BharathCloud opens second Hyderabad office, plans to hire over 500
By Karan BansalTech Startups Correspondent, Peepals Tech
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Hyderabad's BharathCloud opened a second office at Mindspace IT Park on October 28, 2026, and plans to hire more than 500 people in cloud, AI and security roles.
What Happened
BharathCloud, a Hyderabad-based provider of what it calls sovereign AI cloud services, has opened its second office in Hyderabad and says it plans to hire more than 500 people. The roughly 10,000 sq ft office is at Mindspace IT Park in HITEC City, and the company announced it on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. According to the company, the new space will house its cloud and AI infrastructure teams and a planned Global Network Operations Centre.
Key Facts
- New office: about 10,000 sq ft at Mindspace IT Park, HITEC City, Hyderabad, announced October 28, 2026.
- Hiring plan: more than 500 people, according to the company.
- Roles named: cloud engineering, AI infrastructure, network operations, cybersecurity, customer support and business operations.
- The office will host a planned Global Network Operations Centre (GNOC) to monitor the company's infrastructure and cloud services.
- BharathCloud did not give a detailed hiring schedule or say whether all 500 roles will sit in the new office.
- The company started in Hyderabad in 2021, co-founder Rahul Takkallapally said.
- In May 2026 it launched its first cloud centre at CtrlS Datacenters' Hyderabad facility, as part of a stated plan to invest about $100 million over five years in sovereign cloud infrastructure.
Why It Matters
For job seekers, the useful part of this news is the list of roles. Cloud engineering, AI infrastructure, network operations and cybersecurity are among the fastest-growing technical career paths in India, and they are different from the software-coding jobs that most graduates aim for. A cloud provider rents out computing power, storage and software over the internet, so businesses do not have to buy and run their own servers. The people who build and run that system include engineers who set up and maintain servers and networks, specialists who keep data safe from attacks, and operations staff who watch the system around the clock.
That round-the-clock watching is what a network operations centre does. A Global Network Operations Centre, or GNOC, is a control room where staff monitor servers, networks and services, spot faults and fix them before customers notice. These centres run in shifts and hire both experienced engineers and trained entry-level staff, which makes them a common first job in infrastructure technology.
"Sovereign cloud" is the company's description of its service. In general, the term means a cloud service whose data is stored and managed within a country, under that country's laws, rather than on servers abroad. These are the company's descriptions of its business, and how fast it hires will depend on its own growth.
Takkallapally said the new office was more than an expansion of space and represented the company's investment in talent, infrastructure and the capabilities needed to serve a growing market.
BharathCloud's Hyderabad expansion at a glance Item | Detail Office | About 10,000 sq ft, Mindspace IT Park, HITEC City Announced | October 28, 2026 Planned hires | More than 500 (company figure) Main teams | Cloud, AI infrastructure, network operations, cybersecurity New facility | Planned Global Network Operations Centre
Impact
Short-term: Engineers and graduates in Hyderabad with skills in cloud platforms, Linux and networking, security or customer support may find openings as the company begins hiring. Applicants should look for roles on the company's official careers channels and be wary of anyone asking for money for a job.
Long-term: Steady growth of local cloud and AI infrastructure firms adds to Hyderabad's position as a data-centre and cloud hub, and creates a ladder of jobs from operations and support to senior engineering. For students, it is a sign that infrastructure skills, not only coding, can lead to technology careers.
Who is affected: Job seekers in cloud, networking, cybersecurity and support roles, especially in Telangana; engineering students choosing specialisations; businesses that use local cloud services; and Hyderabad's wider technology workforce.
Key Takeaway
BharathCloud has opened a second Hyderabad office with a planned network operations centre and says it will hire more than 500 people across cloud, AI infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity and support roles.
Questions and Answers
How many people will BharathCloud hire in Hyderabad?
The company says it plans to hire more than 500 people, but it has not given a detailed timeline or said whether all of them will work at the new office in Mindspace IT Park, HITEC City.
What kind of jobs is BharathCloud offering?
According to the company, the roles span cloud engineering, AI infrastructure, network operations, cybersecurity, customer support and business operations.
What is a Global Network Operations Centre?
It is a control room where staff monitor a company's servers, networks and cloud services around the clock, detect faults and fix them. BharathCloud plans to set one up in its new Hyderabad office.
What does sovereign cloud mean?
In general, it describes a cloud service whose data is stored and managed within one country under its laws. BharathCloud uses the term to describe its own services.
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