Salesforce Drives Digital Transformation in Chandigarh

Haryana among the most active hubs for the Salesforce Startup Community with over 20+ startups

CHANDIGARH, INDIA — August 20, 2024 — Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, today announced its strengthened presence in Chandigarh, reinforcing its commitment to digitally transforming India. This move aligns with Salesforce's vision of contributing to a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. As one of the key emerging markets for Salesforce in India, Chandigarh is poised to play a pivotal role in technology and innovation. Salesforce is committed to empowering businesses of all sizes and sectors in the region by harnessing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation. This initiative will revolutionize customer interactions and unlock unprecedented business value.

Haryana and Punjab have emerged as premier startup ecosystems for Salesforce in North India over recent years. Haryana, hosts more than 20 startups. This growth is driven by key initiatives such as capacity-building programs, robust funding and institutional support, enhanced market access, and comprehensive incubation and mentorship services actively advancing the region's entrepreneurial landscape.

Building on the success of Salesforce’s  skilling initiatives, Haryana, Punjab, and the NCR have seen a significant interest from learners, with women constituting 36% of the participants. Additionally, the Salesforce skilling programs have attracted enthusiastic participation from over 250 colleges, highlighting a unified effort to cultivate a skilled workforce in the region.

“Chandigarh is emerging as a pivotal hub within Salesforce's partner and startup ecosystems.” Nishant Kalra, VP, Digital, Salesforce India, emphasized the company’s robust growth in the region and shared insights into its future roadmap. “The pace of technology adoption in India has been extraordinary. Chandigarh is pivotal to our growth strategy due to its flourishing IT sector, emerging startup ecosystem, and its key contributions to agricultural and pharmaceutical manufacturing. We are committed to deepening our presence here and contributing to the digital transformation journey, enhancing customer experiences for businesses of all sizes,” said Kalra.