Mohali AI & GCC Hub 2026: NASSCOM Meeting, Punjab IT Policy & Property Impact on IT City, Sector 82, Sector 83 and Airport Road
- PropKeyz Editorial Team
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Mohali’s property story in 2026 is increasingly becoming more than a story of new roads, residential towers and rising land values.
A new theme is becoming increasingly important:
technology employment.
On 24 August 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met a delegation from the National Association of Software and Services Companies, or NASSCOM, and positioned Mohali as a potential leading North India destination for:
- Artificial Intelligence,
- digital innovation,
- IT and IT-enabled services,
- Global Capability Centres,
- technology startups.
The state also invited NASSCOM to partner with Punjab’s startup-incubator ecosystem in Mohali. Punjab highlighted Mohali’s skilled workforce, business costs, connectivity, educational institutions and the state’s new GCC policy as part of the investment pitch.
For real-estate investors, this raises an important question:
Could Mohali’s push toward AI, IT and Global Capability Centres create a new employment-led property-demand cycle around IT City, Sector 82, Sector 83 and Airport Road?
Potentially.
But the most important word is:
potentially.
The 24 August NASSCOM meeting did not announce:
- a specific new GCC opening in Mohali,
- a confirmed number of new companies,
- a confirmed number of new technology jobs,
- a signed office lease,
- a fixed amount of NASSCOM-led investment.
The current story is better understood as:
Policy + Infrastructure + Industry Outreach + Existing Technology Base → Potential Future Company Expansion
not:
Announcement → Guaranteed Property Appreciation
This distinction is especially important because nearby property markets such as IT City, Sector 82, Sector 83 and Aerocity are already premium markets in many segments.
PropKeyz View
A technology hub creates real-estate value through jobs—not through headlines.
And the correct sequence for investors is:
Policy → Companies → Offices → Jobs → Occupancy → Housing Demand → Property Impact
Mohali AI Hub 2026: Quick Answer
Punjab is actively positioning Mohali as a destination for AI, digital innovation and Global Capability Centres.
The latest 24 August 2026 development is a meeting between the Punjab government and a NASSCOM delegation, during which Mohali’s technology ecosystem, skilled workforce, infrastructure and GCC Policy 2026 were highlighted. NASSCOM was also invited to participate in strengthening Mohali’s startup and incubation ecosystem.
This technology strategy already has some real infrastructure behind it.
Mohali currently has:
- an Infosys development centre in Sector 83A,
- an ongoing major Infosys campus expansion,
- Software Technology Parks of India facilities,
- STPI incubation infrastructure,
- a state data centre in SAS Nagar,
- an STPI data centre,
- existing AI/data-analytics startup infrastructure,
- IT City and related office/residential development.
Infosys announced in March 2026 that it would add approximately 350,000 sq.ft. of integrated development space at its Mohali campus, designed to seat about 3,000 employees. Infosys also said its existing Mohali operations employed close to 1,000 people at the time of that announcement.
PropKeyz View
Mohali’s AI and GCC thesis is more credible when viewed alongside actual existing technology employment and office expansion—but future property demand must still be measured through real company occupancy and hiring.
Mohali AI & GCC Story at a Glance
| Factor | Current Position |
|---|---|
| Latest Development | Punjab–NASSCOM meeting |
| Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Government Positioning | AI, digital innovation & GCC hub |
| Main Technology Location | Mohali / IT City ecosystem |
| Key Existing Corporate Presence | Infosys Mohali |
| Infosys Expansion | Approx. 350,000 sq.ft. |
| Planned Infosys Expansion Capacity | About 3,000 seats |
| Existing Infosys Mohali Operations | Close to 1,000 employees at March 2026 announcement |
| State Policy | Punjab IT/ITeS, Data Centre & GCC Policy 2026 |
| GCC Incentive Ceiling | Up to 125% of eligible FCI, max ₹500 crore |
| Proposed First-10 GCC Employment Support | ₹7,500/employee/month for 5 years, subject to eligibility |
| Rental Support | ₹10/sq.ft. for eligible units with minimum 100 seats for 5 years |
| Existing Tech Infrastructure | STPI, incubation, data centres, IT City |
| Main Property Markets to Watch | Sector 82, Sector 83, Aerocity, Airport Road |
| Biggest Investor Risk | Treating government ambition as already-created employment |
The Punjab Government’s notified sectoral policy framework identifies the Punjab IT/ITeS, Data Centre and GCC Policy 2026 with an overall incentive ceiling of up to 125% of Fixed Capital Investment, capped at ₹500 crore, subject to policy conditions.
