Bengaluru is India's largest software hub, with Karnataka generating ₹3.28 lakh crore in software exports in FY2022-23. That depth means buyers can pick anything from a global IT firm with over 3 lakh employees to a small studio focused on app design. This list covers ten companies that build mobile apps for Bengaluru clients, with the facts we could verify for each.
How we chose these companies
We included firms that build mobile apps as a core service and either have their headquarters in Bengaluru or run a major delivery centre there. We mixed large IT services companies, which suit long enterprise programmes, with smaller studios that suit startups and product teams. Every number comes from the company's own site or a Wikipedia entry that cites filings and media reports.
We did not rank by quality, because the right partner depends on your budget, timeline and how much product thinking you need from the vendor. XDQ Labs appears first because it publishes this list; it is based in Gurugram and works with Bengaluru clients remotely. The others are listed in no particular order, and none paid for inclusion.
The list
AI-native engineering company that builds web apps, SaaS platforms, React Native mobile apps, integrations and AI agents on its own XDQ AgentOS, and runs AI security engineering (find, fix, verify) on authorised systems. It also operates its own products, Drapto and Quotarider. Contact: enquiry@xdqlabs.com.
- Runs 2 in-house products: Drapto (hospital revenue integrity, India) and Quotarider (B2B CRM and outbound)
- Sells to clients in 4 markets: India, the US, the UAE and the UK
- Ships builds on XDQ AgentOS, its own agent layer with human approval gates and audit logs
One of India's largest IT services and consulting companies, offering digital engineering, cloud and application development, including enterprise mobile apps. Incorporated in Pune in 1981, it moved to Bangalore in 1983 and is counted among India's Big Six IT firms.
- Revenue of ₹1,78,803 crore in FY2026
- 3,28,594 employees as of March 2026
A Bengaluru-based multinational offering IT, consulting and business process services. Its work spans cloud, security, digital transformation and AI, and it owns the design consultancy Designit and the developer community Topcoder. It is one of India's Big Six IT services companies.
- Revenue of ₹96,497 crore in FY2026
- 2,42,156 employees as of March 2026
An AI-first digital engineering company headquartered in Bengaluru, working across product engineering, generative AI and cloud from chip to cloud. On 31 August 2026 it announced a merger with ITC Infotech to create a larger AI-first technology company, so buyers should check how the combined group will run accounts.
- Annualised revenue of US$260 million
- 6,450+ people across 47 global offices
- Serves 300+ customers, including 90+ billion-dollar firms
A design and technology services company that began in Bangalore on 5 May 1989. It works with automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare and transport clients, applying design thinking to mobility, IoT, cloud, virtual reality and AI products for clients that need polished user experiences.
- 13,000+ professionals
- Presence across 16 countries and 36+ locations
An IT services and consulting firm based in Bengaluru that provides application development, integration and management, with a strong focus on financial services, telecom and logistics clients. Blackstone bought a majority stake from Hewlett Packard Enterprise in 2016.
- Revenue of ₹14,484 crore in 2025
- 31,645 employees as of June 2024
A product engineering and embedded software company headquartered in Domlur, Bengaluru. It began as Silicon Automation Systems in Fremont, California, and works on device software, connected products and digital services. The company changed its name from Sasken Communication Technologies in 2017.
- About 2,000 employees as of March 2019
- Revenue of ₹504.31 crore in FY2018-19
A Larsen & Toubro subsidiary providing IT services and consulting. It runs large campuses in Bengaluru and Chennai alongside its Mumbai headquarters, and builds digital products for global enterprises. The company was renamed LTM from LTIMindtree and was first set up in December 1996 as L&T Information Technology.
- Revenue of ₹42,308 crore in FY2026
- 87,950 employees in 2026
A Bengaluru technology studio that builds mobile apps, AI-powered platforms and cloud-native products. It was founded in March 2013 and opened its first offshore centre in Bangalore the same year, and its office is in Prestige Tech Park, Marathahalli.
