Cognizant Likely to Enter Vizag Earlier Than Planned

The Andhra Pradesh government’s emphasis on speed of doing business is beginning to reflect on the ground. With Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh assuring time-bound incentives and swift approvals, global IT major Cognizant appears to be fast-tracking its entry into Vizag. While the company was earlier expected to begin operations only by the second quarter of 2026 after completing its 21-acre campus at Kapuluppada, latest developments suggest a quicker rollout. Cognizant is now likely to set up a temporary delivery centre in Vizag by January 2026 and commence operations. The move is part of the company’s accelerated delivery timeline for Andhra Pradesh and reflects growing confidence in the state’s investor-friendly policies