Technopark Thiruvananthapuram: Asia's Largest IT Park GCC Guide 2026
Asia's largest IT park by employee count, anchored by Tata Elxsi headquarters and ISRO adjacency
Location
Kazhakuttam, Thiruvananthapuram, approximately 15 km from city centre, 7 km from airport
Area
Phase 1-3: 350 acres, 10 million sqft; Technocity Phase 4: 500 acres planned
Headcount
75,000-plus professionals within Technopark; 100,000-plus in broader Technopark ecosystem
Grade A Rent
INR 22 to 42 per sqft per month
Overview
About Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
Technopark Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1990 as Asia's first government IT park outside New Delhi, is now Asia's largest IT park by employee count with 300-plus companies and 75,000-plus IT professionals across Phase 1, 2 and 3. TCS, Infosys BPM, UST Global, Allianz Services, Sutherland Global Services, and Tata Elxsi (global headquarters) operate from the campus. The co-location with ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and VSSC creates Thiruvananthapuram's unique space and defence technology talent ecosystem. Phase 4 (Technocity) is expanding the campus to 500 additional acres.
- Developed by
- KSITIL (Kerala State IT Infrastructure Ltd), Government of Kerala
- Established
- 1990 (Phase 1); Phase 2: 2005; Phase 3: 2010; Technocity Phase 4: ongoing
Best for GCCs
- Embedded systems and automotive VLSI GCCs
- Insurance technology captives
- Space and defence technology GCCs
- Cost-conscious BPM operations leveraging Kerala's high-quality workforce
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
Tata Elxsi
TCS Thiruvananthapuram
Infosys BPM
UST Global India
Allianz Services
Sutherland Global Services
Ernst and Young GDS
NeST Group
Subex
IBS Group
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
Technopark Phase 1
Original 1990 development, 4 million sqft
Technopark Phase 2
TCS and Infosys campuses
Technopark Phase 3
Newest Grade A zone
Technocity Phase 4
500-acre expansion
Tata Elxsi HQ Campus
Tata Elxsi global headquarters building
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
No metro; Thiruvananthapuram Silver Line project pending
Airport
Approximately 7 km to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 15 to 25 minutes
Major highways
- NH-66 (Mumbai-Kanyakumari coastal)
- Kazhakuttam bypass
Rail
Thiruvananthapuram Central 15 km; direct trains to Kochi, Bangalore, Mumbai
Real estate
Commercial rent in Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
Grade A (fully fitted)
INR 22 to 42 per sqft per month
Grade B
INR 14 to 25 per sqft per month
Thiruvananthapuram offers South India's most competitive IT park rents. Phase 3 buildings at the upper range; Phase 1 older buildings at Grade B pricing.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- Embedded systems and VLSI (Tata Elxsi ecosystem)
- Insurance technology (Allianz India model)
- Space and defence technology (ISRO VSSC talent)
- IT services delivery
- BPM and shared services
Estimated headcount
75,000-plus professionals within Technopark; 100,000-plus in broader Technopark ecosystem
Why GCCs choose Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
The case for Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
Technopark offers Asia's most mature government IT park infrastructure, Tata Elxsi's HQ presence (unique embedded systems signal), ISRO VSSC adjacency (space technology talent), and Kerala IT Policy 2022 incentives. For captives in automotive embedded, satellite systems or insurance technology, Thiruvananthapuram provides a talent combination unavailable anywhere else in India. South India's lowest major IT park rents make it highly cost-competitive.
Watch outs
- City is small; senior hiring beyond 300 people may require Kochi supplement
- No metro; Technopark shuttle services are essential for employee transport
- Direct international connectivity from TRV airport is primarily Gulf-focused
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Kerala IT-ITES Policy 2022 applies
- KSITIL Technopark administration
- Technopark-STPI registration for export units
- Kerala Single Window Clearance Mechanism
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
Other zones in Thiruvananthapuram
FAQ
Common questions about Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
Why is Tata Elxsi's headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram significant for the IT ecosystem?
Tata Elxsi is one of India's premier embedded systems, broadcast media and automotive design engineering companies. Its global HQ at Technopark has seeded a unique talent pool in embedded systems design, VLSI, automotive ADAS and media processing. The 'Tata Elxsi halo' attracts automotive and media technology engineers to Thiruvananthapuram who would otherwise go to Bangalore or Pune, creating a talent cluster unavailable in other South Indian cities.
Is Technopark truly Asia's largest IT park?
Technopark claims Asia's largest IT park designation by employee count, with 75,000-plus professionals across its 350-acre, 10 million sqft campus. Other claimants include HITEC City and Hinjewadi by area; Technopark's claim is based on employee density per acre. Regardless of ranking, Technopark is among Asia's top 5 IT park campuses by both scale and employee count.
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