Infosys plans permanent 7,000-seat campus expansion in Vizag

Vijayawada: The IT services major, Infosys, is all set to expand its operations in Visakhapatnam with plans to establish a permanent campus with a seating capacity of 7,000. The state govt has allotted 20 acres of land to Infosys where the new facility is being built.Over the past two years, Infosys has increased its workforce in Vizag from about 250 employees in early 2024 to nearly 1,900 at present. An additional 750 seats are expected to become operational shortly. The proposed campus on 20 acres is part of the company's long-term expansion plans in the city, according to sources.The Vizag facility has drawn heavily from the local talent pool, with over 1,000 fresh graduates and around 500 lateral hires recruited from the region. The expansion reflects the availability of skilled manpower in and around Visakhapatnam and the alignment of local education and skilling initiatives with industry requirements.The state govt has facilitated the expansion through its IT and GCC and LIFT policies, along with industry-academia collaboration and infrastructure support. Officials said the focus has been on enabling companies to scale operations smoothly while retaining talent within the state.Minister for IT, electronics and education Nara Lokesh said the growth of Infosys in Vizag indicated increased opportunities for local youth to build careers within Andhra Pradesh. He said the govt's approach was centred on creating a talent-based ecosystem through coordination among industry, academia and the administration.With Infosys outlining a long-term presence in Vizag, the city continues to see increased interest from technology firms looking to expand operations outside traditional IT centres, said Lokesh.