Expanding in Visakhapatnam
Infosys is cementing its commitment to Visakhapatnam with plans for a large 20-acre permanent campus. This facility is designed to eventually house 7,000 professionals, marking a major increase in the company's operational capacity in the city. The IT services giant has rapidly scaled its presence there over the past two years, growing its workforce from 250 employees to 1,900. Another 750 seats are nearly ready, highlighting swift and continuous expansion.
Tapping Local Talent
The company's strategic growth relies on deep integration with the local talent pool. Infosys has actively recruited over 1,000 freshers and 500 lateral hires directly from the Visakhapatnam region. This success highlights the effectiveness of Andhra Pradesh's skilling initiatives and industry-aligned educational programs, which are producing work-ready professionals. Progressive government policies in the IT and Global Capability Centres (GCC) sectors have also played a crucial role in fostering this supportive ecosystem.
Driving Regional Tech Growth
This expansion is key to reversing talent migration, positioning Visakhapatnam as a hub for top tech talent. IT Minister Nara Lokesh emphasized that the growth of Visakhapatnam as an IT hub is a testament to the local talent and the collaborative ecosystem being built. He envisions a talent-first environment where industry, academia, and government work together, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh's transformation into a global technology center.
