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  • Sudarshan Chemical Global Capability Centre Launched in Pune in Partnership with Genpact

    Sudarshan Chemical Global Capability Centre

    Pune: Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd has established a Global Capability Centre in Pune as part of efforts to strengthen its global operating model.

    The Sudarshan Chemical Global Capability Centre has been developed in partnership with Genpact, a global advanced technology and services firm.

    Located alongside Sudarshan Chemical’s global headquarters in Pune, the Global Capability Centre (GCC) will consolidate key enterprise functions that were earlier spread across geographies.

    The move is aimed at improving governance, enhancing coordination, and ensuring consistent execution across the company’s global operations as it continues to scale internationally.

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    Sudarshan Chemical Global Capability Centre to Strengthen Global Operations

    Rajesh Rathi, Global Chairman and Managing Director of Sudarshan Chemical, said the GCC represents a strategic investment in operational excellence.

    “As we expand globally, process efficiency and disciplined execution are critical. The Sudarshan Chemical Global Capability Centre will enable faster and more consistent delivery for customers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement,” he said.

    The Sudarshan Chemical Global Capability Centre will support the company’s operations beyond India by enabling closer coordination across functions and regions. It is also expected to lay the foundation for increased automation, standardised processes, and scalable digital capabilities over time.

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    Diwakar Singhal, Global Business Leader – Manufacturing at Genpact, said the GCC reflects the long-term partnership between the two companies.

    “By combining Genpact’s chemical manufacturing expertise with process intelligence and AI-led capabilities, we aim to help Sudarshan strengthen governance and build an operating model that can scale globally,” he said.

    The Sudarshan Chemical Global Capability Centre initiative follows the company’s recent global expansion, including the acquisition of the Heubach Group in 2025, which significantly strengthened its international presence.

    The company said these developments align with its ambition to emerge as a global leader in the pigment industry with a future-ready operating framework.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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