Everyone’s bullish on GCCs.

India’s projected to be home to 1,900+ Global Capability Centers (GCCs) by 2025.

And with that, comes the $105B tag everyone’s talking about.

But here’s the second headline no one’s printing:

AI is already automating the same jobs GCCs created.

But Wait—What’s a GCC?

GCCs (Global Capability Centers) are offshore hubs set up by global companies—think Google, PepsiCo, JPMC—to handle their operations, tech, finance, analytics, HR, etc. from India.

Why India?

• Cost-effective talent
• Skilled workforce
• Strong digital infrastructure

GCCs have now become mini global HQs, not just back offices.

What’s Really Happening???

In the last 6 years, GCCs have added 600,000+ jobs in India.

Roles in finance ops, HR, customer success, analytics, and engineering saw rapid hiring.

India became the go-to destination for global cost-effective scale.

But now?

AI is moving faster than our talent is upskilling.

The same Excel, PowerPoint, and SQL jobs that GCCs hired for are the first in line for automation.

The Gap Is Real!!!

Most of the talent entering GCCs is still:

• Following SOPs
• Doing manual reconciliations
• Cleaning up dashboards

And that’s exactly what GenAI tools are learning to do better.

So the question isn’t “Will GCCs create jobs?”

It’s:

What kind of jobs will they still need humans for?

What This Means for You?

• AI, Data & Analytics – GCCs are going deep into AI, machine learning, data science, and advanced analytics. If you’re someone who gets excited about predictive models, data storytelling, or training neural networks, this space is calling your name. Think of it as moving from coding scripts to building smart systems that learn and evolve.
• Cybersecurity – With cyber threats becoming sneakier than ever, GCCs are investing big in cybersecurity. From ethical hackers to threat hunters, there’s a whole new wave of roles focused on keeping digital assets safe. It’s like becoming a secret agent, but in the cloud.
• Cloud & DevOps – Cloud is no longer a buzzword – it’s the backbone. GCCs are setting up centers of excellence for cloud infrastructure, hybrid systems, and continuous deployment pipelines. DevOps engineers and cloud architects are basically the new rockstars.
• Product Engineering – Forget being the support guy – now you get to be the creator. GCCs are starting to own entire product life cycles, from ideation to delivery. Designers, UI/UX pros, full-stack developers – this is your playground.
• ESG & Sustainability – Yep, even GCCs are going green. They’re hiring people to help measure carbon footprints, build sustainable tech solutions, and push ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance. It’s meaningful work with real-world impact.
• GenAI & Automation – GCCs are diving head-first into Generative AI. Roles in prompt engineering, AI ethics, automation architecture, and conversational AI are picking up fast. If you’re a ChatGPT fan (wink wink), there’s a whole career path waiting.
• Talent & Culture – HR is getting a serious glow-up. GCCs need people to design hybrid work models, drive DEI initiatives, and build killer employee experiences. It’s not just admin anymore – it’s strategy.

So what’s the bottom line? If you thought GCC jobs were all about spreadsheets and night shifts — think again. They’re now at the cutting edge of tech, innovation, and global transformation. Whether you’re a coder, a data nerd, a designer, or just someone who wants to be part of something big — there’s a place for you in the new GCC wave.

Final Word

India’s GCC growth is real.

But so is the transformation it demands.

$105B will come—if the talent can keep up.