Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India's GCCs Poised to Grow and Expand in Emerging Cities
Imagine big companies setting up special offices in India, called GCCs, to do cool things like create new tech and solve problems.
These offices started small but have grown big, and now there are tons of them all over the country.
They're moving to smaller cities, bringing in more jobs and boosting the economy.
India has smart people who are great at technology.
They are using these skills to make India a top spot for innovation, and are working on things like AI and cybersecurity.
Lots of new cities are becoming home to these GCCs, with great infrastructure and talent.
They're going to keep growing and help India become even more innovative.
India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have evolved from back-office support to innovation hubs.
Over 1,800 GCCs currently operate in India, employing over 2.1 million professionals.
GCCs are expanding beyond major cities to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, creating a broader ecosystem.
India's talent pool, with its technical expertise and collaborative culture, is a key advantage.
Smaller cities like Noida, Ahmedabad, and Visakhapatnam are emerging as GCC hotspots.
- Who
- Rohan Lobo, Partner at Deloitte India, and the GCCs.
- What
- The expansion and evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India.
- When
- Over the past two decades, with accelerated growth expected.
- Where
- Across India, including Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- Why
- To leverage India's talent, infrastructure, and government support for innovation.
- Total GCCs in India
- Over 1,800
- GCC Employment
- Over 2.1 million professionals
- Estimated GCCs by 2030
- Over 5,000
- STEM Graduates Annually
- Over 1.5 million
- Primary GCC Locations
- Noida, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam