# Starbucks to open first India global capability centre in Chennai, create 800 high-paying jobs

> Global coffeehouse chain Starbucks would set up its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Chennai, in line with the state government's vision to expand large-scale global capability operations, the government said on Monday.

- Published: 2026-09-21T18:02:07.705Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T18:02:07.705Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Science and technology
- Involves: Anand Varadarajan, C Joseph Vijay, Chennai unit of Starbucks, Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, Guidance Tamil Nadu, S Keerthana, Starbucks Coffee, Tamil Nadu government, Tata Consumer Products

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- 2026-09-21T18:02:07.705Z - Hindustan Times: [Starbucks to open first India global capability centre in Chennai, create 800 high-paying jobs](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/starbucks-to-open-first-india-global-capability-centre-in-chennai-create-800-high-paying-jobs-101790009279136.html)

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