Mysore IT Zone: GCC and IT Park Guide with Infosys Campus and Karnataka Policy
Karnataka's heritage capital now anchored by the world's largest IT 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 at Hebbal
Headcount
20,000-plus IT professionals (excluding Infosys trainees who rotate through)
Grade A Rent
INR 18 to 32 per sqft per month
Overview
About Mysore IT Zone - Infosys Campus
Mysore (Mysuru) hosts Infosys' global education and training centre - the world's largest corporate training campus at 337 acres in Mysore, with capacity for 14,000 trainees - and a growing KEONICS IT Park at Hebbal. The city has carved a niche as a secondary Bangalore hub: 150 km from Electronic City by road, well-connected by rail (hourly Shatabdi service), with significantly lower real estate costs and an established talent base from University of Mysore, NIE (National Institute of Engineering) and JSS Science and Technology University. The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway (opened 2023) cut road time to 90 minutes.
- Developed by
- KEONICS, Infosys Ltd (own development)
- 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 (leveraging Mysore's OEM base)
- Healthcare technology captives (JSS, Jubilant)
- Agri-tech and rural technology GCCs
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Mysore IT Zone - Infosys Campus
Infosys
Wipro Mysore
TVS Electronics
L&T Infotech
CEAT Tyres IT
Manipal Technologies
Jubilant Biosys IT
NASSCOM member companies
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Mysore IT Zone - Infosys Campus
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 Campus Zone
University-adjacent tech cluster
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
No metro; Mysore city bus system operational
Airport
Approximately 12 km to Mysore Airport (MYQ); Bangalore airport 170 km (2 to 2.5 hours via Expressway)
Major highways
- Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway (NH-275)
- Mysore-Ooty Road
- Mysore-Kodagu Road
Rail
Mysore Junction (on Bangalore-Mysore rail line); Shatabdi Express hourly to Bangalore City Junction
Real estate
Commercial rent in Mysore IT Zone - Infosys Campus
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 Grade A. Infosys campus is self-contained and not available to third parties.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- IT services delivery and training operations
- Manufacturing technology (CEAT, Mysore Sugar, Infosys supply chain training)
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical tech (JSS group, Jubilant)
- Tourism and hospitality technology
- Agri-tech (Karnataka agri belt adjacency)
Estimated headcount
20,000-plus IT professionals (excluding Infosys trainees who rotate through)
Why GCCs choose Mysore IT Zone - Infosys Campus
The case for Mysore IT Zone - Infosys Campus
Mysore is the strongest 'Bangalore satellite' for GCCs: rail-direct to Bangalore City Junction in 2 hours, 60 to 70 percent lower commercial rents and 30 to 40 percent lower residential costs, with Karnataka IT policy incentives applying identically to Mysore as to Bangalore. The Infosys training campus means a continuous rotation of trained Infosys talent through the city. For GCCs with a Bangalore anchor wanting a cost-optimised secondary site under the same state policy framework, Mysore is optimal.
Watch outs
- No metro and limited premium office stock; 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 connectivity beyond Bangalore; executive travel depends on Bangalore airport
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Karnataka IT/ITeS Policy 2020 applies identically to Mysore units
- KEONICS IT Park status provides state industrial park benefits
- KIADB jurisdiction for Mysore Electronic City units
- Karnataka Udyog Mitra single-window
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
Other zones in Mysore
FAQ
Common questions about Mysore IT Zone - Infosys Campus
Does the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway make Mysore viable as a Bangalore satellite office?
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 rail (Shatabdi Express: 1 hour 50 minutes, multiple daily services), Mysore now offers genuine Bangalore commuter connectivity for senior staff. This has made the Bangalore-Mysore dual-city employment model viable in a way it was not before 2023.
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