Electronics City Industrial Township Authority

Name

Electronics City Industrial Township Authority

Legal name

Electronics City Industrial Township Authority

Website

https://elcita.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax: Property tax levied on buildings based on built-up area at Rs 3.60 per sqft for buildings and Rs 0.72 per sqft for open/vacant area, with 26% cess added. 30% of property tax collected is remitted to local panchayats.
2. Safety and Traffic Management Services: Charges for safety and traffic management services at Rs 1.75 per sqft of built-up area
3. Public Utility Services Charges: Charges for public utility services at Rs 1.20 per sqft of built-up area
4. Infrastructure Charges: Charges for built-up area up to 20000 sqft at Rs 0.75 per sqft, and Rs 1.00 per sqft for area 20001 sqft and above
5. CISF Charges: Security charges scaled by built-up area: NIL for 0-20000 sqft, Rs 0.50 for 20001-50000 sqft, Rs 2.00 for 50001-200000 sqft, Rs 5.00 for 200001 and above sqft
6. Water Supply: Freshwater supply to member companies from BWSSB and borewells, distributed through water tankers. 1 MLD from BWSSB and 50 KL from borewells
7. Recycled Water Sales: Treated recycled water sold to member companies for landscaping and construction needs at Rs 75 per KL
8. Solid Waste Management User Fee: Annual SWM user fee based on built-up area slabs, ranging from Rs 18,000 for fully vacant land to Rs 3,12,000 for built-up area above 10 million sqft
9. Transport Services: Free shuttle bus services and bike rentals for last-mile connectivity within Electronics City
10. Waste Collection Services: Door-to-door waste collection services through authorized vendor NEPRA, with compliance requirements for member companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ELCITA is the statutory governing authority for the 903-acre Electronics City Industrial Township in Bengaluru, providing comprehensive municipal, infrastructure, and smart-city services to 312 member companies. Its core offering includes e-governance licensing (building, trade, occupancy, khata), property tax administration, water supply and sewage treatment, solid waste management achieving zero landfill status, environmental monitoring, four-tiered security with CISF deployment, transport (shuttle buses, bike rentals, parking), and the I-Connect smart city command platform integrating 23 modules for real-time municipal operations.

