How Hyderabad’s Newest Research Hub is Set to Map the Future of India’s GCC Ecosystem
Hyderabad has long been celebrated for its Biryani and its booming IT corridors, but a new chapter is being written in the city’s intellectual landscape. This week, Mahindra University officially stepped into the national spotlight with the launch of its Economic Policy Centre (EPC)—a dedicated platform designed to turn academic rigor into actionable economic strategy.
Bridging the Gap: Research Meets Reality
The EPC isn’t just another department; it’s a mission. According to Vice Chancellor Dr. Yajulu Medury, the Centre is poised to drive the “meaningful conversations” necessary to fuel India’s growth story. By bringing together scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders, the university aims to create a “globally informed and locally grounded” discourse—a vision echoed by Dr. Anadi Saran Pande, Dean of the School of Management.
The Debut: Why GCCs are the Talk of the Town
For its inaugural event, the Centre chose a theme that hits close to home: ‘Hyderabad: Powering India’s GCC Ecosystem.’ If you’ve walked through the Financial District lately, you’ve seen the names: Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs. These aren’t just branch offices anymore; they are Global Capability Centres (GCCs). As IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu highlighted in his keynote address, Hyderabad is no longer just a “back-office” destination—it is a global nerve center for innovation.
“Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a global innovation hub,” the Minister noted, emphasizing that the city’s infrastructure and talent pool are now foundational to India’s broader economic ambitions.
The Road Ahead
Led by Dr. Nilanjan Banik and Dr. Pradeep Racherla, the Economic Policy Centre plans to tackle issues of national significance that affect every Indian. From the nuances of digital trade to the evolution of urban economies, the EPC is setting the stage for Hyderabad to become a “Think Tank City.”
As Mahindra University opens its doors to these critical debates, one thing is clear: the next big idea for India’s economy might just be born right here in the heart of Telangana.
