Target anchors 40% of global tech workforce in Bengaluru, betting on India as digital hub

US retailer Target says its 5,700-strong Bengaluru tech team now accounts for 40% of its global technology workforce, positioning India as the engine for AI-driven supply chain, merchandising and apparel work. The unit has compressed apparel design-to-market cycles from 42 weeks to a few weeks and converts 35% of apprentices to full-time roles.

— Filed Tue, 14 Jul, 2026, 21:58 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

US retailer Target says 40% of its global tech workforce (5,700 employees) is in Bengaluru, positioning India as its digital-transformation hub, driving AI adoption across supply chain, merchandising, and apparel design-to-market cycles.