Capgemini asked to set up IT hub in Vizag with 20,000 job potential

The Andhra Pradesh government has invited global technology consulting firm Capgemini to establish an IT development centre and a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Visakhapatnam, a move officials say could generate up to 20,000 jobs in the region.

The proposal was made by Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh during a meeting with Capgemini chief executive Aiman Ezzat in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, according to an official statement cited by PTI.

Lokesh urged the French technology services company to expand its presence in the state and consider building a large technology hub in the coastal city.

“Inviting Capgemini to expand its presence. The minister urged the company to establish an IT development centre and a Global Capability Centre in Visakhapatnam with the potential to generate around 20,000 jobs,” the government statement said.

Vizag pitched as emerging tech hub

The discussions form part of Andhra Pradesh’s broader effort to position Visakhapatnam as a major technology and data centre hub.

Lokesh highlighted the city’s growing digital infrastructure and upcoming connectivity projects while pitching the investment opportunity.

He told Capgemini executives that work on a Google data centre project in Visakhapatnam is expected to begin soon, strengthening the city’s profile as a technology destination.

The minister also noted that the Bhogapuram International Airport, scheduled to open within the next three months, would significantly enhance global connectivity and improve the city’s attractiveness for multinational technology companies.

Expansion across digital services

As part of the proposal, the Andhra Pradesh government encouraged Capgemini to establish service centres for cloud services and Business Process Management (BPM) operations.

The minister also proposed collaboration with universities across the state to develop emerging technology laboratories focused on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital product development.

Officials said such partnerships could help build a stronger digital talent pipeline and support India’s growing demand for specialised technology skills.

Lokesh additionally invited Capgemini to explore the creation of a dedicated quantum computing vertical and participate in the state’s proposed Quantum Valley initiative, which aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for advanced computing research.

Capgemini reviewing proposal

Capgemini chief executive Aiman Ezzat said the company would review the proposals submitted by the Andhra Pradesh government.

The technology consulting firm employs around 340,000 people globally, including approximately 200,000 employees in India, making the country one of its largest delivery markets.

According to Reuters, multinational technology firms are increasingly expanding Global Capability Centres in India as companies seek to combine lower operating costs with access to skilled engineering talent.

GCC race among Indian states

States across India are competing aggressively to attract new technology investment as GCCs become a major driver of employment and innovation.

Industry analysts say India hosts more than 1,500 global capability centres, many of which are expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, data engineering and digital product development.

For Andhra Pradesh, attracting a large Capgemini facility could strengthen its ambition to transform Visakhapatnam into a next-generation technology hub competing with established IT cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Whether the investment materialises will depend on Capgemini’s internal evaluation of the proposal and the broader trajectory of global technology spending.