Hyderabad: 24^th September, 2026: Healthark, a healthcare and life sciences strategy and capability-building firm specializing in building niche and specialized GCCs, brought together senior leaders from global pharmaceutical, medtech, healthcare and technology companies at RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, with a strong focus on how India can become a global hub for high-value healthcare and life sciences capabilities.

A key highlight of the RISE summit was the launch of Healthark’s new publication, Unlocking India as the Strategic Hub for Life Sciences & Healthcare GCCs, by Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana.

The publication examines the evolution of India’s life sciences and healthcare GCC landscape and the opportunity for global companies to build increasingly sophisticated capabilities in India across regulatory affairs, clinical development, medical affairs, quality, analytics, digital, AI and other specialised functions.

It also brings together perspectives and experiences from industry leaders associated with Novo Nordisk, Roche, Opella and other global organisations, alongside Healthark’s own experience working with healthcare and life sciences companies. Key statements by these leaders are annexed.

India’s GCC opportunity is moving beyond scale

The central theme emerging from RISE 2026 was that the next phase of India’s GCC journey will be defined not simply by the number of people employed or functions relocated to India, but by the value, complexity and global ownership of the work performed here.

Global healthcare and life sciences companies are increasingly looking at India for specialised scientific and business capabilities, access to deep talent pools and the ability to combine domain expertise with technology, analytics and AI.

The summit comprised a two-day virtual program on September 22 – 23, followed by a live summit in Hyderabad on September 24. Across the three days, RISE 2026 brought together speakers from Novo Nordisk, Carelon Global Solutions, Opella, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Roche, Deloitte, Bosch, Medtronic, Sandoz, 4baseCare, Biostate, CRISPR Bits and MedGenome, among others who shared insights on how India’s role in global healthcare and life sciences is changing from the growth of specialized capabilities and R&D to the increasing use of AI, analytics, engineering, genomics and biotechnology to solve complex global problems.

Addressing the audience, Minister D. Sridhar Babu said “RISE 2026 brings together an important cross-section of leaders from healthcare, life sciences, technology, GCCs, research and innovation at a time when India’s role in the global economy is evolving significantly. Hyderabad is particularly well positioned for this next phase, with a strong life sciences ecosystem, deep technology and engineering talent, and an increasingly connected innovation landscape. Our opportunity in Telangana is to bring these strengths together and create an ecosystem where science, technology, talent and industry work together to solve real problems”

Commenting on the event, Dr. Purav Gandhi, Founder & CEO, HealthArk, said: “The conversation around GCCs is changing. For healthcare and life sciences companies, the opportunity is no longer simply about moving more work to India. It is about deciding which capabilities can be built here, creating the right operating model and developing teams that can take global ownership. We believe India can become one of the most important global centres for specialised healthcare and life sciences capabilities.”

Sudeep Krishna, Co-Founder & President, HealthArk, added: “Building a successful GCC requires much more than access to talent. Companies need the right domain capabilities, leadership, operating model and integration with their global organisation. Healthark’s focus is to help companies navigate that journey – from strategy and capability design through to building and scaling teams on the ground.”

Commenting on the event, co-authors of the book added, “India’s role within global organisations is evolving well beyond traditional delivery. We are seeing India-based teams increasingly take ownership of complex global capabilities, bring together technology, talent and business expertise, and contribute directly to enterprise-wide priorities.” – John Dawber, Managing Director, India GCC at Novo Nordisk

“India’s GCC journey has moved well beyond scale. What is increasingly important is the ability to build distinctive capabilities, take ownership of complex global priorities and create value that can travel across the organisation.” – Nilay Shastri, General Manager at Roche Services and Solutions, India

“India’s Life Sciences and Consumer Healthcare ecosystem is entering an exciting new phase, supported by a growing economy, young workforce and strong education ecosystem producing talent across engineering, medicine, and technology. The combination of talent, new ways of working, and strong global partnerships can help India’s GCCs move from operational scale to greater global impact.” – Chandani Palshetkar, Global Head of GCC Strategy & Services at Opella

The live summit opened with the keynote address, “Shaping the Future of Indian Healthcare,” by Dr. G. V. Rao, Director, AIG Hospitals, focusing on the opportunities and transformations shaping the future of healthcare in India. He added“India’s healthcare ecosystem is entering a defining phase, shaped by advances in technology, changing patient expectations and the growing need for more accessible and integrated care,”.

