Bengaluru, Nov. 19 -- Karnataka is preparing an expansion of its technology ecosystem, with investments exceeding Rs.1 trillion to upgrade Bengaluru's infrastructure and the state government planning a new IT and AI focused city in Bidadi, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said on Monday, while speaking on the first day of the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025.

"We are developing residential layouts for NRIs, a world class city near Bidadi on 9,000 acres. We are building an international complex to house all international business houses," he said.

Shivakumar said the strength of Bengaluru lies in its people, pointing to what he described as the city's unmatched talent base. "There are about 25 lakh IT experts in Bengalur...