TCS to develop 2,000 seat facility in Gujarat

MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services plans to develop a new facility at Infocity, Gandhinagar, spread over 35 acres in three phases.

The first phase of global software development centre is expected to house 2000 seats once fully commissioned.

The new facility will augment the presence of TCS in Gujarat, where the company is already working with the government as well as other public-sector firms and dairy cooperatives. The company has already recruited over 480 employees in the state during the current financial year.

The Gandhinagar facility will cater to the needs of the government and utility sector clients of TCS as well as focus on ERP projects being executed by the company for the global clients. The facility will be completely operational in 18 months.

TCS CEO & managing director, S. Ramadorai said: "Our experience suggests that efforts to develop TCS infrastructure at various locations has resulted in overall development of the region. TCS plans to play an integral role in the further development of the Gujarat economy by working with corporations and helping train and develop the talent in the state."

The mega facility at Gandhinagar, will add to the facilities developed by TCS across the country including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Thiruvanathapuram.