
Can Bengaluru's Electronic City Become India's Next Big Tech Hub? | Building New India EP01
Can Electronic City in Bengaluru, India, become one of the country's most important destinations for the next generation of global companies? In Episode 1 of Building New India, a new series on The Vishwas Mudagal Show, Vishwas Mudagal speaks with Dr. V. V. Veerappan, Chairman of ELCITA, at ELCIA Tech Summit 2026. Located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Electronic City helped establish the city as a major technology destination. But as Bengaluru evolves, an important question emerges: What will it take for Electronic City to attract more global companies and unlock its next chapter of growth? In this episode, they discuss: • What makes Electronic City's industry-led township model unique • ELCITA's emerging Vision 2040 • Infrastructure, security, sustainability and mobility • The role of talent, academia, engineering and manufacturing • Why some companies believe Electronic City is already full • Opportunities to attract more Global Capability Centres (GCCs) • The proposal for an Electronic City GCC Task Force • How industry collaboration can help strengthen India's technology ecosystem A key moment comes when Vishwas proposes a dedicated GCC Task Force to bring industry leaders, infrastructure providers, academia and ecosystem partners together. Dr. Veerappan welcomes the proposal and expresses support for working together on a roadmap. Is Bengaluru's Electronic City being overlooked, or is its next big chapter just beginning? Watch the full conversation. Featured Speakers: Vishwas Mudagal | GoodWorks Group Dr. V. V. Veerappan | Chairman, ELCITA Event: ELCIA Tech Summit 2026 Series: Building New India Show: The Vishwas Mudagal Show Episode: 01










