Tripathi: Global Capabilities Center Can Become a Key Bridge Between India, Kuwait, and the Gulf Region
Paramita Tripathi, India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, stated that when people think of Kuwait and the Gulf region doing business in India, the first images that come to mind are often those of a large and growing consumer mar
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Paramita Tripathi, India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, stated that when people think of Kuwait and the Gulf region doing business in India, the first images that come to mind are often those of a large and growing consumer market, Indian professionals working across the Gulf, massive infrastructure projects, and sectors such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles, textiles, and technology. Alongside this, another image of India emerges—one less visible to the average visitor but increasingly significant for global business.
In Indian cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, and Delhi, as well as in their suburbs and an increasing number of smaller Indian cities, teams of engineers, scientists, accountants, designers, software developers, and Indian entrepreneurs work daily on products and services used worldwide. These are India’s global capability centers, which can become a crucial new bridge between India, Kuwait, and the Gulf region.
Global capability centers are no longer just low-cost back offices. Today, the best centers focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, financial analytics, semiconductor technology, engineering, product design, digital platforms, research, and global business strategies. India hosts more than 1,700 such centers, employing nearly two million specialists.
For Kuwaiti or Gulf companies seeking to expand internationally, this represents an attractive opportunity: India can become the ideal location to build the capabilities needed for the next stage of growth.
Historical ties
Kuwaiti traders and companies have been investing in and operating in India for centuries. Companies such as Alghanim Industries, Alshaya Group, Asia Investments, and Agility Logistics have established a strong presence in the Indian economy. For example, Kirby India, part of Alghanim Industries, operates factories in Hyderabad, Haridwar, and Halol.
The significance of this shift extends beyond the number of employees in these centers; it represents a change in mindset. India is no longer just a market, but has become an attractive destination for managing and growing international business operations.