What Happened in the 24 August 2026 NASSCOM Meeting?
The meeting is important because NASSCOM represents India’s technology and digital-services industry ecosystem.
During the meeting, the Punjab government presented Mohali as a potential location for:
- AI businesses,
- digital innovation,
- Global Capability Centres,
- next-generation technology investment.
Mohali’s advantages were described around:
- air connectivity,
- road connectivity,
- rail connectivity,
- educational institutions,
- healthcare infrastructure,
- available talent,
- comparatively competitive operating environment.
The government also invited NASSCOM to partner with the state’s startup incubator in Mohali.
This is significant because attracting technology investment usually requires more than land.
Companies evaluate:
- talent,
- office infrastructure,
- connectivity,
- power,
- digital infrastructure,
- policy stability,
- business costs,
- quality of life.
What the Meeting Confirms
It confirms:
- government-level focus on Mohali’s technology ecosystem,
- industry engagement with NASSCOM,
- active promotion of Punjab’s GCC policy,
- interest in strengthening the startup ecosystem.
What It Does Not Confirm
It does not establish:
- a specific NASSCOM investment,
- a new 10,000-job announcement,
- 100 new GCCs,
- immediate demand for thousands of apartments,
- guaranteed property appreciation.
PropKeyz Rule
Industry engagement is an early demand signal. Signed offices and actual employees are the stronger property signals.
What Exactly Is a Global Capability Centre?
The term GCC is often used loosely in business headlines.
Punjab’s notified policy gives a more useful definition.
A Global Capability Centre is essentially an in-house or offshore centre established by a multinational or Indian multinational company to perform specialised functions for its parent organisation.
Those functions can include:
- information technology,
- research and development,
- finance,
- human resources,
- back-office operations.
A GCC is therefore different from a normal local branch office.
For example, a multinational company may build an Indian capability centre that handles:
- software development,
- AI,
- analytics,
- cybersecurity,
- finance,
- engineering,
- global operations.
Why GCCs Matter for Property
A successful GCC ecosystem can create demand for:
Large Offices
→
Skilled Employees
→
Rental Housing
→
End-User Housing
→
Retail & Services
→
Hospitality
That is why GCC growth can matter to a property market.
But the impact comes after operations begin.
A GCC policy is not itself a housing tenant.
Punjab IT/ITeS, Data Centre & GCC Policy 2026: Why It Matters
Punjab notified a dedicated sectoral policy in March 2026 for:
- IT,
- IT-enabled services,
- data centres,
- Global Capability Centres.
The policy creates incentives intended to make Punjab more competitive for technology businesses.
One of the most important headline provisions is an overall incentive ceiling for IT/ITeS and GCC investment of up to:
125% of eligible Fixed Capital Investment
subject to a maximum of:
₹500 crore
and detailed eligibility conditions.
GCC Employment Generation Subsidy
For the first qualifying GCC units, the policy provides an employment-generation incentive of:
₹7,500 per employee per month
for:
five years
from the date of commercial operations, subject to the policy’s conditions.
The policy specifically identifies this support for the first 10 qualifying GCC units.
This is particularly relevant to property investors.
Why?
Because the subsidy structure is directly tied to:
employment.
That reinforces the fact that the government’s strategy is not only to attract buildings.
It is trying to attract operating businesses and jobs.
GCC Rental Subsidy
Eligible units can also receive a rental reimbursement of:
₹10 per sq.ft.
for a minimum:
100-seat operation
for up to:
five years
subject to the policy’s requirements.
This is especially relevant to Mohali’s commercial property market.
A rental-support framework can potentially improve the economics of:
- technology offices,
- plug-and-play space,
- business campuses.
But that does not mean every commercial building qualifies.
Electricity and Power Incentives
The policy also includes:
- electricity-duty exemption for eligible units,
- industrial power-tariff treatment instead of commercial tariff for qualifying units.
These incentives can matter for technology companies and particularly data-centre operations where power costs are an important operating variable.
Special Support for Large GCCs
The policy also provides scope for customised incentives for the first qualifying Mega GCC Units employing more than 1,000 people, subject to government approval under the applicable framework.
