•India's 1,900 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) saw a 4-6% QoQ hiring rise in Q3 FY26, but skill shortages in advanced tech roles widened.
•Supply gaps ranged from 18% to 43% in high-demand areas like AI/ML operations, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and generative AI.
•AI, Data, and Analytics roles experienced the sharpest talent gap at 43%, followed by a 38% deficit in platform engineering.
•GCCs are investing in specialized areas like AI observability, FinOps automation, and Zero-Trust cybersecurity, intensifying demand for niche expertise.
•Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore, Kochi, and Ahmedabad are emerging as GCC hubs, but lag Tier-1 centers in mid-to-senior talent depth.
