India has earned itself a reputation of an IT superpower.Software Technology Parks of India have played a seminal role in accomplishing this status. Today, STPIs all over the country are synonomous with excellent Infrastructure and Statutory support aimed at furthering growth of Information Technology in the country.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), is a society set up by the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India in 1991, with the objective of encouraging, promoting and boosting the Software Exports from India.

STPI maintains internal engineering resources to provide consulting, training and implementation services. Services cover Network Design, System Integration, Installation, Operations and maintenance of application networks and facilities in varied areas ranging from VSATs to ATM based networks.

Process development is based on the Quality Management System, which STPI also adheres to in the form of ISO 9001 certification for own process.

Quality Policy

The policy of STPI is to continuously strive and delight customer through total quality performance of all its services in terms of quality culture, quality cost and quality delivery schedule.

Quality Objectives

• To strive for the upgradation of the technology to meet customer requirements in ever changing market
• To upgrade the technology knowledge of all STPI personnel through continuous improvement training
• To provide state-of-art data communication services as per acceptable international standards
• To provide comprehensive service including project approvals, import attestation, software export certification etc., in a time bound manner
• Achieving customer satisfaction through the combined efforts of planning the infrastructure and executing the projects through dedicated workforce

Role Of STPI

• Promotional Role/Regulatory Role
• Facilitator/Catalyst
• Incubating Infrastructure Provider
• Dedicated Datacom Services
• To establish and provide Data Communication facilities, Computer Facilities and Infrastructure facilities like Office Space and General Amenities.
• Provides best interface between industry and Government
• Vital Role in attracting MNCs
• Front-end on behalf of MIT/Govt of India
• To act as front-end to the Software Industry for the Govt. policies and approvals
• Effective projection of India through Road shows in USA, Europe & Japan
• To promote development and export of software & the services through technology assessments, market analysis, marketing segmentation, marketing support & related areas.
• To train professionals and to encourage design and development in the field of Software Technology and Software Engineering

Special Incentives Offered

• All the imports to STP units are duty free.
• STP units are exempted from payment of Income Tax for a block of five years in the first eight years of its operation under Section 10
• A and 10B of Income Tax Rules.
• STP units are entitled to sell the computer software in Domestic Tariff Area(DTA) are entitled for the benefits like levy of excise duty and reimbursement of Central Sales Tax (CST).
• 100% Foreign equity is permissible.
• Computer System in STP units are allowed for training purposes within the premises of STP unit.
• Capital invested by foreign entrepreneurs know how fees , royalty, dividend, etc. can freely repatriated after payment of income taxes due on them if any.