US-based fintech leader SEI has opened its new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Kolkata, marking its second GCC in India and further strengthening the city’s growing fintech and global capability ecosystem.
As Global Capability Centres evolve from cost engines to intelligence-led enterprise hubs, Kolkata is emerging as a credible part of India’s next GCC wave. Drawing on the EY–ASSOCHAM 2026 report and broader industry data, this article examines why the city’s talent, cost structure and ecosystem are aligning with the future of global work.
Global data science and AI firm Tredence Inc. has expanded its presence in Kolkata with a new 400-seater office at Awfis, Godrej Genesis, Salt Lake Sector V, reinforcing the city’s growing status as a key analytics and technology hub.
KPMG Global Services has inaugurated its 46,000 sq. ft. office at Godrej Waterside, Salt Lake Sector V, strengthening Kolkata’s position as a hub for IT, business services, and global professional operations.
Phase I of the LTIMindtree Innovation Campus at Bengal Silicon Valley, New Town, is set to be completed by April 2026. The first two towers will employ around 7,000 IT professionals, strengthening Kolkata’s growing IT and innovation ecosystem.
Linde inaugurates its new 50,000 sq ft office at RDB Primarc Techpark, Newtown, Kolkata, marking a key milestone in the city’s growing corporate landscape.
Jindal (India) Ltd has completed its ₹1,500 crore expansion programme in West Bengal with the commissioning of a new high-speed colour coating line in Howrah, boosting the state’s steel manufacturing capacity.
Kolkata-based Texmaco Rail & Engineering has secured a ₹4,045 crore order from South Africa for freight wagons and locomotives, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion journey.
The Government of India is reportedly in talks with global technology giants including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, along with Indian conglomerates, to drive investments in data centres, R&D hubs, semiconductors, and GCCs in West Bengal, with some announcements expected around June.
Acceleron Solutions has inaugurated its new office at STPI Sector V, Kolkata, marking a major milestone in its growth journey. The event saw the presence of Gainwell Group leadership, industry leaders, technology partners, and business executives from across sectors.
ONGC is developing a ₹185 crore Green Office Building in Action Area-II, New Town, Kolkata, which will serve as the regional headquarters for the MBA Basin.
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Accenture has leased approximately 3.5 lakh sq. ft. of office space at Candor TechSpace in Newtown, further strengthening Kolkata’s position as a rapidly growing technology and business hub while creating significant employment opportunities.
Apple Inc. and Publicis Sapient have opened their new office at Godrej Waterside, Salt Lake Sector V, strengthening Kolkata’s growing reputation as a global business and technology hub.
Construction is progressing rapidly at the ₹1,890 crore LTI Mindtree Innovation Campus in Bengal Silicon Valley, Kolkata. Featuring 6 G+10 blocks with a 3.6 lakh sq.m built-up area and capacity for over 20,000 professionals, the campus is set to be one of LTI Mindtree’s largest globally, reinforcing Kolkata’s position as a growing technology hub.
West Bengal has announced the development of a new airport in Purulia by reviving an 80-year-old airstrip in Chharra. The ₹150 crore project will be built in two phases, enhancing regional air connectivity and improving access to key industrial areas in neighbouring Jharkhand.
The construction of 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚, the upcoming state-of-the-art centre for Axis Bank, has officially been awarded to Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
US-based fintech leader SEI has opened its new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Kolkata, marking its second GCC in India and further strengthening the city’s growing fintech and global capability ecosystem.
A brand-new TCG Lifesciences building is coming up in Salt Lake Sector V, right beside their existing Chembiotek facility. This expansion underlines TCG’s commitment to deepening its roots in Kolkata — a city where science, innovation, and talent converge.