Bengaluru vs the Rest of India

With over 875 global capability centres employing 2.2 million people, Bengaluru is the undisputed GCC leader—a tag it’s not letting go anytime soon.

At the heart of Bengaluru’s success lies its talent pool. Companies want to hire quickly, and the city offers an unmatched supply of skilled engineers. As former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai recently told AIM, “Does a state have a large pool of good engineers where they can come and hire 1,000-2,000 [employees] and start immediately?” That quick access to talent gives Bengaluru a huge edge.

But the city isn’t stopping there. Smaller hubs like Mysuru and Hubballi are emerging in the neighbourhood as Nano GCCs, providing specialised services while keeping Bengaluru’s ecosystem thriving. AIM Research highlighted these Nano GCCs as a key factor in attracting even more companies to Karnataka.

Policy also plays a big role. Karnataka’s pro-business approach, paired with strong infrastructure, keeps companies hooked. “Does the state have good labour policies where inspectors will not harass them? Do they have good infrastructure and reasonable quality of life for all the people they hire?” asked Pai. These factors ensure Bengaluru stays miles ahead of the competition.

Meanwhile, Hyderabad is making moves to catch up with partnerships like its recent MoU with the US Chamber of Commerce. But experts believe Bengaluru’s head start is too strong to lose. “If you’ve got 5,000-6,000 engineers working purely on product development, engineering, and professional services, then there’s a strong innovation hub,” said Saurabh Saxena of OpenText India. 

With Karnataka aiming to attract 500 more GCCs by 2029 and create 3.5 lakh jobs, Bengaluru is only tightening its grip as India’s top tech hub. For now, its crown isn’t going anywhere.

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