Gujarat’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025-30

1. Massive GCC Expansion & Employment Growth

• • Gujarat aims to establish at least 250 new GCCs, fostering over 50,000 high-skill jobs in sectors like technology, finance, analytics, engineering, and R&D.
  • This initiative will create a robust workforce pipeline, strengthening India’s knowledge economy.

2. Attracting Global Investments

• • The policy is set to mobilize over ₹10,000 crore in investments, positioning Gujarat as a top-tier GCC hub.
  • Strategic incentives will lure Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations seeking cost-efficient yet innovation-driven business environments.

3. Infrastructure-First Approach & Innovation Hubs

• • Development of world-class GCC clusters across GIFT City, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, and Surat.
  • State-backed digital infrastructure initiatives to ensure seamless operations and global connectivity.

4. Unparalleled Financial Incentives

• • CAPEX Support:
    • • Up to ₹50 crore for units with GFCI below ₹250 crore.
      • Up to ₹200 crore for units with GFCI above ₹250 crore.
  • OPEX Assistance:
    • • ₹20 crore for units with GFCI below ₹250 crore.
      • ₹40 crore for units with GFCI above ₹250 crore.
  • Employment Generation Incentives:
    • • 50% one-time reimbursement of one month’s CTC (up to ₹50,000 for male employees, ₹60,000 for female employees).
      • Full EPF reimbursement for female employees and 75% for male employees.
  • 7% interest subsidy on term loans (capped at ₹1 crore under the Special Incentive Policy).
  • 100% electricity duty reimbursement for new GCCs.

5. Skill Development & Talent Upliftment

• • 50%-75% reimbursement of upskilling course fees for students and professionals.
  • Up to 80% subsidy on quality certifications, capped at ₹10 lakh.

1. Gujarat as a Global GCC Powerhouse

Gujarat’s proactive policy approach ensures it competes with leading international business hubs like Singapore, Ireland, and Poland. The initiative aligns with India’s ambition to dominate the global GCC market, offering world-class infrastructure, cost-effective business models, and government-backed support.

2. Decentralized GCC Growth in Emerging Cities

• • Unlike traditional GCC hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune), Gujarat’s policy fosters balanced development by focusing on Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat.
  • This move will reduce urban congestion while unlocking new economic corridors across the state.

3. From Cost-Cutting to Innovation-Driven GCCs

• • The era of GCCs being mere cost-saving centers is over. Today, they drive strategic innovation, R&D, and digital transformation.
  • Gujarat’s policy ensures that new GCCs become innovation hubs, leveraging AI, fintech, deep tech, and analytics.

4. Policy Synergy with India’s GCC Expansion Strategy

• • The Union Budget 2025-26 emphasizes GCC-driven employment and innovation.
  • Gujarat’s policy perfectly complements this vision, providing long-term incentives and ensuring sustainable ecosystem growth.

5. Enhancing India’s Global Digital Workforce

• • With skill-based incentives, Gujarat will strengthen India’s human capital, attracting top-tier international firms looking for a digitally competent talent pool.

Gujarat’s GCC Policy 2025-30 is more than a policy—it is a transformational framework that will reshape India’s positioning in the global outsourcing and digital services ecosystem. By combining investment-friendly incentives, world-class infrastructure, and talent development initiatives, Gujarat is poised to be a global leader in high-value business services.

This initiative is a watershed moment in India’s economic journey, strengthening its position as a hub for global business services, cutting-edge R&D, and digital-first enterprises.

Gujarat has long been known for its policy-driven economic growth. With the introduction of the GCC Policy 2025-30, the state is making a definitive leap towards digital transformation, global competitiveness, and innovation leadership.

The next decade belongs to Gujarat’s thriving GCC ecosystem—a testament to India’s commitment to being a global powerhouse in the future of work, technology, and digital enterprise solutions.