Which City is Called the IT Capital of India? How a Once Garden City Became the Nation’s Tech Nerve Centre

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is reportedly called the “Silicon Valley of India.” Once known as the “garden city,” it has turned into the country’s most important center for information technology. Today, about 80% of the world’s biggest IT companies have offices here. The city reportedly has a GDP of nearly $110 billion, which makes up more than 87% of Karnataka’s entire economy. Bangalore’s IT cluster also accounts for most of India’s total IT exports.

But how did a city famous for its gardens become the heart of India’s technology world? The answer lies in its decades-long journey of growth and innovation.

This journey started back in the 1970s, when the Indian government decided to invest in the city’s IT sector. This move attracted global technology giants such as Texas Instr