Skip to content 
Karnataka to Remain the Driving Force Behind India’s GCC Industry: ANSR-KDEM Report
Published on
Karnataka IT Minister unveils the ANSR-KDEM Karnataka Global Capability Center (GCC0 Landscape Report
Bengaluru, 15th July 2024 – The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), in collaboration with ANSR, the market leader in building, managing, and scaling teams through Global Capability Centers (GCCs), today unveiled the much awaited ANSR-KDEM Karnataka GCC Landscape Report. This comprehensive report delves into the state’s thriving GCC ecosystem, highlighting its growth trajectory, impact, and future potential.
The report was unveiled by Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister, Dept of El. IT & BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka. The event at Vidhana Soudha brought together top GCC leaders and industry veterans, who engaged in dynamic discussions on strategies to solidify and elevate Karnataka’s status as the premier destination for GCCs.
“Karnataka has been the leading force in India’s digital revolution, with GCCs serving as a key driver for the state’s growth trajectory. We are implementing strategic interventions and facilitators to establish a resilient business and operational ecosystem for GCCs,” said Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister, Dept of El. IT & BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka. “I am confident that the insights from the ANSR-KDEM report will provide a clear and enlightening statement of our accomplishments so far and outline our future plans to benefit the GCC industry.”
Karnataka stands at a pivotal juncture in the GCC/IT/ITeS industry, with a thriving ecosystem that extends far beyond Bengaluru. The Government of Karnataka has introduced incentives, regulations, and new policies supporting GCC setups in both Bengaluru and non-metro cities such as Mysuru, Hubbali, and Mangaluru. These measures are poised to attract the next wave of enterprises aiming to enhance their digital capabilities.
“GCCs are currently in a phase characterized by an accelerated, qualitative leap forward, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and strategic synchronization with enterprise objectives. They strive to cultivate exceptional talent pools and foster impactful partnerships within the ecosystem to drive unprecedented organizational success — Karnataka offers the perfect environment for both,” said Lalit Ahuja, Founder & CEO, ANSR.
Lalit Ahuja, Founder & CEO, ANSR: “We are honoured to partner with KDEM on this landmark report. Karnataka’s commitment to innovation, talent development, and infrastructure makes it an ideal location for businesses seeking to establish or expand their GCCs. The report provides valuable insights for organizations looking to leverage Karnataka’s strengths and drive exceptional business outcomes.”
Key Takeaways from the Report:
- Bengaluru remains the hotspot for GCC buildouts, hub for startups and preferred choice for platform engineering, owing to access of 25% of India’s digital talent. 60% of Forbes Global 2000 companies who have GCCs in India have their centers setup in Bengaluru.
- Karnataka is home to ~570 GCCs in India and leads the GCC talent market by
a large margin; 2x enterprise-ready talent compared to the next largest location. It’s also the hotspot for enterprises building digital capabilities, software product innovation, & platform engineering - Karnataka is home to 26K+ active startups, in which more than 50% comprise of tech start-ups. Bengaluru is the Unicorn capital of India with ~40% of Unicorns located in the city.
- Bengaluru is home to more than 25% of India’s digital talent of more than 325K professionals. Bengaluru is the world’s 2nd largest hub for AI talent pool. It is now being recognized as Global AI hub.
- By the year 2030, Karnataka could host around 330 Forbes 2000 enterprises. This trend is driven by India’s increasing prominence as the global GCC hub.
About ANSR
ANSR, an Accel Ventures portfolio company is the market leader in enabling organizations build, manage and scale global teams through Global Capability Centers (GCCs). ANSR’s suite of end-to-end AI-enabled products and services are trusted by the world’s best companies to help them setup, manage and run their high-impact technology centers. Since its inception, ANSR has established over 125 GCCs aggregating to over 125k enterprise talent with over $2B in investment and using over 12M sq ft of workspace. Visit ansr.com for more information.
Media Contact: Smitha.Hemmigae@ansr.com
About KDEM
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is a Section 8 organization designed to function as the knowledge bridge between the Government of Karnataka (GoK) and industry with a view of accelerating the growth and investments of the IT, BT and S&T (Digital Economy) sectors in Karnataka. The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission promises to harness the unlimited potential of the digital economy of Karnataka to transform the lives of the people in the State. The IT ecosystem not only uplifts lives of professionals in the industry, but also powers millions of other ancillary jobs across other industries.
