Infosys Inaugurates New AI and Cloud-Focused Development Center in Kolkata

Infosys Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Development Center in Kolkata

With over INR 426 crore investment, the 320,000+ sq. ft. facility will create employment opportunities in next-gen technologies like cloud and AI Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the inauguration of its new 320,000 sq. ft. development center (DC) in Kolkata, West Bengal. This state-of-the-art facility with an investment of over INR 426 crore is designed to accommodate over 4,000 employees in a hybrid working model. The center will provide employees greater flexibility and enable them to work on cutting-edge technologies such as cloud, AI, and digital, across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, financial services, energy & utilities. The DC was inaugurated by Hon'ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Smt. Mamata Banerjee, in the presence of Mr. Babul Supriyo, Minister-in-Charge, Information Technology & Electronics and Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction Departments, Mr. Sujit Bose, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Fire and Emergency Services, Dr. Amit Mitra, Principal Chief Advisor to the Hon'ble Chief Minister and Finance Department, and Infosys Leadership represented by Mr. Jayesh Sanghrajka, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Dinesh Rao, Chief Delivery Officer, along with Mr. Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, Executive Vice President, Infosys, Mr. Niladri Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President, Infosys, and other senior officers from the state government and Infosys. Aligned with Infosys' ESG commitments and high-performance green building standards, the center is designed to be environmentally friendly and energy efficient. It incorporates features like low-energy cooling, smart building automation, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater recycling. The facility will also be enabled with amenities such as flexible workstations, training facilities, and wellness centers. Smt. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, said, "The inauguration of Infosys' Kolkata Development Center is a hallmark investment in West Bengal, and we congratulate Infosys for its steadfast commitment in strengthening the state's IT ecosystem. With a strong focus on fostering talent and community collaboration, we are confident that this development center will significantly advance innovation across the region, create employment opportunities, and position West Bengal as a hub for IT excellence in India." Mr. Jayesh Sanghrajka, Chief Financial Officer, Infosys, said, "This important investment in West Bengal advances our commitment to fostering innovation and empowering our workforce across India. The development center will not only drive business growth but also contribute towards enhancing the IT landscape in the state. By leveraging our rich talent pool in West Bengal, we aim to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients globally." About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Infosys Opens New Development Center in Kolkata for AI, Cloud and Digital Technologies

Eco-friendly features like energy-efficient systems and rainwater harvesting. Infosys, an Indian IT services and consulting company, announced on Wednesday the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art, 320,000-square-foot development center (DC) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Built with an investment of over Rs 426 Crore, the facility is designed to accommodate over 4,000 employees in a hybrid working model, focusing on technologies like cloud, AI, and digital across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and financial services. Also Read: Infosys Sees Strong Client Interest in Custom Small Language Models: Report The center was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, along with other dignitaries, including the Minister-in-Charge of Information Technology and Electronics and Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction Departments, as well as Infosys leadership, including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Delivery Officer, Executive Vice President, and other senior officers from the state government and Infosys. Also Read: Vodafone Idea to Strengthen 4G Network in West Bengal Ahead of 5G Rollout: Report Aligned with its ESG goals, Infosys states that the eco-friendly center features energy-efficient systems, low-energy cooling, smart building automation, rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and modern amenities such as flexible workstations, training facilities and wellness centers. Also Read: AI to Drive Financial Inclusion for Billions, Says Infosys Chairman: Report Chief Financial Officer, Infosys, said, "This important investment in West Bengal advances our commitment to fostering innovation and empowering our workforce across India. The development center will not only drive business growth but also contribute towards enhancing the IT landscape in the state. By leveraging our rich talent pool in West Bengal, we aim to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients globally."

Infosys invests Rs 426 crore in Kolkata AI facility

Infosys has invested Rs 426 crore in a new Kolkata development centre, spanning 320,000 square feet. The facility will house 4,000 employees, focusing on cloud, AI, and digital technologies. It incorporates energy-efficient features and amenities like flexible workstations and wellness centres. This investment aims to boost West Bengal's IT sector and create employment opportunities.Infosys, country's second largest IT services giant, on Wednesday announced investment of Rs 426 crore for its new 320,000 square feet development centre in Kolkata. "This state-of-the-art facility with an investment of over Rs 426 crore is designed to accommodate over 4,000 employees in a hybrid working model," the Bengaluru based company said in a statement. The centre will generate employment opportunities in next-gen technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). "The centre will provide employees greater flexibility and enable them to work on new-age technologies such as cloud, AI, and digital, across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, financial services, energy & utilities," the statement added. Incorporated with energy-efficient features such as low-energy cooling, smart building automation, rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling, the facility will also be enabled with amenities such as flexible workstations, training facilities and wellness centres. "The inauguration of Infosys' Kolkata Development Center is a hallmark investment in West Bengal, and we congratulate Infosys for its steadfast commitment to strengthening the state's IT ecosystem. With a strong focus on fostering talent and community collaboration, we are confident that this development center will significantly advance innovation across the region, create employment opportunities, and position West Bengal as a hub for IT excellence in India," said Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal, present at the inauguration. Infosys has also launched a Google Cloud centre of excellence, supported by its AI platform Infosys Topaz, to foster AI innovation for enterprises. Software service providers including Infosys, have been boosting their AI capabilities and training for its workforce by building centres of excellence, labs and other such facilities along with partnerships and training for employees to expand their services within and outside India. "This important investment in West Bengal advances our commitment to fostering innovation and empowering our workforce across India. The development centre will not only drive business growth but also contribute towards enhancing the IT landscape in the state. By leveraging our rich talent pool in West Bengal, we aim to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients globally," Jayesh Sanghrajka, chief financial officer at Infosys said.