The Government of Telangana, in collaboration with global healthcare and life sciences consulting firm HealthArk, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind coffee table book titled “India’s Life Sciences Renaissance: The Hyderabad GCC Opportunity.” The publication chronicles India’s journey in life sciences and healthcare, emphasizing Hyderabad’s emergence as a global hub for innovation-driven Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
Official Launch
The book was officially launched by Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, and Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce. The initiative signals Telangana’s intent to showcase its GCC ecosystem and promote knowledge sharing in life sciences innovation.
Tracing the Evolution of Life Sciences GCCs
The coffee table book traces the evolution of Life Sciences and Healthcare GCCs (LSHC GCCs) in India:
- Early 2000s: Focused on cost efficiency and back-office support
- Present Day: Transformed into high-value strategic hubs driving global R&D, digital innovation, and enterprise leadership
Hyderabad now stands as a beacon of this transformation, with:
- Over 2,000 life sciences companies
- One-third of the world’s vaccine production
- 250+ USFDA-approved sites, the highest concentration globally
Global Insights and Success Stories
Conceptualized by HealthArk in collaboration with the Telangana Government, the book features:
- Leadership insights from 10+ global organizations
- Sectoral contributions and success stories from Hyderabad-based GCCs
- Evolution from support arms to innovation powerhouses
- Impact across AI, cybersecurity, digital health, fintech, ESG, and more
These narratives highlight how GCCs in Hyderabad are not just operational centers but strategic hubs shaping global healthcare and life sciences innovation.
Broader Knowledge-Sharing Initiative
The launch of the coffee table book also marks the beginning of a broader knowledge-sharing initiative by the Telangana Government. The initiative aims to:
- Strengthen Hyderabad’s positioning as India’s life sciences capital
- Reinforce its reputation as a global hub for GCC excellence
- Encourage further investments in innovation, R&D, and enterprise services
Conclusion
By documenting the growth and global impact of Life Sciences and Healthcare GCCs, Telangana is highlighting its strategic advantage as a destination for innovation and enterprise. The coffee table book serves as both a celebration of India’s life sciences journey and a tool to attract global organizations to Hyderabad, reinforcing its status as a world-class GCC hub
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