Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem has maintained strong momentum in 2026, with multinational companies announcing new centres and expanding existing operations across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and the National Capital Region.

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The investments span technology, engineering, research and development (R&D), cybersecurity, finance, operations and artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing India’s position as the preferred destination for global capability centres.

According to industry estimates, India is home to more than 2,100 GCCs employing over 2.3 million professionals. The sector continues to attract global investments as companies increasingly use India not only for cost advantages but also for access to skilled talent and digital capabilities.

Major GCC Announcements in 2026

Several global companies have announced new GCCs or significant expansions during the year.

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Nestlé announced a new Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad through its shared services arm, Nestlé Business Solutions, in partnership with Genpact.

Pharmaceutical company Sanofi said it will expand its Hyderabad GCC, increasing its workforce from over 2,600 employees to more than 4,500 over the coming years.

Southwest Airlines established its first Global Innovation Centre outside the United States in Hyderabad and plans to employ around 1,000 professionals over the next few years.

Medical technology company Zimmer Biomet opened a technology centre in Bengaluru and expects to hire about 500 employees over the next three years.

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N-able launched a new GCC in Bengaluru with plans to expand its local workforce by at least 50% during 2026.

PwC India also strengthened its GCC ecosystem by launching its Connected Cybersecurity Solutions Centre in Bengaluru, while several other multinational companies announced new engineering, AI and digital capability centres across India.

Companies including Anthropic, Toast, LPL Financial, Charles Schwab, The Hartford, SimCorp, Alkami Technology, ScienceLogic and others have also announced new India capability centres or significant expansions during 2026.

Hiring Expected to Cross One Lakh

While many companies have not disclosed hiring plans, the announced projects are expected to generate several thousand direct jobs over the next two to three years.

Industry estimates indicate that GCCs could add around 1.2 lakh to 1.4 lakh professionals to their workforce during 2026.

Demand is expected to remain strong for software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, product development, finance, HR, and digital operations professionals.

Hiring is expected to continue despite growing adoption of AI, as companies increasingly require specialised talent to build, manage and scale AI-enabled business operations.

Hyderabad and Bengaluru Lead Growth

Hyderabad and Bengaluru remain the preferred destinations for new GCC investments, supported by mature technology ecosystems, skilled talent pools and strong infrastructure.

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Pune, Chennai, and the NCR are also witnessing steady growth as multinational companies diversify their India operations.

Industry experts believe the focus of GCCs is shifting from traditional back-office services to innovation-led functions such as product engineering, AI development, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and global business operations.

With dozens of new GCC announcements and expansion plans already made in the first half of 2026, India is on track for another strong year in attracting global capability centre investments.

The continued inflow of multinational companies is expected to strengthen employment, enhance high-value technology work, and further establish the country as the world’s leading GCC destination.

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