Episode 18: GCCs in India: Leadership Conclave, Hiring Boom and AI Innovation
Get the latest insights on India’s GCC ecosystem: from the Leadership Conclave in Hyderabad to the rise of mid-sized GCCs. We also explore WEKA’s new Center of Excellence and hiring plans across the sector for FY26. Tune in for key trends shaping the future of GCCs in India.
Key Highlights
GCC Leadership Conclave: The second GCC Leadership Conclave in Hyderabad brought senior leaders together to discuss growth strategies for GCCs.
Mid-sized GCCs’ hiring growth: Mid-sized GCCs in India experienced faster hiring growth (10-12%) compared to larger GCCs (4-6%) in the first half of the year.
GCCs driving economic growth: GCCs are fueling India’s economic growth by driving service exports and creating high-quality finance roles, with projections of contributing 2% to GDP and creating 2.8 million jobs by 2030.
WEKA’s India expansion: WEKA launched its India Center of Excellence, a state-of-the-art office for research & development, engineering, and customer success teams, to accelerate AI innovation.
GCC workforce expansion: 48% of GCCs in India plan to expand their workforce in FY26, with a focus on early-career lateral talent and hybrid roles.