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The GCC Revolution: India at the Helm
India has firmly established itself as the global leader in the rapidly growing GCC (Global Capability Centers) ecosystem. Currently, the country is home to over 1,700 GCCs, which employ nearly 1.9 million professionals and contribute an impressive $64.6 billion in revenue to the economy. This dynamic sector is on a fast track to surpass $105 billion by 2030, with projections indicating that over 2,400 GCCs will be operational across the country. India’s strategic positioning as the nucleus of this transformation underscores its pivotal role in shaping the future of global business services.
At the Heart of Hyderabad: The Next GCC Chapter
The ET Edge GCC Summit has long served as the definitive compass guiding the evolution of India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Across editions in Delhi, Pune, and Bangalore, and with a strong legacy in Hyderabad, we have consistently shaped industry narratives, sparked strategic dialogue, and enabled meaningful cross-sector collaborations.
We are now proud to announce the highly anticipated 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit in Hyderabad. This is not just another milestone, but a decisive convergence in one of India’s fastest growing innovation hubs.
Hyderabad, here’s why:
At the center of this growth surge is Hyderabad, a city that has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most advanced capability ecosystems with:
More than 300,000 professionals employed in the GCC sector, contributing to nearly 15 percent of India’s total GCC talent base (NASSCOM Hyderabad Ecosystem Report, 2024)
A record-breaking 13.1 million square feet of office space leased in 2024 (JLL India, Q1 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook)
A 17 percent share of leasing among India’s top cities, marking a 52 percent year-on-year growth (CBRE India – Office Leasing Trends 2024)
GCCs accounting for 41 percent of total leasing in Q1 2025 alone (1.6 million square feet) (Colliers India – Quarterly Market Insights, 2025)
& by 2030, the GCC sector is projected to scale to $105 billion, with more than 2,400 centers employing over 2.8 million people. (Zinnov-NASSCOM GCC India Landscape 2023)
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
Welcome to The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit
The Centerstage of Transformation
The 9th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit will build on this momentum. It will bring together industry trailblazers, policymakers, technologists, and global leaders to decode the next wave of GCC transformation, spark high-value conversations on innovation, talent, AI, and leadership, explore Hyderabad’s evolving role as a global capability nucleus, and co-design the future of GCCs that are bolder, faster, and future-ready. This is more than an event; it is a blueprint for what is next, a strategic platform to shape the next phase of India’s GCC journey, from Hyderabad to the world.
Industry Representation
This summit is tailor-made for leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of global capabilities:
C-Suite Executives:
CEOs, MDs, and Country Heads of Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
Senior Leadership:
CXOs, CTOs, CIOs, Heads of Finance, HR, and Legal from multinational corporations with significant GCC operations.
Government & Policy Makers:
Central and state officials focused on IT, Electronics, Communications, and Industries.
Industry Architects:
Representatives from leading industry associations (NASSCOM, FICCI, etc.) and trade bodies.
Strategic Investors:
Investment firms, venture capitalists, and real estate developers keen on the GCC growth story.
Recognizing The Impactful GCC Leaders of India
Core Pillars of Discussion
Evolution of GCCs
Responsible AI
AI-first GCCs
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Talent Transformation
Policy Enablers
ESG Integration
Urban Innovation
Banking & Financial Services
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Advisory Board Members

Aditi Shukla
AXA XL

Amit Kalra
Swiss Re Global Business Solutions

Amit Talwar
AGCO

Jaideep Agarwal
Warner Bros. Discovery

Lalitha Indrakanti
Our Esteemed Speakers - Hyderabad Edition

Abhijataya Kumar
Deloitte India

Amit Talwar
AGCO

Amjad Khan Patan
Bosch Global Software Technologies

Aneel Kumar Savalagi
Takeda

Jaikumar Subramanian
Deloitte India

Jaya Dass
Randstad Enterprise
Randstad SourceRight & RiseSmart

Jyoti Arora

Sucharita Priti Ray
Deloitte India

Sucharita Thakur
Uber

Sushma Prabhakar
Reckitt

Tushar Asirvadam
Jaguar Land Rover

Umanath Kumar
Pfizer

Vishal Jain
Deloitte India
Thought Leaders Who’ve Defined the GCC Dialogue

Ruma Kishore
Unilever

Shri Anil Kumar Sagar (IAS)

