is located in Bengaluru, India. The centre is an investment under Equiti Group’s global innovation strategy and is positioned by the company as a key part of its global technology roadmap.
Which technology areas does the centre mainly cover?
It covers five areas: engineering, data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cloud computing. These areas are intended to support innovation in client platforms and strengthen the company’s ability to provide secure and scalable financial solutions.
Who is responsible for the centre’s technology and operations?
At group level, Chief Technology Officer Sartaj Singh leads the technology direction. Locally in India, Akshit Jain, Managing Director for India and Group Head of Client Platform Development, is responsible for team building and operations.
Why did the company choose Bengaluru as the location?
The company said Bengaluru has one of the strongest technology talent pools in the world. Establishing a presence there provides access to leading technology companies, start-ups, research institutions and engineering talent, helping accelerate global innovation objectives while creating local employment.
Is this Equiti the same company as Equiniti?
No. Equiti Group referred to in this article is a UAE-headquartered multi-asset brokerage and fintech group. Equiniti is a separate UK shareholder and payment services company. The names are similar, but they are not the same company.
