India Elevates Global Capability Centers' Strategic Role

India has transformed its captive centres into strategic Global Capability Centers (GCCs), the authors write, with over 1,800 GCCs employing nearly 2 million professionals as of early 2026 and 58% investing in Agentic AI. The piece notes GCCs now lead end-to-end product R&D and global CoEs but warns talent shortages, cyber threats, and OECD Pillar Two tax rules could hinder growth.