Bengaluru/Pune: India’s position as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) continues to strengthen, with Care ADHD, Edwards Lifesciences, and PUMA announcing major technology and engineering expansions in Bengaluru and Pune.
The latest investments underscore India’s growing importance as a global innovation hub, where multinational companies are increasingly establishing centers focused on artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, digital health, cloud technologies, and product development.
As organizations accelerate digital transformation worldwide, India’s deep technology talent pool, mature startup ecosystem, and cost-effective innovation capabilities continue to attract global enterprises seeking to build strategic technology operations.
Care ADHD Expands Bengaluru GCC
UK-based digital health company Care ADHD has inaugurated a new office for its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, less than a year after launching its first facility in the city in December 2025.
The expansion reflects the company’s continued investment in India’s growing digital health ecosystem as it scales technology development and international operations.
Commenting on the expansion, James Whitebread, Chief Technology Officer at Care ADHD, said Bengaluru’s thriving health-tech ecosystem makes it an ideal location for building innovative healthcare solutions.
“Bengaluru’s incredible digital health ecosystem makes it the perfect home for our technology development and international operations. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead to make ADHD and mental health support more accessible and impactful,” he said.
The GCC is expected to support product innovation, engineering, and global operations while helping improve access to digital mental healthcare services.
Edwards Lifesciences Establishes First India Technology Hub
US-based medical technology company Edwards Lifesciences has established its first dedicated technology hub in Pune, marking a significant milestone in its India expansion strategy.
The facility will strengthen the company’s global engineering and digital capabilities while supporting innovation across healthcare technologies.
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Edwards Lifesciences is globally recognized for developing the world’s first commercial heart valve and continues to invest in next-generation medical technologies.
The Pune center will serve as a strategic engineering hub supporting the company’s worldwide product development and digital transformation initiatives.
PUMA Bets on India’s Engineering Talent
German sportswear giant PUMA is also expanding its India presence by establishing a Global Capability Centre in Pune.
The technology hub will strengthen the company’s engineering capabilities across several high-growth areas, including:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cloud Technologies
- Product Engineering
- Digital Platforms
- Customer Experience Technologies
The investment forms part of PUMA’s broader digital transformation strategy as the company enhances technology-driven customer experiences and enterprise platforms globally.
India’s GCC Ecosystem Gains Momentum
The announcements add to India’s rapidly expanding GCC ecosystem, which has become a strategic growth engine for multinational corporations.
Unlike traditional offshore delivery centers, today’s GCCs are increasingly focused on high-value functions such as:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering Research & Development
- Product Development
- Cloud Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Digital Health
- Enterprise Platforms
- Customer Experience
- Innovation Labs
Cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and Gurugram continue attracting global investments due to their strong talent ecosystem, mature technology infrastructure, and vibrant startup landscape.
Healthcare, Retail and Consumer Brands Drive Expansion
The latest announcements also highlight how GCC investments are expanding beyond traditional IT and financial services sectors.
Healthcare companies are leveraging India for digital health innovation and engineering, while consumer brands are building AI-powered digital platforms and product engineering capabilities to support global operations.
This diversification reflects India’s evolution from an outsourcing destination into a strategic innovation hub for multinational enterprises.
India Emerges as a Global Innovation Hub
Industry experts believe the next wave of GCC growth will be driven by artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, sustainability technologies, advanced engineering, and enterprise digital transformation.
With global organizations continuing to invest in AI, cloud computing, automation, and product engineering, India remains well-positioned to serve as a key innovation destination for future-ready technology capabilities.
The expansion plans announced by Care ADHD, Edwards Lifesciences, and PUMA further reinforce the country’s growing role in shaping the next generation of global engineering and digital innovation.
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Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.