Rolls-Royce has launched its largest and most advanced Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, featuring 700 seats. The facility strengthens the company’s presence in India and adds to its existing operations, where it employs over 2,000 engineers, most of them in Karnataka.
Bengaluru’s Aerospace Growth
Karnataka’s Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil highlighted the city’s rise as one of the top three global hubs for aerospace investment. “Rolls-Royce has been contributing to the state’s aerospace sector from the very beginning, and this new GCC marks another milestone,” he said. The Minister noted that companies such as Aequs and Collins Aerospace lead in power systems and propulsion, while Wipro and Mahindra Aerospace drive innovation in structural and mechanical components.
Aerospace as an Economic Driver
MB Patil emphasized the importance of aerospace to Karnataka’s manufacturing economy. “Our aerospace and defence policy is investor-friendly and provides attractive incentives. The strong research culture in the state further complements and strengthens this ecosystem,” he added.
Understanding Global Capability Centres
GCCs are offshore units set up by multinational corporations in India to manage operations and provide support services for their parent companies. According to reports, GCCs have expanded rapidly in India and are projected to contribute 3.5 per cent to the country’s GDP by 2030. Employment in GCCs is expected to exceed 21 lakh professionals across approximately 1,800 units by the end of 2025, up from 15 lakh in 2020.
