Thiruvananthapuram Technopark: GCC IT Hub and Kerala IT Policy Guide 2026
Asia's largest IT park by employee count, anchored by TCS and UST Global
Location
Kazhakuttam, Thiruvananthapuram, approximately 15 km from city centre
Area
Phase 1, 2, 3: 10 million-plus sqft; Technocity expansion (Phase 4): additional 500 acres under development
Headcount
67,000-plus professionals within Technopark; 100,000-plus including Technopark ecosystem
Grade A Rent
INR 22 to 40 per sqft per month
Overview
About Thiruvananthapuram Technopark
Technopark Thiruvananthapuram, developed by the Kerala government in 1990, claims to be Asia's largest IT park by employee count, hosting over 300 companies and 67,000-plus IT professionals across 10 million sqft of built-up space. TCS, Infosys, UST Global, IBS Group, Allianz Cornhill, and Sutherland Global Services are among the major tenants. Kerala's state capital benefits from the highest per-capita income in South India, strong English literacy, a large NRI return talent base, and Kerala's Technopark-specific incentive regime. Thiruvananthapuram's airport provides direct flights to Dubai, Doha and other Gulf destinations.
- Developed by
- Kerala State IT Infrastructure Limited (KSITIL), Government of Kerala
- Established
- 1990 (Asia's first government IT park outside New Delhi)
Best for GCCs
- Embedded systems and VLSI GCCs (Tata Elxsi ecosystem)
- Insurance technology captives (Allianz model)
- Space and defence-adjacent technology GCCs
- BPM and shared services seeking Gulf NRI-return talent
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Thiruvananthapuram Technopark
TCS
Infosys Thiruvananthapuram
UST Global India
IBS Group India
Allianz Services
Sutherland Global Services
Tata Elxsi
Ernst and Young GDS
NeST Group
Subex
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Thiruvananthapuram Technopark
Technopark Phase 1
Original 1990 development, 4 million sqft
Technopark Phase 2
Expansion, TCS and Infosys campuses
Technopark Phase 3
Newest Grade A zone
Technocity (Phase 4)
500-acre expansion under development
Tata Elxsi HQ Campus
Tata Elxsi global headquarters
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
No metro; Silver Line SilverLine (K-Rail) semi-high-speed rail project under political review
Airport
Approximately 7 km to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
Major highways
- NH-66 (Mumbai-Kanyakumari)
- Bypass Road
Rail
Thiruvananthapuram Central on Trivandrum-Ernakulam mainline; 15 km from Technopark
Real estate
Commercial rent in Thiruvananthapuram Technopark
Grade A (fully fitted)
INR 22 to 40 per sqft per month
Grade B
INR 14 to 24 per sqft per month
Thiruvananthapuram is among South India's most cost-competitive IT locations. Phase 1 older buildings at Grade B; Phase 3 at upper Grade A range.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- IT services delivery
- Insurance technology (Allianz, LIC adjacency)
- Embedded systems and VLSI (Tata Elxsi HQ)
- NRI-return talent from Gulf (like Kochi but government-heavy profile)
- Space and defence technology (ISRO Thiruvananthapuram, VSSC adjacent)
- BPM and shared services
Estimated headcount
67,000-plus professionals within Technopark; 100,000-plus including Technopark ecosystem
Why GCCs choose Thiruvananthapuram Technopark
The case for Thiruvananthapuram Technopark
Thiruvananthapuram offers Kerala's most mature IT park infrastructure, Tata Elxsi's HQ presence (unique embedded systems and VLSI talent signal), and adjacency to ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre creating defence and space technology talent unavailable elsewhere in India outside Bangalore. Kerala IT Policy 2022 applies fully, and Technopark's 35-year track record provides institutional confidence for first-time-in-Kerala GCCs.
Watch outs
- City is small; senior talent hiring beyond 300 people may require Kochi supplement
- No metro and city roads are narrow; Technopark shuttle services are essential
- K-Rail project controversy creates political noise but does not affect current IT operations
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Kerala IT-ITES Policy 2022 applies
- KSITIL oversight and Technopark administration
- Kerala Single Window Clearance Mechanism
- Specific Technopark-STPI registration for export units
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
Other zones in Thiruvananthapuram
FAQ
Common questions about Thiruvananthapuram Technopark
Why is Tata Elxsi's headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram significant for GCC talent?
Tata Elxsi is one of India's premier embedded systems, broadcast and automotive design engineering companies, and its global headquarters at Technopark has seeded a unique talent pool in embedded systems design, VLSI, media processing and automotive ADAS in the city. For GCCs in automotive embedded, semiconductor design or broadcast technology, Thiruvananthapuram's Tata Elxsi alumni network is a meaningful competitive advantage unavailable in Bangalore's or Hyderabad's IT services-dominated talent pools.
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