India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) Take Center Stage in Value Creation and Innovation
As global enterprises accelerate transformation in an AI-first world, the 16th edition of the Zinnov Awards 2025 recognized the outstanding contributions of India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in shaping innovation, technology, and talent. Held amidst a backdrop of disruption and reinvention, this year’s awards spotlighted 20 pioneering organizations and leaders redefining the future of global business.
With over 2,975 active GCCs in India contributing $65 billion in annual revenues, the Zinnov Awards have become the gold standard for recognizing excellence across the ecosystem. From owning end-to-end product charters to building enterprise-grade AI and nurturing world-class talent, India’s GCCs have emerged as strategic innovation hubs for global enterprises.
With over 2,975 active GCCs in India contributing $65 billion in annual revenues, the Zinnov Awards have become the gold standard for recognizing excellence across the ecosystem. From owning end-to-end product charters to building enterprise-grade AI and nurturing world-class talent, India’s GCCs have emerged as strategic innovation hubs for global enterprises.
Record-Breaking Participation & Rigorous Selection
- 500+ nominations
- 230+ companies across verticals: Technology, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, and Retail
- 22 winners selected across 10 award categories by a prestigious jury of global industry leaders
“Global Capability Centers are no longer satellites — they’re now the engine rooms of enterprise transformation. They are leading from the front, aligning directly with CEO priorities, and driving AI-first innovations at scale,” said Nitika Goel, Managing Partner & CMO, Zinnov
New Categories Reflecting Evolving GCC Landscape
To mirror the growing scope and impact of India’s GCCs, new award categories were introduced in 2025:
- Excellence in Talent Development & Employee Engagement
- High-Impact Global Roles
- Titans in Tech
These additions highlight how GCCs are expanding beyond operational excellence to become centers of culture, leadership, and strategic value.
Zinnov Awards 2025 Winners
Excellence in Talent Development & Employee Engagement
- Applied Materials India Pvt. Ltd.
- DBS Tech India
- Epsilon
Excellence in Employer Branding
- Micron Technology Operations India
- Epsilon
Excellence in Customer Centricity
- Clean Harbors India
Aatmanirbhar GCC
- Bonfiglioli Technology Space
- Continental Technical Center India
Technical Role Model – Established
- Anup Kumar – Stryker Global Technology Center
- Ayan Datta – Sandisk
Technical Role Model – Emerging
- Dr. Raja Sekhara Reddy D. M. – Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore
- Dr. Srinivas Soumitri Miriyala – Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore
Next Generation Women Leaders
- K. Roopa Sheshadri – Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore
- Priyanka Porwal – SAP Labs India Pvt. Ltd.
High-Impact Global Roles
- Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd.
- Pure Storage
Great Place to Innovate
- Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore
Champions of Unlocking Center Value
- Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd.
- Micron Technology Operations India
- Lowe's India Pvt. Ltd.
- Enterprise IT
- FIS
Titans in Tech
- Bosch Global Software Technologies
- JPMorgan Chase
India: The Brain Trust of Modern Enterprise
Zinnov’s 2025 edition underscores a powerful trend: India is evolving into the strategic brain trust of modern global enterprises. From leading AI transformation to anchoring future-ready global roles, India’s GCCs are creating unparalleled impact.
“These winners represent the perfect convergence of talent, technology, and trust,” said Goel. “They are not only setting benchmarks in capability and culture but are also proving that India is where global value creation truly begins.”
“These winners represent the perfect convergence of talent, technology, and trust,” said Goel. “They are not only setting benchmarks in capability and culture but are also proving that India is where global value creation truly begins.”
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