Bengaluru: The Zinnov Awards 2025, now in its 16th edition, celebrated India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) that are leading enterprise transformation on a global scale.
Held in Bengaluru, the prestigious Zinnov Awards 2025 honored 20 pioneering organizations and leaders that have successfully scaled innovation, technology adoption, and talent from India to the world.
With over 2,975 GCC units generating USD 65 billion in annual revenues, India’s GCCs are no longer auxiliary units – they are strategic hubs owning product charters, leading enterprise AI initiatives, and shaping global business outcomes.
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The 2025 edition received 500+ nominations from 230+ companies, spanning industries such as Technology, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, and Retail.
After a rigorous multi-stage evaluation by a jury of global experts, 22 winners across 10 award categories were selected. These categories reflect the growing influence and ambition of India’s GCC ecosystem and include new recognitions for Excellence in Talent Development, High-Impact Global Roles, and Titans in Tech.
“GCCs have become the epicenters of enterprise reinvention. They’re architecting AI at scale, influencing global decisions, and delivering outcomes aligned with CEO priorities,” said Nitika Goel, Managing Partner and CMO at Zinnov. “The Zinnov Awards 2025 winners represent the convergence of talent, technology, and trust.”
The winners list features organizations such as Samsung R&D Institute India, Micron Technology Operations, Epsilon, Ericsson India, Bosch Global Software Technologies, and JPMorganChase, among others.
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Zinnov’s ongoing commitment to highlighting the transformative potential of Indian GCCs was evident in the spotlight on women leaders, emerging technical role models, and purpose-driven innovation.
Zinnov Awards 2025: Key Winners Include
| Category Name | Sub-Category | Winner’s Name |
| Excellence in Talent | Applied Materials India Private Limited | |
| Development & Employee Engagement | DBS Tech India | |
| Epsilon | ||
| Excellence in Employer Branding | Micron Technology Operations India | |
| Epsilon | ||
| Excellence in Customer Centricity | Clean Harbors India | |
| Aatmanirbhar GCC | Bonfiglioli Technology Space | |
| Continental Technical Center India | ||
| Technical Role Model (Established) | Anup Kumar – Stryker Global Technology Center | |
| Ayan Datta, Sandisk | ||
| Technical Role Model (Emerging) | Dr. Raja Sekhara Reddy D. M. – Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Dr. Srinivas Soumitri Miriyala – Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| Next Generation Women Leaders | K. Roopa Sheshadri – Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Priyanka Porwal – SAP Labs India Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| High Impact Global Roles | Ericsson India Private Limited | |
| Pure Storage | ||
| Great Place to Innovate | Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Champions of Unlocking Center Value | ER&D | Micron Technology Operations India |
| Lowe’s India Private Limited | ||
| Enterprise IT | FIS | |
| Titans in Tech | Bosch Global Software Technologies JPMorganChase |
As India strengthens its position as the brain trust of the modern enterprise, Zinnov Awards 2025 affirms that the future of global business is being co-created from its thriving innovation hubs.
