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Setting Up a GCC in Kochi

Infopark and SmartCity; a mature Kerala IT hub with strong engineering talent and low attrition.

Why Kochi for a GCC

Kochi is a Tier 2 GCC location. Infopark and SmartCity; a mature Kerala IT hub with strong engineering talent and low attrition.

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).

Kerala government incentives

The Kerala IT Policy 2023 offers a 20 percent subsidy on commercial lease rates for a unit's first year in a state IT park, plus mature plug-and-play SEZ and non-SEZ space across Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram), Infopark (Kochi) and Cyberpark (Kozhikode). The same incentives extend to approved private IT parks, all of which are being 5G-enabled.

Source: Kerala IT Policy 2023, Kerala IT Mission. 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 Kochi 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 Kochi a good city for a GCC?

Yes. Infopark and SmartCity; a mature Kerala IT hub with strong engineering talent and low attrition. It is a Tier 2 GCC location with Cochin International Airport (COK), an extensive Gulf and Southeast Asia direct network.

What government incentives apply to a GCC in Kochi?

The Kerala IT Policy 2023 offers a 20 percent subsidy on commercial lease rates for a unit's first year in a state IT park, plus mature plug-and-play SEZ and non-SEZ space across Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram), Infopark (Kochi) and Cyberpark (Kozhikode). The same incentives extend to approved private IT parks, all of which are being 5G-enabled.

How much does a GCC in Kochi 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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