Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Karnataka, Maharashtra Clash Over IT Company Exodus
Maharashtra's Deputy CM is upset because IT companies are leaving Pune.
He blames problems like bad roads and electricity.
Karnataka's leader, DK Shivakumar, says companies are choosing Karnataka because it's easier to do business there.
They offer good policies and help companies get started quickly.
It's like two states are competing to attract tech companies.
Maharashtra's Deputy CM lamented the exodus of IT companies from Pune.
He cited poor infrastructure and civic issues as reasons for the departures.
Karnataka's DK Shivakumar stated companies are choosing Karnataka.
Shivakumar highlighted Karnataka's pro-business policies and infrastructure.
The dispute highlights a competitive dynamic between the states for IT investment.
- Who
- DK Shivakumar and Ajit Pawar.
- What
- A political dispute over IT company relocations.
- When
- July 2025.
- Where
- Maharashtra (Pune) and Karnataka (Bengaluru).
- Why
- Competition between states for IT investment.
Maharashtra's View
Karnataka's View
Reasons for Exodus
Maharashtra's View
Companies are leaving due to poor infrastructure and civic issues.
Karnataka's View
Karnataka is attracting companies through better policies and infrastructure.
- Key Figures
- DK Shivakumar, Ajit Pawar
- Location in Focus
- Hinjewadi, Bengaluru
- Key Issue
- IT Company Exodus
- Maharashtra's Complaint
- Poor Infrastructure
- Karnataka's Stance
- Pro-business policies
- Hinjewadi IT Park
- Home to 800+ IT companies
Sources
IT Companies from Maharashtra are Welcome to Karnataka: Dy CM DK Shivakumar
Siddaramaiah Calls Key Meet With Legislators, DK Shivakumar 'Missing'? What's Brewing In Karnataka?
Rahul has evidence for his votes theft allegations: Siddaramaiah
Honeytrap allegations by K'taka minister are 'baseless', claims sources as CID submits report
Rahul Gandhi will lead Cong protest against ‘votes theft’ at Freedom Park: DKS
DyCM Welcomes It Companies Shifting From Pune to Bengaluru
Warm welcome to IT companies migrating to Karnataka from Maharashtra: Dy CM
Bengaluru will soon be the 'Quantum Capital': DKS
