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May 2026 wasn’t just another reporting cycle for the GCC ecosystem in India. It significantly reset the baseline everyone was using to think about scale, ownership, and timing. The release of the NASSCOM–Zinnov FY26 GCC Landscape Report brought sharper numbers, but more importantly, it forced organizations to rethink where India actually stands in the global […]

Until recently, most decisions about the location of a Global Capability Center were driven by instinct, legacy, or the familiarity of vendors. That concept changed after the Union Budget 2025-26 introduced India’s first national guidance framework for Global Capability Centers. It did not announce incentives, but it changed something more important. It’s the direction. Once […]

For years, Bengaluru has been the first choice for almost every enterprise evaluating an entry strategy to India. The city established India’s strongest technology ecosystem long before the GCC boom became mainstream. But the market has changed. Today, companies are no longer asking which city is the most famous. They’re asking which city fits the […]

India’s GCC market is moving from cost-led delivery to capability-led growth, with AI, product ownership, cybersecurity, and enterprise data now forming core mandates. Mid-sized companies are entering faster through GCC as a service and BOT models, while tier-2 cities are becoming serious setup locations. The newsletter also highlights that early entry can give companies a […]

For years, outsourcing worked because the process was simple. You handed over processes, reduced costs, and moved on. But that model has already hit a ceiling. Costs are no longer as predictable, teams keep changing, and the knowledge you expect to build over time rarely stays in one place. This is exactly where the shift […]

India has become a strong destination for GCC setup due to its talent pool, cost advantage, and growing infrastructure. The real cost, however, goes beyond registration, office space, and hiring, as hidden expenses like compliance, tax structuring, talent retention, data security, banking, and ramp-up delays can add up. The guide explains how early planning, the […]

In 2026, India has transitioned from a cost-saving hub to a strategic powerhouse for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), offering unparalleled scale, high-end technical expertise, and operational control. By leveraging a mature regulatory environment and a favorable time zone, companies are shifting from outsourcing to full ownership of R&D and product innovation. While global alternatives exist, […]

Every leadership team eventually runs into the same set of questions when expanding globally or setting up an offshore capability. Who runs this in the early days? Who owns it in the long term? Ultimately, when do we step in and take control? The answers to these questions significantly shape the engagement model you choose. […]

Companies today are moving from outsourcing to GCC models as the focus shifts from cost to control and long-term ownership. Outsourcing helps with speed, but GCCs offer stronger alignment, faster decisions, and better retention of knowledge within the business. GCC as a service sits in between, giving a quicker setup while still allowing companies to […]