Anuradha Kumar
AstraZeneca

Chirag Buch
Marsh McLennan
Partners
Presenting Partner
Knowledge Partner
AI Partner
Category Partner
GCC Innovation & Service Partner
Learning Partner
Workspace Partner
State Partner
Associate Partners
Exhibit Partner
Supporting Associations
Media Partners
Education Partner
Business Insights Partner
Conceptualized & Executed By
Agenda
Lohit Bhatia, President - India and Global Operations, Quess Corp
As GCCs evolve into strategic hubs, leaders must navigate a complex matrix of talent, emerging tech, shifting regulations, and enterprise reinvention. This session brings together top GCC leaders to decode how they’re balancing these forces to drive sustainable, future-ready transformation from India.
Speakers:
- Jaideep Agarwal, India GBS Leader, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Mrinal Duggal, Head of Sanofi Global Hub, Hyderabad
- Pawan Sachdeva, Managing Director – Technology, Carelon Global Solutions India
- Kapil Joshi, CEO, Quess IT Staffing
- Subba Perepa, MD and India CTO, JPMC Moderator- Jaikumar Subramanian, Partner, Deloitte India
Sandeep Dutta, Chief Practice Officer – Asia-Pacific & Middle East region, Fractal Analytics Limited
With the rise of data-driven medicine, real-world evidence, and AI-powered drug discovery, GCCs are fast emerging as vital growth engines for global pharma and MedTech enterprises. This session uncovers how these centers are reshaping the industry from within.
Speakers:
- Mohit Dhingra, Managing Director, Hyderabad, Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Naveen Gullapalli, Managing Director, Amgen India
- Mohit Sood, Regional Managing Principal, ZS
- Manish Arora, MD, Eli Lilly
- Manish Kumar, GCC Head, J&J
Moderator- Priti Ray, Partner, Deloitte India
India’s GCCs are no longer just adopters-they’re becoming global architects of AI, cloud, and platform engineering. This session explores how centers are reimagining enterprise tech stacks, driving innovation at scale, and building future-ready digital infrastructure for 2030 and beyond.
Speakers:
- Rupessh Goel, Managing Director & Head of Credit- India, First Citizens India
- Aneel Kumar Savalagi, Global Chapter Leader – ICC (Innovation Capability Centre), Global DD&T (Data, Digital & Technology), Takeda
- Subbaraman Sankarraman, SVP, CtrlS
- Mallikarjunarao Ragampudi, Vice President, Platform Engineering, TransUnion GCC India
- Hari Nadimpalli, Managing Director, Global Innovation Center, Inspire Brands
- Raj Aradhyula, Chief Design Officer, Fractal Analytics Limited
- Durga Prakash, Head of Technology, McDonald’s
Moderator- Ankit Saran, Partner, Deloitte India
Prasad Washikar, EVP – Head of Global Business, Cybage Software
With evolving global tax norms, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border compliance requirements, GCCs must stay ahead of complexity. This session dives into the latest tax, transfer pricing, and compliance developments shaping strategic decision-making for India-based centers.
Speakers:
- Sushma Prabhakar, Head of Finance and Accounting, Reckitt Global Hub Hyderabad
- Aakash Sharma, Head of Tax Coe, ANZ
Moderator- Manisha Gupta, Partner, Deloitte India
Speakers:
- Sucharita Thakur, GBS Operations Lead, Uber Moderator- Vishal Jain, Partner, Deloitte India
As GCCs expand, infrastructure today goes beyond workspaces to include smart campuses, sustainable buildings, and intelligent mobility solutions. The next wave of hubs must enable hybrid work, meet ESG targets, and provide seamless employee movement - all while advancing India’s net-zero ambitions. This session will uncover how real estate, mobility, and technology together can shape future-ready, responsible GCC ecosystems.
Speakers:
- Tushar Asirvadam, Head - Corporate Services, Jaguar Land Rover
- Kishore V, Managing Director – Hyderabad, Colliers India
- Pratik Agarwal, Chief Business Officer, Smartworks
- Sriram Kannan, Founder & CEO, Routematic
Moderator- Abhijataya Kumar, Partner, Deloitte India
Punit Doshi, Director of Product & Solutions, Scry AI
The GCC talent narrative is shifting from scale to skill. This session delves into how GCCs are nurturing AI fluency, fostering engagement, and building future-fit teams to lead enterprise transformation in the decade ahead.
Speakers:
- Jaya Dass, Managing Director, Asia Pacific - Randstad Enterprise | Randstad SourceRight & RiseSmart
- Dr. S Venkat Kumar, Principal Consultant - Business Support, KONE Elevators and Escalators India
- Umanath Kumar, Country HR Partner – APAC & AFME | Comms & Engagement – India, Pfizer
- Meenakshi Chhillar, HR Country Leader, ModMed India
- Ganpat Anchaliya, Site Head, Novartis Corporate Center, Hyderabad
- Amjad Khan Patan, Vice President & Centre Head (Hyderabad), Bosch Global Software Technologies
- Adeeba Fatima Dadlani, Chief Business Officer, Quess IT Staffing
Moderator- Shweta Kumari, Partner, Deloitte India
Kunal Newar - A Mentalist and an Illusionist
India stands at a unique crossroads- where progressive policy meets global ambition. With proactive governance, a thriving innovative ecosystem, and a skilled talent pool, the nation is redefining what it means to be a global capability powerhouse. This keynote will spotlight how India’s policy vision is unlocking bold new possibilities for enterprises worldwide, and why GCCs are central to this reinvention journey.
Jyoti Arora, IAS, Former Special Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India
Be the Partner Powering Tomorrow’s GCCs
Partnering at the ET Edge GCC Summit 2025 means aligning with the epicentre of global business transformation. As GCCs evolve beyond cost centres into hubs of innovation, AI, and R&D, this platform connects you with the minds shaping the future-from tech giants to finance leaders. Showcase your brand, spark strategic conversations, and unlock high-impact collaborations in a market poised to hit $110 billion by 2030. Don’t just follow the GCC revolution-lead it.