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GCC Ecosystem Projected to Reach USD 98.4 Billion by FY26

  • 07 May 2026

On 6th May 2026, a joint report by Nasscom and Zinnov projected that India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem will reach a market revenue of USD 98.4 billion by the end of FY26, driven by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Key Points

  • Strong Market Growth: India’s GCC ecosystem is expected to generate USD 98.4 billion in revenue by FY26.
  • Large GCC Presence: India currently hosts 2,117 GCCs operating through 3,728 units across the country.
  • Employment Generation: The ecosystem supports around 2.36 million professionals, reflecting India’s growing role as a global innovation and technology hub.
  • Rapid Expansion: The number of GCCs has increased by 32% since FY2021.
  • Global Enterprise Presence: Around 506 companies from the Forbes Global 2000 list have established GCC operations in India.
  • AI-Driven Transformation: Nearly half of the GCCs established since 2021 were built with AI-focused capabilities from inception.
  • AI Ecosystem Scale: More than 1,200 GCCs now integrate AI and machine learning, supported by 250,000 specialised professionals and 250 Centres of Excellence.
  • Shift from Delivery to Innovation: GCCs are evolving from traditional service delivery centres into strategic global hubs handling products, platforms, and enterprise-wide transformation.
  • Higher Maturity Levels: Nearly 50% of GCCs currently operate at a high maturity stage, with 75% expected to become full transformation hubs within five years.
  • Leadership Evolution: About 64% of GCC leaders now handle dual responsibilities involving global business functions along with cybersecurity and AI governance.
  • Focus on Reskilling: Organisations are prioritising AI-driven productivity and workforce reskilling over simple headcount expansion.
  • Industry-Academia Collaboration: Over 90% of leading GCCs collaborate with universities for research and talent development, while nearly half work with startups on innovation pilots.