Alcatel-Lucent has chalked out a plan to expand its business in highly potential Indian market. The company is a leading global communication solution provider, which has already significant presence in the market. It has 5,000 employees in India and would start a recruitment drive to satisfy its manpower needs.

Alcatel-Lucent CEO, Ben Verwaayen said that the company sees a huge potential in India due to availability of resources, talent and big market. The country would grow despite uneven global financial condition and economic slowdown.

Alcatel-Lucent has tied up with ITI to bid for BSNL tender, besides collaborating with Department of Telecom for Wimax data card. The company is the leading Wimax service provider in the world. It has completed first live Wimax field trial last year, using Aircel's license spectrum.