Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Karnataka Unveils IT Policy 2025-2030 with Focus on Incentives
Karnataka is launching a new plan for its technology companies from 2025 to 2030.
This plan offers many rewards, like financial help and special permissions, to encourage companies to invest and innovate in the state.
A big part of this plan is to help companies that set up shop outside of Bengaluru, the main tech city.
It also includes building new tech hubs called 'Techniverse' and programs to train women and help tech professionals return to Karnataka.
The government has consulted with major IT companies and experts to create this policy.
Karnataka government approved the Information Technology Policy 2025-2030 with an outlay of Rs 967.12 crore.
The policy offers 16 incentives, including new support for companies in emerging cities, to boost investment and innovation.
It aims to make Karnataka a globally competitive ‘AI-native’ destination with initiatives like Techniverse and talent development programs.
Benefits extend beyond financial aid to include labour-law relaxations, round-the-clock operational permissions, and infrastructure support.
The policy was developed in consultation with major IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and NASSCOM.
- Who
- The Karnataka Cabinet
- What
- Approved the Information Technology Policy 2025-2030, offering extensive incentives and aiming to boost investment, innovation, and Karnataka's tech presence beyond Bengaluru.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To make Karnataka a globally competitive ‘AI-native’ destination by offering financial and non-financial incentives, fostering innovation, and expanding the state’s tech footprint.
Support for Emerging Cities
Focus on Bengaluru
Geographic Investment Focus
Support for Emerging Cities
The policy prioritizes supporting companies setting up or expanding in emerging cities across Karnataka, offering a wide suite of benefits to units located outside Bengaluru.
Focus on Bengaluru
Bengaluru Urban will receive a focused set of six research and development and talent-oriented incentives, indicating a continued strategic importance for the state's tech capital.
- Policy Name
- Karnataka Information Technology Policy 2025-2030
- Policy Approval Date
- Thursday
- Total Outlay
- Rs 967.12 crore (over five years)
- Incentives Outlay
- Rs 754.62 crore
- Interventions Outlay
- Rs 212.50 crore
- Key Initiative
- Techniverse - integrated, technology-enabled enclaves
- Key Talent Program
- Women Global Tech Missions Fellowship
