Mid Market GCCs Fuel India’s Next Wave of Tech Innovation

India’s mid-market Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are witnessing rapid growth, driven by private equity investments and strategic needs of firms with revenues between $100M and $1B. With over 480 centres employing 210,000+ professionals, they excel in AI, ML, cybersecurity, cloud, and data science. These centres represent 27% of India’s total GCCs and have contributed to 35% of new setups in the past five years. Private equity and operational leadership are key drivers, helping firms build value through insourcing. Key locations include Bengaluru, Hyderabad, NCR, and Chennai, with Hyderabad emerging as a major talent hub—responsible for 25% of workforce growth. Mid-market GCCs operate with leaner models, enabling 20% faster talent elevation and 1.2x quicker maturity compared to larger centres. Focused on high-value services and innovation, these centres are shaping the future of India’s digital transformation ecosystem.