Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Nokia Plans Expansion in Karnataka
Nokia, a big phone and technology company, wants to open new offices and research centers in the state of Karnataka in India.
They already have a big research center in Bengaluru.
The state's minister talked about this with Nokia's leaders at a big meeting in Davos.
The minister also said the state will help a program called 'Yes–BLR UpLink' by the World Economic Forum, which helps new companies work on city problems.
Two other space companies, Vast Space and Voyager Technologies, also want to work with Karnataka on space technology and research.
One of them wants to work with ISRO, India's space agency.
Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government is also trying to attract investments in digital media, virtual production, AI, and tourism.
They had many meetings with global leaders to discuss these opportunities.
Nokia Corporation is interested in establishing a Global Capability Centre (GCC) and research centers in Karnataka, India.
Nokia has a long-standing association with Karnataka and operates its largest global research center in Bengaluru.
Karnataka's Industries Minister M.B. Patil discussed Nokia's expansion plans during the World Economic Forum summit in Davos.
The Karnataka Government is committed to supporting the WEF’s ‘Yes–BLR UpLink’ initiative for sustainable urban development.
Vast Space and Voyager Technologies have expressed interest in partnering with the Karnataka Government on space technology and research initiatives.
- Who
- Nokia Corporation, Karnataka Government, Andhra Pradesh Government, Vast Space, Voyager Technologies, Cloudflare, Crescent Enterprises, Eros Innovations
- What
- Nokia's interest in setting up a GCC and research centers in Karnataka, support for WEF’s ‘Yes–BLR UpLink’ initiative, and potential partnerships with various companies. Andhra Pradesh's initiatives to attract investments in digital media, AI, and tourism.
- When
- Discussions held during the ongoing World Economic Forum summit in Davos
- Where
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To expand operations, support sustainable urban development, and attract investments in various sectors.
Karnataka Government
Andhra Pradesh Government
Investment Attraction
Karnataka Government
Karnataka is focusing on attracting investments in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and space technology, with Nokia and other companies expressing interest in setting up operations.
Andhra Pradesh Government
Andhra Pradesh is promoting investments in digital media, virtual production, AI, and tourism, showcasing its industrial development policies and infrastructure projects.
- Company
- Nokia Corporation
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Existing Research Center
- Bengaluru
- Initiative
- WEF’s ‘Yes–BLR UpLink’
- Minister
- M.B. Patil
- Event
- World Economic Forum summit in Davos
- Other Companies
- Vast Space, Voyager Technologies, Cloudflare, Crescent Enterprises
- Collaboration
- ISRO
- Andhra Pradesh Initiatives
- Digital media, virtual production, AI, tourism, industrial development
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
- N Chandrababu Naidu
Sources
Nokia keen on setting up a GCC in Karnataka: M.B. Patil
Nokia keen on setting up a global capability centre in state: Minister
Chandrababu Naidu Showcases Andhra As Hub For Global Investments At Davos
Davos summit boosts Karnataka investment pipeline with ₹13,070 cr in commitments
Why is the Davos WEF important for Maharashtra CM Fadnavis?
