https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-coffee-chain-starbucks-plans-global-tech-centre-in-indiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-coffee-chain-starbucks-plans-global-tech-centre-in-indiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-coffee-chain-starbucks-plans-global-tech-centre-in-india#u80570Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:06:23 +0000Starbucks is establishing its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, India, to bring more global technology work in-house. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to facilitate the hub. The project is expected to create 800 technology jobs during its first phase. This move aligns with Tamil Nadu's broader strategy to expand its status as a global business hub, with Walgreens also signing an MoU to set up a GCC in the city.Why it mattersGCCs allow multinational corporations to centralize specialized functions like tech and data analyt