Infosys launches new development centre in Kolkata, set to generate 4,000 jobs

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has opened a new software development campus in Kolkata. The 320,000 sq. ft. center, inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, will create 4,000 new jobs and position the state as a hub for IT excellence. The center is part of a larger plan to establish a “Silicon Valley” on 200 acres, involving a ₹27,000 crore investment and the potential to create 75,000 IT jobs. Banerjee also announced plans to set up a semiconductor production facility in the state. The state has set up 22 IT parks, with 85% of the facilities already taken up, and has a strong focus on fostering talent and community collaboration. The IT sector in Kolkata is growing at a rate of 70% annually, supported by state initiatives to promote the industry. The West Bengal government has established several organizations to attract investments, including the West Bengal Information Technology Services and the West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation.