GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRES
Global Capability Centres drive office leasing in H1 2024, with a 37% share India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. W...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.40 AM ISTStrong ER&D demand helps IT buck overall soft hiring trend India's $250 billion IT services industry is facing sluggish hiring, but a bright spot is emerging in Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D). Demand for ER&D services is surging, driving a 15% increase in recruitment for these roles. Staffing fi...
02 Jul, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTGrowth of India capability centres set to rise sharply: ANSR India's Global Capability Centres are poised for substantial growth, with a projected 2% GDP contribution by 2030. These hubs are evolving into innovation powerhouses, driving cutting-edge projects for global companies across diverse sectors, showca...
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The fuel secretly powering India’s economy — GCCs The growth of global capability centers (GCCs) in India is fueling various sectors and contributing significantly to the economy. With projections indicating substantial growth in the coming years, GCCs are becoming strategic assets for companies an...
22 Jun, 2024, 11.32 AM ISTImpact of GCC boom; Infosys staffers cling to WFH in FY24 Happy Thursday! The explosive growth in India's global capability centres (GCC) has benefited the real estate, staffing, and infra sectors. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
20 Jun, 2024, 09.43 AM ISTCushman & Wakefield launches advisory platform to help firms set up capability centres Global property consultant Cushman & Wakefield on Wednesday announced the launch of an integrated advisory platform to help multi-national companies set up Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, Philippines and some other countries. At present, ...
19 Jun, 2024, 08.06 PM ISTThe rise of the GCC ecosystem in India A new report by IT industry apex body Nasscom and Zinnov found that in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2023, India saw 10 new GCCs established, marking the entry of key MNCs like Edge Cortix, M31 technology Corporation, Signature IP into the I...
19 Jun, 2024, 11.56 AM ISTAmazon to Lease over 1.1 mn sqft in Bengaluru Sattva Group has built a new office tower at Sattva Horizon business park near the international airport. The 11-storey building will be able to accommodate more than 7,000 employees, and Amazon will be the sole occupant.
13 Jun, 2024, 06.06 PM ISTGCC’s share in GDP to double by 2030 with a size of $100 billion The share of global capability centres (GCCs) in India’s GDP is expected to double to 2% by 2030, according to a note shared by ICICI Securities. These offshore units of multinational companies collectively generate about $46 billion in revenue, whi...
11 Jun, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTForeign exchange reserves climb to record $651.5 billion India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record $651.5 billion, showing resilience amid uncertain geopolitics. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is confident in meeting external financing needs. Services exports, driven by software, business services,...
08 Jun, 2024, 09.46 AM ISTHow the Indian GCC boom is lighting up prospects of IT firms With India emerging as a hub for global capability centres (GCCs), IT services companies are cashing in, setting up projects, looking for partnership opportunities, and even acquiring such centres.
07 Jun, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTMore women employees break free from 9-5 cycle, hustle for gig work The number of female professionals opting for freelance roles surged, with a 300% increase in female consultants in India in FY24 over FY22, as per data from Flexing It shared exclusively with ET. In FY24, global organizations increasingly looked to...
07 Jun, 2024, 12.14 AM ISTHold your horses! Wait for real results before making big moves: Swaminathan Aiyar In Modi 1, he, for instance tried to take on land acquisition. He retreated. Again, in Modi 2, one of the things that he retreated on perhaps was whether we have a national register of citizens, which the Muslim community is extremely afraid of, th...
03 Jun, 2024, 10.52 AM ISTGlobal capability centres go big on hiring gig employees India's multinational hubs are increasingly turning to hiring contingent workers to meet immediate talent needs while remaining cautious about permanent recruitment due to a bearish global outlook. There has been a significant rise in demand for gig...
01 Jun, 2024, 05.30 AM ISTGCCs open multiple career opportunities for freshers India's economy has experienced significant growth due to the establishment of global capability centres (GCCs), which benefit from the country's skilled workforce, low operational costs, and digitisation. These offshore units, set up by multination...
30 May, 2024, 09.57 AM ISTGlobal capability centres lease 17% more space in FY24 Global capability centres (GCCs) increased their space usage by 17% in FY 2023-24, reaching 22.5 million sq ft, driven by engineering, BFSI, and technology sectors, according to CBRE. GCCs are a key driver in India's office sector, projected to leas...
29 May, 2024, 12.43 AM ISTView: Overturn cultural practices and dogmas to spur our companies to spend on R&D WhatsApp showcases tales of ancient glory, while global reports highlight India's rankings in hunger, press freedom, and sustainable development. India ranks 40th on the GII 2023, above all BRICS nations except China.
28 May, 2024, 10.54 PM ISTGlobal capability centres seek to increase female representation in tech roles Data from Quess Corp indicates that the presence of women in global capability centres (GCCs) has slightly increased to 30% in FY24 from 26.6% in FY20. However, there remains a significant gap in women's representation in mid and senior-level roles,...
27 May, 2024, 12.38 PM ISTSouth India driving office property market recovery Southern India, particularly Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, is set to lead the recovery in India's office property market, with these cities accounting for 60% of the total space requirement by 2025. The tech sector and global capability centers...
20 May, 2024, 11.43 PM ISTStartup unicorns take to GenAI as older companies dither A new study by consulting firm EY has found that innovation continued at a strong pace in 2024 but different organisations are at different stages of adoption when it comes to GenAI use cases
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