Hyderabad has added another international Global Capability Centre (GCC) to its expanding technology landscape, with Singapore-headquartered Optimum Solutions and Japan’s ABeam Consulting jointly establishing a new delivery hub focused exclusively on Japanese enterprises pursuing digital transformation.
The Hyderabad GCC will commence operations in FY2025–26 with an initial team of about 150 to 165 professionals. The promoters plan to double headcount each year over the next three to four years, targeting a workforce of 2,000 by 2030. The expansion roadmap signals sustained confidence in India’s engineering talent pool and in Hyderabad’s ability to support specialised, high-value technology mandates.Unlike conventional offshore centres serving primarily North American and European clients, the Hyderabad GCC has been structured to cater specifically to Japanese corporations. Industry observers note that this market-specific orientation differentiates it from the broader GCC ecosystem, which has historically focused on Western demand cycles.
The operating model blends software engineering capabilities with management consulting depth. Under the arrangement, the Singapore-based technology firm will anchor application development and digital engineering, while the Japanese partner contributes sector expertise and established enterprise relationships in Japan. Integrated teams in Hyderabad are expected to deliver end-to-end programmes, spanning advisory, implementation and managed services.The centre will undertake projects across artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, enterprise platforms, data engineering and business operations modernisation. Analysts suggest that Japanese enterprises — traditionally cautious adopters of offshore models — are increasingly embracing global delivery structures to accelerate digital competitiveness amid demographic and productivity challenges at home.
Hyderabad’s selection reflects broader trends in India’s urban technology economy. The city has steadily attracted multinational GCC investments due to its established IT ecosystem, competitive operating costs and stable policy environment. Real estate consultants indicate that sustained GCC inflows have strengthened demand for Grade A office space, while also driving residential absorption in nearby micro-markets.India’s GCC base has expanded rapidly over the past five years, with global corporations consolidating back-office, R&D and digital capabilities into centralised hubs. While Bengaluru and Pune remain major nodes, Hyderabad has emerged as a preferred alternative for firms seeking scale without excessive cost escalation.
The long-term plan to scale to 2,000 employees suggests expectations of durable demand from Japanese businesses navigating automation, AI adoption and enterprise modernisation. For Hyderabad, the Hyderabad GCC launch reinforces its positioning as a strategic Asia-facing technology corridor — not merely a support centre for Western markets, but an increasingly global platform for cross-border digital transformation.
Hyderabad GCC targets Japanese digital market