For property investors, a 1,000-person operating centre would represent a much stronger demand indicator than a policy announcement.
That is why investors should track:
actual approved GCCs
rather than only policy documents.
Why Is Mohali Being Pitched as the Location?
Mohali already has several characteristics that can support technology-sector expansion.
These include:
- IT City,
- Chandigarh Tricity talent pool,
- airport connectivity,
- access to educational institutions,
- existing technology businesses,
- data-centre infrastructure,
- startup incubation.
The government has also highlighted access to institutions such as:
- IIT Ropar,
- ISB Mohali,
- Plaksha University,
- other institutions across the Chandigarh–Punjab education ecosystem
when promoting Mohali’s technology investment potential.
But the strongest evidence is not a promotional statement.
It is existing operating technology infrastructure.
Infosys Is Already a Real Technology-Employment Anchor
One of the biggest reasons Mohali’s technology story deserves attention is Infosys.
Infosys’ official contact information identifies its Mohali campus at:
Sector 83A, IT City, SAS Nagar.
In March 2026, Infosys announced a major expansion of its Mohali Development Center.
The expansion includes approximately:
350,000 sq.ft.
of new integrated development space.
The new block is planned for approximately:
3,000 employee seats.
At the time of the announcement, Infosys said its existing Mohali operations had close to:
1,000 employees.
Infosys also said the expanded campus would support:
- cloud,
- AI,
- application development,
- digital transformation.
Why This Matters More Than a Generic AI Announcement
This is:
- a named company,
- an existing operational campus,
- a physical expansion,
- a defined office capacity.
That makes it much more relevant to property-demand analysis.
Important
A 3,000-seat capacity should not automatically be written as:
3,000 guaranteed new jobs.
The meaningful metric will be:
how many employees actually occupy the expanded campus over time.
Mohali Already Has STPI Technology Infrastructure
Software Technology Parks of India has operated in Mohali since 1998 and provides:
- incubation,
- data services,
- data-centre services,
- technology support.
STPI Mohali’s data centre has:
- commercial rack capacity,
- dedicated server infrastructure,
- operations dating back to 2017.
This matters because an emerging technology hub requires digital infrastructure, not only residential development.
Mohali’s Startup & AI Incubation Ecosystem
STPI Mohali also operates incubation infrastructure for:
- startups,
- entrepreneurs,
- technology businesses.
Its incubation services provide ready-to-use working infrastructure.
The STPI Mohali ecosystem also includes the Neuron Centre of Entrepreneurship, focused on areas including:
- AI/data analytics,
- IoT,
- related emerging technology.
The programme includes a Startup Punjab Hub with dedicated coworking capacity and an AI/data-analytics lab.
That provides useful context for the 24 August NASSCOM meeting.
Punjab is not pitching Mohali as an AI location entirely from zero.
There is already:
technology infrastructure + incubation + corporate presence
to build upon.
Punjab State Data Centre Is Also in SAS Nagar
Punjab’s State Data Centre operates in SAS Nagar and acts as a central repository for applications and databases used across various state e-governance projects.
Punjab’s Department of Good Governance and Information Technology says the facility provides:
- computing,
- storage,
- managed infrastructure services.
Again, this does not itself create residential property demand.
But it contributes to the broader digital-infrastructure ecosystem supporting Mohali’s technology positioning.
Mohali’s Technology Story Is Now a Combination of Several Layers
The strongest way to understand Mohali AI Hub 2026 is not through one announcement.
It is through the combination of:
Existing Technology Businesses
Infosys and other technology operations.
Existing Technology Infrastructure
STPI and data centres.
Startup Infrastructure
STPI incubation and Startup Punjab ecosystem.
New Policy
Punjab IT/ITeS, Data Centre and GCC Policy 2026.
Industry Outreach
24 August NASSCOM engagement.
Future Infrastructure
Proposed Expo City AI Tower and business ecosystem.
This creates a more credible development thesis than:
“Government ne AI hub announce kar diya.”
How Does Mohali Expo City Fit Into the AI & GCC Story?
The proposed Mohali Expo City creates another layer.
Expo City is currently progressing through its land-acquisition and planning stages and includes a proposed:
- AI Tower,
- convention centre,
- hotel,
- business ecosystem.
The AI Tower has been reported with planned capacity for approximately 300 companies/offices.
But:
capacity is not occupancy.
