Mumbai/Powai

Powai

Where IIT meets industry, Mumbai's startup and outsourcing capital.

Powai is Mumbai's knowledge economy hub, defined by the Hiranandani Gardens township and anchored by the proximity of IIT Bombay, one of India's most prestigious technical universities. Developed by the Hiranandani Group from the early 1990s on 250 acres of then-undeveloped land, Hiranandani Gardens today houses 42 residential buildings, 23 commercial buildings, a hospital, schools, and the only SEZ building (Kensington) in a Mumbai residential township. The self-contained nature of this lakeside enclave, with food courts, retail, hotels, and recreation, has made it the preferred base for s

Grade A IT Parks / Campus LeaseManaged OfficesCo-working Spaces
Township Area250 acres (Hiranandani Gardens)
Residential Buildings42
Commercial Buildings23 (includes SEZ: Kensington)
Railway StationKanjurmarg (Central Line) ~2.5 km; Vikhroli ~4 km
Upcoming MetroMetro Line 6 (Lokhandwala–Vikhroli) will serve the Powai/Kanjurmarg corridor
Flex/Co-working Operators8+ (Smartworks, Table Space, Awfis, Regus, Aura Business Centre, etc.)
Township Area250 acres (Hiranandani Gardens)
Residential Buildings42
Commercial Buildings23 (includes SEZ: Kensington)
Railway StationKanjurmarg (Central Line) ~2.5 km; Vikhroli ~4 km
Upcoming MetroMetro Line 6 (Lokhandwala–Vikhroli) will serve the Powai/Kanjurmarg corridor
Flex/Co-working Operators8+ (Smartworks, Table Space, Awfis, Regus, Aura Business Centre, etc.)

Key Employers

TCSAccentureL&T InfotechCognizantThoughtWorksSiemensZebra TechnologiesKellogg India

Space Types Available

Campus

Grade A IT Parks / Campus Lease

Managed Office

Managed Offices

Co-working

Co-working Spaces

Commute & Connectivity

MetroRail / SuburbanAirportRoad
ConnectionDetailsDistance
Upcoming MetroMetro Line 6 (Lokhandwala–Vikhroli); Kanjurmarg/Powai station (under development)~2 km from campus
Nearest Railway StationKanjurmarg (Central Line)~2.5 km
Second Railway StationVikhroli (Central Line)~4 km
AirportCSMIA T2 (via Andheri-Kurla Road or JVLR)~12 km
Major HighwayJogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR)~1 km (northern boundary)
Key Feeder RoadLBS Marg (southern access); Saki Vihar Road (eastern access)Adjacent
Eastern Express HighwayVia LBS Marg or Saki Vihar Road~4 km
Western Express HighwayVia JVLR~8 km
Nearest Mall / Amenity HubGalleria Shopping Complex (within Hiranandani Gardens)Within campus
City CentreBKC (via Andheri-Kurla Road or JVLR–WEH)~12 km

Market Context

  • Key buildings
  • IIT Bombay Adjacency

IT Parks & Campuses

  • Hiranandani Business Park
  • Hiranandani Knowledge Park
  • Supreme Business Park
  • Kensington (SEZ)
  • 91Springboard
  • Aura Business Centre

Managed Office Operators

SmartworksTable SpaceAwfis

Co-working Operators

AwfisRegus / IWG91SpringboardAura Business Centre

Companies in this Market

IT Services & Consulting

TCSAccentureL&T InfotechCognizantThoughtWorks

Global Technology Corporations

SiemensZebra TechnologiesKellogg India

Global Capability Centres (GCCs)

Nomura Services IndiaWorldQuant Research IndiaEmerson Process Management

Consulting & Professional Services

Deloitte ConsultingTata ProjectsDun & Bradstreet Technologies

Sectors with Significant Presence

IT Services & Consulting

TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, LTIMindtree have significant presence in the business park

Global Capability Centres

Financial GCCs (Nomura, WorldQuant) and engineering GCCs (Siemens, Emerson)

Startups & Venture-Backed Companies

Powai is Mumbai's acknowledged startup capital; proximity to IIT Bombay generates serial founders

Investment Banking & Finance

Multiple mid-to-large investment banking and asset management back-offices

Engineering & Manufacturing R&D

Siemens, Emerson, Zebra Technologies, Powai hosts engineering R&D teams

Education & Knowledge

IIT Bombay, SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Hiranandani Foundation School contribute to a knowledge economy cluster

Infrastructure & Business Environment

SEZ / Tax Incentives

Kensington (within Hiranandani Gardens) carries SEZ status, providing export-linked tax benefits for eligible IT/ITES units.

Talent Pipeline

IIT Bombay (~2 km) is Powai's single greatest advantage. SDA Bocconi Asia Center (within Hiranandani Gardens) provides executive management talent. The dense residential township creates a walk-to-work culture unusual in Mumbai.

Grade A & ESG Assets

Hiranandani Business Park buildings incorporate rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient HVAC, and green space within the campus. Several buildings are IGBC-certified.

Power & Connectivity

The self-contained township model ensures power backup across all commercial buildings. JVLR connectivity to WEH and LBS Marg makes Powai a natural logistics and operations hub.