McDonald's Opens Global Office in Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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The US multinational fast food restaurant chain McDonald's has opened its global office near T-Hub in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The office was inaugurated by Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Minister for IT and Industries Sridhar Babu. Speaking on the occasion, Bhatti emphasized that McDonald's choosing Hyderabad as the base for its Global Office is a reflection of faith in Telangana's exceptional talent, citing the city's emergence as the capital for GCCs (Global Capability Centres).

Key Takeaways:

  • McDonald's has established its global office in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, reflecting the city's growing reputation as a hub for global technology and innovation.
  • The Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, highlighted the city's exceptional talent and visionary policies of leaders such as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, P.V. Narasimha Rao, and Dr. Manmohan Singh, which have contributed to its growth.
  • Hyderabad has become the epicentre of global capability centres, with hundreds operating in the city, and is redefining itself as a city where technology and humanity go hand in hand.
  • McDonald's will partner with Telangana for skill development and employment opportunities for the youth, ensuring that global capability translates into local opportunity.
  • The company will also continue its service through the Ronald McDonald House Charities, providing support to children and families in need.

Statistics:

  • In the past two decades, Hyderabad has become the epicentre of global capability centres, with hundreds operating in the city.
  • Telangana's vision for building strong public institutions has contributed to the city's growth, as highlighted by the presence of institutions like CCMB, University of Hyderabad, BHEL, ECIL.
  • Majority of global capability centres (GCCs) in India are concentrated in cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Pune.

Sources:

  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of India.