HDFC Bank has invested in QNu Labs, an Indian start-up specialising in quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions.
The investment is part of HDFC Bank’s focus on supporting indigenous technology initiatives aimed at enhancing digital security.
QNu Labs, founded in 2016 and incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, develops full-stack cybersecurity platforms based on quantum technologies. Its flagship product, QShield, is designed to secure digital infrastructure across hardware, networks, cloud, and application layers.
Arup Rakshit, Group Head of Treasury at HDFC Bank, said the investment allows the bank to support “indigenous and future-ready innovation” in quantum cybersecurity. Sunil Gupta, CEO of QNu Labs, noted that the funding marks the completion of the company’s Series A round and reinforces its focus on quantum-safe solutions for critical digital infrastructure in India.
QNu Labs’ technology has been deployed across defence, government, and enterprise sectors. The start-up aims to strengthen India’s digital sovereignty by leveraging quantum physics-based security rather than traditional AI or classical methods.
