India is growing as a global hub for innovation-led Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with forecasts of 1,900 by 2030. According to a NASSCOM estimate, these centres will employ approximately 3 million professionals.
Multinational corporations are gradually relocating their GCCs from Eastern Europe to India, owing to the country’s strong STEM workforce, advanced digital infrastructure, and growing AI and R&D capabilities. Global majors like SAP, IBM, Google, Deutsche Bank, and ArcelorMittal have significantly expanded their operations in Indian cities, enhancing the country’s reputation from a cost-saving hub to a strategic innovation partner.
Currently, India contains more than 53% of all GCCs globally. These units perform critical business operations ranging from software engineering and automation to risk modelling and digital transformation. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Gurugram are seeing an increase in demand for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing expertise.
India’s advantage stems from its capacity to supply a huge, future-ready workforce. The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem, which includes platforms such as UPI and ONDC, enhances its appeal.
India’s strategic agility and tech capabilities are positioning it as a preferred destination for high-value GCC investments.
