Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art development center (DC) at the Mihan-SEZ in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Spread across 265,000 sq.ft., Infosys has invested over INR 230 crore in the development of this facility, which will provide greater flexibility for employees to work in a hybrid mode and enable re-skilling and up-skilling of local talent. The new center will also give employees the opportunity to work on next-gen technologies like cloud, AI, and digital across multiple industries, such as telecommunications, banking, retail, aerospace, automobile, logistics, and manufacturing, among others.
The DC was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Mr. Nilanjan Roy, Chief Financial Officer, Infosys, Mr. Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, Executive Vice President, Infosys, Mr. Tarang Puranik, Senior Vice President, Infosys, and Mr. Niladri Prasad Mishra, Vice President, Infosys, and other senior government officials.
The DC, which will accommodate over 3,000 employees, is aligned with Infosys’ future-ready hybrid workplace strategy. Additionally, in line with Infosys’ ESG commitments and green building standards, the office follows the highest standards of occupant health as well as efficiency, and uses innovative systems to reduce consumption of natural resources like energy, water, etc. The campus facilitates low-energy cooling, smart building automation, efficient rainwater harvesting, and 100% recycling of wastewater.
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister, Government of India, said, “The inauguration of the new Infosys development center in Nagpur is a significant milestone for the city’s growth trajectory. The center will serve as a catalyst for ecosystem development and is a testament to our vision of creating an environment for world-class IT services and solutions in the city. We are confident that Infosys’ Nagpur DC will create employment opportunities and contribute to the growth of the state’s IT sector.”
Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, “We are proud that Infosys has put Nagpur on its global development center map with the commencement of operations at its state-of-the-art development center. I am absolutely delighted to see Infosys’s commitment to green practices and sustainability which has been a key design factor in developing this center. This is in line with our State/National vision for a better future. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Infosys in the years to come.”
Nilanjan Roy, Chief Financial Officer, Infosys, said, “The inauguration of the development center in Nagpur is a part of our commitment towards continuous innovation. We believe that this center will contribute to the growth of businesses, create direct and indirect job opportunities, promote sustainability and ecosystem development, and give an impetus to local and global businesses through its cutting-edge solutions and services.”