Zinnov Awards 2026 Recognise GCCs Shaping Enterprise Outcomes in the AI Era
The 17th Zinnov Awards recognized 18 organizations and leaders for their contributions to the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem in India. The event focused on the theme of 'Winning the AI Race,' highlighting the shift of Indian GCCs toward high-maturity innovation and AI-first strategies.
Why it matters
It reflects the evolving role of India's technology sector from cost-arbitrage to high-value innovation and AI development.
17th edition of the longest-running GCC and technology awards recognizes 18 organizations and leaders defining the next era of value creation from India
BENGALURU, India , Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17th edition of the Zinnov Awards, held on Day 1 of Zinnov Confluence 2026, recognized 18 organizations and leaders across 10 categories for their impact on innovation, AI, leadership, talent, culture, and enterprise value creation. One of the most coveted recognitions in the GCC ecosystem, the Zinnov Awards celebrate the Titans in Tech building world-class capabilities from India for the world.
This year's Awards come as India's GCCs undergo a fundamental reset – moving beyond labor and cost arbitrage to value arbitrage and evolving into high-maturity nerve centers that increasingly own products, platforms, innovation, and global business outcomes.
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