Infosys to build software development center in eastern India

Indian information technology company Infosys said on Monday it would open a software development center in the eastern state of West Bengal, with an investment of about 1 billion rupees ($14.28 million).



The first phase of construction on the 525,000-square feet facility will be able to accommodate 1,000 employees, the country's second-biggest software services exporter said.



The first phase is expected to be completed within 15 months from the date of obtaining regulatory clearances, the company said.