New GCCs in India: Who Launched, Who's Expanding, and Who's Coming Next (2024–2026)

March 23, 2026

Akshay Divate

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India is no longer just a destination for global companies; it's the first place they call. The question in boardrooms has shifted from "Should we set up in India?" to "How fast can we get started?"

The numbers back this up. India now hosts over 1,800 Global Capability Centers, employs nearly 2 million professionals, and generated $64.6 billion in export revenue in FY2024. a 40% jump year-over-year. Between early 2024 and late 2025 alone, approximately 110 new GCCs were established across the country.

For GCC leaders, talent heads, and enablers, staying on top of who is entering, expanding, and planning their India presence is no longer optional; it's strategic intelligence.

This blog brings together verified, sourced information on GCCs that are coming up in 2026, launched or expanded in 2025, and entered in 2024, starting with what's newest, because that's what matters most right now

Upcoming GCCs in India (2026)

The pipeline for 2026 is already building momentum, with global companies across sectors announcing their India entry or significant expansion plans. Within just the first two months of the year, three major GCCs were launched in Hyderabad alone, reinforcing the city's position as India's fastest-growing GCC destination and a clear signal that India's GCC momentum is not slowing down.

Here's a look at what's confirmed, launched, and announced so far:

GCCs That Launched or Expanded in 2025

2025 was India's most active GCC year on record. Approximately 50 new GCCs opened in just the first two quarters of CY2025. Bengaluru and Hyderabad led new setups, while Pune and NCR expanded rapidly across digital, product, and engineering portfolios. (Source: Zinnov)

Here are the most significant launches and expansions:

1. Vanguard—Hyderabad

Sector: Investment Management / Financial Services
Focus: AI, cloud engineering, data analytics, and technology
Scale: Plans to hire 2,500 professionals; inaugurated permanent facility in November 2025. Why it matters: One of the world's largest investment firms with over $10 trillion in AUM chose Hyderabad for what it describes as a talent-first play—not a cost play. A defining signal for the maturity of India's GCC story. (Source: CNBC Inside India, GCC Rise, Flexiple)

2. McDonald's—Hyderabad

Sector: Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) / Technology
Focus: Global technology, digital transformation, and operations
Why it matters: McDonald's inaugurated its
Largest GCC outside the US in Hyderabad—a landmark moment that signals India's appeal has expanded well beyond IT and BFSI into consumer and retail sectors. (Source: GCC Rise)

3. Medtronic—Pune

Sector: MedTech / Healthcare
Focus: Diabetes operations, advanced analytics, digital technology services, and patient financial services
Scale: $50 million investment over five years; 300+ jobs in year one with plans to double
Why it matters: A global MedTech leader building a dedicated diabetes innovation center in Pune reflects the deepening of India's healthcare GCC story—beyond IT support and into clinical and product innovation. (Source: Analytics India Magazine)

4. Walmart Global Tech—Pan-India Expansion

Sector: Retail Technology
Focus: Engineering, product development, and technology infrastructure
Why it matters: Walmart, which already runs a significant India presence, continued aggressive expansion in 2025—including a second GCC in Chennai focused on retail innovation and tech excellence. (Source: GCC Rise)

5. DAZN—Hyderabad

Sector: Sports Streaming / Media Technology
Focus: Global sports operations, engineering, data science, and AI
Scale: ₹500 crore investment; expected to create 3,000+ jobs by end of 2026
Why it matters: A UK-based sports streaming company building its first global sports operations center in Hyderabad reflects the diversification of GCC sectors well beyond traditional tech and finance. (Source: Analytics India Magazine)

6. Rakuten—Bengaluru (Expansion)

Sector: E-Commerce / Technology
Focus: Technology, infrastructure, and talent scale-up
Scale: $100 million investment announced; 8% workforce expansion; currently 4,000 employees in India.
Why it matters: Japan's Rakuten managing roughly half of its 70+ global businesses from India highlights the increasing strategic weight of India's GCC operations. (Source: Analytics India Magazine)

7. Entain India (formerly Ivy)—Hyderabad

Sector: Sports Betting & Gaming Technology
Focus: Platform architecture, AI-driven personalization, real-time trading engines
Scale: 3,400 employees consolidated under a single brand
Why it matters: The rebranding from Ivy to Entain India signals how mature GCC operations are evolving—from delivery arms into fully integrated parts of the global enterprise. (Source: Analytics India Magazine)

8. Carlsberg Group—Gurugram & Hyderabad

Sector: FMCG / Beverages
Focus: Tech, managed services, and automation for global operations
Why it matters: Carlsberg launching its first-ever GCC in India—and opening two centers simultaneously—marks the entry of a major European FMCG brand, further broadening the GCC sector mix beyond technology. (Source: Tradebrains)

9. T-Mobile US—Hyderabad

Sector: Telecommunications
Focus: Global technology operations and innovation
Why it matters: T-Mobile's first global technology hub in India reflects the growing confidence of US telecom companies in India's tech ecosystem. (Source: GCC Rise)

10. Marriott International—Hyderabad

Sector: Hospitality / Travel Technology
Focus: Technology, operations, and global shared services
Why it matters: Marriott's establishment of its first offshore GCC in Hyderabad signals that the hospitality sector is now joining the GCC movement in earnest. (Source: GCC Rise)

11. Zeiss India—Bengaluru

Sector: Optics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Focus: Engineering R&D and technology
Scale: Expected to hire approximately 600 engineers
Why it matters: A German precision optics and technology leader choosing Bengaluru for R&D reinforces the city's growing position in engineering and industrial innovation. (Source: Storyboard18)

