Ashar Group's Thane IT Park bags Intelenet, 7 other BPO cos

Realty major Ashar Group's IT Park in Thane has bagged bookings from eight BPO players including leading player, Intelenet, and now plans to set up a four-star hotel in the vicinity to cater to business visitors of the Park.

"We have already got bookings from eight BPO firms, including Intelenet. This IT Park has the potential to generate around 12,000 jobs," Ashar Group's Chairman and Managing Director, Ajay Ashar, told reporters here.

This is one of the largest IT parks in Maharashtra and has been set up at an investment of over Rs 250 crore.

"With a built-up area of one million sq ft and valuation of Rs 600 crore, this IT Park is poised to generate employment for about 12,000 people in and around Thane," Ashar said.

Located in Thane's MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) zone, the Ashar IT Park is tailored to meet the business needs of several IT/ITeS companies, he said.
The IT Park already has got bookings from eight BPO firms, including Intelenet, he said.

The eight IT/ITeS companies in the park would soon be opening their offices here, he said.

The IT Park has all the amenities required for any IT company and besides also has recreational facilities including a night club, he said.

On the four-star hotel planned to be set-up, Ashar said that it would be a 120 key hotel catering to the short stay requirements of IT professionals and expatriates.