GCCs Drive India's Global Ambitions: From Back-Offices to Strategic Hubs at Rising Bharat Summit
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India's GCCs: From Back-Offices to Global Nerve Centres, Driving Innovation
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News18•27-02-2026, 17:27
India's GCCs: From Back-Offices to Global Nerve Centres, Driving Innovation
•News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 highlighted India's transformation from a 'back-office' to a strategic 'nerve center' for global corporations.
•Global Capability Centres (GCCs) now drive 40% of India's commercial real estate market, focusing on high-end R&D, autonomous vehicle tech, and AI-first products.
•GCCs are shifting from execution-based tasks to full product ownership, with 65% already experimenting with or fully rolling out AI pilots.
•Talent retention is crucial; firms must offer distinct culture and global career paths to attract and retain top talent.
•Approximately 5,000 firms are looking to establish GCCs in India, with future growth expected in Tier-II markets beyond metro cities.