ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA — To support Andhra Pradesh’s goal of growing its IT ecosystem, global IT services leader Cognizant and eight other tech firms recently laid foundation stones for their new operations in Visakhapatnam, the state’s industrial center.
This event was led by Cognizant’s groundbreaking ceremony for its Visakhapatnam (Vizag) hub, followed by a stone-laying ceremony by eight IT companies on December 12, 2025. It was attended by Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Aside from Cognizant, the other IT firms that committed to Andhra Pradesh include:
- Sattva Group
- Imaginnovate Techsolutions
- Fluentgrid Limited
- Motherson Technology Services Limited
- Quarks Technosoft Pvt. Ltd.
- ACN HealthCare RCM Services
- Sree Tech Tammina
- Nonrel Technologies
We are proud to welcome Cognizant to Visakhapatnam. This expansion, coupled with the commitment from eight other technology leaders, will unlock new opportunities for our youth and further solidify the city’s position as the financial and tech capital of the state.
— Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister
What This Means for Andhra Pradesh
The collective investments by these tech firms are projected to bring in thousands of opportunities in the coming years, supporting not only the state’s goal of becoming a leading IT center but also its overall economic growth.
With the involvement of these renowned tech firms, this development will also enhance Visakhapatnam’s innovation in cloud, cybersecurity, healthcare tech, AI, and more. For clients looking to scale their digital initiatives, especially in these areas, India is a top choice given the growing delivery capabilities these investments bring.
