BENGALURU, April 21, 2026
Reinforcing its position as India’s leading hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Bengaluru today added another milestone with the launch of a new GCC by The Standard, a leading provider of insurance, retirement and investment products in the United States, at Embassy Tech Village. The facility was
inaugurated by Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, Government of
Karnataka, today.
With a strong policy framework, world-class talent pool, and a mature innovation ecosystem, Karnataka —
led by Bengaluru — continues to attract leading global enterprises to establish and expand their capability
centres. The addition of The Standard further strengthens this momentum and underscores the state’s
leadership in high-value technology and innovation-led investments.
The new centre marks the next phase of The Standard’s growth in India, following the launch of its India
operations in November 2025. Located in Embassy Tech Village, the facility will support the continued
expansion of capabilities across AI engineering, cloud platform development, data and analytics, digital transformation, and insurance operations aligned with the company’s global strategy.
The inauguration also marks the opening of The Standard India’s permanent Bengaluru office, with plans for long-term expansion of capabilities in software engineering, total experience, AI, and enterprise
platforms, as the company continues to strengthen its in-house technology expertise aligned with its long-
term transformation roadmap.
Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka, said:
“Karnataka, and Bengaluru in particular, continues to be the global epicentre for Global Capability Centres. The addition of The Standard’s GCC is yet another testament to the strength of our ecosystem — anchored
in world-class talent, progressive policies, and a strong culture of innovation.
We are witnessing sustained momentum in GCC investments, with global enterprises increasingly choosing Karnataka to drive high-value functions across AI, engineering, and digital transformation. Our focus is on
enabling the next generation of GCCs that are innovation-led, outcome-driven, and deeply integrated with
global business strategy. We welcome The Standard to Karnataka and look forward to supporting their long-
term growth journey in the state.”
“Our operations in India play an increasingly important role in our technology transformation,” said Greg
Chandler, Executive Vice President of Information Technology at The Standard. “The launch of The Standard India strengthens our ability to fuel ongoing growth, innovate, scale technology capabilities, accelerate digital transformation and offer new solutions to our customers faster. This centre represents a long-term investment in world-class talent and reflects our confidence in India as a strategic partner in shaping the
future of our business.”
Since establishing its presence in India in November 2025, The Standard has continued to strengthen its local leadership team across finance, human resources, talent acquisition, information technology,
administration and communications.
“The Standard India is an integrated capability hub that supports engineering, data, AI and insurance
operations,” said Mohua Sengupta, Senior Vice President and Country Head at The Standard India. “Our
structure combines enterprise scale with startup agility, giving employees both stability and the opportunity to build greenfield capabilities while working closely with our global teams. As we continue expanding leadership roles and high-impact technology functions in India, the centre will have an important role in advancing The Standard’s long-term growth, innovation and transformation priorities.”
Strategic capability mandate
The Standard India will significantly contribute to advancing companywide priorities and support the
transition of select technology work from vendor-led delivery to in-house engineering teams —
strengthening agility, operational efficiency, and long-term innovation capabilities.
India continues to be a strategic destination for global capability centres supporting financial services
innovation, offering deep expertise across engineering, digital platforms, and enterprise technology
transformation. Bengaluru’s strong academic base, global talent pool, and thriving innovation ecosystem
continue to make it the preferred destination for such investments.
