Mysore IT Zone: GCC and IT Park Guide with Infosys Campus and Karnataka Policy 2026
Bangalore's fastest-growing satellite, anchored by the world's largest corporate training campus
Location
Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysore, approximately 3 km from Mysore city centre
Area
Infosys campus: 337 acres; KEONICS IT Park: approximately 100 acres; Mysore Electronic City: 200 acres
Headcount
25,000-plus permanent IT professionals (excluding Infosys trainees)
Grade A Rent
INR 18 to 32 per sqft per month
Overview
About Mysore IT Zone
Mysore (Mysuru), Karnataka's cultural capital, hosts Infosys' 337-acre global education and training centre - the world's largest corporate training campus, with capacity for 14,000 trainees - and KEONICS IT Park at Hebbal. The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway (117 km, opened 2023, reducing commute to 90 minutes) has made Mysore functionally part of Bangalore's talent ecosystem while retaining 30 to 40 percent lower residential and commercial costs. Karnataka IT/ITeS Policy 2020 classifies Mysore as Tier 2 with enhanced incentives versus Bangalore, including higher SGST reimbursement and capital subsidies.
- Developed by
- KEONICS, Infosys Ltd (own campus); KIADB (Mysore Electronic City)
- Established
- KEONICS IT Park Mysore: 2002; Infosys global training centre: 2002 (expanded to 337 acres by 2010)
Best for GCCs
- Bangalore-satellite second-site GCC operations
- Manufacturing technology GCCs
- Healthcare technology captives (JSS, Jubilant)
- Training and knowledge management GCC operations
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Mysore IT Zone
Infosys
Wipro Mysore
TVS Electronics
L&T Infotech Engineering
Jubilant Biosys IT
Manipal Technologies
NASSCOM member companies
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Mysore IT Zone
Infosys Global Training Campus
337-acre campus, world's largest corporate training facility
KEONICS IT Park Hebbal
KEONICS-developed IT zone
Mysore Electronic City (MEC)
KIADB-developed cluster
JSS Science and Technology University Zone
University-adjacent tech cluster
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
No metro; city bus system operational
Airport
Approximately 12 km to Mysore Airport (MYQ); Bangalore KIA 170 km (2 to 2.5 hours via Expressway)
Major highways
- Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway (NH-275)
- Mysore-Ooty Road
Rail
Mysore Junction; Shatabdi Express to Bangalore City Junction (1 hour 50 minutes, multiple daily)
Real estate
Commercial rent in Mysore IT Zone
Grade A (fully fitted)
INR 18 to 32 per sqft per month
Grade B
INR 10 to 18 per sqft per month
Mysore offers 60 to 70 percent cost advantage over Bangalore. Infosys campus is self-contained; not available to third-party tenants.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- IT services delivery and training operations
- Manufacturing technology (CEAT, Mysore Sugar)
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical technology (JSS, Jubilant)
- Tourism technology
- Agri-tech (Karnataka agri belt adjacency)
Estimated headcount
25,000-plus permanent IT professionals (excluding Infosys trainees)
Why GCCs choose Mysore IT Zone
The case for Mysore IT Zone
Mysore is Karnataka's best Bangalore satellite proposition: Expressway connection in 90 minutes, Shatabdi rail in 110 minutes, 60 to 70 percent lower rents, Karnataka IT Policy Tier 2 enhanced incentives, and the Infosys training campus providing a self-renewing talent environment. For GCCs with a Bangalore anchor seeking a cost-optimised second site under the same state policy framework, Mysore is Karnataka's optimal choice.
Watch outs
- No metro; premium office stock is limited; scalability beyond 500 seats requires campus development
- Senior talent strongly prefers Bangalore lifestyle; plan 25 to 35 percent senior hiring from Bangalore commuters
- Mysore airport has limited direct international connectivity; executives use Bangalore airport
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Karnataka IT/ITeS Policy 2020 Tier 2 classification: enhanced SGST reimbursement, higher capital subsidy
- KEONICS IT Park status for state industrial benefits
- KIADB jurisdiction for Mysore Electronic City
- Karnataka Udyog Mitra single-window
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
Other zones in Mysore
FAQ
Common questions about Mysore IT Zone
Does the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway make Mysore a viable Bangalore satellite?
Yes, materially. The Expressway, opened in 2023, reduces Bangalore to Mysore road time to approximately 90 minutes (from 3 to 3.5 hours on the old highway). Combined with Shatabdi rail (1 hour 50 minutes, 8-plus daily services), Mysore now offers genuine Bangalore commuter connectivity for senior staff willing to commute 2 to 3 days per week. This has made the Bangalore-Mysore dual-city employment model commercially viable for GCC operations.
What are Karnataka Tier 2 IT incentives and how do they compare to Bangalore Tier 1?
Karnataka IT/ITeS Policy 2020 classifies Mysore as a Tier 2 location, providing enhanced incentives versus Bangalore Tier 1: SGST reimbursement rate is higher (50 percent versus 25 percent for Bangalore), capital subsidy ceiling is higher, and stamp duty exemption is more generous. For new GCC entrants choosing Mysore over Bangalore, these enhanced incentives reduce effective capex by 15 to 20 percent compared to a comparable Bangalore setup.
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