Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka with IT and Industries Minister D.Sridhar Babu at the inauguration of the new software development block at Infosys’ Pocharam campus in Hyderabad on Friday.

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka with IT and Industries Minister D.Sridhar Babu at the inauguration of the new software development block at Infosys’ Pocharam campus in Hyderabad on Friday. | Photo Credit: Arrangement

IT major Infosys announced expansion of its Pocharam Development Centre in Hyderabad with the inauguration of a 1.1 million sq.ft. software development block on Friday.

Spread across 450 acres, its campus in Pocharam currently houses seven software development blocks with approximately 4.58 million sq.ft. of built-up area. The new block will add 10,000 seats, enabling the company to aim to support an additional workforce of over 13,000 employees under a hybrid working model, Infosys said after the inauguration in which Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, IT and Industries Minister D.Sridhar Babu participated.

The expansion of the Pocharam campus by Infosys marks another important milestone for Telangana, which has established itself as a global technology destination, supported by world-class infrastructure, skilled talent and a thriving innovation ecosystem, the Deputy CM said.

“Investments of this scale reinforce Hyderabad’s position as a preferred destination for global enterprises and advance our vision of a future-ready, innovation-driven economy,” he was quoted in a release issued by Infosys. The expansion of the facility will create opportunities for the youth to participate in the next wave of technology-led growth, said Mr.Vikramarka, who is also Minister for Finance, Planning and Energy.

The Pocharam Development Centre supports global clients across banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), retail, Life Sciences and manufacturing. The expansion will further strengthen the company’s capabilities in AI, Cloud, cybersecurity, engineering and next-generation digital services, Infosys said, without sharing investment on the new facility.

Chief Financial Officer of Infosys Jayesh Sanghrajka said Hyderabad has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and the expansion of the Pocharam campus reflects its continued commitment to the region.

“The facility enhances our capacity to scale operations, build specialised talent and deliver complex transformation programmes for global clients. As enterprises accelerate adoption of AI, the campus will serve as a strategic hub bringing together world-class talent, advanced infrastructure and deep capabilities to help clients drive innovation...”, he said.

On the features of the new facility, Infosys said it incorporates energy-efficient radiant cooling, smart lighting, rainwater harvesting, wastewater reuse and natural daylight-filled spaces. It also features flexible workspaces, collaborative areas and employee wellness facilities to support a modern, hybrid work environment.

Published - October 30, 2026 08:56 pm IST

Source: The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau

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