Global stainless steel producer Aperam has opened a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad as part of its strategy to strengthen digital transformation and build technology capabilities that support its worldwide operations. The new centre will serve as a hub for digital innovation, engineering, analytics and shared services, reinforcing Hyderabad's growing position as a destination for global capability centres.
The Hyderabad facility has been established to develop digital solutions for Aperam's global business while supporting several strategic functions, including process excellence, engineering and operations, digital transformation, data analytics and enterprise shared services. The company said the centre is designed to bring together technology, talent and collaboration to accelerate innovation across its international operations.
According to Aperam, the new GCC will play a central role in scaling digital initiatives that improve operational efficiency and strengthen the company's technology backbone. The centre will focus on building digital platforms and solutions that can be deployed across multiple business functions, enabling greater consistency and efficiency throughout the organization.
Commenting on the launch, Manoj Kumar, Group Chief Information Officer and Artificial Intelligence Lead at Aperam, said expanding into Hyderabad allows the company to tap into the city's strong technology talent pool while accelerating its digital transformation roadmap. He noted that scaling the company's digital backbone is essential for driving operational excellence and that teams in Hyderabad will directly build digital solutions that create value for Aperam's global business.
The announcement comes as multinational companies continue to expand their Global Capability Centre footprints in India, with Hyderabad emerging as one of the fastest-growing GCC destinations. The city has attracted investments across technology, engineering, artificial intelligence, analytics and business operations as organizations increasingly use GCCs as strategic innovation hubs rather than traditional back-office centres.
Industry observers note that modern GCCs are evolving into centres of excellence responsible for enterprise technology development, AI implementation, cloud transformation and advanced analytics. Companies are increasingly leveraging India's engineering and digital talent to drive global innovation programmes while supporting business-critical operations across multiple markets.
For Aperam, the Hyderabad centre is expected to contribute to a broad range of transformation initiatives, supporting business units through technology-enabled process improvements and data-driven decision-making. The company has indicated that teams at the facility will work closely with global stakeholders to develop digital capabilities that enhance operational performance and long-term business resilience.
The launch also reflects the increasing integration of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics into industrial manufacturing. Steel and materials companies are investing in digital technologies to improve production planning, supply chain visibility, predictive maintenance, quality management and operational efficiency. As AI adoption expands across manufacturing, global capability centres are becoming important locations for developing and deploying these enterprise technologies.
Hyderabad has continued to attract multinational organizations establishing new GCCs due to its large engineering workforce, mature technology ecosystem and growing digital infrastructure. The city has seen a steady influx of companies setting up centres focused on AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital engineering and business transformation, reinforcing its role in India's expanding GCC landscape.
With the opening of its Hyderabad Global Capability Centre, Aperam joins a growing list of global enterprises investing in India to strengthen digital capabilities and support enterprise-wide transformation. The facility is expected to play a strategic role in delivering technology-led innovation while supporting the company's global operations through engineering expertise, analytics and digital solutions.