SplashBI opens a Hyderabad GCC and plans to invest over $100 million in AI and data intelligence, including $4 million for an AI data centre.
AstraZeneca appoints Naveen Krishna Yamarthi as India MD and Chennai GITC Head, effective October 30, 2026, to lead technology and GCC transformation.
Uttar Pradesh approves four GCC investment proposals worth ₹1,709.84 crore in Noida, involving Havells India, LG Soft India, Ameriprise India and MetLife.w
Havells India receives UP government incentive approval for its proposed ₹879 crore R&D centre in Noida under the Global Capability Centres Policy 2024.
HCLTech launches AI-powered nano GCCs on AWS, targeting established GCCs and mid-market firms seeking smaller, scalable AI operations.
Nearly 44% of India's GCCs now own AI platforms and business outcomes, while 58% invest in agentic AI and specialised tech roles command higher salaries, says TeamLease Digital.
AssetMark appoints Joshi Alaparthi as VP and Head of India GCC. The former State Street executive will oversee technology, operations and team development.
India's GCCs could add 10–14 lakh jobs by 2031 despite AI automation, taking employment to 37 lakh, according to Embark's latest report.
India accounts for 75% of Nielsen's global innovation as the company expands AI-led advertising intelligence and audience measurement from Bengaluru.
QualiZeal appoints Sunil Upadrasta as Vice President and India Head, GCC, to lead business expansion, enterprise partnerships and AI engineering services.
Jayavani Sarkar takes on the Head of Digital Marketing, GCC role at Aon after serving as Group Manager, bringing experience from Deloitte, TCS and AXA Business Services.
Jammu and Kashmir aims to attract Global Capability Centres as its startup count rises to 1,305. LG Manoj Sinha outlines a five-year roadmap for GCC growth.
Lululemon has appointed Vineet Mehta as Vice President of its India Tech Hub, bringing his experience in technology leadership and digital transformation.
TCS will take over Best Buy’s India GCC under a multi-year agreement and transform the operation into an AI-native technology and innovation centre.
Bupa Capability Centre India has appointed Rakesh Chandhok as Head of Global Infrastructure and Internal Products to support its global technology operations.
DoorDash has opened its first India office in Hyderabad with 500 professionals and plans to expand the workforce to more than 3,000 within two years.
IndusInd Bank has launched a dedicated GCC Banking vertical combining digital, employee, commercial card, forex and cross-border banking services.
India's GCCs could see 25,000 to 30,000 job cuts as AI drives leaner teams, even as demand grows for specialised technology roles.
Costa Rica is targeting Indian companies for new GCC, AI, engineering and digital operations as it positions itself as a nearshore hub for the Americas.
Sandoz has appointed Priyaranjan Jha as Global Head of Global Capability Centres and Country President for India, strengthening its GCC and India leadership.
Starbucks will establish its first India GCC in Chennai, with the technology hub expected to create around 800 jobs in its first phase.
Swiss Re has appointed Puneet Kumar as Location Head for its India Global Capability Centre as GCCs take on wider technology and transformation mandates.
India added over 100 greenfield GCCs in the first eight months of 2026 as multinational companies expand AI, engineering and technology operations.
Hyderabad is gaining ground as a GCC hub, with rising office leasing and premium rentals narrowing its gap with Bengaluru in India's commercial real estate market.
Bhartiya Converge has appointed Eric Pagdiwalla as COO to lead consulting, business services and customer success as it scales its GCC enablement business.
BFSI emerged as India's largest GCC office occupier in H1 2026, with transactions rising 70% to 7.32 million sq ft as IT/ITeS demand declined.
Kyndryl and Bridgepath partner to help enterprises build AI-native GCCs by embedding artificial intelligence across delivery, operations, governance and decision-making.
Standard Chartered is strengthening its India GCC strategy as industry estimates project the country's global capability centre market to reach $105 billion by 2030.
Acumatica has opened a Global Capability Center in Hyderabad with more than 30 employees, initially focusing on engineering and global product development.
Schreiber Foods has partnered with Ascendion to deploy agentic AI across its global operations, modernising software engineering and enterprise workflows.
Tamil Nadu has signed MoUs to expand its Global Capability Centre ecosystem and facilitate the University of Western Australia's first India campus in Chennai.
Karnataka has announced an AI University, regional tech hubs and a new policy to expand technology investments beyond Bengaluru over the next 100 days.
Accenture has appointed former McKinsey partner Pradeep Prabhala to lead its India Market Unit, with a focus on AI, data-led transformation and GCC growth.
The government will assess AI's impact on India's GCC sector as it looks to drive higher-value technology roles and strengthen the country's position as a global innovation hub.
Dabur has established AI powered IT and Digital Marketing GCCs to strengthen MarTech, consumer engagement, analytics and enterprise digital transformation.
Japanese companies are rapidly expanding GCCs in India, driven by AI, digital transformation and technology talent, making Japan the fastest growing APAC contributor.
India's GCCs are becoming global AI hubs, with over 1,200 centres embedding AI and driving enterprise innovation, according to the Nasscom-Zinnov report.
Levi Strauss has appointed Vijay Nair to lead its India Global Talent Hub and GCC, reinforcing India's strategic role in global operations.
Nationwide has launched a Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad to support AI, engineering, data and digital transformation initiatives globally.
Blupace Tech has opened a Hyderabad GCC to strengthen global digital delivery, engineering and transformation services.
Uttar Pradesh is expanding its GCC strategy beyond Noida, targeting tier-2 and tier-3 cities to attract technology, AI and global business investments.
India's AI workforce has reached 920,000 professionals as GCCs, IT services firms and enterprises shift from AI pilots to large-scale deployment and governance.
N-able has launched a new Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru, strengthening its cybersecurity operations and tapping into India's technology talent pool.
Uttar Pradesh is positioning its Tier-II cities as the next destination for Global Capability Centres, aiming to attract technology, AI and business services investments.
L’Oréal has leased 90,000 sq ft in Hyderabad to establish a global technology hub, reinforcing the city’s position as a major GCC and innovation destination.
SKF India has appointed Madhu Dhandhania Jalan as Director for GCC and Finance Operations to strengthen finance leadership and global capability centre growth.
TCS has launched a new business unit focused on AI-native Global Capability Centres as enterprises accelerate investments in automation and digital transformation.
Ralph Lauren has appointed Tathagat Varma as Vice President and Head of its Global Capability Centre, reinforcing its technology and operations capabilities.
Mangaluru is emerging as a major IT, GCC and data centre destination, supported by infrastructure growth, lower costs and Karnataka’s decentralisation strategy.
T-Mobile plans to hire 1,000 employees in Hyderabad as it expands its Global Capability Centre and strengthens technology operations in India.
