Infosys, a next-generation digital services and consulting firm, announced the inauguration of its new development center (DC) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The center has an area of 320,000 sq. ft with an investment of over INR 426 crore and 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 various 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.
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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.”