Even without tariffs, Trump’s unpredictable trade moves are unnerving clients and disrupting Indian IT’s expansion rhythms. GCC plans are being slowed as firms prepare contingencies, while worries over optics, rising costs, and potential work shifts toward Southeast Asia keep the sector tense. The result is a cautious, back-foot posture that could linger.
India’s Global Capability Centres are facing a widening AI and data skills shortage, estimated at 38–42%. The gap is proving to be a major bottleneck for GCC growth as demand spikes for generative AI and MLOps. With supply lagging, companies are increasingly relying on contractual hiring to plug critical roles and keep delivery timelines on track.
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Table Space has expanded its managed office portfolio in Maharashtra by adding 425,000 sq ft across Pune and Navi Mumbai. The move strengthens its regional presence to 2.6 million sq ft, with Pune sites in Wakad, Yerwada and Koregaon Park. The expansion is tied to rising GCC demand fueling demand for turnkey office space.
India’s GCC boom is accelerating, with over 1,700 global capability centres now operating nationwide and expanding beyond traditional IT hubs. While Bengaluru has long led as a magnet for these jobs, newer competitors are emerging as states and even real-estate firms pursue GCC investment. The question is whether Bengaluru can keep its edge as the hunt spreads to cities like Bhopal and Jaipur.
Global capability centres in India are expanding rapidly, but recruitment is changing fast. Replacement hiring now makes up around 40% of hiring in Q4, pushed by Gen Z employees staying for shorter tenures. Companies are recalibrating to keep operations stable while growth continues. At the same time, demand for AI and platform engineering talent is rising, while talent shortages remain a major hurdle.
A TeamLease report says India’s GCC ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with over 1,800 GCCs now contributing 55% of the world’s total, employing 1.9 million professionals, and earning $64.6 billion in export revenue in FY25. It projects 2.8–4 million more jobs by FY30, while flagging sharply increasing compliance demands for GCC operators.
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India’s GCC sector is grappling with a widening gap in specialized skills while talent increasingly moves to newer hubs offering higher packages. Younger professionals are also choosing roles with purpose and fast-changing work environments, pushing GCCs to overhaul hiring and retention strategies. Remote work and GCC expansion into Tier-II and Tier-III cities are adding fresh complexity—forcing more employee-centric approaches to win the talent war.
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