Engineering the Next Generation of GCCs | Sachin Deshmukh, Softdel

The GCC Hub

August 25, 2026 / 1 min read

Inside the Centre features Sachin Deshmukh, CEO & MD, Softdel, on engineering-led GCCs reshaping India’s global innovation story and future.

In this episode of Inside the Centre, we speak with Sachin Deshmukh, CEO & Managing Director, Softdel, about how engineering-led Global Capability Centres are reshaping India’s GCC story and driving the next wave of global innovation. 

Key topics explored:

– The evolution of India’s GCCs from cost optimisation to engineering-led innovation

– Why India is emerging as an engineering and innovation hub for global organisations

– The growing role of Japanese companies and India-Japan partnerships in engineering GCCs

– The convergence of OT, IT, data, and AI in next-generation engineering organisations

– The shift from engineering capacity to engineering capability, outcomes, and IP creation

– Why the next chapter of India’s GCC story could be defined by global invention, not just global delivery

Tune in for a discussion on the future of engineering, AI, GCC transformation, and India’s growing role in shaping global products, platforms, and innovation.

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