Fortune Global 500 GCCs in India Landscape Report 2025
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The world’s largest and most influential enterprises are rapidly reshaping their global operating models through GCCs in India. Fortune Global 500 companies aren’t just adapting to disruption, they’re shaping the future of enterprise from their GCCs in India. These centers have evolved into intelligent, AI-native hubs that are not only scaling innovation but redefining how global businesses operate. As digital twins of the headquarters, they are leading platform modernization, creating IP, and driving real-time, enterprise-wide decisions. With the rise of agentic AI and hyperconnected ecosystems, GCCs in India are no longer back offices. They have become the command centers of tomorrow’s global enterprise.
Our latest report, developed in collaboration with UnearthInsight, examines the operating models, talent trends, and innovation maturity across 174 Fortune 500 companies that have established over 390 centers across India. These centers now employ 950,000+ professionals, with a growing share of global functional leadership based in India.
Key Insights from the Report
- India is now the nerve center for Fortune 500 transformation
Over 67% of Fortune Global 30 and 174 of the Fortune 500 have GCCs in India, indicating a decisive pivot from traditional outsourcing to embedded strategic ownership. - GCCs are becoming second headquarters
Indian GCCs now house senior functional leaders with global P&L responsibilities. In many cases, they serve as global Centers of Excellence for AI, GenAI, cybersecurity, and product engineering. - Bengaluru and Hyderabad dominate the map
Together, these cities host over 200 GCCs and employ more than 560,000 professionals for Fortune 500 enterprises. - Sectoral strength is broad-based.
BFSI (21%), Retail/CPG (14%), Healthcare (12%), and Automotive (11%) lead in GCC adoption, reflecting India’s ability to support both tech and domain-intensive operations.Download the report for in-depth analysis.