Electronic City Bangalore: GCC Office Space, Rent and Anchor Tenants
Bangalore's original IT corridor and home to Infosys' largest campus
Location
Southern Bangalore, off Hosur Road (NH-44), approximately 18 km from MG Road
Area
800-plus acres across Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3
Headcount
200,000-plus tech professionals (Phase 1-3 combined)
Grade A Rent
INR 45 to 65 per sqft per month
Overview
About Electronic City
Electronic City is Bangalore's first organised IT zone, established by KEONICS in 1978 and now sprawling across 800-plus acres along Hosur Road in southern Bangalore. It hosts Infosys' flagship Bangalore campus, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, and over 200 mid-tier tech companies, with an estimated 200,000-plus professionals working across Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3.
- Developed by
- KEONICS (Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation), then expanded by ELCIA
- Established
- 1978 (KEONICS); rapid expansion late 1990s
Best for GCCs
- Cost-sensitive large-headcount captives (1000-plus seats)
- ITeS, BPM and ER&D operations
- Operations consolidating from multiple smaller sites
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Electronic City
Infosys
Wipro
HCL Technologies
Tech Mahindra
Tata Elxsi
Siemens
3M India
Bosch
BHEL
Honeywell
GE Digital
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Electronic City
Infosys Electronic City Campus
One of Infosys' largest global campuses, multi-phase
Electronics City SEZ
Designated SEZ providing MAT-period tax benefits
Bagmane Constellation Business Park
Adjoining Phase 1
Embassy GolfLinks (nearby)
Crossover with ORR South
International Tech Park Electronic City (ITPL E-City)
Not to be confused with ITPL Whitefield
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
Bommasandra and Electronic City stations on the Namma Metro Yellow Line (operational 2026)
Airport
Approximately 50 km to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), typically 90 to 150 minutes by road
Major highways
- Hosur Road (NH-44)
- Outer Ring Road
- Bangalore-Mysore Expressway access via Hosur
Rail
Bommasandra suburban station; Heelalige station nearby
Real estate
Commercial rent in Electronic City
Grade A (fully fitted)
INR 45 to 65 per sqft per month
Grade B
INR 25 to 40 per sqft per month
Indicative for fully-fitted occupier-ready space, exclusive of CAM and taxes. Confirm with current broker quotes.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- IT services delivery
- Engineering Research and Development (ER&D)
- Business Process Management (BPM)
- Embedded systems
- Quality assurance and testing
- Application support and maintenance
Estimated headcount
200,000-plus tech professionals (Phase 1-3 combined)
Why GCCs choose Electronic City
The case for Electronic City
Electronic City offers the lowest commercial rents among Bangalore's premier IT corridors while retaining access to a deep, established IT services talent pool. The legacy presence of Infosys, Wipro and HCL has built a self-sustaining ecosystem of mid-management talent who prefer to remain within commute range of E-City. For GCCs prioritising cost-per-seat over centrality, E-City offers 25 to 40 percent rent savings compared to ORR or Whitefield.
Watch outs
- Hosur Road traffic congestion is severe during peak hours; allow 90 to 120 minutes door-to-door from central Bangalore
- Metro Yellow Line phased rollout means real metro connectivity is just stabilising; verify station status before signing
- Talent commute fatigue is a known retention risk for senior hires living north of the city
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Electronics City SEZ status provides MAT-period income tax exemption for eligible export units
- ELCIA (Electronics City Industries Association) membership provides infrastructure coordination and government liaison
- Karnataka IT/ITeS Policy 2020 incentives apply (stamp duty rebate, power tariff concessions)
- Single-window clearance via Karnataka Udyog Mitra for eligible new entrants
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
FAQ
Common questions about Electronic City
Is Electronic City a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)?
Parts of Electronic City are designated SEZs (notably Electronics City SEZ), but not the entire zone. Tenants in the SEZ portions can claim MAT-period income tax benefits for eligible export operations under the SEZ Act 2005. Non-SEZ buildings within E-City do not provide these benefits but still qualify for state IT/ITeS policy incentives.
What is the typical commercial rent in Electronic City versus Whitefield?
Electronic City Grade A space rents at approximately INR 45 to 65 per sqft per month, against INR 75 to 110 in Whitefield. The 30 to 40 percent gap reflects connectivity differences and the brand premium of the eastern ORR corridor. For cost-sensitive captives, E-City offers material savings at scale.
When will the Bangalore Metro Yellow Line operationally cover Electronic City?
The Yellow Line connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, which serves Electronic City via Bommasandra and Electronic City stations, has been operational in phases since 2026. Verify station-specific operational status before signing leases that depend on metro access.
What talent does Electronic City best support for a GCC?
Electronic City's strongest talent pools are in IT services delivery, ER&D, BPM, embedded systems, and QA. The 30-year legacy of Infosys, Wipro and HCL means a deep bench of 5 to 15 year experienced mid-managers and architects. It is less optimal for cutting-edge AI/ML hiring, where Whitefield and ORR have stronger fresh-cohort access.
What are the residential options for Electronic City employees?
HSR Layout, BTM Layout and Koramangala are the most popular residential choices for senior employees, all within 30 to 60 minutes by road. Bommanahalli, Hulimavu and Begur offer mid-tier residential options closer to E-City. The Yellow Line metro is expected to improve commute viability from southern Bangalore neighbourhoods significantly.
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