Outbound & Inbound: India Brings in American AI & Singapore Fintech, While it Takes Cybersecurity to the US & Fintech to Saudi

Trade is still making the world go around, and India is a part of it. The Tech Panda looks into Indian companies expanding into foreign markets while bringing in foreign investors to Indian shores.

OUTBOUND

Indian IT Firm Expands with US$3.15 M Three-Year US Cybersecurity Contract

Orient Technologies Limited is going ahead with the expansion of its cybersecurity business following the signing of a USD 3.15 million, three-year contract with Securonix, with additional investments planned as the business scales, taking the total investment to approximately USD 5 million over the course of the expansion. Under the strengthened relationship, Orient will take on an expanded mandate as Securonix’s exclusive Value-Added Distributor (VAD) and joint go-to-market partner in India, while building capabilities across implementation, professional services, technical support, managed security and SOC enablement.

Ajay Sawant, Chairman & Managing Director, Orient Technologies Limited, said, “Our expanded relationship with Securonix represents the next stage of Orient’s cybersecurity journey. What began as a managed security relationship is evolving into a broader engagement spanning distribution, implementation, professional services and security operations. The contract and planned investments reflect our commitment to building the talent, capabilities and partner ecosystem required to scale this business.”

“AI is changing the operating environment for security teams on both sides of the equation. Adversaries have access to tools that can help them move faster, while enterprises are under pressure to use AI responsibly to improve their own defenses,” said Toby Weiss, CEO, Securonix. “Our expanded partnership with Orient Technologies gives customers in India access to Securonix technology alongside the local expertise required to deploy it effectively, integrate it into existing environments, and build security operations that can evolve as those threats change.”

India & Saudi Arabia Govt. Bodies Sign MoU to Strengthen India–Saudi Fintech & Startup Cooperation

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This was announced today at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 (GFF 2026) in Mumbai, establishing a framework for deeper cooperation between the fintech, startup and investment ecosystems of India and Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Abdullah Ali Aldubaikhi, Assistant Minister for Business Development, Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said, “Saudi Arabia is building a globally connected investment and innovation ecosystem, and India is an important partner with significant strengths in technology, entrepreneurship and digital financial services.

“Through this cooperation with IAMAI, we look forward to strengthening connections between our two ecosystems and creating practical opportunities for companies, startups and investors. The objective is to translate these connections into investment, market access, strategic partnerships and long-term collaboration between Saudi Arabia and India.”

“Dr. Subho Ray, President, IAMAI, said, “India and Saudi Arabia are among the world’s most dynamic digital and entrepreneurial economies, and there is significant potential to create deeper connections between our companies, startups, investors and innovation ecosystems.

“This MoU gives us an institutional framework to move beyond individual engagements towards a sustained India–Saudi fintech and startup corridor. Our focus will be on creating tangible pathways for market access, investment, partnerships and business expansion for high-potential companies from both countries.”

INBOUND

US AI Firm Opens First Customer Experience Center in APAC as Part of Multi-Million-Dollar Expansion

Anaplan, an AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform that serves as the decision infrastructure for the Agentic Enterprise, announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its Asia-Pacific (APAC) presence. As part of the initiative, Anaplan has opened its largest office to date in Gurugram, India, featuring the company’s first Customer Experience Center in the region.

“APAC is critical to Anaplan’s growth, ongoing innovation and AI leadership,” said Charles Gottdiener, Chief Executive Officer, Anaplan. “As enterprises across the region navigate increasing complexity, they need a decision infrastructure that allows them to move with speed, precision and confidence. Our investment in Gurugram as a strategic hub accelerates our growth and brings world-class talent and AI-focused innovation closer to the organizations we serve.”

“The caliber of India’s engineering and AI talent is world-class,” said Sanket Deodhar, India Head, Anaplan. “Our customers, like Deepak Fertilizers, Alkem, Daimler Commercia Vehicles, and Hero Fincorp, span a number of India’s most critical industries, reflecting the massive reach of our platform across the country’s economy. India’s largest enterprises need agility at scale, and from Gurugram, our teams will help build and deliver the agentic AI capabilities that make that possible.”

Singapore Fintech Launches Bengaluru Centre of Excellence, Plans to Scale Team to 150+

Tazapay, a global payments infrastructure company, announced the opening of its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru – its largest facility in India to date and a strategic global capability hub. The centre marks a significant expansion of its India presence and strengthens its role in the company’s next phase of technology, product innovation and growth.

Rahul Shinghal, Co-founder and CEO, Tazapay, said at the formal opening of the CoE – “An important part of building global payment infrastructure is bringing together the people and capabilities that can make that complexity invisible to the businesses using our platform. That is what makes Bengaluru strategically important for Tazapay. We have engineering depth in Chennai, and Bengaluru allows us to bring Engineering, Product and Treasury Operations closer together in one environment, so that the people building the infrastructure are working alongside the teams responsible for how money actually moves. As cross-border payments evolve to include stablecoins, AI and autonomous agents alongside traditional fiat networks, this combination of technology, product and operational expertise will become increasingly important. We see Bengaluru playing a growing role in building that future for Tazapay and for the businesses we serve globally.”

US Fintech Expands India Presence with New Bengaluru Technology Center

WEX, a global company in intelligent payment solutions, opened the doors to its new technology center in Bengaluru. The expansion underscores WEX’s long-term commitment to scaling its global tech capabilities by tapping into India’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.

Head of Operations – Wex India, Keshav Kowshik, provided the following statement: “India has become an integral part of WEX’s global technology organisation, and Bengaluru is central to our long-term growth strategy. The city’s exceptional engineering talent, vibrant innovation ecosystem, and collaborative culture make it an ideal location to expand our capabilities and build high-performing teams that contribute to WEX’s global success.”