Indian tech firm Mphasis to create 1,000 jobs in northern England

Bengaluru-headquartered global technology and business process outsourcing company Mphasis will create 1,000 jobs in the northern England region of West Yorkshire, according to the regional Mayor who has just returned from a visit to India.

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin led a trade mission to India recently and announced on Friday that she had secured multi million-pound investment for the region.

The latest investment by Mphasis, expected to be completed over the next two years, will boost the company's existing presence in West Yorkshire, where it already has a workforce of 500 based in the city of Leeds. It builds on the company's creation of a UK centre of excellence in Leeds for its insurance clients last year.

"I'm delighted that Mphasis has chosen to invest millions of pounds here in West Yorkshire, and proud to have them as part of our business community and partners in driving the region forward," said Brabin.

"These 1,000 new jobs will have a transformative impact on