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Setting Up a GCC in Bengaluru

The deepest software, R&D and deep-tech talent pool and the largest GCC cluster in the country.

Why Bengaluru for a GCC

Bengaluru is a Tier 1 GCC location. The deepest software, R&D and deep-tech talent pool and the largest GCC cluster in the country.

The India GCC context

India now hosts 2,117 GCCs across 3,728 units, employing 2.36 million professionals and generating $98.4 billion a year, with 2,500+ projected by 2030 (Source: NASSCOM Research, Zinnov and UnearthInsight).

Karnataka government incentives

Karnataka GCC Policy 2024-2029 is India's first dedicated state GCC policy. Beyond-Bengaluru clusters (Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi) carry the richest incentives: lease rental reimbursement, EPF contribution reimbursement for new employees, electricity duty exemption for five years, R&D infrastructure grants, and recruitment assistance for GCCs of 100 or more employees. Nano-GCC support covers 5 to 50 employee units. Bengaluru itself is Tier-1 and draws the ecosystem rather than the cost incentives.

Source: Karnataka GCC Policy 2024-2029, Karnataka ITBT Department. Eligibility and amounts are conditional and must be confirmed with the state and your advisers. Pithonix routes every incentive claim through a licensed partner who carries the sign-off.

What a Bengaluru GCC costs

A 50-person GCC in India typically costs $1.8M to $2.6M in Year 1 (entity, fit-out, IT, recruitment and Year 1 payroll). Use the free Pithonix simulator for a figure specific to your city, headcount and functions.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bengaluru a good city for a GCC?

Yes. The deepest software, R&D and deep-tech talent pool and the largest GCC cluster in the country. It is a Tier 1 GCC location with Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), the widest direct long-haul network in India.

What government incentives apply to a GCC in Bengaluru?

Karnataka GCC Policy 2024-2029 is India's first dedicated state GCC policy. Beyond-Bengaluru clusters (Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi) carry the richest incentives: lease rental reimbursement, EPF contribution reimbursement for new employees, electricity duty exemption for five years, R&D infrastructure grants, and recruitment assistance for GCCs of 100 or more employees. Nano-GCC support covers 5 to 50 employee units. Bengaluru itself is Tier-1 and draws the ecosystem rather than the cost incentives.

How much does a GCC in Bengaluru cost?

A 50-person GCC in India typically costs $1.8M to $2.6M in Year 1 (entity, fit-out, IT, recruitment and Year 1 payroll). Use the free Pithonix simulator for a figure specific to your city, headcount and functions.

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