The story
Infopark was launched by the Kerala government in 2004 at Kakkanad, Kochi, to bring IT jobs to the state's commercial capital. Large IT services firms and many mid-size companies set up campuses, followed by SmartCity Kochi next door. Kochi's port, airport and metro help draw firms. Infopark Phase II and the Cherthala satellite campus extend the cluster.
In numbers
Infopark recorded ₹11,417 crore in IT exports in 2023-24, a 24.28% rise over the previous year, with 582 companies and more than 70,000 employees as of April 2024.
Infopark clocks Rs 11,417 cr from IT exports at 24.28% growth — Onmanorama · 2024
Ways in for a newcomer
- Small software and support services for overseas clients
- Facility, transport and catering services for the park
- Co-working and co-living in Kakkanad
- Tech training and placement services
Problems the cluster faces
- Hiring slowdowns in global IT
- Traffic and housing costs in Kakkanad
- Talent leaving for larger metros
- Competition from other Tier-2 cities
Businesses to start here
IT Support and Managed Services →Mobile App / Software Development Studio →