Rolls-Royce has opened its largest Global Capability & Innovation Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India. The facility was inaugurated on September 17, 2025, by Karnataka’s Industries & Infrastructure Minister M. B. Patil. It is located in Manyata Embassy Business Park.
Key Details
- The new GCC has a seating capacity of around 700 people.
- It will house a range of operations including enterprise services, engineering, digital teams, and business services, including Rolls-Royce Data Labs. The Times of India
- Rolls-Royce already employs over 3,000 people in India, more than 2,000 of whom are highly skilled engineers in Karnataka engaged in global development programmes.
Strategic Significance
- This move reaffirms Bengaluru’s position as a key global hub for aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering.
- It aligns with Rolls-Royce’s plan to double sourcing from India over the next five years, integrating more Indian suppliers into its global supply chain.
- The centre will help boost local R&D, technology innovation, and engineering capabilities for Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace, defence, and power systems.
Implications
- Job creation in high-skill roles in engineering, digital & innovation sectors.
- Reinforcing India’s aerospace & defence ecosystem, attracting more foreign investment.
- Support for global operations means faster turnaround, localization of processes, and stronger collaboration between global teams and Indian talent.
