Optum Expands Healthcare GCC Network with Chennai Office Lease

India now houses over 1,700 active GCCs, representing 53% of the global footprint.

Optum Global Solutions, the Indian arm of UnitedHealth Group, has leased 500,000 sq ft of office space at Chennai’s Embassy Splendid Tech Zone to establish a new Global Capability Centre (GCC), scheduled to begin operations by Q3 2025.

The facility is currently under construction and is part of the Embassy Splendid Tech Zone, an integrated business park spread across five million sq ft that hosts clients such as Accenture, BNY Mellon, and Wells Fargo.

The leasing deal was finalized at Rs 70-75 per sq ft.

This move significantly adds to Optum’s existing presence in Noida and Bengaluru, which already occupies around 750,000 sq ft. The expansion underlines the growing importance of India, particularly Chennai, as a strategic healthcare delivery hub for global organizations.

Chennai continues to show strong momentum in the office leasing market, mainly by healthcare, life sciences, and technology-driven GCCs. In the first half of 2025, the city recorded over 2.9 million sq ft in gross absorption, a 15% year-on-year increase.

Across India, GCCs have emerged as primary drivers of Grade A commercial real estate activity. They currently account for nearly 50% of total active demand. Experts project that India’s GCC employee base will surpass 2.8 million by 2030, further driving demand for large and scalable campuses.

The country has become a strategic innovation hub for UnitedHealth Group, with delivery centers active in Gurgaon, Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.

India now houses over 1,700 active GCCs, representing 53% of the global footprint.

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