Indian states are competing hard for global capability centres. Here is what each one offers foreign companies, the targets they have set and their latest announcements, all in one place.
Last updated: 16 October 2026
12States profiled
1,300+New GCCs targeted by 2031
11 lakh+Jobs targeted by 2031
43%GCC share of office leasing, H1 2026
The big picture: states with GCC policy frameworks are together aiming for more than 1,300 new centres and over 1.1 million jobs by 2031. GCCs leased more than 123 million sq ft of offices between 2022 and mid 2026, and their share of all office leasing rose from about 29% to 43%.
State policies side by side
| State | Policy | Status | GCC target | Jobs target | Headline incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | GCC Policy 2024 to 2029 | In force | 500 new by 2029 | 3.5 lakh | Up to 75% of innovation lab capex outside Bengaluru |
| Telangana | New policy in drafting | Framework | 100 more this year | ~1 lakh | Targeted support for AI, space and chips |
| Maharashtra | GCC Policy 2025 | In force | 400 new by 2030 | 4 lakh | 40% to 50% of salary above ₹1 lakh for 3 years |
| Tamil Nadu | Payroll incentive scheme | In force | Hubs in 4 new cities | Not stated | 30%, 20%, 10% payroll subsidy on high pay jobs |
| Haryana | GCC Policy 2026 | In force | 100+ new | 30,000+ | Capex and opex support by location tier |
| Uttar Pradesh | GCC Policy 2024 | In force | 500 by 2031 | 2 lakh+ | 25% capital subsidy, full stamp duty exemption |
| Gujarat | GCC Policy 2025 to 2030 | In force | 250+ new | 50,000+ | Capex up to ₹200 cr, opex up to ₹40 cr |
| Andhra Pradesh | IT and GCC Policy 4.0 | In force | Not stated | Not stated | Early bird and tailor made packages |
| Madhya Pradesh | GCC Policy 2025 | In force | Not stated | Not stated | 40% capital subsidy, up to ₹30 cr |
| Rajasthan | GCC Policy 2025 | In force | 200 by 2030 | 1.5 lakh | 30% capital subsidy, up to ₹10 cr |
| Odisha | GCC Policy 2025 | In force | 5 hubs | 50,000+ | 30% capital subsidy plus IT policy benefits |
| Kerala | GCC policy and Boilerplate | Rolling out | 150 by 2031 | 2 lakh | Single coordinated setup package |
Click a state for its full profile: policy details, incentives, a timeline of announcements and the new centres we have tracked there in 2026.
On the watchlist
- West BengalThe state published a draft GCC policy for consultation in January 2025, and its 2026 budget promised a dedicated GCC policy alongside a ₹5,000 crore investment framework.
- DelhiDelhi is among the regions that have adopted a framework to encourage GCCs, though there is no standalone policy yet.
- National frameworkThe Union Budget 2025 promised a national framework to guide states on GCCs in Tier 2 cities. As of mid 2026 it was still in draft, and industry wants common definitions and a single window.
Explore by state
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Open the India GCC Tracker for every new centre and expansion we have verified in 2026.
