Published: September 11, 2026
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Key Highlights
- Nasscom-Zinnov puts India’s FY26 count at 2,117 capability centres.
- Hyderabad drew 43 new GCCs in the first half of 2026, according to state government data.
- A tracker table separating verified launches from reported and announced ones.
- City breakdowns for Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Delhi NCR.
- Expansion beyond established GCC hubs is becoming part of the wider pipeline.
How many new GCCs have opened in India in 2026?
Standard GCC frameworks assume a 200-person headcount. The Nano GCC model is built for companies hiring 10 to 80 people. It allows international firms to build and run their own team in India without standing up a country operation from scratch, taking 16 weeks to establish the operating structure while retaining direct ownership of the team, processes, and IP.
Separating massive corporate campuses from small teams matters. Trackers suggest more than 110 centres were established or announced between late 2025 and early 2026, but treat that as directional, not precise. The more useful shift is towards smaller, focused teams that can establish a specific capability without starting with a large campus.
New and upcoming GCC launches: The 2026 tracker
A corporate announcement does not always mean a centre is operational. This tracker separates centres that have opened from those that are reported or announced.
| Company | Sector | City | Focus Areas | Status |
| T-Mobile | Telecom | Hyderabad | Software engineering, DevOps, data analytics, cybersecurity | Live, launch event confirmed |
| L’Oréal | Beauty & Consumer | Hyderabad | Innovation, technology, data, supply chain | Opening late 2026 |
| McDonald’s | QSR | Hyderabad | Global technology, digital transformation, operations | State MoU signed; reported operational |
| UBS | Banking | Hyderabad | Technology, digital platforms, data capabilities | Reported live, Feb 2026 |
| Lonza | Biopharma | Hyderabad | Manufacturing science, digital capability | Announced |
| Cohere Health | Healthcare Tech | Hyderabad | Clinical technology, data | Reported live, Feb 2026 |
| Ericsson | Telecom | Bengaluru | 5G software development, research | Reported live |
| Best Buy | Retail Tech | Bengaluru | Data platforms, digital products | Reported live |
| Deepwatch | Cybersecurity | Bengaluru | Threat detection, product development | Reported live |
| Ferguson | Distribution | Bengaluru | Software engineering, data analytics | Reported live |
| LG | Consumer Electronics | Noida | Research and development | Reported under construction |
| DAMAC Group | Real estate | Noida | Finance, sales, digital initiatives | Reported live, Pune planned |
| ArcelorMittal | Steel & Manufacturing | Pune / Hyderabad | Engineering, digital operations | Announced |
| JPMorgan Chase | Banking | Mumbai | Technology and operations at scale | Announced |
“Live, launch event confirmed” means officials showed up to a real opening. Reported live” is softer: trade media covered it, but no company confirmed it directly. “Announced” just means someone said it’s happening. Nothing’s running yet. That last category is the one to watch, since announced centres change cities or slip by a quarter more often than anyone plans for.
New GCCs in Hyderabad: Growth at speed
Hyderabad has added GCCs quickly. Telangana IT Department data puts the number at 197 centres over the 30 months to mid-2026. Telangana’s IT department shows the climb clearly: more than 70 centres in 2024, then 84 in 2025, then 43 in the first half of 2026 alone, with the full year set to cross 100.
The concentration of GCCs around Gachibowli and HITEC City increases competition for specialised talent. Navigating that cluster requires looking past initial sourcing to long-term retention. GCCX’s Talent Platform handles market intelligence, skill mapping, salary benchmarking, and hiring across permanent, contract, fractional, and agentic roles, either through an EOR or inside the client’s own India entity.
HITEC City, Gachibowli, and the Financial District remain important locations for GCC activity in Hyderabad. The cluster advantage is real, and so is the competition for people. As demand for specialised technology and data skills grows, retention needs to be considered alongside the initial hiring plan.
New GCCs in Bengaluru: Depth still matters
Hyderabad has been adding centres quickly. Bengaluru continues to offer a deep technology and engineering talent base, which keeps it central to India’s GCC market. Its edge is engineering research, backed by a startup ecosystem dense enough that talent moves between the two constantly.
Recent activity includes technology, research, and product-focused capabilities alongside established operations work. Ericsson opened a 5G research unit. Best Buy launched what it calls its largest global tech hub. Deepwatch and Ferguson both picked the city.