12. Infineon Technologies—GIFT City, Gujarat (Second GCC)

Sector: Semiconductors
Focus: Semiconductor design and engineering
Scale: Approximately 400 engineers
Why it matters: Infineon's second GCC—established at GIFT City—demonstrates expansion beyond traditional metros and signals India's growing ambition in the semiconductor space. (Source: Storyboard18)

13. Best Buy—Bengaluru

Sector: Retail Technology
Focus: AI, data platforms, and digital products
Why it matters: Best Buy describes its Bengaluru center as its largest global tech hub—a remarkable statement that positions India not as a support function but as the primary driver of the company's global tech strategy. (Source: Flexiple)

14. Agilent Technologies—Hyderabad

Sector: Life Sciences / Biopharma
Focus: Biopharma capability and research
Why it matters: Agilent's state-of-the-art biopharma capability center in Hyderabad reflects the city's growing strength as a life sciences GCC destination. (Source: GCC Rise)

GCCs That Launched in 2024

2024 was the year India was officially declared the GCC Capital of the World. 120 new GCCs launched in the first half of 2024 alone, driven by sectors as diverse as software, BFSI, semiconductors, retail, and life sciences. (Source: HFS Research)

Key 2024 Entrants & Expansions
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*(Sources: Nasscom, GCC Rise, Storyboard18, Analytics India Magazine)*

Note: This is a representative list of prominent launches and expansions in 2024. Given the pace of GCC activity—with over 120 new centers in H1 2024 alone—this list is not exhaustive. We will continue updating it as more verified data becomes available.

City-Wise Snapshot: Where Is the Action?

Understanding where GCCs are setting up is as important as knowing who is setting up.

Bengaluru—India's GCC Capital

880+ centers | 35–40% of all India GCCs Home to Intel, Goldman Sachs, Walmart, Best Buy, Zeiss, Rolls-Royce, and hundreds more. Bengaluru is the default choice for deep tech, AI, and innovation-heavy mandates. Many enterprises now describe it as their "second headquarters." (Source: Flexiple, Zinnov)

Hyderabad—India's Fastest-Growing GCC City

355+ centers | Added 70 new centers in FY2025. Vanguard, McDonald's, DAZN, Marriott, T-Mobile, and Agilent all chose Hyderabad in 2025. Government-backed initiatives like T-AIM (Telangana AI Mission) and a startup network of 940+ firms make it a compelling destination. (Source: Vestian, Zinnov, Flexiple)

Pune—Engineering & ER&D Hub

350–360 centers | Projected to cross 500 by 2030. Strong in automotive tech, industrial software, and enterprise SaaS. Home to Eaton, Mercedes-Benz Tech, BMW, Medtronic, and Kimberly-Clark. Pune combines engineering depth with lower operating costs. (Source: Flexiple)

Delhi NCR (Gurugram/Noida)—BFSI & Fintech Hub

Rapidly scaling for financial services, analytics, and enterprise tech. Home to DAMAC's new GCC and growing fast as a complement to Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Chennai—Manufacturing & Healthcare Tech

Strong presence in healthcare, manufacturing, and engineering. Walmart's second India GCC landed here in 2025, alongside continued growth in BFSI and automotive tech.

Emerging Tier-II Cities—The Next Wave

Ahmedabad (GIFT City), Coimbatore, Indore, Jaipur, and Kochi are gaining ground fast. Their share of new GCC openings has grown from 5% in FY2019 to 7% in FY2024, with projections suggesting Tier-II cities could host ~39% of the GCC workforce by 2030. (Source: Vestian, Nasscom-Zinnov)

What This Means for GCC Talent Leaders

The pace of GCC growth tells one story. The talent data tells another—and it's where the real challenge lives.

With over 110 new GCCs launched between 2024 and 2025, and hundreds more planned, the competition for skilled talent has never been more intense. And yet, the GCC Talentscope India 2026 Report—developed by Ceipal and People Matters—found that:

58% of GCCs in India take more than 45 days to fill critical roles
50% are making hiring decisions without predictive analytics
Agentic AI in recruitment is the #1 HR tech priority—yet most hiring infrastructure isn't built to support it

The ambition to grow is real. But for GCC leaders, the ability to execute on that ambition depends entirely on how well their talent infrastructure can keep up with the pace of expansion.

That's the gap this report was built to address.

👉 Download the GCC Talentscope India 2026 Report

India's GCC Story Is Still Being Written

India's GCC story is no longer about scale—it's about confidence. The companies entering India in 2025 and 2026 aren't just chasing cost savings. They're building their most strategic global operations here.

For GCC leaders, the question is no longer whether India is the right bet. It's whether your talent infrastructure is ready for what comes next.

Sources & References

Zinnov 5-Year GCC Landscape Report & 2025 India GCC Story—zinnov.com
Nasscom-Zinnov India GCC Trends Report—nasscom.in
Analytics India Magazine—GCC Expansions in India 2025—analyticsindiamag.com
CNBC Inside India Newsletter—November 2025—cnbc.com
GCC Rise—Latest GCC News & Updates—gccrise.com
KAS Business Consulting—New GCCs Launched in India 2025–2026—kasbusinessconsulting.com
Flexiple—Global Capability Centers in India 2026—flexiple.com
Vestian—GCC Real Estate & City Analysis—vestian.com
Storyboard18—India's GCC Gold Rush—storyboard18.com
Tradebrains—Latest GCC Launches in India 2025—tradebrains.in
Ceipal + People Matters GCC Talentscope India 2026 Report—ceipal.com