The story
Noida grew as an IT and business-services hub because of planned sectors, expressways, Delhi Metro links and a large pool of graduates from the National Capital Region. Indian and global IT firms run development centres and back offices here, and data centres have come up in recent years. Uttar Pradesh is now promoting Lucknow and other cities as further IT hubs.
In numbers
Uttar Pradesh has the 6th highest share in India's IT exports and 12 IT/ITeS SEZs.
Invest UP (Government of Uttar Pradesh): sector overview
Ways in for a newcomer
- IT support and managed services for MSMEs
- Software and app development for local industry
- Facility, transport and catering services for IT campuses
- Training centres for job-ready IT skills
Problems the cluster faces
- Competition for talent with Gurugram and Bengaluru
- High office rents in prime sectors
- Dependence on a few large clients for small IT firms
- Fast-changing skills needs, especially with AI
Businesses to start here
Mobile App / Software Development Studio →IT Support and Managed Services →Computer Training / Coaching Centre →Computer Hardware Service Centre →