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India GCCs Drive AI Adoption

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 28, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026

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Market Impact

The widespread adoption of AI by Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India>>> across various industries is expected to boost efficiency and innovation for multinational firms. This trend could lead to increased investment in AI technologies and potentially enhance the competitiveness of companies like Microsoft>>>, Novo Nordisk>>>, and IBM>>> that are at the forefront of these advancements.

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Event Summary

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) of multinational firms in India>>> are increasingly leveraging AI in diverse and innovative ways, moving beyond basic chatbots into core corporate functions. Companies like Apollo Hospitals>>> are using AI clinical assistants developed with Microsoft>>> to improve patient care and doctor efficiency. Catalyst Brands>>> is piloting computer-generated imagery for product visuals for JCPenney>>>, while Kimberly-Clark>>> is using AI to optimize marketing and influencer identification. In pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk>>>, Amgen>>>, and AstraZeneca>>> are deploying AI to streamline drug launches, regulatory documents, and safety data analysis, aiming for significant cost savings. IBM>>> India is implementing AI for air-quality monitoring and collaborating with the government on AI adoption and upskilling. Workday>>> India is also co-building AI tools for payroll, hiring, and finance operations with global teams, highlighting India>>>'s evolving role as a key innovation hub for AI.

Key Actions
70 Apollo Hospitals adopted AI clinical assistant
70 Novo Nordisk deploying AI
60 Catalyst Brands piloting computer-generated imagery
60 Kimberly-Clark using AI
60 IBM introduced AI-enabled systems
60 IBM committed to skill India
60 Workday building AI tools
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India
India is highlighted as a key hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) where multinational firms are increasingly deploying AI for various functions, showcasing its growing role in global innovation.
Importance 80 Sentiment 50
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Microsoft
Microsoft developed an AI clinical assistant in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals>>> that helps doctors gather patient data and generate insights quickly, demonstrating its leadership in AI solutions.
Importance 60 Sentiment 70
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Apollo Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals>>> has adopted an AI clinical assistant developed with Microsoft>>> to improve efficiency in clinical workflows and patient care.
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Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk>>> is deploying AI across critical parts of the drug launch process, including drafting regulatory documents and analyzing safety data, aligning with global efforts to save costs.
Importance 50 Sentiment 60
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Catalyst Brands
Catalyst Brands>>> is piloting computer-generated imagery at its Bengaluru center to create product visuals and videos, aiming to reduce inventory movement for photo shoots.
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Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark>>> is using AI to accelerate marketing processes, including identifying and evaluating social media influencers to promote its products.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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IBM
IBM>>> India engineers are introducing AI-enabled air-quality monitoring systems and working with the government on AI adoption and upskilling initiatives.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Workday
Workday>>> India is increasingly working alongside global teams to build AI tools for payroll, hiring, and finance operations, signifying a strategic shift in its role.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Puneet Chandok
Puneet Chandok>>>, president of Microsoft>>> India and South Asia, commented on the time savings for doctors and patients due to AI adoption.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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JCPenney
JCPenney>>> is the U.S. department store chain owned by Catalyst Brands>>>, which is experimenting with AI for product visuals.
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Nihar Nidhi
Nihar Nidhi>>>, India managing director at Catalyst Brands>>>, highlighted Bengaluru's role in piloting AI prototypes for product visuals.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Amgen
Amgen>>> is among global drugmakers deploying AI to identify trial participants more quickly and cut time for drug safety reports, potentially saving millions of dollars.
Importance 30 Sentiment 50
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AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca>>> is among global drugmakers deploying AI to identify trial participants more quickly and cut time for drug safety reports, potentially saving millions of dollars.
Importance 30 Sentiment 50
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Sunil Jose
Sunil Jose>>>, Workday>>> India President, emphasized the collaborative role of GCCs in building entire AI models rather than just modules.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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