Expo City should therefore be treated as:
future physical technology/business infrastructure
while the Punjab GCC policy represents:
an incentive and business-attraction framework.
The 24 August NASSCOM meeting represents:
industry outreach.
Infosys represents:
existing corporate employment + physical expansion.
These are four different stages of the ecosystem.
For the full project analysis, read:
PropKeyz View
Expo City is proposed infrastructure. GCC policy is an incentive framework. NASSCOM outreach is industry engagement. Operating companies and employees are what ultimately create real-estate demand.
How Could AI & GCC Growth Affect Mohali Property?
The relationship is not immediate.
A more responsible chain is:
Policy → Company Decision → Office Setup → Hiring → Employee Occupancy → Housing Demand → Property Impact
If the chain stops at:
Policy
then residential demand may not materially change.
If it progresses to:
3,000 operating employees
then property impact becomes much more relevant.
Could IT Jobs Increase Rental Demand?
Yes, potentially.
Technology employees may create demand for:
- rental apartments,
- furnished accommodation,
- premium family housing,
- managed residences.
But rental demand depends on where employees actually prefer to live.
Factors include:
- commuting time,
- rent,
- apartment quality,
- schools,
- healthcare,
- lifestyle,
- nearby supply.
Therefore:
An IT office in Sector 83 does not automatically mean every apartment within 10 km receives the same rental demand.
IT City / Sector 82: Why This Is One of the Main Markets to Watch
Sector 82 and 82A sit inside or alongside Mohali’s IT City ecosystem.
Current property offerings include:
- apartments,
- residential plots,
- premium projects,
- commercial development.
Magicbricks’ Q2 2026 asking-price data for multistorey apartments in Sector 82 JLPL Industrial Area shows an average around:
₹10,237 per sq.ft.
with a reported range of approximately:
₹8,565–₹11,909 per sq.ft.
These are:
portal asking-price trends
not:
- registered transaction prices,
- guaranteed negotiation rates,
- official valuations.
Why Sector 82 Could Benefit
If technology employment expands, Sector 82 could potentially benefit from:
- proximity to employment,
- existing residential stock,
- shorter commuting requirements,
- developed social infrastructure.
But buyers need to understand that:
some technology upside may already be reflected in current premium pricing.
Sector 82A: Premium Housing Near IT City
Sector 82A contains premium apartment inventory and high-value residential plots.
Housing’s current portal trend data shows apartment asking levels around the ₹10,000–₹11,000+ per sq.ft. range depending on dataset and inventory.
Individual plots can run into several crores.
For example, current August 2026 online listings include 300 sq.yd. plots around:
₹5 crore asking
in some locations.
This illustrates an important point.
IT City is not an early low-cost property market anymore.
Investors therefore need to ask:
How much future technology demand is already priced into the acquisition cost?
Sector 83: The Most Direct Corporate-Employment Story
Sector 83 / 83A is particularly important because Infosys’ IT City campus is located here.
The area also contains:
- premium residential projects,
- luxury apartments,
- commercial property,
- educational institutions,
- technology infrastructure.
Current premium inventory includes projects such as:
- Marbella Royce,
- STJ The Pinnacle.
Current August 2026 portal inventory in the area includes premium 4 and 5 BHK apartments in the multi-crore segment.
Project-level asking rates can vary materially.
For example, Q2 2026 portal data showed:
- The Pinnacle around ₹10,652/sq.ft.,
- Marbella Grand around ₹11,414/sq.ft.,
while other current premium-project listings can be higher.
PropKeyz View
Sector 83 has one of the strongest direct links between premium residential development and an actual technology-employment location—but entry price still matters.
Could Infosys Expansion Affect Sector 83 Property?
Potentially.
The logic is stronger here because the expansion is physical and company-specific.
The chain is:
Infosys Expansion
→
Additional Office Capacity
→
Potential Additional Employees
→
Potential Housing Demand
But the key word remains:
potential.
Investors should track:
- construction progress,
- actual hiring,
- campus utilisation,
- office occupancy.
PropKeyz Rule
Office capacity is not housing demand until people occupy the office.
What Could the AI/GCC Story Mean for Aerocity?
Aerocity is slightly different.
Its value is supported by:
- airport-side location,
- GMADA planning,
- residential plots,
- growing built-up housing,
- wider airport development.