Across three days, RISE 2026 brought together perspectives from government, healthcare, life sciences, technology, research and academia around a common question: how do we translate the extraordinary pace of scientific and technological change into meaningful, scalable impact.

Mumbai/Gurugram, India, June 1, 2026 — Black Box Limited (BSE: 500463 | NSE: BBOX), a leading global digital infrastructure integrator, and AIONOS, an AI-native enterprise technology company, today announced a strategic alliance to help enterprises accelerate AI transformation; from infrastructure build-out to measurable business outcomes.

The alliance combines Black Box’s expertise in digital infrastructure, including data centers, network connectivity, modern workplace solutions, and managed services, with AIONOS’s applied AI platforms and domain-led solutions, enabling organizations to build, deploy, and manage AI with security and resilience embedded at every layer.

CP Gurnani, Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, AIONOS said, “India is at an extraordinary inflection point. We are not just consuming AI, we are building it, exporting it, and setting the agenda for how the world deploys intelligent technology at scale. This alliance between AIONOS and Black Box is a direct expression of that belief. Black Box brings the digital infrastructure engine spanning data centers, enterprise networks, and IoT across 35+ countries, and together we cover the entire journey from the physical layer to the AI application layer.”

The two companies will jointly collaborate in developing industry-focused solutions and expanding go to-market opportunities across India, North America, EMEA, and APAC. In India, a key focus area will be the rapidly expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem, where the alliance is uniquely positioned to help GCCs build AI-ready infrastructure, deploy enterprise-grade AI solutions, and create intelligent, scalable operations that integrate seamlessly with their global parent organizations.

“AI transformation begins with a strong digital foundation, and Black Box enables that foundation through mission-critical infrastructure, connectivity, and managed services that power enterprise operations worldwide. Combined with AIONOS’s applied AI platforms and domain expertise, we can help organizations move from AI ambition to AI at scale, connecting infrastructure, operations, and intelligence to create measurable business value.” said, Sanjeev Verma, President & CEO, Black Box.

What Enterprises Gain Through This Alliance 

For enterprises, this alliance delivers a unified approach to AI adoption across the full technology stack, from digital infrastructure and OT/IoT connectivity to industry-specific AI solutions, with security, resilience, and governance built into every layer. Every engagement is anchored in measurable business outcomes, including productivity improvements, cost optimization, revenue growth, and competitive differentiation, delivered through a single, globally capable, end-to-end alliance.

“Enterprises do not need more AI ambition. They need a partner who can make AI real across their entire business. That is exactly what this alliance is built for. AIONOS brings the AI platform, data capabilities, and vertical intelligence. Black Box brings the global infrastructure and delivery scale. Together, we give enterprises a single, accountable partnership that owns the transformation journey, from infrastructure to intelligence, from strategy to outcomes.”, concluded, Simmi Dhamija, Chief Operating Officer, AIONOS.

Bengaluru, December 07, 2025: Urban Vault, one of India’s fastest-growing managed workspace providers, has strengthened its enterprise portfolio by onboarding three major Japanese corporations—Nachi, Pioneer, and Komatsu—in Bengaluru.

With these new tenants, Urban Vault now delivers workspace solutions to more than 50 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) across key Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Pune, and Gurugram.

The addition of these Japanese industry leaders marks a significant milestone in Urban Vault’s growth journey and reinforces its position as the preferred workspace partner for global enterprises entering or expanding in India.

The company’s unique hybrid model—optimizing CapEx, reducing OpEx, and enabling seamless single-window management—has empowered organisations to achieve greater operational agility while effectively managing total occupancy costs.

Speaking about the onboarding of the new Japanese clients, Amal Mishra, Co-founder, Urban Vault, said:“The trust placed in Urban Vault by global giants like Nachi, Pioneer, and Komatsu reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class workspace solutions. Japanese companies value precision, reliability, and relationship-driven business models—principles that deeply resonate with us. Our goal is to continue setting new benchmarks in managed workplaces by offering environments that help enterprises scale seamlessly, operate efficiently, and feel at home in India.”

As the managed office sector continues to evolve, Urban Vault represents the next generation of workspace solutions by blending capital efficiency with high-quality execution and enterprise-grade operational excellence. Japanese corporations are known to prioritise trust, consistency, precision, and long-term reliability. These values closely align with Urban Vault’s workplace philosophy and have been instrumental in building deep partnerships within the Japanese business community.

