What are the top GCC trends in 2025?

GCCs are evolving into multifunctional hubs with AI/ML and cloud at the core, adopting best‑sourcing strategies, and scaling across company sizes, including PE‑backed firms.

Which GCC setup model fits my company’s stage?

Emerging and growth‑stage firms often start with Managed Services or BOT; larger enterprises typically prefer Wholly Owned Subsidiary or CoE models aligned to strategic priorities.

How large is India’s GCC ecosystem?

India hosts 1800+ GCCs employing over 2.1 million professionals, with rapid expansion across major hubs.

AI Talent Trends Across India’s GCCs

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December 16, 2025

Over the last couple of years, India’s AI talent landscape has undergone a pivotal shift—from exporting top AI talent to Silicon Valley to retaining expertise at home, marking its evolution from a talent exporter to a global talent magnet.

The numbers speak volumes:

16.4% CAGR in AI workforce growth, making India the fastest-expanding AI talent market globally
252% surge in AI talent concentration (2016–2024), outpacing the US, Germany, and the UK
2.51× higher AI skill penetration than the global average, signaling deep, scalable expertise
126,000+ AI professionals embedded within Fortune 500 GCCs, actively driving AI-led transformation

And spearheading this revolution stand India’s GCCs – accounting for a massive 22.5% of India’s total AI talent demand. GCCs are leveraging internal upskilling to build AI capabilities and deliver faster, more contextually relevant talent at scale. From policy and ecosystem support, to role-specific AI-bootcamps, here’s how India’s GCCs are turning talent into the real differentiator.