Kakkanad: Kochi's IT and Residential Powerhouse
Kakkanad has grown into the beating heart of Kochi's knowledge economy. Kakkanad is home to the Infopark, which is one of Kerala's largest IT parks, that houses major companies like TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, IBS, UST Global, and IBM along with other mid and small sized companies. Kakkanad is a key residential and IT area in Kochi, Kerala, with a strong job market and modern infrastructure, and major tech centres like SmartCity Kochi and Infopark Phase 2 located here.
What began as a bachelor-rental IT corridor has matured into a full-fledged residential township. Kakkanad's pull isn't only bachelor rentals anymore - as the area matures, buyers look for schools, hospitals, daily essentials, and smoother access to malls and services. Workplaces such as ITC and IQVIA draw professionals, while Infopark remains part of the wider work map, and Forum Mall and Nucleus Mall meet leisure needs, while LuLu Mall adds retail choice for weekends.
On pricing, the locality sits in a comfortable mid-premium bracket for Kochi. The locality recorded an average rate of ₹6,150 per sq ft in 2026, along with ~38% appreciation in the last 5 years. Investors also benefit from strong rental demand: Kakkanad offers among the highest rental returns in Kochi at around 4.6%, ahead of Edappally, Thrikkakara, Vennala and Elamakkara.
PRESTIGE has been present in Kakkanad for over a decade, anchoring the locality's shift from an office district to a landmark residential-commercial address. Perched in the fast-growing IT hub of Kakkanad, Kochi, on the landmark Infopark Road, Prestige Hillside Gateway is a striking epitome of modern architecture, biophilic living and urban comfort. The developer also operates a large commercial footprint here, with Prestige Cyber Green, a premium commercial development covering 4.61 acres and consisting of 8 floors with office spaces, hotels, and tech parks.
