How Bengaluru’s ORR Became a GCC Magnet
Bengaluru is home to over 30 IT parks spread across the city, each playing a role in shaping India’s tech landscape. For ages now, Whitefield in the east of Bengaluru has been the key location for major tech parks as it houses hubs like International Tech Park Bangalore (ITPB), Brigade Tech Park and others. However, the 31-km stretch of Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) from Hebbal to Central Silk Board is another prominent tech zone of Bengaluru. According to reports, ORR is the only stretch that has seen enormous growth in the past decade, much more than any IT hub. Upon closer examination, it’s evident that the region is currently experiencing a significant transformation, evolving into a prominent global capability centre (GCC) corridor. With over four lakh professionals working across fields like AI, semiconductors, fintech, and digital health, ORR has become a magnet for the world’s top technology companies. Major players like Google, NVIDIA, Visa, Qualcomm, and Amazon all operate within a few square kilometres of each other, creating a vibrant network of innovation and collaboration. Talking to AIM, Karthik Padmanabhan, managing partner, Zinnov, said, “ORR hosts some of the most mature and impactful GCCs in India. These centres do much more than support global headquarters; they lead product development, drive innovation, and handle advanced engineering work.” He added that the region benefits from unmatched access to top tech talent, a strong network of service providers, an energetic startup scene, and improving infrastructure, including new Metro connectivity and top-grade commercial buildings. Embassy TechVillage: A Flagship of ORR One of the standout developments on ORR is Embassy TechVillage, owned by Embassy REIT. Spread across 103 acres, it’s designed as a complete business ecosystem. Around 90% of its rental income comes from multinational companies, and over 50 leading firms operate from this campus, employing more than 50,000 people. The park includes everything from modern offices and custom-built facilities to landscaped gardens and a large sports zone. One of the most notable examples of the several GCCs at the Embassy is the 1.1 million square feet office space built for JP Morgan Chase & Co, which was completed in August 2023. The tech park also houses companies like Wells Fargo and Flipkart. Source: Embassyofficeparks To improve movement and access, the park has a dedicated traffic lane for pick-ups and drop-offs, along with walking and cycling tracks lined with trees. A skywalk connects the park to nearby areas, improving pedestrian access and reducing traffic. Embassy REIT has also committed to investing ₹100 crore to fund the Metro ORR Project, which will support Bengaluru’s urban infrastructure development. The investment will contribute to the construction of the Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station on the ORR, which will be named ‘Embassy TechVillage Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station’ for a period of 30 years from its commercial operation date. Embassy REIT and Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) signed a definitive agreement on February 28, 2025, for the development of this new Metro station along the ORR corridor. The Metro ORR Project, undertaken by BMRCL, is a major infrastructure initiative that spans 17 km from Central Silk Board Junction to KR Puram. This corridor, which includes 16 stations, aims to enhance connectivity for thousands of commuters in Bengaluru’s key business districts, including the landmark Embassy TechVillage business park. The park is also home to an 8-acre Central Garden, open-air green spaces and sports zones. It also features food courts, retail outlets, and breakout spaces. A new 518-key dual-branded Hilton hotel is also coming up on the campus, adding to the hotel services. Hub for Innovation Embassy REIT told AIM that Embassy TechVillage has about 50% GCC occupancy. For instance, Eli Lilly opened its capability centre, Eli Lilly Services Pvt Ltd, in Bangalore in January 2016. The centre allows the company to take advantage of unique drug development capabilities found in India. Rubrik, a US-based cybersecurity company, has recently set up its office in the park, intending to focus on product innovation. Some of the other major GCCs in the park are Intuit, Warner Bros, Quest Global, Sony, Rockwell Collins, Fractal Analytics, and more. Global Technology Park & More Meanwhile, Global Technology Park, another prominent IT campus located on ORR in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, is home to a diverse range of companies spanning IT/ITES, semiconductors, and other sectors. Notable organisations based here include Yazaki India, Tessolve Semiconductor, Wissen Infotech, Ondot Systems India, EPAM Systems and others. RMZ Ecoworld is yet another IT park that caters to both multinational companies like Honeywell as well as startups. Cessna Business Park, also known as Prestige Cessna Business Park, is home to some of the big GCCs such as Walmart, Sapiens,  Citibank, GE Healthcare and Akamai Technologies. More than Tech ORR is fast evolving into a living, working innovation district. IT campuses such as Manyata Tech Park, Embassy Tech Village, and Prestige Tech Park have become microcosms of the GCC economy — integrated mini-cities with workspace, residential clusters, F&B zones, and leisure options. This smart-city-like ecosystem enables convenience, boosts productivity, and enhances employee well-being, giving employers a competitive edge in attracting and retaining talent. “What makes ORR especially compelling is its real-estate agility – it offers something for everyone. From co-working spaces and agile workspace formats suited for fast-scaling mid-market GCCs to expansive tech parks built for global enterprises, ORR supports every stage of a GCC’s lifecycle,” Padmanabhan said. For global organisations, he added, ORR is not just about operational scale – it’s about strategic value. It stands as the blueprint for next-generation GCCs: integrated, innovation-led, and future-ready. Bharath M, vice president at Everest Group, said, “What we are seeing in ORR sort of resembles the agglomeration economics concept – businesses clustering where there is a shared traffic, visibility, and infrastructure. It’s easier to get noticed – even if they are competing.” However, there is also an ongoing trend of techies shifting towards north Bengaluru, predicting the bulk of new office space that will be developed over the next five years in those areas.A Reddit users commented that, “The tech corridor in ORR and Whitefield has peaked and as the connectivity with the metro improves in Bangalore, the centre of axis from Bangalore will move from the current east direction, towards the north.”
ORR’s IT Parks host some of the most mature and impactful GCCs in India
ORR’s IT Parks host some of the most mature and impactful GCCs in India
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Shalini is a senior tech journalist, exploring the latest advancements in AI. When she's not reporting on the latest innovations, you can find her immersed in her next literary adventure.