Engineering the Next Generation of GCCs | Sachin Deshmukh, Softdel
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.