Product overview

ELCITA operates as an industrial township authority managing Electronics City in Bengaluru through a unified digital platform architecture. The core digital offering is the I-Connect Platform (Smart City Dashboard), a centralized command center integrating 23 modules for real-time municipal monitoring. This platform connects to citizen-facing applications including the ELCITA Citizen App for complaints and service requests, the Citizen Unified Digital Platform (e-governance portal) for building licenses, commencement certificates, occupancy certificates, trade licenses, and E-Khata services, the Digital Health App for healthcare access, and the GIS Dashboard for spatial analysis. Beyond digital products, ELCITA provides physical infrastructure services including Smart Bus Stops, EV Charging Stations, Free Shuttle Bus Services, and Pay & Park Services, alongside environmental services for Zero Waste to Landfill management and Water Positive initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ELCITA Citizen App Mobile application for Android and iOS that enables citizens and member-company employees to access ELCITA services, submit and track complaints, request cutlery bank items, and receive real-time township updates.
• Citizen Unified Digital Platform Web-based e-governance portal providing online applications for building licenses, commencement certificates, occupancy certificates, trade licenses, and E-Khata (E-Aasthi) property documents with defined SLAs (Khata Extract 7 working days, Trade License 4 working days, Building License 7 working days).
• Smart City Dashboard (I-Connect Platform) Centralized Command Centre integrating 23 modules for real-time monitoring of municipal operations including waste management, water supply, air quality, electrical infrastructure, environmental sensors, and security feeds across the 903-acre township.
• GIS Dashboard Geographic Information System portal providing spatial data visualization and mapping of Electronics City infrastructure for planning, asset management, and member-company reference.
• Digital Health App (DigiCare) Web application providing real-time emergency care services, hospital listings, doctor contacts, and medical supply availability for township residents and workers.
• Building License Service Statutory licensing service for issuing building construction licenses within Electronics City with a 7 working day SLA, accessible via the e-governance portal.
• Trade License Service Online service for issuing and renewing trade licenses for commercial establishments within the township with a 4 working day SLA.
• Commencement Certificate Service Statutory service for issuing commencement certificates for new construction projects within Electronics City with a 7 working day SLA.
• Occupancy Certificate Service Statutory service for issuing occupancy certificates for completed buildings within Electronics City with a 7 working day SLA.
• E-Khata (E-Aasthi) Service Digital khata document generation service for property management using the E-Aasthi software platform, enabling electronic property records for township members.
• Zero Waste to Landfill Management Solid waste management service achieving 100% waste diversion through door-to-door collection by NEPRA, segregation at Material Recovery Facilities, and processing at Sustainability Parks (5 TPD dry, 3.4 TPD wet).
• Water Positive Services Sustainable water management including freshwater supply from BWSSB and borewells, rainwater harvesting (160 KLD tank capacity), wastewater treatment through 1,927 KLD STP capacity, groundwater recharge (2,024 KL injection wells + 592 KL recharge pits), and recycled water distribution (Rs 75/KL).
• Free Shuttle Bus Service Free shuttle bus service providing last-mile connectivity between Silk Institute Metro Station and Electronics City (250-275 daily riders) and between Phase I and Phase II (220-250 daily riders).
• Pay and Park Services Paid parking services implemented across Electronics City Phase I and Phase II to improve traffic management and generate revenue for township upkeep.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployed across the township to support sustainable employee transportation within Electronics City.
• Bike Rental Services Eco-friendly bike rental services operated in partnership with Yulu Bikes at accessible township locations for shorter-distance travel and last-mile connectivity.
• Cutlery Bank Free steel cutlery bank service designed to reduce single-use plastic waste, managed through the ELCITA Citizen App for township residents and member companies.
• Smart Bus Stops Modern eco-friendly bus stops with EV charging stations, snacks availability, and digital bus route information deployed across the township.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 126.5% water surplus (Water Positive certification from TUV Rheinland for 2023-2024)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• M/s NRMPL (NEPRA Resource Management Solutions Private Limited)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2025Transitioned waste collection services from M/s. Nepra Resource Management Solutions Private Limited to M/s. NEPRA Resource Management Private Limited (NRMPL) effective April 1, 2025. NRMPL handles all waste collection within the township.
• NEPRA Resource Management Private LimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 April 2023Authorized vendor appointed by ELCITA for collection and processing of waste generated by companies in Electronics City. Handles door-to-door waste collection with separate compartments for dry, wet, and reject waste. Services include waste segregation at Material Recovery Facilities and disposal to authorized recyclers. Replaced previous service provider effective April 1, 2025.
• Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM)coreOthers · 29 November 2022Power supply utility for Electronics City. BESCOM certified that ELCITA uses Green Energy for their operations (certification dated November 29, 2022). ELCITA sources green energy from BESCOM for all operations.
• Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)coreOthersPrimary water source for Electronics City. ELCITA receives 1 MLD of water from BWSSB for distribution to member companies through water tankers.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party certification agency providing Zero Waste to Landfill certification and Water Positive certification to ELCITA. Conducted waste management process verification and water surplus assessments.
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)coreOthersCentral armed police force deployed for security of Electronics City Industrial Township. CISF operates 24x7 surveillance command center, provides armed Quick Reaction Teams (QRT), and ensures first response security. Part of four-tiered security system.
• Karnataka State PolicecoreOthersState police force maintaining Law and Order Police Station and Traffic Police Station within Electronics City. Collaborates with ELCITA security team and CISF for comprehensive security coverage.
• Garuda, NSG, SDRF, NDRFminorOthersSpecialized government forces for emergency response including counter-terrorism (NSG), disaster response (SDRF, NDRF), and crisis management. ELCITA coordinates escalation with these forces in emergencies or terrorist incidents.
• Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transportation provider collaborating with ELCITA to enhance bus services in Electronics City. Working together to improve public transport usage and reduce congestion.
• Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB)coreOthersRegulatory body overseeing environmental compliance. ELCITA's sewage treatment plants meet all KSPCB standards under Water & Air (Prevention & Control) Act. Environmental sensors deployed as per KSPCB guidelines.
• Karnataka Fire and Emergency ServicemoderateOthersFire department providing fire safety compliance for buildings in Electronics City. ELCITA follows fire department guidelines for building approvals and maintains fire safety standards.
• Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)moderateOthersUrban development authority providing zoning regulations and planning guidelines. ELCITA adheres to BDA land use maps and development regulations.
• Yulu BikesmoderateTechnology or IntegrationDockless bike sharing service available in Electronics City for sustainable commuting and last-mile connectivity.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC): State-level industrial infrastructure developer across Maharashtra managing hundreds of industrial areas. Larger and broader than ELCITA but comparable in core mandate of providing industrial-area utilities, environmental compliance and trade approvals.
• Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB): Karnataka state body that acquires, develops and allocates industrial land, including Electronics City Phase II. Operates alongside ELCITA at the state level — comparable governance role and sustainability compliance scope.
• Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA): Statutory metropolitan planning and development authority for Hyderabad with smart-city command centre and industrial-area oversight — overlaps ELCITA in smart-city infrastructure and member-based levy collection.

Others

• Tata Communications (Smart City / IoT): Major Indian IoT and smart-city infrastructure vendor that builds command-and-control and sensor platforms for municipal bodies — adjacent technology peer whose solutions compete with or could power ELCITA's I-Connect stack.
• Bharat Electronics Limited (Smart City Solutions): Indian PSU that supplies integrated smart-city command centres, surveillance and IoT sensor systems to municipal authorities — overlapping technology stack and customer base with ELCITA's I-Connect platform.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure for Cities): Global smart-city and energy-management platform vendor commonly deployed by industrial parks and special economic zones — comparable in underlying IoT integration and SCADA capabilities used in ELCITA's water and waste modules.

Direct peers

• Noida Special Economic Zone Authority: Statutory development authority for Noida SEZ with e-governance platform, property tax, utility and trade-license services for industrial/IT occupiers — direct functional parallel to ELCITA's citizen unified digital platform.
• Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City): India's first operational smart city and international financial services centre with a self-governing development authority, integrated command-and-control platform, and area-based municipal levies — directly comparable to ELCITA's industrial-township governance and I-Connect model.
• Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA): UP state statutory authority governing Greater Noida industrial and urban area, providing infrastructure, utilities and trade/building approvals to member industries — closely mirrors ELCITA's revenue model and regulatory remit.
• City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO): Maharashtra's statutory city and industrial development authority that plans and services large greenfield townships (Navi Mumbai, NAINA). Comparable to ELCITA in statutory powers, area-based levy structure, and integrated municipal/industrial service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ELCITA_IN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@elcita3396
• Facebookfacebook.com/ELCITA.IN
• Instagraminstagram.com/elcita.in
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elcita

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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