STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Mysuru Emerges As Karnataka’s Next Technology And GCC Destination

Mysuru is increasingly moving beyond its traditional image as a tourism and education hub to emerge as a potential technology and Global Capability Centre (GCC) destination, backed by a growing talent pool, an established IT ecosystem and Karnataka Government’s push to expand technology growth beyond Bengaluru. Gopalan Enterprises is seeking to tap into this opportunity […]

CW Bureau · Oct 7, 2026

HOSPITALITY Mahindra Lifespaces Launches ₹3,500-Cr Mahindra Rivenza In Pune

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has launched Mahindra Rivenza, a residential development in Baner Annex, Mahalunge, Pune, with an overall Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹3,500 crore. Spread across 13.46 acres, the project will be developed in phases. Phase 1 will introduce 1,236 units across […]

CW Bureau · Oct 6, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s GCC Boom Drives Demand For AI Workplace Collaboration: Yealink

The rapid expansion of global capability centres (GCCs), rising artificial intelligence adoption and the evolution of hybrid workplaces are creating a new demand cycle for intelligent enterprise communication and collaboration solutions in India, according to enterprise video conferencing and unified communications provider Yealink. Speaking at Infocomm India 2026, Yealink said enterprises are increasingly moving beyond […]

CW Bureau · Sep 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY PwC US, PwC India Form JV To Help Clients Grow At Great Speed & Scale

PwC US and PwC India have announced a joint venture combining PwC India’s Consulting business and PwC US Advisory’s India-based capabilities into a single integrated platform to serve clients in India, the US and other global markets. The platform will bring together market relationships, industry expertise and delivery capabilities, enabling clients to access PwC’s capabilities […]

CW Bureau · Sep 14, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India GCCs Shift From Execution Hubs To Strategic Ownership Centres

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are moving decisively beyond traditional execution mandates to take ownership of products, platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) and other high-value functions, according to a new report by Awfis Space Solutions Ltd and Zinnov. Titled ‘The Great Workplace Reset: How India GCCs are Redefining Work, Workforce, and Workspace,’ the report maps the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

ECONOMY Tamil Nadu Attracts ₹67,452 Cr From 97 Accords At Investment Conclave

Tamil Nadu’s latest investment conclave has witnessed 97 companies committing ₹67,452 crore investments and 1,06,998 jobs. But the more important story behind the numbers is the changing composition of investment. The commitments announced at the VETTRI Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026 point to a state attempting to move beyond its traditional manufacturing strengths into semiconductors, […]

Sajan C Kumar · Aug 13, 2026

HOSPITALITY GCCs Drive 45% Of India’s Grade A Office Leasing In H1 2026: Anarock

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) strengthened their position as the biggest demand driver in India’s office real estate market in the first half of 2026, accounting for 45% of total Grade A office leasing across the country’s seven major cities, according to Anarock Research. The report said GCCs leased 19.2 million sq. ft. of office space […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY TestingXperts Opens Delivery Centre In Hyderabad, Plans AI Tech Campus

Global quality engineering and software testing company TestingXperts has inaugurated a new delivery centre in Hyderabad as part of its global expansion strategy, with plans to develop a 2,500-seat technology campus in the city over the coming years. The new 300-seat facility marks the first phase of the company’s long-term investment in Hyderabad, which it […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

HOSPITALITY Smartworks Expands New Managed Office Facility In Singapore

Smartworks, India’s largest managed office platform by area under management, has expanded its presence in Singapore through its wholly owned subsidiary, Smartworks Space Pte Ltd, with the launch of a new managed office facility at Manulife Tower in the city’s Central Business District (CBD). With the addition of the new centre, Smartworks’ total footprint in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Data Centre Capacity To Cross 3 GW By 2028: CBRE 2026 Outlook

India’s data centre (DC) capacity is expected to exceed 3 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2028, driven by rising demand from hyperscalers, artificial intelligence workloads and the country’s favourable development ecosystem, according to a report by CBRE. The report, 2026 Asia Pacific Data Centre Trends & Outlook, said India has emerged as one of […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026

GENERAL MOAR Advisory Appoints Sridhar Krishnan As Chief Operating Officer

MOAR Advisory has announced the appointment of Sridhar Krishnan as Chief Operating Officer, strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it scales its integrated advisory capabilities across Global Capability Centres (GCCs), enterprise transformation and operational excellence initiatives for clients in India and international markets. Industry experience Sridhar Krishnan brings more than two decades of leadership experience […]

CW Bureau · May 19, 2026

GENERAL MOAR, HEX Announce Partnership To Build GCC Advisory Platform In India

MOAR Advisory and HEX Advisory Group have announced a strategic collaboration to create what the companies describe as India’s first fully integrated and independent advisory platform spanning the complete Global Capability Centre (GCC) lifecycle. The partnership aims to provide enterprises with end-to-end advisory support covering strategy, location selection, governance, optimisation, value creation, and eventual monetisation […]

CW Bureau · May 7, 2026