Magicbricks’ Q2 2026 market data shows apartment asking averages around:
₹9,439 per sq.ft.
and residential plot asking trends around:
₹1.46 lakh per sq.yd.
These figures confirm that Aerocity is already a premium market.
AI and GCC expansion could potentially strengthen Aerocity’s broader:
- executive housing,
- airport-location,
- business-travel
narrative.
But:
technology policy should not be used to justify any asking price in Aerocity.
For a deeper airport-side comparison, read:
Aerotropolis vs Aerocity Mohali
What Could This Mean for PR-7 / Airport Road?
The wider Airport Road / PR-7 corridor connects multiple:
- residential,
- technology,
- institutional,
- airport-side
markets.
If Mohali develops more genuine technology employment, the value of efficient movement between:
- housing,
- IT City,
- airport,
- business areas
can become more important.
This is why investors should evaluate:
employment access
not simply:
distance from Airport Road.
For a complete corridor analysis, read:
PR-7 Airport Road Mohali Investment Guide 2026
Current Property-Market Baseline Around Mohali’s Technology Corridor
| Market | Current 2026 Asking-Market Context |
| Sector 82 JLPL Apartments | ~₹10,237/sq.ft. average portal trend |
| Sector 82A Premium Apartments | Roughly ₹10,000+/sq.ft. depending on inventory |
| Sector 83 Premium Projects | Roughly ₹10,000–₹16,000+/sq.ft. project-dependent |
| Aerocity Apartments | ~₹9,439/sq.ft. portal trend |
| Aerocity Residential Plots | ~₹1.46 lakh/sq.yd. portal trend |
These figures are useful for understanding the current market.
They are not:
- registered transaction benchmarks,
- government valuations,
- guaranteed negotiation prices.
PropKeyz View
The technology corridor is already expensive in several segments. Investors should therefore analyse future employment upside against today’s premium entry price.
Could AI & GCC Growth Increase Mohali Apartment Prices?
Potentially.
But the relationship should be analysed as:
More Companies → More Jobs → More End Users / Tenants → Better Absorption → Possible Price Support
Not:
NASSCOM Meeting → Apartment Price Increase
Property impact also depends on:
- project quality,
- entry price,
- construction stage,
- competing supply,
- tenant preference,
- future resale inventory.
PropKeyz Rule
Jobs can strengthen housing demand. A policy document cannot directly set an apartment price.
Could Rental Housing Benefit More Than Property Prices Initially?
Possibly.
Rental markets can sometimes respond earlier than resale markets when new employment begins.
An actual workforce needs:
- accommodation,
- transport,
- services.
But rental demand should be measured using:
- occupancy,
- current asking rent,
- actual achievable rent,
- competing apartments.
Do not use a forecast such as:
“GCCs aa rahe hain, ₹50,000 rent guaranteed.”
No such guarantee exists.
Could Commercial Office Property Be the More Direct Beneficiary?
Potentially.
If new GCCs genuinely establish operations in Mohali, they need:
- office space,
- plug-and-play facilities,
- technology infrastructure,
- parking,
- connectivity.
Punjab’s rental-support policy is particularly relevant here.
But commercial investors should understand that technology companies usually have specific office requirements.
A small roadside commercial unit and a Grade-A technology office are not the same asset.
GCCs may require:
- large floorplates,
- security,
- redundant power,
- high-speed connectivity,
- parking,
- modern HVAC,
- employee facilities.
PropKeyz View
A GCC story may benefit suitable office infrastructure more directly than generic commercial property.
What About Retail and Food & Beverage?
Employment growth can potentially create secondary demand for:
- cafés,
- restaurants,
- convenience retail,
- fitness,
- services.
But this follows actual population movement.
The correct sequence remains:
Employees First → Consumer Spending Second
Not every retail property near IT City will benefit equally.
Could Premium Residential Projects Benefit?
Possibly.
Large premium residences can appeal to:
- senior professionals,
- executives,
- entrepreneurs,
- NRI buyers.
But premium supply is also growing.
Current and upcoming Mohali projects include increasingly large:
- 3 BHK,
- 4 BHK,
- 5 BHK
products.
For current project research, read:
New Launch Projects in Mohali 2026
Investment Risk
If luxury supply grows faster than high-income end-user demand:
premium project supply can compete with itself.
Technology growth helps only if the actual workforce and income profile support that supply.
Does This Make Every New Launch Near IT City a Good Investment?
No.
A strong technology location can support a project.
