Mars Opens Global Capability Center in Hyderabad With Genpact
The about 60,000 sq ft centre opens with more than 400 Genpact colleagues and aims for 1,000 Mars Associates in the future.
Key Takeaways
- Mars opened a Global Capability Center in Hyderabad with Genpact on November 12, 2026.
- The centre spans about 60,000 square feet and opens with more than 400 Genpact colleagues.
- Mars said it aims to transition the centre to 1,000 Mars Associates in the future.
- Mars has invested in 7 factories in India since 1995 and employs more than 2,400 Associates here.
- Mars also listed a $55 million Hyderabad Pet Nutrition factory expansion and a $12 million Royal Canin centre.
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Mars India has a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, set up in collaboration with Genpact. Mars, Incorporated, the company behind brands such as Snickers, M&M's, Pedigree and Royal Canin, inaugurated the centre on November 12, 2026.
The centre spans about 60,000 square feet and opens with more than 400 Genpact colleagues. The companies said they aim to scale the centre and transition it to 1,000 Mars Associates in the future. Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu was at the inauguration.
Mars Hyderabad GCC at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Mars, Incorporated |
| Partner | Genpact |
| What | Global Capability Center (GCC) |
| City | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Opened | November 12, 2026 |
| Size | About 60,000 square feet |
| Staff at launch | More than 400 Genpact colleagues |
| Stated aim | 1,000 Mars Associates in the future |
What the Hyderabad centre will do for Mars
Mars said the GCC will support the company across its global business and will be part of its network of strategic hubs. It will work on Mars' digital, data and AI capabilities, with Genpact's Agentic Operations model at the core. The companies said the aim is to improve operational speed, consistency and visibility across Mars' business.
The centre builds on a relationship between Mars and Genpact that started in 2018. Genpact said it will design AI-assisted systems for Mars that work within a governance framework tailored to the company.
How Mars has grown in India since 1995
Mars has invested in 7 local factories in India since 1995. It employs more than 2,400 Associates in the country across Snacking, Food and Nutrition and Pet Nutrition, and it also runs a Royal Canin packaging centre.
The GCC announcement also listed other recent Mars investments in India: a $55 million expansion of its Hyderabad Pet Nutrition factory, which Mars said will support domestic growth and exports, and a $12 million Royal Canin distribution and packaging centre, which Mars said will strengthen localisation and supply resilience.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Starting point of Mars' investment in local factories in India, 7 so far |
| 2018 | Mars and Genpact begin working together |
| November 12, 2026 | Mars opens its GCC in Hyderabad with Genpact |
Claus Aagaard on Mars' confidence in Indian talent
"Our continued investment reflects the strength of our business in India and our confidence in the talent the market has to offer. The Hyderabad Global Capability Center is a valuable addition to our global network, helping us strengthen how we work across markets, connect expertise and advance our digital capabilities."
Genpact and Telangana on the new centre
"Almost a decade of running operations with Mars has given us deep process intelligence about how its business works."
"Hyderabad has emerged as a leading destination for global capability centers, supported by its strong technology ecosystem, skilled talent and progressive business environment."
Mars India after the Hyderabad GCC launch
Mars now has a Hyderabad GCC of about 60,000 square feet alongside 7 factories and more than 2,400 Associates in India. The centre opens with more than 400 Genpact colleagues, and Mars said it aims to move to 1,000 Mars Associates there in the future. The companies have not given a date for that change.
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