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India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have evolved from cost-saving extensions of global operations into strategic engines shaping enterprise decisions, AI deployment, and innovation. Bengaluru, hosting over 875 GCCs and nearly 40% of India's GCC workforce, is now at the forefront of this transformation. The ET Edge GCC Summit 2026 in Bengaluru will explore how these centres are becoming AI-native, talent-driven hubs of enterprise value. Key discussions will cover strategic decision-making, responsible AI, cyber readiness, talent shifts, ESG integration, digital finance, and the changing workplace, highlighting India's leadership in the global GCC ecosystem.
India's GCC story has reached a stage where its history and future intersect. What began decades ago as a cost-saving measure has gradually evolved into a strategic asset for global enterprises. Today, GCCs in India influence product development, AI deployment, cybersecurity, and internal decision-making across large organisations. The ET Edge GCC Summit has documented this transformation, growing from a single conversation to a multi-city platform that tracks policy trends, talent movements, and technology innovations. Advertisement
Over ten editions, the Summit has hosted over 450 speakers, 150 partners, and 4,500 delegates, facilitating hundreds of one-on-one meetings. While the sessions provide structured discussions, the real value lies in the ongoing cross-sector interactions that shape the GCC ecosystem.
The 11th Edition of the ET Edge GCC Summit 2026 returns to Bengaluru, co-powered by Intellion Offices by Tata Realty. Bengaluru has long been India's technology hub, but over the last decade, it has become a global enterprise nerve centre. With more than 875 GCCs and a significant portion of India's GCC workforce, the city combines engineering depth, R&D maturity, AI-led innovation, and design capabilities in a single ecosystem. This edition will focus on how these GCCs are evolving into resilient, AI-native, talent-driven centres of enterprise value rather than mere extensions of global operations.
The Summit continues to explore several recurring themes. These include the shift of GCCs from operational support to strategic decision-making, implementing AI-first approaches, frameworks for responsible AI and governance, and cyber readiness amid rapidly evolving threats. Talent changes driven by hybrid work, gig models, and distributed teams, as well as policy support for India's competitiveness, are also central. Additionally, discussions will cover ESG integration into everyday operations, urban innovation supporting enterprise growth, digital finance transformation in BFSI, and the evolving nature of real estate and workplace design. The focus has shifted from why global enterprises choose India to how India can lead in global capability.
The Summit's credibility stems from its long-term engagement with the sector. Attendees include CEOs, GCC MDs, CXOs, policymakers, investors, advisory leaders, and technology heads who shape enterprise transformation. This year, the event also emphasizes the link between enterprise strategy and infrastructure. Intelligent campuses, sustainable environments, and adaptive workplace design are now considered as crucial as digital capabilities.
A key highlight of the Summit is the recognition of GCCs and leaders demonstrating measurable impact. Awards will focus not only on operational efficiency but also on innovation, AI leadership, governance, talent development, and strategic enterprise transformation.
Looking ahead, India's GCC market is projected to cross USD 110 billion by 2030. However, the deeper story lies in their central role in enterprise strategy, influencing product roadmaps, cybersecurity, automation, AI deployment, and global operating models. The ET Edge GCC Summit 2026 captures this turning point, shifting the conversation from capability building to leadership in the global GCC ecosystem.
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