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Walgreens establishment of Chennai capability centre
Overview
Walgreens India Private Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a global capability centre (GCC) in Chennai. Located in the DLF Downtown area of Taramani, the facility will focus on technology and business services to support global enterprise operations.
The initiative is expected to create more than 250 high-value jobs in its first year. This move aligns with the Tamil Nadu Global Capability Centres Corridor and Development Programme, which seeks to foster growth in software development, data analytics, and artificial intelligence across various employment corridors in Chennai.
Reports indicate that Walgreens is part of a broader expansion of the GCC industry in India. This growth is characterized by a shift toward advanced technology roles, including cloud computing and product engineering, with significant hiring projected for the coming years.
Entities
Chennai · Tamil Nadu Government · C. Joseph Vijay · Walgreens · Tamil Nadu
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesWalgreens to establish global capability centre in Chennai
Walgreens is establishing a global capability centre in Chennai, India, expected to create over 250 jobs in its first year focusing on technology and business services.
Sources
bandab.com.br · btabloid.com · businessoutreach.in · deccanchronicle.com · dtnext.in · expresscomputer.in · gcrmag.com · latestly.com · marketbusinessnews.com · newindianexpress.com · portalspozywczy.pl · sanmarg.in · thecareerbeacon.in · viagemegastronomia.com.br