It cannot fix:
- excessive launch price,
- poor layout,
- high density,
- weak developer execution,
- unrealistic payment plan.
PropKeyz Rule
Employment can strengthen a good project. It cannot automatically make an overpriced project attractive.
AI Hub vs Expo City vs IT City: What Is the Difference?
| Term | What It Means |
| Mohali AI/GCC Push | Government technology-investment strategy |
| Punjab GCC Policy | Incentive framework for qualifying technology/GCC investment |
| NASSCOM Meeting | Industry engagement and ecosystem discussion |
| IT City | Existing technology/business/residential location |
| Infosys Expansion | Actual corporate campus expansion |
| Expo City AI Tower | Proposed future technology/business infrastructure |
| Property Demand | Created when companies and employees actually occupy the ecosystem |
PropKeyz View
These are different layers of the same possible technology ecosystem—not interchangeable announcements.
How Does the GMADA Development Story Connect?
Technology development is only one part of Mohali’s wider transformation.
The city is also seeing:
- major GMADA e-auctions,
- Airport Road improvements,
- Expo City planning,
- Aerotropolis development,
- new premium residential projects.
GMADA’s recent e-auction generated approximately ₹5,391 crore, demonstrating significant developer/institutional appetite for strategic Mohali land.
Read:
GMADA E-Auction 2026: Mohali Land Sale & Property Impact
Bigger Thesis
Mohali’s long-term demand could potentially become more diversified across:
Residential
Technology Employment
Commercial
Airport
Government Infrastructure
That is stronger than a property market driven only by speculative apartment launches.
What Should Investors Track Next?
This is one of the most important sections.
1. Actual GCC Announcements
Which companies formally announce Mohali operations?
2. Office Location
Sector 82?
Sector 83?
Industrial Area?
Another business district?
3. Office Size
A 25-person sales office is very different from a 2,000-person GCC.
4. Hiring
Actual hiring is one of the strongest property-demand indicators.
5. Office Occupancy
Track when employees begin working from Mohali.
6. Infosys Expansion
Track physical construction and future utilisation.
7. Expo City
Track acquisition, tendering and construction separately.
8. Rental Absorption
Are quality apartments actually renting faster?
9. New Residential Supply
How many competing units will be delivered?
10. Commercial Supply
Is Grade-A office supply expanding with demand?
The PropKeyz Technology-to-Property Framework
Property investors can use this hierarchy:
Stage 1 — Government Ambition
Lowest property-demand weight.
Stage 2 — Policy Notification
Stronger business signal.
Stage 3 — Named Company Announcement
More meaningful.
Stage 4 — Office Lease / Construction
Much stronger.
Stage 5 — Hiring
Direct employment evidence.
Stage 6 — Office Occupancy
Real local demand.
Stage 7 — Rental & End-User Absorption
Real-estate impact becomes measurable.
PropKeyz Rule
Increase your property valuation weight only as the technology story moves down this execution ladder.
Biggest Risks for Property Investors
1. Headline Investing
Buying solely because:
“Mohali AI Hub ban raha hai.”
2. Assuming NASSCOM Is Opening a GCC
The latest meeting is ecosystem engagement, not an announced NASSCOM GCC.
3. Assuming Thousands of Jobs Already Exist
Future capacity is not current employment.
4. Paying Too Much Near IT City
Location strength does not remove price risk.
5. Ignoring New Residential Supply
Many premium apartments may reach the market around similar timelines.
6. Assuming Every Employee Wants Luxury Housing
Technology employees have different:
- salaries,
- family sizes,
- rental budgets.
7. Buying Generic Commercial Property
A GCC may need Grade-A office infrastructure—not an ordinary shop.
8. Assuming Rent Will Automatically Rise
Rental growth requires actual tenant demand.
What Should End Users Take From the AI & GCC Story?
For a self-use buyer, employment growth should be a secondary benefit.
Prioritise:
- quality of home,
- connectivity,
- schools,
- healthcare,
- project quality,
- neighbourhood,
- current commute.
A good end-user property should remain a good home even if the AI/GCC story takes longer than expected.
What Should Investors Take From It?
For investors:
technology employment is potentially a strong demand catalyst.
But invest in the asset—not the headline.
A stronger investment may combine:
Current Demand + Good Location + Reasonable Entry + Quality Project + Future Employment Upside
A weaker investment may rely entirely on:
“AI companies aa jayengi.”
