Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh: GCC Hub and IT Zone Guide 2026
North India's planned IT city within Le Corbusier's model city
Location
Mani Majra, Chandigarh UT, approximately 8 km from city centre (Sector 17)
Area
Rajiv Gandhi IT Park: 137 acres; Quark City: 100 acres; total Tricity IT zone approximately 500 acres
Headcount
30,000-plus IT professionals across Tricity
Grade A Rent
INR 22 to 42 per sqft per month
Overview
About Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh
Rajiv Gandhi IT Park at Mani Majra, Chandigarh, developed by the Department of Industries and Commerce on 137 acres, is the Union Territory's flagship IT zone. It hosts Infosys' Chandigarh Delivery Centre, Quark City (North India's first IT park, opened 1999), DLF IT Park, and a dense cluster of North India-oriented IT services and BPM companies. The Chandigarh Tricity (Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula) agglomeration provides a 50-plus engineering college pipeline, and Punjab government's IT policy is one of North India's most competitive for Tier 2 placements.
- Developed by
- Department of Industries Punjab; Quark Systems (Quark City)
- Established
- 1999 (Quark City, first IT park); Rajiv Gandhi IT Park 2004
Best for GCCs
- IT services second-site for NCR-headquartered GCCs
- Pharmaceutical technology captives (Chandigarh pharma proximity)
- Defence and aerospace technology GCCs
- HR and shared services centres serving North Indian operations
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh
Infosys Chandigarh Delivery Centre
Quark Media House
DLF IT Park Chandigarh tenants
Panacea Biotech IT
M3M Technology
Ranbaxy Laboratories IT
PEC University spinoffs
CDAC Chandigarh
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh
Quark City Chandigarh
North India's first IT park, 100 acres
Rajiv Gandhi IT Park
137-acre government IT park
DLF IT Park Chandigarh
Premium Grade A DLF development
Mohali IT City (GMADA)
Adjacent Mohali development
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
No metro; Chandigarh Metro DPR approved
Airport
Approximately 14 km to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)
Major highways
- NH-7 (Chandigarh-Patiala)
- Delhi-Manali Highway
- Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway
Rail
Chandigarh Railway Station 8 km; Shatabdi to Delhi 3 to 3.5 hours
Real estate
Commercial rent in Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh
Grade A (fully fitted)
INR 22 to 42 per sqft per month
Grade B
INR 14 to 24 per sqft per month
Chandigarh offers 65 to 75 percent cost advantage over Delhi NCR. DLF IT Park Chandigarh is the premium option; Rajiv Gandhi IT Park mid-range.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- IT services delivery
- Pharmaceutical technology (Chandigarh pharma belt: Sun, Ranbaxy alumni)
- Defence and aerospace technology (DRDO Chandigarh, IAF presence)
- Agri-tech (Punjab agri-innovation cluster)
- Healthcare IT
Estimated headcount
30,000-plus IT professionals across Tricity
Why GCCs choose Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh
The case for Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh
Chandigarh offers NCR's best satellite proposition: 3 to 3.5 hours from Delhi by rail or 4 hours by road, 65 to 75 percent lower rents, and a strong PEC/UIET/Chandigarh Group of Colleges engineering pipeline. Punjab's IT/ITeS Policy 2022 offers 10-year power tariff concession, stamp duty waiver and capital interest subsidy. For NCR-anchored GCCs seeking a second site with Hindi-belt talent and lower costs, Chandigarh is the strongest option ahead of Jaipur.
Watch outs
- Headcount scale beyond 2000 may require Mohali satellite offices
- No metro; Tricity commute relies on buses and BRTS
- Punjab political-regulatory environment has historically been less stable than southern states
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Punjab IT/ITeS Policy 2022: 10-year power tariff concession, stamp duty waiver, 20 percent capex subsidy
- Chandigarh IT Park has state government IT park status
- Bureau of Investment Promotion Punjab single-window
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
Other zones in Chandigarh
FAQ
Common questions about Rajiv Gandhi IT Park Chandigarh
What is Quark City and why is it significant for IT park history?
Quark City, developed by Quark Systems (now Quark Media House) in 1999, was North India's first purpose-built IT park, predating most NCR and Chandigarh government IT developments. It established the Chandigarh Tricity as a credible IT destination and attracted Infosys, DLF and government developers. Its 100-acre campus pioneered the integrated IT park model in the region.
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