Cognizant has begun work on an 8,000 seat campus in Visakhapatnam and opened an interim techfin centre that can host 1000 associates, marking its largest expansion move in Andhra Pradesh. The ceremony took place in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
The company will invest ₹1,583 crore to build the 22 acre campus in 3 phases by 2033. Construction of the first phase starts in 2026 and will support 3000 associates when it opens in early 2029.
The next phases will take the total capacity to 8,000. The interim techfin centre will operate till the first phase is ready and will work on AI, machine learning, digital engineering and cloud solutions.
“We are proud to welcome Cognizant to Visakhapatnam, a landmark step in advancing our vision of transforming Andhra Pradesh into a world-class destination where global enterprises can build, innovate and grow,” Naidu said.
IT minister Nara Lokesh said the investment strengthens the city’s rise as a technology hub and opens new opportunities for local talent.
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S said the expansion reflects the company’s confidence in the city’s potential and talent pool. The centre includes a client experience space and collaborative areas for teams.
Cognizant has added new delivery centres in Bhubaneswar, Indore and GIFT City since 2024. India remains a key part of its global delivery network, with existing hubs across major cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.
Just recently, Cognizant also opened a new AI Lab and a Cognizant Moment Studio in Bengaluru, deepening its India presence as the company accelerates its $1 billion generative AI investment plan announced in 2023.
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