Global companies announced new capability centres in India between October and November 2025 across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Gurugram. The launches expand hiring for engineering, AI and digital roles. Company statements confirmed the openings as demand for GCC talent continues to strengthen in key Indian tech hubs.
What changed in GCC expansion
Seven multinational employers opened new Global Capability Centres during this period. Vanguard, Sonoco, Deepwatch, The Standard, Carlsberg Group, Rolls Royce and McDonald’s established facilities centred on engineering, analytics, cybersecurity and technology operations. Most centres began onboarding teams soon after launch.
ICRA reported that India’s GCC network may reach 2400 to 3000 centres by 2030, up from about 1800 today. Companies cited India’s deep pool of GCC talent as the main reason for choosing their new locations.
Impact on the GCC talent market
The new centres increase hiring needs across AI, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, finance and digital product development. Several firms stated that specialised technology workers form the core of their India growth strategy. Workforce scale differs by centre, with some establishing compact teams and others building large global hubs.
McDonald’s planned for about 1500 employees at its Hyderabad site. Rolls Royce opened a 700 seat facility in Bengaluru. Sonoco confirmed 145 technology professionals at its Hyderabad GCC.
Supporting data and official company details
Vanguard launched its Hyderabad centre on 4 November to expand AI and data engineering work. Sonoco opened its permanent Hyderabad facility on 18 November to strengthen digital and finance functions. Deepwatch inaugurated its Bengaluru centre on 19 November to access cybersecurity and AI talent that leaders said remains scarce in the United States.
The Standard selected Bengaluru and Pune to scale engineering and product roles. Carlsberg Group opened centres in Gurugram and Hyderabad to consolidate IT managed services. Rolls Royce expanded aerospace engineering capability in Bengaluru on 17 September. McDonald’s opened its first India GCC in Hyderabad in October to hire for technology, analytics, finance and HR.
What companies plan next
Firms are expected to announce further hiring details as the new centres grow. The concentration of launches in Bengaluru and Hyderabad indicates continued demand for GCC talent in AI, cybersecurity and advanced engineering across India’s most established technology ecosystems.
