10 Top Companies in Chennai to Know

Chennai is a hub for global tech, IT and consulting firms. These are the companies to know.

Written by Abel Rodriguez
Published on Aug. 27, 2024
Madras High Court in Chennai.
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Chennai is an important part of India’s tech ecosystem and one that’s recognized for its SaaS development. Many of the region’s up-and-coming startups are adopting the model as they increase capital efficiency. Apart from startups, Chennai is filled with talent that’s drawing established companies and tech giants to the region. We’ve rounded up some of the top companies in Chennai you should know about, and many of them are hiring. 

Top Companies in Chennai to Know

  • Amazon
  • Infosys
  • Udemy
  • Opendoor
  • Cognizant
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Indian Bank

 

Top Companies in Chennai

French pharmaceutical company Sanofi provides research, manufacturing and marketing for prescription and over-the-counter medicines. The company’s presence in India dates back to the 1950s and has an office in the southern city of Chennai. 

 

Proptech company Opendoor launched a fully digital home-buying platform and is modernizing the real estate industry. The company, which has a base in Chennai, helps customers sell their homes in a few easy steps. The platform has integrated video walkthrough capabilities and allows customers to list their homes on the market or receive a cash offer directly from Opendoor.

 

Cognizant provides IT services to leading organizations across ia wide range of industries. The company offers cloud computing, automation, quality assurance and data analytics to help organizations run efficient businesses. It’s hiring for an array of positions in Chennai.

 

Tata Consultancy Services, or TCS, works with clients across various industries and provides consulting and development services. The company has developed impressive products in conjunction with organizations, including data aggregation and AI platforms.

 

Udemy is a learning platform that hosts courses for in-demand skills and careers. Its courses are taught by industry experts and cover skills like AI, project management and public speaking. Udemy’s education content can be purchased individually or through a membership model. It also partners with employers to provide work-sponsored plans. 

 

India-founded Infosys brands itself as a provider of “next-generation” services and consulting. The company works with clients in over 50 countries and provides services like blockchain development and supply chain modernization. Infosys has an office in Chennai and employs engineers with specific language expertise, including Java, .Net and React JS.  

 

Bankbazaar is a fintech platform that helps users obtain credit. The company partners with various banks and also provides free credit scores to issue co-branded credit cards to individuals. The company aims to make credit more accessible to its users.

 

Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer. It’s operated in Tamil Nadu since 2005, when it opened a 50-person office. Today, the company has a campus in Chennai that houses 6,000 employees who contribute to its software and hardware products. Common Amazon roles in Chennai include engineering positions for its Alexa and FireTV teams. 

 

Indian Bank is a large national bank with hundreds of millions of customers nationwide. Founded in 1907, the financial institution provides banking services for individuals and businesses alike. It offers specialized products like agricultural loans and digital currency for its diverse customer base.  

 

Tringapps develops SaaS products used by over 400 million users. The company has worked with HBO and Disney Plus by providing talented product development teams, which lend expert services across UI design, cloud computing and full-stack engineering. 

 

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