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.

~ Watch the promo link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs3JcfX-ckE ~

June 20, 2026; Mumbai, India: Jupiter Hospital and Discovery come together for Structures of Tomorrow, an upcoming documentary special featuring Jupiter Hospital’s flagship facility in Dombivli, Mumbai. Enabled by AGENCY09, the documentary highlights the scale, planning and patient-first thinking behind the development of the facility. Structures of Tomorrow is set to premiere on Discovery and Discovery+ on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at 6:30 PM IST.

Structures of Tomorrow is a 22-minute documentary that offers an inside look at the planning, infrastructure and operational considerations behind Jupiter Hospital in Dombivli around Mumbai. It also captures the 25-month journey of developing the facility, involving architects, engineers, doctors, operations teams and multiple stakeholders, while highlighting key aspects including emergency preparedness, backend infrastructure testing, patient movement planning, healing gardens, natural lighting and companion beds for relatives of ICU patients, showcasing the approach towards balancing medical efficiency with patient experience.

Speaking on the collaboration, Shom Mazumdar – Brand, Marketing & Communications Advisor – Jupiter Hospital, said “This hospital has been built around one central thought: how do we make care more efficient, more compassionate and more reassuring for every patient and family who walks through our doors. From clinical planning to patient movement, sustainability and comfort, every detail has been carefully considered. Through this documentary, and with AGENCY09’s support in shaping the collaboration with Discovery, we are able to share the thinking and effort that usually stays behind the scenes.”

With this collaboration, AGENCY09 continues to strengthen its role as a strategic partner for brands looking to create meaningful content-led platforms that go beyond conventional marketing formats and build deeper brand credibility.

Tushar Khakhar, Founder & First Executive, AGENCY09, said, “This was one of those rare ideas where the fit felt completely natural. Jupiter Hospital had a story of scale, care and intent that deserved to be told with depth, while Discovery brought the credibility and storytelling legacy to do justice to it. Our role was to creatively bring these two brands together in a way that felt authentic to both.”

While most healthcare brands traditionally rely on corporate films or brand videos to communicate their capabilities, Structures of Tomorrow approaches Jupiter Hospital’s story differently. Structures of Tomorrow echoes Jupiter Hospital’s vision of making world class future-ready healthcare accessible to all. The launch of the documentary is backed by a high-octane marketing campaign spanning print, broadcast, and digital media.

The meetup was thoughtfully curated to encourage meaningful interactions and practical industry exposure. Faculty members from Welingkar Institute of Management actively represented the institution throughout the day by participating in discussions, workshops, and networking sessions centered around healthcare innovation and emerging trends shaping the industry.

Further strengthening the institution’s participation, five students from the PGDM Healthcare Management programme attended the evening sessions: Anviti Kulshrestha, Yash Singh, Varunraj Gharge, Varun Bothe, and Swastik Khade.

One of the key highlights of the event was the opportunity to directly interact with healthcare startups and industry experts who are redefining the future of healthcare delivery and technology. The collaborative workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions enabled participants to gain practical insights and understand how innovative ideas are translated into real-world healthcare solutions.

The students and faculty members also engaged in meaningful conversations with professionals from diverse sectors, exchanged perspectives, and explored possibilities for future collaboration. These interactions not only broadened their understanding of the healthcare ecosystem but also strengthened professional networking opportunities.

Sharing thoughts on the experience, a program Dr. Anjali Kumar, head of healthcare, said, “The DHN City Meetup provided an excellent platform for our students and faculty to connect with healthcare leaders and innovators. Such industry interactions are essential in helping students bridge academic concepts with practical applications while encouraging collaborative and forward-thinking approaches toward healthcare management.”

The DHN Mumbai Meetup proved to be an enriching and insightful experience for both students and faculty members. Through participation in such industry-driven platforms, Welingkar Institute of Management continues to encourage experiential learning, innovation, and meaningful academic-industry engagement in the evolving field of healthcare management.