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Setting Up a GCC in Pune

The premier automotive and heavy-engineering domain pool alongside a large IT and GCC base.

Why Pune for a GCC

Pune is a Tier 1 GCC location. The premier automotive and heavy-engineering domain pool alongside a large IT and GCC base.

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).

Maharashtra government incentives

The Maharashtra IT/ITeS Policy 2023 offers a stamp duty waiver of 50 to 100 percent and electricity charge concessions for 10 to 15 years, zone-based. Nagpur sits in Zone II, which carries higher incentives than Zone I (the Mumbai and Pune metro regions). The policy has an explicit focus on GCCs and Industry 4.0, with specialised incubation centres in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.

Source: Maharashtra IT/ITeS Policy 2023. 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 Pune 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 Pune a good city for a GCC?

Yes. The premier automotive and heavy-engineering domain pool alongside a large IT and GCC base. It is a Tier 1 GCC location with Pune Airport (PNQ) with limited international routes, backed by Mumbai (BOM) about 150 km away for full long-haul.

What government incentives apply to a GCC in Pune?

The Maharashtra IT/ITeS Policy 2023 offers a stamp duty waiver of 50 to 100 percent and electricity charge concessions for 10 to 15 years, zone-based. Nagpur sits in Zone II, which carries higher incentives than Zone I (the Mumbai and Pune metro regions). The policy has an explicit focus on GCCs and Industry 4.0, with specialised incubation centres in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.

How much does a GCC in Pune 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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