India’s Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) is spearheading a national framework aimed at decentralizing GCC growth beyond major metropolitan hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The framework—developed in partnership with industry stakeholders—will guide state governments on improving infrastructure, easing building regulations, enhancing talent availability, and promoting public-private collaboration . Key advantages driving this expansion include lower operational and real estate costs, improved employee retention in smaller cities, and reduced strain on metro infrastructure . . The initiative encourages states to model after successful programs such as Karnataka’s “Beyond Bengaluru” and Tamil Nadu’s Tidal Neo parks .

Complementing this policy push, Uttar Pradesh recently unveiled its GCC Policy 2024 (May 12, 2025), targetting tier‑2/3 cities like Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Bareilly. The policy adopts a hub-and-spoke approach and includes fiscal incentives to attract multinational firms .

Industry bodies like Nasscom and financial firms report GCCs in tier‑2/3 cities have grown from 5 % in FY2019 to 7 % in FY2024, with projections estimating 15–30 % growth over the next one to two years . Currently, India hosts over 1,700 GCCs employing around 1.9 million professionals, with expectations to surpass 2.2 million by 2026 .

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