Infopark Kochi: Kerala IT Park GCC Guide with Rent and Connectivity 2026
Kerala's premier government IT park, India's only IT park with an integrated Smart City JV
Location
Kakkanad, Kochi, approximately 12 km from MG Road city centre
Area
Infopark Phase 1: 100 acres; Phase 2: 100 acres; Smart City Kochi: 246 acres
Headcount
100,000-plus professionals across Infopark and Smart City
Grade A Rent
INR 28 to 52 per sqft per month
Overview
About Infopark Kochi
Infopark Kochi, developed by KSITIL (Kerala State IT Infrastructure Limited) across 200 acres in Kakkanad, Phase 1 and Phase 2, is Kerala's flagship government-managed IT park and India's only IT park with an integrated Smart City JV (Smart City Kochi, developed with Dubai's TECOM). UST Global's India headquarters, Ernst and Young GDS, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBS Group, and 450-plus registered companies employ over 100,000 technology professionals. The Kochi Metro Purple Line's Kakkanad extension improves connectivity from the city centre to Infopark. Kerala's IT policy provides 9 percent interest subsidy, stamp duty waiver, and power tariff concessions.
- Developed by
- KSITIL (Kerala State IT Infrastructure Ltd), Government of Kerala; Smart City Kochi JV with TECOM
- Established
- Infopark Phase 1: 2004; Phase 2: 2010; Smart City Kochi: 2017
Best for GCCs
- BFSI GCCs leveraging Gulf NRI-return talent
- Maritime and logistics technology captives
- GCCs with Middle East client operations
- Healthcare technology GCCs
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Infopark Kochi
UST Global
Ernst and Young
TCS Kochi
Infosys Kochi
Wipro Kochi
IBS Group India
Cognizant Kochi
HCL Technologies Kochi
Muthoot Finance IT
Federal Bank Technology
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Infopark Kochi
Infopark Phase 1 (KSITIL)
Government IT park, 100 acres
Infopark Phase 2 (KSITIL)
Expansion with premium Grade A
Smart City Kochi (KSITIL-TECOM JV)
246-acre waterfront IT development
Lulu Cyberpark
Private IT park in Kakkanad adjacent
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
Infopark station on Kochi Metro Purple Line (Kakkanad extension)
Airport
Approximately 22 km to Cochin International Airport (COK), 30 to 40 minutes
Major highways
- Seaport-Airport Road (main access)
- NH-66 (Mumbai-Kanyakumari)
Rail
Ernakulam Junction 10 km
Real estate
Commercial rent in Infopark Kochi
Grade A (fully fitted)
INR 28 to 52 per sqft per month
Grade B
INR 16 to 30 per sqft per month
Infopark Kochi offers Tier 2 pricing with Smart City Kochi waterfront buildings at the upper range. 55 to 65 percent cost advantage over Bangalore Grade A.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- IT services delivery
- Gulf NRI-return talent (international work experience)
- Maritime and logistics technology
- Banking and finance technology (Muthoot, Federal Bank)
- Healthcare IT (Kochi hospital cluster)
Estimated headcount
100,000-plus professionals across Infopark and Smart City
Why GCCs choose Infopark Kochi
The case for Infopark Kochi
Infopark Kochi provides Kerala's best combination of government IT park infrastructure, KSITIL institutional management, and the unique NRI-return talent advantage. Kerala's 3.5 million Gulf NRIs produce senior professionals with international banking, logistics and hospitality exposure who return to Kochi. GCCs serving Middle East markets find Kochi's Arabic-English bilingual talent pool uniquely valuable. Kerala IT Policy 2022 applies with competitive incentive package.
Watch outs
- Gulf migration attrition: some talent uses Kochi as a stepping stone before returning to Gulf
- Northeast monsoon flooding risk (June to August) requires business continuity planning
- Metro Kakkanad extension coverage is partial; verify specific station proximity
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Kerala IT-ITES Policy 2022: 9 percent interest subsidy, stamp duty waiver, power tariff concession
- KSITIL manages Infopark; institutional governance
- Smart City Kochi under TECOM-KSITIL JV governance
- Kerala Single Window Clearance for IT units
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
Other zones in Kochi
FAQ
Common questions about Infopark Kochi
What makes Smart City Kochi different from Infopark?
Smart City Kochi is a 246-acre integrated IT-residential development on the Kochi waterfront, developed through a joint venture between KSITIL (Kerala government) and TECOM (Dubai Internet City operator). It applies Dubai-style IT free zone management principles to India - integrated infrastructure, themed technology clusters, and premium Grade A office product. Smart City Kochi buildings command a 20 to 30 percent premium over standard Infopark Phase 1 buildings due to waterfront location and newer specifications.
How does the Kochi Metro serve Infopark?
The Kochi Metro Purple Line has been extended from the main Aluva-Maharaja's College corridor to Kakkanad, with a station serving Infopark. This provides Infopark employees direct metro access from Ernakulam junction, MG Road, and the central Kochi business district, reducing commute dependence on Seaport-Airport Road which has significant peak-hour congestion.
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