On Tuesday, The Standard, a prominent US-based provider of insurance and investment products, inaugurated its Global Capability Centre (GCC) at Embassy Tech Village in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The facility, opened by IT Minister Priyank Kharge, represents a pivotal phase in the company's growth strategy following its entry into the Indian market in November 2025. The GCC will focus on enhancing capabilities in AI engineering, cloud platform development, and digital transformation, aligning with the company's global strategy. Minister Kharge emphasized Karnataka's role as a global hub for Global Capability Centres, highlighting the state's talent and innovation culture. Greg Chandler, Executive Vice President of Information Technology at The Standard, noted that the new centre signifies a long-term commitment to leveraging India's talent for technological advancement and delivering innovative solutions to customers more efficiently.