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The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has inaugurated a 67,000-square-foot Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Pune, India, as the ice cream manufacturer expands its technology, analytics and global business operations in Maharashtra.
The new facility is described by TMICC as its most advanced Global Business Solutions (GBS) location worldwide and will support the company's operations across finance, procurement, supply chain, marketing and Master Data.
The Pune centre forms part of a broader investment in India's role within TMICC's global organisation, with teams based at the facility expected to drive work in artificial intelligence, automation, analytics and digital transformation.
The company said the centre follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Government of Maharashtra in April 2025. Its inauguration was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alongside senior state government officials and TMICC executives.
Maharashtra has emerged as TMICC's primary base in India. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, while its Kwality Wall's manufacturing facility is located in Nashik. With the addition of the Pune GCC, the state now accounts for around two-thirds of TMICC's total Indian workforce.
Abhijit Bhattacharya, chief financial officer of The Magnum Ice Cream Company, said: “This is about much more than opening a new office – it represents an important step in TMICC’s long-term growth strategy. Our highly skilled teams here power TMICC operations around the world and drive innovation in AI, analytics, automation, and digital transformation.”
He added that the Pune facility represents “Phase One” of the company's broader commitment to Maharashtra, with growth, innovation, job creation and collaboration identified as key areas of focus.
The investment comes as global food and beverage companies continue to build out centralised capability centres to provide specialist expertise across markets while accelerating the adoption of digital technologies.
The Pune operation will provide a hub for functions supporting its international business, while also developing capabilities in emerging technologies. The company said its teams will work on AI, automation and analytics as part of efforts to modernise its global operations.
The Maharashtra government has also positioned Pune's growing GCC ecosystem as a strategic advantage in attracting international businesses, citing the state's talent base, infrastructure and business environment.
TMICC said its India strategy extends beyond its corporate and operational capabilities, forming part of its wider focus on talent, diversity and long-term investment in the country. This includes collaborations such as the Caring Dairy Project.
