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Updated on: Jan 2026
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India to Host 2,400 GCCs by 2030, Shrugging Off H-1B Turbulence
Industry

India to Host 2,400 GCCs by 2030, Shrugging Off H-1B Turbulence

India is poised to solidify its position as the undisputed global hub for corporate shared services, with the number of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the country projected to surge by a staggering 33% to over 2,400 by the year 2030. This bullish forecast, presented in a new report by staffing and human resources firm TeamLease […]

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Nano GCCs in India Grow Faster Than Traditional Centres
Industry

Nano GCCs in India Grow Faster Than Traditional Centres

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is undergoing a transformation, with Nano GCCs—lean, specialized units employing between 25 and 250 professionals—growing faster than their larger counterparts. These compact centres, often backed by private equity and focused on innovation, are expanding at an annual rate of 15–20%, compared to the broader GCC segment’s average growth of […]

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GCCs to Create 500,000 Jobs in India by 2026
Hiring

GCCs to Create 500,000 Jobs in India by 2026

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are experiencing a sharp rise in hiring activity in 2025, driven by their evolving role from support hubs to strategic innovation centers. With over 1,600 GCCs currently operating in India and projections suggesting this number could reach 2,200 by 2030, the sector is poised to generate more than 500,000 […]

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India’s Life Sciences GCCs Drive New Job Opportunities
Hiring

India’s Life Sciences GCCs Drive New Job Opportunities

India is rapidly becoming a global center for life sciences Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with 23 of the world’s top 50 pharmaceutical and biotech companies establishing operations in the country—most within the last five years. According to EY India’s latest report, this surge reflects a strategic shift in how global firms view India—not just as […]

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GCCs Emerge as Key Factor in India’s IT Layoff Wave
Layoffs

GCCs Emerge as Key Factor in India’s IT Layoff Wave

While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have been widely cited as drivers of recent layoffs, a deeper structural shift is also at play: the rapid rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). These in-house tech hubs, established by multinational corporations to manage their operations directly, are increasingly challenging the traditional outsourcing model and contributing to workforce […]

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Tier-2 Cities Lead GCCs Hiring Growth, But Talent Gaps Remain
Hiring

Tier-2 Cities Lead GCCs Hiring Growth, But Talent Gaps Remain

After a muted Q4 FY25, India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have bounced back with an 8–10% increase in hiring volumes in Q1 FY26, signaling a strategic pivot from mass recruitment to skill-focused hiring. According to a report by Quess Corp, the rebound reflects a deliberate move by organizations to prioritize high-value roles in AI, platform […]

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Capgemini and Dai-ichi Life Set Up GCC in India
Employment

Capgemini and Dai-ichi Life Set Up GCC in India

French IT services giant Capgemini has signed a multi-year agreement with Dai-ichi Life Holdings, a leading Japanese life insurance company, to establish a Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. This initiative aims to accelerate Dai-ichi Life’s digital transformation, leveraging India’s skilled talent pool to enhance the insurer’s IT and digital strategies. The GCC, set up […]

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Compensation & Increment Trends in GCCs in 2025
Compensation

Compensation & Increment Trends in GCCs in 2025

Talent500 has released its Increment & Compensation Trends in GCCs report, offering a data-rich view into how Global Capability Centers in India are transforming compensation strategies to stay future-ready. The report reveals a dynamic shift in how leading enterprises approach increments, talent investments, and rewards — all in the context of a rapidly evolving business […]

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