Starbucks to set up Global Capability Centre in Chennai, create 800 jobs
Starbucks has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai. The project is expected to create 800 high-value jobs in its initial phase.
Why it matters
This investment highlights Chennai's growing status as a major hub for global corporate operations and technology services.
The Tamil Nadu government has clinched another deal in the Global Capability Centre (GCC) arena, with it inking an MoU with Starbucks, which will be setting up its GCC in Chennai.
An official release said that the MoU was signed on Monday (September 21, 2026) in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce S. Keerthana, Industries Secretary S. Vijayakumar, and Guidance CEO and Managing Director Deepak Jacob.
Guidance is the nodal agency instrumental in bringing investments into the State.
The MoU with Starbucks is expected to create 800 high-value jobs in its first phase. Sources who were part of this deal said the Industries Minister had sent a communication to Starbucks to facilitate this deal.
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