BASF’s Global Business Services, the global service organization of BASF, is set to open a new Global Service Hub in Hyderabad, India, in the second quarter of 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Hyderabad and marked by the handover of a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu. The new Global Service Hub will operate from India under ‘BASF Global Business Services Private Ltd’, strengthening BASF’s global service delivery network and underscoring BASF’s long-term commitment to India as a strategic location for integrated finance and HR services.

Hyderabad was selected following a structured evaluation process, including on‑site assessments of multiple locations. “With the opening of our Global Service Hub in Hyderabad, we are creating a strong foundation for the future of Global Business Services,” said Tobias Dratt, President, Global Business Services, BASF. “Hyderabad offers the right ecosystem and talent base to support scalable, high-quality services for BASF’s businesses worldwide.”

“This announcement reflects the growing global confidence in Telangana as a trusted hub for critical enterprise functions. BASF’s decision to establish its Global Business Services presence in Hyderabad builds on the city’s globally recognized leadership in life sciences. As home to one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and vaccine ecosystems, alongside a rapidly advancing IT & AI base, Hyderabad offers a powerful combination of scientific depth and digital capability. With strong research infrastructure, global industry presence, and a highly skilled talent pool, Telangana is positioning itself as a strategic hub for integrated life sciences and technology operations at scale,” said Minister Babu.

The establishment of BASF’s Global Services Hub will bring a new set of high-skilled roles to Hyderabad across key functions. It further strengthens the city’s role as a center for core enterprise operations, where global companies are increasingly managing critical business functions alongside delivery.

Hub Build-Up and Talent Focus

Through the Global Service Hub, BASF’s Global Business Services will progressively build up its operations in Hyderabad over the coming years. Recruitment will ramp up in a phased and sustainable manner, with a strong focus on attracting highly skilled talent and fostering diverse teams. The new Global Service Hub in Hyderabad will further strengthen the global business service delivery alongside BASF’s existing hubs in Berlin (Germany), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Montevideo (Uruguay).  

The Integrated Services Engine Behind BASF’s Global Operations

Global Business Services delivers business services to BASF worldwide. It supports the company’s Business Units across key enabling functions such as Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, Quality), Regulatory, IP (Intellectual Property), Real Estate Management and Inhouse Consulting – helping BASF operate efficiently and consistently across regions. With a strong focus on service excellence, digital enablement, and process harmonization, Global Business Services plays a key role in supporting BASF’s transformation and long-term competitiveness, while offering an engaging work environment aligned with the company’s culture and global standards.

Strengthening BASF’s Presence in India

Earlier this year, BASF also announced the opening of a Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad. “The establishment of both Global Hubs in Hyderabad marks a significant milestone and opens a new chapter in BASF’s long‑standing presence in India. Building on our strong manufacturing and research and development footprint, this step directly supports our ‘Winning Ways’ strategy and strengthens our global capabilities. With both our Global Business Services and Global Digital Services operating in Hyderabad, we’ll be able to harness shared strengths and collaboration opportunities, further reinforcing the city’s growing strategic importance within BASF’s global network,” said Alexander Gerding, Managing Director, BASF India Ltd & Head – BASF Group Companies in India.

At the press event, BASF leadership was joined by His Excellency Michael Hasper, German Consul General; Amita Desai, Honorary Consul of Germany in Hyderabad; Sai Krishna, Advisor to the IT Minister of Telangana; Sarvesh Singh, Director & CEO, Telangana Lifesciences; and other GCC (Global Capability Center) heads, along with representatives from academia and industry.

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