- Founded in March 2013 with ST Dupont as its first customer
- Launched GoodWorks Cowork in Hyderabad in July 2025
A design-led digital transformation studio that builds apps and digital products, with an emphasis on design thinking. Its site lists Bangalore first among its locations, which also include Austin, Singapore, Sydney, Dubai and Winterthur, and it works with startups as well as large enterprises.
- Operating since 2013, according to its site copyright
- Offices in 6 cities across 5 continents
XDQ Labs publishes this list and includes itself. Other companies are listed in no particular order based on public information.
Quick comparison
Use this table to shortlist by scale. Large firms bring process, compliance and the ability to staff big teams quickly. Smaller studios usually offer faster turnaround, lower minimum budgets and closer contact with senior designers and engineers. Employee counts are the latest public figures we found and refer to the whole company, not only its mobile practice.
| Company | Type | Scale signal |
|---|---|---|
| XDQ Labs | AI-native engineering studio | React Native apps plus AI agents |
| Infosys | Global IT services | 3,28,594 employees (2026) |
| Wipro | Global IT services | 2,42,156 employees (2026) |
| Happiest Minds | Digital engineering | 6,450+ people, 300+ customers |
| Tata Elxsi | Design and technology services | 13,000+ professionals |
| Mphasis | IT services | 31,645 employees (2024) |
| Sasken | Product engineering, embedded | Founded 1989 |
| LTM (LTIMindtree) | IT services | 87,950 employees (2026) |
| GoodWorkLabs | App and AI studio | Founded 2013 |
| Codewave | Design-led studio | Offices in 6 cities |
How to choose a mobile app development partner
Start with the problem, not the technology. A cross-platform framework such as React Native lets one codebase serve iOS and Android, which lowers cost for most business apps. Fully native builds still make sense for heavy graphics, deep hardware access or apps where every millisecond of performance matters.
Ask each shortlisted vendor to show apps they have shipped that are live in the stores, and to explain who owns the source code, store accounts and cloud accounts after launch. Clarify the support model for operating system updates, because Apple and Google change requirements every year.
- Ask for a fixed-scope discovery phase before a full quote
- Confirm the team that will work on your app, not just the sales team
- Agree on analytics, crash reporting and release processes up front
- Get security testing included before the first public release
Market context
Bengaluru's technology base is unusually concentrated. Around 95% of Karnataka's IT exports come from the city, and the state has close to 2,000 companies in IT-related business, including the headquarters of Infosys and Wipro. For app buyers this means strong competition among vendors, which keeps rates negotiable for well-defined projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app in Bengaluru?
Costs vary widely with scope, design depth and integrations. A simple app from a small studio costs far less than an enterprise build from a global IT firm. Ask at least three vendors for quotes on the same written scope, and budget separately for testing, store release and a year of maintenance.
Should I choose React Native or native development?
React Native lets one codebase serve iOS and Android, which usually saves time and money for business apps. Choose native Swift or Kotlin when you need heavy graphics, advanced hardware access or the best possible performance on each platform.
Do large IT companies in Bengaluru take small app projects?
Large firms such as Infosys and Wipro focus on enterprise programmes, so small projects often get less attention there. Startups and SMBs usually get faster service from studios like Codewave, GoodWorkLabs or XDQ Labs, where senior staff stay closer to the work.
What should an app development contract include?
It should state who owns the source code and store accounts, the scope and change process, testing and security checks, launch support, and a maintenance period after release. Include clear milestones tied to payments so both sides know what done means.
Sources
- XDQ Labs: Secure AI agents on XDQ AgentOS, XDQ Labs, 2026
- Infosys, Wikipedia, 2026
- Wipro, Wikipedia, 2026
- About Happiest Minds, Happiest Minds Technologies, 2026
- About Tata Elxsi, Tata Elxsi, 2026
- Mphasis, Wikipedia, 2026
- Sasken Technologies, Wikipedia, 2026
- About GoodWorkLabs, GoodWorkLabs, 2026
- About Codewave, Codewave Technologies, 2026
- LTIMindtree, Wikipedia, 2026
- Software industry in Karnataka, Wikipedia, 2026
