Global Capability Centres (GCCs) | 15 Dec 2025

Source: PIB

India is emerging as the world’s leading destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), With over 1,700 GCCs now operating & projected revenues reaching USD 105 billion by 2030, the sector is becoming a pillar of India’s service-led growth. 

Global Capability Centres (GCCs)

• About: Global Capability Centres (GCCs), earlier known as Global In-house Centres (GICs), offshore units set up by multinational companies.
  • According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, India’s GCCs now play strategic roles in aerospace, defence, semiconductors, engineering R&D, innovation centres, and global operations, Strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat. 
• Cluster Cities: Major hubs include Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, NCR, and Mumbai.
• Significance: India hosts ~1,700 GCCs, employing over 1.9 million people; projected to reach 2,400 centres and 2.8 million employees by 2030. 
  • India contributes 28% of the global STEM workforce and 23% of the global software engineering talent pool. Projected rise in global leadership roles within GCCs from 6,500 to 30,000 by 2030.
  • Engineering R&D GCCs are growing 1.3x faster than the overall sector.
• Targeted Policies and Reforms: GENESIS (Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups)-₹490 crore scheme to build GCC feeder ecosystems in Tier II & III cities.
  • Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) by MeitY: Offers plug-and-play infrastructure to attract GCCs.
  • Programs like Skill India, Digital India, and FutureSkills Prime (MeitY-NASSCOM) are creating a future-ready digital workforce.
  • India allows 100% FDI in most sectors, especially IT & R&D, boosting GCC inflow.