What Should NRI Buyers Consider?
For NRI buyers, the AI/GCC story may make Mohali more interesting as a long-term employment and rental market.
But remote investors should pay additional attention to:
- actual project location,
- current tenant demand,
- property-management requirements,
- construction progress,
- legal verification.
For ownership support, explore:
Is IT City Mohali a Good Investment in 2026?
IT City has several genuine strengths:
- existing technology employment,
- Infosys presence,
- premium residential projects,
- institutional ecosystem,
- connectivity,
- future technology expansion.
But the market is no longer uniformly low-priced.
Therefore:
the IT City question has moved from “Will this area develop?” toward “Which property is correctly priced for the development already happening?”
PropKeyz View
IT City is becoming an execution-based property market—not simply a future-location story.
Is Sector 82 a Good Investment?
Sector 82 may suit buyers who value:
- proximity to IT City,
- established housing,
- premium residential options,
- existing social infrastructure.
But investors should compare:
- current ₹/sq.ft.,
- ready vs under-construction inventory,
- actual rent,
- competing supply.
Is Sector 83 a Good Investment?
Sector 83 has perhaps the strongest direct technology-employment linkage because of the Infosys IT City campus and its expansion.
It also has increasingly premium residential supply.
The investor question is therefore:
Will future high-income demand grow fast enough to support today’s premium residential entry prices and upcoming supply?
That requires monitoring.
Is Aerocity Better for the AI/GCC Story?
Aerocity has a different strength.
It combines:
- airport positioning,
- premium plots,
- broader urban development.
For executives and frequent business travellers, that may have long-term appeal.
But Aerocity property already carries a significant premium.
Therefore:
AI/GCC growth should be additional upside—not justification for unlimited pricing.
PropKeyz Verdict: Mohali AI & GCC Hub 2026
The latest NASSCOM meeting strengthens the case that Punjab wants Mohali to become one of North India’s more important technology-investment locations.
The strategy now has several layers:
Existing Infrastructure
- IT City,
- STPI,
- data-centre infrastructure,
- startup incubation.
Existing Corporate Employment
Infosys already operates in Mohali.
Corporate Expansion
Infosys is adding approximately 350,000 sq.ft. of development space with capacity for around 3,000 seats.
Government Policy
Punjab has introduced a dedicated IT/ITeS, Data Centre and GCC Policy with significant incentives.
Industry Outreach
Punjab met NASSCOM on 24 August 2026 to deepen industry participation.
Future Infrastructure
Expo City’s proposed AI Tower could eventually add another technology/business node.
These are meaningful signals.
But the current facts do not justify saying:
“Mohali mein hundreds of GCC companies confirmed hain.”
They are not.
Nor should investors assume:
“AI Hub = guaranteed property appreciation.”
The correct property framework is:
Policy → Company → Office → Employee → Housing Demand → Property Value
Final PropKeyz View
Mohali’s AI and GCC push could become a meaningful long-term property-demand driver if policy incentives convert into occupied offices and skilled employment.
But:
A technology hub creates real-estate value through jobs—not through headlines.
For investors:
Exact Property → Current Demand → Entry Price → Employment Proximity → Technology Execution → Future Supply → Exit Buyer
And remember:
Policy attracts companies. Companies create jobs. Jobs create housing demand. Investors should track that sequence in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Mohali AI Hub update in 2026?
On 24 August 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met a NASSCOM delegation and positioned Mohali as a North India destination for AI, digital innovation and Global Capability Centres.
Is NASSCOM opening a new office or GCC in Mohali?
The latest reporting describes an industry-engagement meeting and an invitation to partner with Mohali’s startup ecosystem. It does not announce a specific NASSCOM GCC or major NASSCOM office.
What is a GCC?
A Global Capability Centre is typically a wholly owned in-house or offshore unit established by a multinational or Indian multinational company to provide specialised functions such as IT, R&D, finance, HR and back-office operations to its parent organisation.
Does Punjab have a GCC Policy?
Yes. Punjab notified the Punjab IT/ITeS, Data Centre and GCC Policy 2026 in March 2026.
What incentives are available to GCCs in Punjab?
Subject to policy eligibility, the framework includes employment support, rental reimbursement, electricity-duty exemption, industrial power-tariff treatment and an overall incentive framework of up to 125% of eligible FCI, capped at ₹500 crore.
