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India Builds Global Products: Beyond Services
21 Oct
Summary
- Indian teams now solve complex problems for global markets.
- Local healthcare solutions are being designed and manufactured in India.
- Companies evolve from task execution to owning engineering challenges.
India's Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are transitioning from technology services to product development and innovation for international markets. Leaders from Mercedes-Benz R&D India, Siemens Healthineers, and Lufthansa Systems India shared insights at TechSparks 2026.
Siemens Healthineers exemplified this by developing a C-arm imaging system in India, which now serves 40 global markets. Their approach emphasizes co-creation with local customers, acknowledging that healthcare solutions must be locally adapted, with 50% of their software professionals based in India.
Lufthansa Systems sees opportunities in India's engineering ecosystem and automation advancements, aiming to leverage existing group capabilities. Bengaluru's aviation sector is a draw, where engineers focus on deep domain expertise and rigorous validation.
Mercedes-Benz R&D India is shifting from task-based execution to owning broader engineering challenges, particularly in customizing vehicle head units. This evolution empowers Indian teams to take responsibility for entire systems, fostering a problem-solving mindset over mere task completion.
Overall, Indian teams are moving towards owning complete products and developing original intellectual property. This ambition is supported by Nasscom data showing significant GCC involvement in product development, signaling a strategic move up the value chain.
