Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 17:27 IST 65% of GCCs have already experimented with or fully rolled out AI pilots, a discussion at the summit revealed The summit brings together leaders, policymakers, and industry voices to shape a future powered by India’s own resolve and ambition. Image/News18 The narrative of India as a mere “back-office” for global corporations has been firmly dismantled at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026. During a high-impact session titled “GCCs Ahoy! All roads lead to India”, industry leaders gathered at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 27 to map out the meteoric rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The discussion underscored a fundamental shift: India is no longer just providing labour; it is now the strategic “nerve centre” where high-end R&D, autonomous vehicle technology, and AI-first products are conceived and owned. Karan Virwani, Chairperson, MD, and CEO of WeWork India, provided a striking metric for this growth, noting that GCCs now drive 40% of the Indian commercial real estate market. However, the physical expansion is merely a shadow of the intellectual …