GCC
Reporting, analysis and features from AIM's GCC section.
How India Became Volkswagen's Command Centre for Software-Defined Vehicles
Embitel, acquired by Volkswagen in 2022, operates on a “GCC Plus” model that blends captive centre capabilities with external market exposure.
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The Forces Pushing Automobile GCCs in India Towards Digital Reinvention
Nearly 20% of these centres have been established in just the last three years, reflecting strong industry momentum.
Shalini Mondal ·
In 2026, Leadership Still Evades Women in Tech. But GCCs May Be Changing That
Global capability centres, leaders argue, are giving women something that traditional technology structures rarely did.
Shalini Mondal ·
Nielsen’s India GCC is Building the Operating System for Advertising Intelligence
“Over 80% of our global innovation is happening out of India.”
Shalini Mondal ·
GCCs are Making India the World’s Robotics Launchpad
India’s engineering education system tends to produce tool-trained graduates rather than concept-trained engineers.
Shalini Mondal ·
GCCs Aren't Exiting Middle East Yet, But Day After Remains Uncertain
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East hasn’t yet triggered structural shifts in GCC strategy.
Shalini Mondal ·
12 Nano GCCs Building Core Product, Deep Tech Capabilities in India
Global companies are rethinking talent and strategy, increasingly relying on nano GCCs instead of relocating employees.
Shalini Mondal ·
Integrating AI in the World’s Least Digitised Industry
Nearly 45% of organisations across the sector report no use of AI at all.
Shalini Mondal ·
This 23,000-Employee MNC is Betting on Pune Nano GCC for AI Solutions
Orbia’s Pune GCC houses roughly one-third of its global IT talent pool.
Shalini Mondal ·
Why Product Managers Are Becoming Critical to GCCs in India
In 2025 alone, product management roles in GCCs in India grew 42% year-on-year.
Shalini Mondal ·
Why Telangana Now Wants to Move Away From Bulk Vaccine Manufacturing
Telangana announced major projects spanning GCCs, advanced vaccine manufacturing, data science, and life sciences infrastructure.
Shalini Mondal ·
The Real Story Behind GCC Layoffs
Industry leaders argue that workforce changes reflect recalibration, not retreat.
Shalini Mondal ·
Why Hospitality Tech Firm Toast Wants India to Lead its Fintech, AI Stack
The India GCC plays a central role in Toast expanding into enterprises, international markets, and new verticals.
Shalini Mondal ·
Indian GCC Leaders Who Scaled AI From Pilots to Production
These GCC leaders are accelerating the adoption of agentic AI and physical AI within their organisations.
Shalini Mondal ·
What India’s GCC Ecosystem Expects From Union Budget 2026
GCC stakeholders say the government should draft a unified national framework, learning from STPIs and SEZs.
Shalini Mondal ·
From Nano GCCs to Hiring, What 2026 Holds for the GCC Ecosystem in India
GCCs in India are undergoing a fundamental transformation in terms of the way they are designed, governed, and led.
Shalini Mondal ·
Why Flexible Workspaces Are Becoming the Default Choice for GCCs in India
Coworking spaces are a perfect match for GCCs that want to operate asset-light and focus on speed-to-market.
Shalini Mondal ·
GCCs are Automating in Plain Sight
Compass Group India has deployed 25-30 cleaning robots, with plans to scale up to nearly 250 across client sites.
Shalini Mondal ·
When Everyone is a GCC, No One is
Indian firms are now opening GCCs in India, but it may turn India's strategic advantage into general jargon
Shalini Mondal ·
What Leaders Believe is the Next Frontier in India’s GCC Story
The real test now is whether GCCs can use AI to shape outcomes, not just deliver outputs.
Shalini Mondal ·