Rolls-Royce Opens Largest Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru

Rolls-Royce, a British aerospace and defence multinational, has inaugurated its 700-seat global capability and innovation centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India, the largest and most advanced of its kind globally.

The center will house a portion of the company's global digital expertise and enterprise services group, along with engineering teams that support the civil aerospace and defence sectors. This will help facilitate the company's plans for increasing its sourcing from India in the next five years. The facility was officially launched at the Manyata Embassy Business Park.

Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil noted that Bengaluru is one of the top three cities in the world for attracting foreign investments. The new facility was officially opened at the Manyata Embassy Business Park.

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“Our state hosts companies with strengths across the entire aerospace and defence value chain. In power systems and propulsion, leaders like Aequs and Collins Aerospace stand out. In structural and mechanical components, Wipro and Mahindra Aerospace are driving progress. In specialised technologies, Boeing, Airbus, and Pixxel are pioneers. And in end-manufacturing, Sarla and Tata Advanced Systems are making significant contributions,” Patil said.

He said that the Karnataka Aerospace & Defence Policy offers an attractive incentive package for investors. “Here, research institutions, global companies, and home-grown startups work together to advance technology and manufacturing,” Patil added.

Rolls-Royce chief financial officer Helen McCabe said: “India is significant to Rolls-Royce’s global journey of innovation and progress. This newly expanded Global Capability and Innovation Centre reaffirms our commitment to India and will be our largest capability hub.