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.
Key Points
- 1Adopts Agentic AI: 58% of Indian GCCs deploy autonomous systems and own end-to-end product lifecycles.
- 2Highlights leading roles: 1,800+ GCCs employ nearly 2 million, enabling global R&D and Centres of Excellence.
- 3Warns practitioners: talent shortages, wage inflation, cyber threats, and OECD Pillar Two tax pressures risk growth.
Scoring Rationale
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