Lucknow: Access to skilled talent, advanced computing infrastructure and faster investment clearances will be crucial to UP’s ambition of emerging as a major Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub, industry representatives said at the GCC Innovation Summit 2026 here on Monday.
The centre’s workforce grew from around 600 employees in its first year to nearly 3,000 within three years. Its campus involved an investment of about Rs 2,500 crore. Stating that LG Electronics is investing Rs 634 crore in Eco Solutions GCC, key functionary Brijesh Sharma said, “The centre will focus on HVAC systems, heat pump technology and advanced product development, creating more than 500 high-value jobs. HCL employs around 1,500 people at the campus, established nearly a decade ago.
Kiran Cherukuri from HCL Technologies highlighted the importance of advanced cloud and computing facilities, citing an AI-powered GCC Centre of Excellence launched at the company’s Lucknow campus in collaboration with Amazon Web Services.
Recalling the company’s expansion in Noida, he said, “Land was made available within around six weeks of discussions with authorities.
“Skilled human resources, employee safety, improved infrastructure and progressive policies made UP an attractive investment destination,” said Microsoft India Development Center representative Rajiv Kumar. Representatives of LG Electronics, Microsoft, HCL Technologies and Smartworks shared their experiences in the state, highlighting the importance of responsive administration, industry-friendly policies and infrastructure in attracting investments and expanding operations.