Karnataka also carries a notable share of the mid-market segment, backed by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission. Companies considering Bengaluru need to account for competitive hiring conditions and build retention into the operating plan from the start.
New GCC in Delhi NCR: Engineering and consumer technology
Delhi NCR has a large established GCC base across Gurugram and Noida, with activity spanning technology, financial services, consulting, and engineering. Consulting, telecom, fintech, and industrial engineering dominate.
Gurugram clusters around Cyber City; Noida pulls centres toward its special economic zones. The recent movement leans toward research and consumer tech. LG is building in Noida’s Phase II. DAMAC Group opened a Noida centre handling finance, sales, and digital work.
Delhi NCR offers proximity to central institutions, but entity setup and compliance require local execution. GCCX’s Operations Platform assigns a dedicated Chief of Staff to run the back office: compliance, legal, tax, finance, HR, and local procurement. This lets leadership direct the mandate while the local operating structure runs under experienced oversight
What the 2026 pipeline signals for new entrants
The 2026 pipeline points to a few changes in how companies are building in India. Smaller, specialised teams are becoming more relevant alongside the traditional large-centre model. GCC activity is also appearing beyond the largest established hubs.
For companies without a full-time India executive, fractional operating support can provide another way to manage the early stage of a build. For mid-market firms without a full-time India executive, fractional operating support can provide another way to manage the early stage of a build.
GCCX’s Chief of Staff model provides senior strategic and operating support during the build and early operating stages.
What to do next
Planning an India entry? Work through this instead of generic assumptions:
- Functional Alignment: Match your mandate to regional strengths, not the Bengaluru default.
- Competitor Mapping: A study of where direct competitors opened centres in the past year.
- Right-Sizing: Define the capability first, then set the team size around it. GCCX’s Nano GCC model is designed for teams of 10 to 80 people.
- Policy Review: Check whether your target state runs a dedicated capability centre policy.
- Parallel Execution: Coordinate legal setup, office search, and hiring where the workstreams depend on each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many GCCs are expected in India in 2026?
The Nasscom-Zinnov FY26 count puts India’s GCC base at 2,117. Expansion continues across established hubs such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR, alongside smaller cities.
2. How many new GCCs have opened in India in 2026?
Depends on what you count. Launches, announcements, and reported centres all move at different speeds, which is why this tracker keeps verified launches separate from the ones still on paper.
3. Which city is seeing the fastest GCC growth in India?
Hyderabad has recorded strong recent growth. Telangana’s IT department logged 43 new GCCs in the first half of 2026, following 84 in 2025 and more than 70 in 2024.
4. Which companies are opening new GCCs in Hyderabad in 2026?
T-Mobile, L’Oréal, McDonald’s, UBS, Lonza, and Cohere Health all show up with reported or announced Hyderabad activity in this year’s tracker.
5. Is Bengaluru still a leading GCC destination in 2026?
Yes, and by a wide margin on depth. It still holds roughly a third of the country’s GCC workforce, with real strength in engineering, research, product development, and technology.
6. Which companies are launching GCCs in Bengaluru?
Ericsson, Best Buy, Deepwatch, and Ferguson, at least among the ones with confirmed or reported activity this tracker has picked up.
7. Which companies are setting up GCCs in Delhi NCR?
LG and DAMAC Group, both in Noida. NCR as a whole keeps pulling in consulting, telecom, fintech, industrial engineering, research, and consumer tech centres.
8. What are the major GCC trends in India in 2026?
The 2026 pipeline includes smaller, more specialised teams, expansion beyond established hubs, and continued demand for technology, engineering, and research capabilities.
9. How can companies choose the right city for a new GCC in India?
Start with the function, talent needs, and operating requirements. Then compare competitor locations, state policies, and the local hiring and regulatory environment.
10. How can GCCX Global support companies setting up a GCC in India?
GCCX Global supports the setup through its Insights, Talent, and Operations platforms, with Chief of Staff support for operational work. The model helps companies build and retain ownership of their India team and capability.
“Planning an India build? Define the mandate, the city, and the team size before choosing an operating model. GCCX Global helps international founders turn those parameters into an operational centre in 16 weeks. Contact GCCX to review your setup plan“
