Bengaluru has strengthened its reputation as a global talent powerhouse after being ranked among the world’s leading financial services markets in a new international report by Colliers.
Bengaluru among world’s top finance talent hubs
The report, Global Financial Services Markets: Top Talent Locations 2026, identified Bengaluru as one of the world’s top “Domestic & Operational Centres” for financial services talent. The city joined Mumbai and Delhi-NCR in the global top 30, underlining India’s growing importance in the sector.
While Mumbai was recognised as a major global financial centre and Delhi-NCR as a strategic hub, Bengaluru stood out for its deep talent pool, strong technology ecosystem and operational capabilities.
Why global firms are choosing Bengaluru
The report noted that financial services companies are increasingly looking beyond traditional financial capitals and focusing on locations that offer skilled talent, cost advantages and technology expertise.
Bengaluru’s strength lies in its large workforce, thriving technology sector and growing expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital banking and risk management. These capabilities are attracting both global and domestic banking, financial services and insurance firms.
India emerges as a financial talent powerhouse
India topped the Asia-Pacific region in labour strength, with Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune emerging as the region’s strongest markets for financial services talent.
The report highlighted that Indian cities are becoming increasingly important as companies rethink where critical business functions should be located. Alongside Bengaluru, cities such as Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune are also gaining attention due to their expanding business ecosystems.
Industry experts believe demand for specialised financial and technology skills will continue to grow, further strengthening Bengaluru’s position as a preferred destination for global financial services firm