Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam: GCC Hub and SEZ Guide 2026
Andhra Pradesh's coastal IT hub on Rushikonda Hill with SEZ benefits and port connectivity
Location
Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, approximately 12 km from city centre, 18 km from Visakhapatnam Airport
Area
Approximately 400 acres on Rushikonda Hill and adjoining areas
Headcount
30,000-plus IT professionals; growing rapidly under AP Sunrise AP vision
Grade A Rent
INR 20 to 40 per sqft per month
Overview
About Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam
Rushikonda IT Park, developed by VUDA (Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority) and APEITA on Rushikonda Hill overlooking the Bay of Bengal, is Andhra Pradesh's premier designated IT zone for Visakhapatnam. With stunning coastal setting, SEZ status and Andhra Pradesh's AP ITES Policy providing competitive incentives, it has attracted Wipro, TCS, Infosys BPM, HCL, NASSCOM members, and RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd) technology units. Vizag is being positioned as AP's state capital and IT hub under the AP government's Sunrise AP vision.
- Developed by
- VUDA, APEITA (Andhra Pradesh Electronics and IT Agency)
- Established
- 2003 (initial phase); rapid expansion 2015 onwards under AP IT Policy
Best for GCCs
- Cost-optimised BPM and back-office GCCs
- Defence and naval technology GCCs (proximity to Naval Dockyard)
- BFSI technology via Fintech Valley incentives
- Second-site strategy for Hyderabad-headquartered captives
Anchor tenants
Major organisations in Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam
Wipro Vizag
TCS Visakhapatnam
Infosys BPM
HCL Technologies Vizag
RINL Technology
HPCL Technology
Cognizant Vizag
Jio Platforms AP operations
Buildings and parks
Tech parks within Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam
Rushikonda IT SEZ
APEITA-notified SEZ on Rushikonda Hill
VUDA IT Park
VUDA-developed IT cluster
Vizag IT Park (AP TIDCO)
AP government developed facility
Vizag Fintech Valley
Dedicated fintech and BFSI technology cluster
Getting there
Connectivity
Metro
No metro; Vizag Metro DPR in preparation
Airport
Approximately 18 km to Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ)
Major highways
- NH-16 (Kolkata-Chennai coastal highway)
- Beach Road (Rushikonda)
Rail
Visakhapatnam Junction 12 km; major rail hub on Howrah-Chennai mainline
Real estate
Commercial rent in Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam
Grade A (fully fitted)
INR 20 to 40 per sqft per month
Grade B
INR 12 to 22 per sqft per month
Visakhapatnam offers India's lowest major-city IT real estate costs, 60 to 70 percent below Hyderabad. AP government built-to-suit options available through APEITA at subsidised rates.
Talent
Talent specialisations
- IT services delivery
- Port and logistics technology
- Defence and naval systems engineering (Vizag has DRDO, INS Visakhapatnam)
- Oil and gas technology (HPCL, ONGC offshore)
- Steel and metallurgy digitalisation
- BPM and back-office operations
Estimated headcount
30,000-plus IT professionals; growing rapidly under AP Sunrise AP vision
Why GCCs choose Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam
The case for Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam
Vizag offers AP government's aggressive GCC-specific incentive policy (land at subsidised rates, power at INR 5 per unit capped, EPF reimbursement), India's lowest IT real estate costs, and a deep engineering talent base from AU (Andhra University) and JNTU. The AP Fintech Valley cluster is specifically positioned for BFSI GCCs. Port connectivity (Vizag port is India's 3rd-largest) offers advantages for logistics and supply chain tech GCCs.
Watch outs
- Scale constraints: hiring 500-plus in niche tech skills may require Hyderabad supplement
- Natural disaster exposure: Vizag is in cyclone-prone zone; verify BCP and disaster recovery planning
- No metro; city traffic is manageable but Rushikonda Hill access is road-only
Zone compliance
Regulatory and zone status
- Rushikonda IT SEZ provides Section 10AA income tax benefits
- AP IT-ITES Policy 2021-24 and successor policy: power tariff cap, stamp duty waiver, land subsidy
- APEITA single-window for IT clearances
- AP Electronics Development Corporation coordination for GCC-specific schemes
Related compliance terms
Nearby residential areas
Other zones in Visakhapatnam
FAQ
Common questions about Rushikonda IT Park Visakhapatnam
What specific incentives does Andhra Pradesh offer GCCs in Vizag?
AP's GCC-specific incentive package (under Sunrise AP IT Policy) includes: land allotment through APEITA at subsidised lease rates, power tariff cap at INR 5 per unit for IT units, 100 percent stamp duty waiver, EPF employer contribution reimbursement for the first 1000 employees for 5 years, and capital subsidy for employment generation benchmarks. These are among India's most aggressive Tier 2 GCC incentives.
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