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India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem took a big step forward in 2025, with several multinational companies expanding operations to deepen innovation, technology and strategic delivery from India. GCCs are no longer just cost centres; they’re evolving into hubs for digital, R&D, analytics and global operations. Analysts expect India’s GCC count to grow from around 1,700 today to more than 2,500 by 2030, generating over $100 billion in annual revenue and nearly doubling the workforce.
Key expansions in 2025 include Walmart Global Tech’s large new facility in Chennai, reinforcing its retail-technology footprint. Japanese giant Rakuten committed over $100 million to expand its Bengaluru operations and workforce. Entain India consolidated and scaled engineering and platform delivery. AstraZeneca announced a significant investment in its Bengaluru Global Hub to strengthen AI and digital health work. Medtronic launched a new GCC in Pune focusing on diabetes and analytics. First Citizens Bank expanded its Bengaluru office to scale tech, cybersecurity and enterprise support. DAZN unveiled a major global sports operations centre in Hyderabad with thousands of jobs planned. Assent launched an innovation and tech centre in Pune centred on supply chain solutions. Guidewire boosted its Bengaluru presence with a larger GCC and a plan to double its workforce.
