By News18,Pathikrit Sen Gupta
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Rolls-Royce, the global pioneer in power systems for aerospace and defence, has launched its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru. The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated on Tuesday at Manyata Embassy Business Park, solidifying Karnataka’s position as a key hub for advanced engineering and technology.
Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil, who formally opened the centre, stated that the talented team in Bengaluru will now be a driving force behind the company’s global operations. He emphasised that this expansion by Rolls-Royce reaffirms Karnataka’s standing as India’s leading hub for aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering. Patil noted that Bengaluru is recognised as one of the world’s top three aerospace cities for attracting foreign investments, highlighting the state’s robust ecosystem.
“Our state hosts companies with strengths across the entire aerospace and defence value chain,” Patil said, adding that leaders in power systems like Aequs and Collins Aerospace are present, while Wipro and Mahindra Aerospace are advancing progress in structural components. He further mentioned that pioneers like Boeing, Airbus, and Pixxel are focused on specialised technologies, and end-manufacturing is being driven by significant contributions from Sarla and Tata Advanced Systems.
Patil also highlighted the supportive policy environment, explaining that the Karnataka Aerospace & Defence Policy offers an attractive incentive package for investors. He stressed that the state’s collaborative ecosystem, where research institutions, global companies, and homegrown startups work together, enables it to deliver world-class solutions.
“Our government is committed to be a trusted partner in building technologies of global relevance,” he said.
The inauguration was attended by notable dignitaries, including Lindy Cameron, the British High Commissioner to India, and Helen McCabe, the Global CFO of Rolls-Royce, further underscoring the international significance of the new centre.
