GCC Expansion — Key Targets & Metrics
By 2031 across 7 states
Approximately by 2031
Karnataka to Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka's GCC goal
Highest employment target
Set ambitious expansion goal
Technology, R&D, analytics
Combined timeline
Overview
Seven Indian states — Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh — have introduced dedicated policies to accelerate the establishment of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and strengthen India's position as a leading global services hub.
According to a CBRE report, the states are collectively targeting around 1,380 GCCs and approximately 1.18 million jobs by 2031. The policy push reflects growing competition among Indian states to attract multinational corporations, technology companies and global enterprises seeking to establish or expand their offshore and knowledge-based operations in India.
Key Highlights
The policy developments bring several important changes to India's services and technology landscape:
GCC Targets Overview
- Seven states have introduced dedicated GCC policies
- Combined target: around 1,380 GCCs by 2031
- Potential employment generation: approximately 1.18 million jobs
- Karnataka has the highest target of 500 GCCs
- Maharashtra is targeting 200 GCCs
State-Level Targets
- Rajasthan aims to attract more than 200 GCCs
- Gujarat has set a target of more than 250 GCCs
- Kerala is targeting 80 GCCs
- Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have introduced policies
- Policies focus on investment, talent, infrastructure and high-value services
State-wise GCC Targets
The following table presents the GCC targets and potential employment by state:
| State | GCC Target | Potential Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 500 | 3.5 Lakh |
| Maharashtra | 200 | 4 Lakh |
| Rajasthan | 200+ | 1.5 Lakh |
| Gujarat | 250+ | 50,000 |
| Kerala | 80 | 1.6 Lakh |
| Haryana | Policy introduced | Not specified |
| Madhya Pradesh | Policy introduced | Not specified |
Note: The supplied source does not specify individual GCC or employment targets for Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.
India's GCC Expansion
Global Capability Centres have increasingly become an important component of India's services and technology ecosystem. Multinational companies are establishing GCCs to undertake activities beyond traditional back-office operations, including technology development, research and development, analytics and other knowledge-intensive functions.
The adoption of dedicated state-level policies reflects India's expanding role in global business operations and the increasing competition between states to attract high-value investments.
State-Level Policy Focus
The policies introduced by the seven states are aimed at creating an enabling environment for GCC development through:
Investment Promotion
Attracting multinational corporations and global enterprises through targeted incentives.
Talent Development
Development of skilled talent pools to support GCC operations and knowledge work.
Business Infrastructure
Improved business infrastructure and commercial real estate for GCC establishment.
Technology & Innovation
Technology and innovation support for high-value knowledge-based activities.
Employment Generation
Large-scale employment generation across technology, engineering and business services.
Knowledge Economy
Expansion of high-value services and knowledge-based economic activity.
Expected Impact
The expansion of GCCs is expected to deliver the following outcomes:
Attract Global Enterprises
Attract multinational corporations and global enterprises seeking to establish GCCs in India.
Skilled Employment
Generate large-scale skilled employment across technology, engineering and business services.
Technology Ecosystem
Strengthen India's technology and services ecosystem through GCC expansion.
Emerging Destinations
Increase investment in emerging business destinations across non-traditional tech hubs.
Talent Pools
Develop specialised talent pools to support knowledge-intensive GCC operations.
Global Value Chains
Strengthen India's participation in global value chains and services exports.