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Cognizant Plans ₹1,583 Crore Visakhapatnam Campus, Aiming for 8,000 Jobs

Operations are due to begin in early 2026 from a temporary facility ahead of the permanent site’s phased completion by 2029.

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Overview

  • The campus will occupy 22 acres in Kapuluppada IT Hills and be developed in three distinct phases.
  • Early operations will launch with capacity for 800 associates in a provisional setup before Phase 1 begins.
  • Completion of the first phase by early 2029 will enable Cognizant to employ over 8,000 professionals in the city.
  • The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, granted approval for the expansion.
  • The investment is designed to boost the regional digital economy and enhance the company’s AI and digital transformation services.