GCCs in India drive 10.4 million jobs, 30% higher pay, 2,000+ legal obligations
- IBEF
- November 13, 2025
Between FY23 and FY25, India added 220 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs), marking a 14% increase in two years. TeamLease India projects the creation of 2.8 to four million additional jobs by FY30, with 14 to 22% of new hires expected to be digital-first freshers skilled in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data engineering, and cybersecurity. The report titled “GCCs in India: Cultivating Capability, Ensuring Compliance” noted that India now hosts over 1,800 GCCs, representing 55% of the global total. These centres employ 1.9 million professionals and generate Rs. 5,72,873 crore (US$ 64.6 billion) in export revenue as of FY25. In total, the GCC sector supports 10.4 million jobs, with average salaries 25 to 30% higher than the national average.
TeamLease highlighted that mid-sized GCCs employ about 2,10,000 professionals, with 20 to 22% entry-level hires and 75 to 77% mid-level specialists. These centres have evolved from back-office hubs into R&D and innovation engines for Fortune 500 companies. However, they now face a dense regulatory environment, navigating over 500 unique legal obligations and 2,000 compliance requirements annually. The framework spans 27 compliance categories, including labour, taxation, data privacy, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)/ Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), and environmental laws. CEO & Co-founder, TeamLease RegTech, Mr. Rishi Agrawal, said scaling operations will require tech-enabled compliance systems to manage over 69,000 obligations across central, state, and local levels. With tier-II cities becoming hotspots for mid-market GCCs backed by strong regional talent and policy support, India is consolidating its position as the global leader in capability development. By FY30, GCCs are expected to contribute nearly Rs. 8,86,800 crore (US$ 100 billion) in exports, underscoring India’s growing strength in innovation, compliance, and digital excellence.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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