Build Your Global Capability
Center in India
India is home to 1,700+ GCCs generating $64 billion in annual revenue. We handle every step — entity formation, city selection, founding-team hiring, and ongoing compliance — so you can focus on building the team.
India GCC Ecosystem
GCCs operating in India
GCC employees in India
GCC revenue (FY 2024)
Fortune 500 companies
Sources: NASSCOM GCC Landscape Report 2024, DPIIT
GCC vs. EOR vs. Outsourcing
Choose the right model based on your timeline, headcount, and IP priorities
| Criteria | Captive GCCRecommended | EOR | Outsourcing |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP ownership | Yes | Partial | No |
| Team culture control | Yes | Partial | No |
| Cost savings (vs US) | 40–60% | 35–50% | 20–40% |
| Speed to first hire | 8–12 weeks | 2–3 weeks | 4–6 weeks |
| Scales past 50 people | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| No vendor dependency | Yes | No | No |
| India brand presence | Yes | No | No |
| Regulatory overhead | Medium | Low | Low |
GCC model is recommended for teams of 20+ and any use case involving proprietary IP.
Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Pune?
City choice is the most consequential early GCC decision. Here's how they compare.
Bangalore
India's Silicon Valley
Cost Index
High
Talent Depth
★★★★★
Best For
Software, fintech, AI/ML, e-commerce
Notable GCCs
Google, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Flipkart
Deepest tech talent pool in India
Strong startup ecosystem and lateral hiring
Best-in-class infrastructure (Whitefield, Electronic City)
Premium salaries vs. other cities
Traffic and commute can affect retention
Hyderabad
HITEC City — Government-backed tech corridor
Cost Index
Medium
Talent Depth
★★★★☆
Best For
Enterprise software, pharma tech, gaming
Notable GCCs
Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Qualcomm, Google
15–20% lower cost than Bangalore
Proactive Telangana government incentives
HITEC City infrastructure is purpose-built for GCCs
Slightly smaller talent pool than Bangalore
Niche skills harder to source
Pune
Automotive, engineering & BFSI tech hub
Cost Index
Medium
Talent Depth
★★★★☆
Best For
Embedded systems, BFSI, EV/automotive tech
Notable GCCs
Mercedes-Benz R&D, Deutsche Bank, Volkswagen
Strong COEP, PICT, MIT Pune engineering pipeline
Proximity to Mumbai clients
Better work-life balance → lower attrition
Smaller tech ecosystem than Bangalore/Hyderabad
Best for engineering, not pure software
Four Phases from Decision to Operating GCC
A proven process used by 50+ captive centers we've set up across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune
Structure & Legal Setup
- GCC entity type recommendation (WOS vs. Captive LLP)
- Private Limited Company incorporation via SPICe+
- STPI registration (IT tax exemptions)
- FEMA compliance & FC-GPR filing
City Selection & Office
- City scorecard: Bangalore vs. Hyderabad vs. Pune
- Micro-market analysis (tech park vs. standalone)
- Registered office & co-working setup
- SEZ/STPI zone evaluation for tax benefits
Founding Team Hiring
- India MD / Head of Engineering recruitment brief
- Compensation benchmarking (Mercer / Radford data)
- Employment contracts, ESOP framework
- First payroll run & PF/ESIC registration
Compliance & Scale
- ComplianceOS activation with GCC-specific calendar
- Annual RoC filings, board meetings, MCA compliance
- Transfer pricing documentation for interco services
- Hiring ramp support: 10 → 50 → 200+ headcount
Everything Covered Under One Roof
Built for Teams That Think Long-Term
US Tech Companies
Building a 24/7 engineering team in India. Product development, QA, data science, and AI/ML functions at 40–60% US cost.
Financial Services Firms
Risk, compliance, analytics, and technology operations. India as the global back-office with onshore oversight.
Manufacturing & Industrials
R&D captive centers for embedded systems, CAD/CAM, and supply chain technology in Pune or Chennai.
Startups Scaling Rapidly
Transitioning from EOR to owned entity as headcount crosses 20–30 people. Full IP ownership from day one.
US Company? See the Full USA Hub
DTAA optimization, FC-GPR compliance, and the USA → India Expansion Pack are all in our dedicated US hub.
Ready to Build Your GCC?
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