Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has signed a ten-year IT outsourcing contract with Wipro for the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi.

As part of the contract Wipro will manage the IT infrastructure of the IGI airport’s new terminal. When complete, it will be one of the largest airport terminals in the world and will be the gateway for the Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held in New Delhi, October 2010.

The parties signed the contract to form a joint venture which will be named Wipro Airport IT Services Limited. Wipro will hold 74 percent while DIAL will hold a 26 percent stake.

Mr PS Nair, CEO, DIAL commented: “Our vision is geared towards providing a future-proof strategy to become one of the top airport operators globally. Wipro’s proven expertise in managing large IT enabled environments coupled with a vibrant innovation culture will be the core driver of this joint venture.”