SAP Labs India, SAP’s largest research and development center outside its headquarters in Germany, is steadily growing in strategic importance, says Stefan Ries, chief human resources officer of the company.
In an interview with the Economic Times, Ries said, ” The India center is gaining in strategic importance for us: the Fashion Management solution, which is used by Armani and Gucci, has been built entirely out of here. Our India footprint is steadily growing, adding 800-1,000 people to the overall headcount annually.
SAP India recently improved its learning and development process with its SAP Success Factor program where learning is a one-stop digital experience with 1.3 million opportunities available in the system. Employees can register their learning need and find solutions. The company will invest €160 million [$184 million] in learning this year, adds Ries.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