Urban Vault has earned a strong reputation for its meticulous design standards, transparent delivery processes, hospitality-driven service culture, and ability to tailor workspaces to stringent global compliance norms—attributes especially valued by Japanese enterprises.

With rising interest from global corporations across sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, automotive, electronics, and technology, Urban Vault is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion while continuing to redefine workspace excellence for some of the world’s most respected enterprises.

Over the years, UrbanVault has expanded its national portfolio to over 2.80 million sq. ft., managing 70,000+ seats across 80+ locations in Bengaluru, Pune, Gurugram, and other major cities. The company continues to demonstrate strong performance, with an expected run rate of over ₹250 crore in FY2025-26, 70%+ year-on-year growth, and 18% PAT.

Bengaluru, 29^th July 2025 : A new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has revealed that GCCs are boosting India’s economic growth by driving services exports and creating high-quality finance roles. GCCs are forecast to contribute 2% of India’s GDP and generate 2.8mn jobs by 2030.

GCCs in India have evolved from back-office support hubs to global value creators – now leading innovation, technological advancements, and research & development for global corporations. They play a key role in managing global operations and work closely with teams across the world. A skilled workforce (especially tech-related), expansion into tier-II cities, favourable government policies and improving infrastructure are fuelling India’s rise as the world’s front office.

In FY24, GCCs generated approximately $64.6 billion in export revenue, marking a significant 40% increase from $46 billion in FY23. 20,000 global leadership roles are projected to be based in India by 2030.

Md. Sajid Khan, Director – India at ACCA said: ‘India is the ideal environment for GCCs thanks to our young, educated workforce, politically stable business environment and digital transformation capabilities.

‘Opportunities for finance professionals especially are immense, with strong demand for those with a higher set of skills who understand the finance function, are comfortable with data and digital tools and can deploy commercial and critical thinking. With the ‘Think Ahead’ approach, knowledge and skills gained through the ACCA Qualification on international accounting, auditing and sustainability standards, ACCA students and members are well placed to fill these global roles.’

As GCCs mature, finance roles are expanding far beyond traditional boundaries – from doing basic transaction focused accounting to roles that create value for the organisation – through process improvement and cost transformation initiatives. Areas of opportunity include business partnering, procurement, reporting, planning and analysis. While entry level roles focus on data analytics, FP&A and compliance management, mid-level roles are shifting to process improvements and driving transformation.

To be successful in this increasingly global way of working, finance professionals require a higher set of skills and capabilities with a mix of knowledge, solution and behaviour centric capabilities: understanding of finance function and specific industry vertical/ domain, comfort with data and digital tools; commercial and critical thinking to support decision making; and the ability to collaborate and communicate with global teams.

To manage risks and maximise the ongoing momentum, collaboration among state and non-state actors is the key. India needs a comprehensive and centralised GCC strategy backed by support from policymakers in promoting innovation, creating skilling initiatives and streamlining regulations

Report author Pooja Chaudhary, Policy and Insights Lead for India at ACCA, said:  ‘The report highlights the factors driving GCC success in India and what’s needed to sustain it. Strong leadership, cross-cultural talent, and collaboration between global and local teams are key to running a successful GCC. As GCCs take on more strategic roles, they must work with policymakers to streamline regulation and partner with academia to bridge skill gaps while continuing to create value through innovation and alignment with the parent organisation.’

In 2024, the outlook for GCCs seems promising and I expect them to play a pivotal role in shaping the future, albeit we take steps to consolidate our position in the rapidly changing world. Our leadership talent needs to be in tune with evolving and unmet customer needs and be ingenious enough to create solutions to meet their needs. They should be able to reimagine how they move through the value chain and improve the value arbitrage we provide. They also need to start thinking more creatively about improving our productivity as a collective. To deliver on our promise, our talent needs to excel, both from a skills perspective as well as from a cultural integration perspective and be more hands on and connected to business and customer outcomes they are serving.

At Fidelity International, India continues to be a place of strategic importance for over two decades now, having built strong customer-centric capability in the country, delivering work across engineering & technology, finance, digital, general counsel, data and analytics, cyber security etc. to name a few. More than 40% of our global talent is based in India and we have recently announced our operations in Bangalore, that will bolster our strategic presence in the country. We have thoughtfully crafted our approach to build a sustainable business, and to leverage India as a talent hotspot as well as a resilience location for our clients globally.”