PUNE, India: Pune continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s fastest-growing Global Capability Centre (GCC) destinations, driven by its skilled workforce, thriving innovation ecosystem, robust infrastructure, and business-friendly environment.
The city’s growing importance as a GCC hub was highlighted during the USIBC Great States Initiative Roundtable, held at the Pune International Centre (PIC) on 21 July 2026. The event brought together government leaders, industry executives, and business representatives to discuss Maharashtra’s strategy for attracting global investments and expanding the state’s GCC ecosystem.
USIBC Roundtable Highlights Pune’s Growth
Organized by the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), the roundtable focused on strengthening Maharashtra’s competitiveness as a destination for Global Capability Centres, innovation, and technology investments.
The event featured keynote remarks by Shri Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra (Investments & Strategy), along with insights from Rahul Sharma, Managing Director of USIBC.
The discussions emphasized the importance of policy reforms, industry collaboration, and infrastructure development in attracting multinational companies to establish and expand their GCC operations in Pune.
Focus on Future GCC Investments
A major theme of the roundtable was how Maharashtra can further enhance its policy ecosystem to support the next wave of GCC investments.
Participants discussed several priority areas, including:
- Strengthening investment policies
- Expanding innovation ecosystems
- Developing world-class infrastructure
- Building a future-ready talent pipeline
- Encouraging public-private collaboration
- Supporting technology-led business growth
These initiatives are expected to further improve Pune’s competitiveness as a preferred destination for multinational companies expanding their global operations.
Pune Continues to Attract Global Enterprises
Pune has become one of India’s leading hubs for Global Capability Centres, attracting investments across software engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, financial services, manufacturing, automotive technology, healthcare, and research and development.
The city’s strong educational institutions, skilled workforce, and mature technology ecosystem continue to attract global organizations seeking long-term growth opportunities in India.
As companies expand their engineering and digital transformation capabilities, Pune remains well positioned to support the next phase of global business expansion.
Collaboration Driving Economic Growth
The USIBC Great States Initiative Roundtable highlighted the growing collaboration between government, industry bodies, and business associations in strengthening Maharashtra’s investment ecosystem.
Such partnerships play a vital role in improving ease of doing business, attracting foreign investment, and accelerating technology-driven economic development across the state.
Continued collaboration is expected to help Pune maintain its momentum as one of India’s most attractive destinations for Global Capability Centres.
Why It Matters for Pune
The discussions at the USIBC roundtable reinforce Pune’s emergence as a strategic destination for GCC investments and innovation.
With increasing support from policymakers, industry leaders, and global enterprises, the city is well positioned to attract new technology centres, engineering hubs, and digital innovation facilities.
As multinational companies continue expanding their presence in India, Pune is expected to play an even greater role in shaping the future of the country’s Global Capability Centre ecosystem.