How much is the GCC employment subsidy?
The policy provides ₹7,500 per employee per month for five years for the first ten qualifying GCC units, subject to applicable conditions.
Does Mohali already have major IT companies?
Yes. Infosys has existing operations in Mohali’s Sector 83A IT City and announced a major campus expansion in March 2026.
How large is the Infosys Mohali expansion?
Infosys announced approximately 350,000 sq.ft. of new integrated development space designed to seat about 3,000 employees.
Does 3,000 seats mean 3,000 guaranteed new jobs?
No. It represents planned office capacity. Actual employment should be tracked through hiring and occupancy.
Could the AI and GCC strategy increase rental demand?
It could if new companies establish operations and hire significant numbers of employees. Rental growth is not guaranteed simply because a policy or technology strategy has been announced.
Which Mohali property markets could benefit?
Areas worth monitoring include:
- IT City,
- Sector 82,
- Sector 82A,
- Sector 83,
- Aerocity,
- PR-7 / Airport Road-side residential markets.
Actual impact will depend on employment location, access and property type.
Is Sector 83 important for the technology story?
Yes. Infosys’ IT City campus is located in Sector 83A, making this area particularly relevant to technology-employment-led property research.
Is Mohali Expo City’s AI Tower already operational?
No. The Expo City AI Tower remains a proposed component of the wider Expo City development.
Will AI development guarantee property appreciation?
No. Property performance depends on actual company investment, employment, current price, project quality, future supply and buyer demand.
Looking for Property Around IT City, Sector 82, Sector 83 or Airport Road?
Mohali’s technology corridor contains very different property options.
You may be comparing:
- IT City apartments,
- Sector 82 plots,
- Sector 83 luxury projects,
- Aerocity plots,
- Airport Road apartments,
- new launches,
- investment properties.
PropKeyz can help you compare options based on:
- budget,
- exact location,
- property type,
- current asking price,
- Punjab RERA,
- carpet area,
- current rent,
- employment proximity,
- construction stage,
- future supply,
- self-use vs investment,
- holding period.
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Buying for Investment? Think Beyond the Purchase
A technology-corridor investment does not stop being an investment after possession.
For eligible NRI, outstation and local owners across selected Mohali and Tricity locations, PropKeyz can also support:
- tenant coordination,
- property inspections,
- maintenance coordination,
- rent follow-up,
- move-in / move-out support,
- ongoing owner updates.
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for current coverage.
Continue Your Mohali Property Research
For deeper research into Mohali’s technology, infrastructure and property growth story, continue with:
PR-7 Airport Road Mohali Investment Guide 2026
Aerotropolis vs Aerocity Mohali
New Launch Projects in Mohali 2026
These guides help separate:
Technology Ambition
from:
Technology Employment
and:
Future Property Potential
from:
Present-Day Property Value.
Sources & Verification
This article was last fact-checked on 24 August 2026.
The 24 August technology-hub update is based on current reporting of the Punjab government’s meeting with NASSCOM.
Punjab’s IT/ITeS, Data Centre and GCC incentive framework is based on the notified Punjab IT/ITeS, Data Centre and GCC Policy 2026.
Infosys campus and expansion information is supported by Infosys’ official March 2026 announcement and company location information.
Mohali’s STPI, incubation and data-centre infrastructure is supported by official Software Technology Parks of India records and Punjab’s Department of Good Governance and Information Technology.
Property-market figures referenced in this analysis are:
portal asking-price indicators
and should not be interpreted as:
- registered transaction rates,
- government valuations,
- guaranteed negotiation prices.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general real-estate information, market research and educational purposes only.
It does not constitute:
- legal advice,
- financial advice,
- tax advice,
- valuation advice,
- guaranteed investment advice.
Technology investment plans, company expansions, GCC approvals, hiring, office occupancy, policy incentives and infrastructure plans can change.
Policy incentives are subject to:
- eligibility,
- approvals,
- applicable conditions,
- future amendments.
PropKeyz does not guarantee:
- new GCC investment,
- technology-company occupancy,
- employment generation,
- rental growth,
- property appreciation,
- commercial demand,
- construction completion,
- resale liquidity.
Property buyers should independently verify:
- project title,
- Punjab RERA where applicable,
- current price,
- carpet area,
- construction stage,
- current rent,
- actual technology-employment proximity,
- total acquisition cost.
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