Tamil NaduTuesday, 22 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Starbucks to set up first global capability centre in Chennai with 800 tech jobs
Starbucks will establish its first global capability centre in India at Chennai, with an MoU signed in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, Starbucks signed an MoU in Chennai to set up its first global capability centre in India, with the project announced to create jobs for 800 technology professionals.
Key specifics
- The MoU was signed at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay.
- The agreement was signed between Starbucks Coffee Company and Guidance Tamil Nadu.
- Starbucks said the Chennai centre would offer high-paying jobs to 800 technology specialists.
- The company is headquartered in the United States and is described as the world’s largest coffee company.
- The event was attended by Industries Minister S. Keerthana, Chief Secretary Sai Kumar and Industries Secretary S. Vijayakumar.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu economy and investment, GCC policy, 800 jobs, Secretariat MoU, Guidance Tamil Nadu. TNPSC may ask why Chennai is being chosen for global capability centres and which entities signed the pact.