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Infosys will scale up its presence in Visakhapatnam with plans to develop a 7,000-seat campus on a 20-acre site, underscoring growing investor interest in Andhra Pradesh’s emerging technology ecosystem.
The Karnataka-based IT services major has been allotted land in the coastal city, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy beyond traditional hubs such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
The move comes as Visakhapatnam gains traction as a secondary IT destination, driven by a steady supply of skilled graduates, improving infrastructure, and state-backed incentives aimed at attracting global technology firms.
Infosys has rapidly expanded its workforce in the city over the past two years, growing from about 250 employees in early 2024 to nearly 1,900 currently. The company is also set to operationalize an additional 750 seats in the near term, even as it works toward establishing a permanent campus with a long-term capacity of 7,000 professionals.
A significant portion of hiring has been local. The company has recruited more than 1,000 fresh graduates and about 500 lateral hires from the region, reflecting what industry observers describe as a maturing talent pipeline supported by targeted skilling initiatives and closer industry-academia alignment.
Officials say the expansion is part of a broader effort to position Visakhapatnam as a viable alternative to India’s congested IT corridors. State policies focused on IT services and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), alongside programs aimed at workforce readiness, have helped create a more favorable operating environment for companies looking to diversify their footprint.
The Andhra Pradesh government has also sought to address longstanding constraints around urban mobility and infrastructure, which have historically limited the growth of tier-II technology hubs.
“The growth of Visakhapatnam as an IT hub reflects the strength of our local talent and the ecosystem we are building,” said Nara Lokesh, adding that the state aims to foster closer collaboration between industry, academia and government to retain skilled professionals.
Analysts say the Infosys expansion highlights a gradual shift in India’s IT geography, as companies look beyond established centers to tap into cost efficiencies and a broader talent base. It also signals a potential reversal of migration patterns, with more professionals opting to build careers closer to home.
While Visakhapatnam still trails larger metros in terms of scale and ecosystem depth, sustained investments and anchor tenants such as Infosys could help accelerate its transition into a more prominent technology hub over the coming decade.
The planned campus is expected to come up in phases, though timelines for construction and full-scale operations have not yet been disclosed.
