Hyderabad Emerges Hub for GCC Jobs
HYDERABAD: Global Capability Centres (GCCs) of multinational companies are increasingly choosing Hyderabad as their base for operations and hiring.
GCCs, which earlier stayed away from large-scale campus drives, are now stepping up recruitment from educational institutions. They are offering higher annual salaries compared to conventional campus placements, with average packages ranging between ₹11 lakh and ₹15 lakh.
In 2025–2026, the number of GCCs participating in campus recruitment in the city rose by nearly 300 per cent.
Over 1,800 GCCs Operate Across India
India currently has over 1,800 GCCs employing about 21.6 lakh people. With the country emerging as a centre for artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, research and development, and digital skills, the number of GCCs is projected to reach 2,400 by 2030.
Employment in the sector is expected to grow to between 28 lakh and 30 lakh by the end of the decade.
Hyderabad Accounts for Over 20% of GCCs
Hyderabad has become a preferred destination for GCCs. More than 20 per cent of the country’s GCCs are located in the city.
The Greater Hyderabad region hosts over 355 GCCs employing more than 3 lakh people. In the past 12 months, between 35 and 50 new GCCs have set up offices in the city.
Companies such as Evernorth Health Services, Opem Global, Align Technology, Honeywell, Barclays and HSBC have intensified campus recruitment efforts in Hyderabad.
Skills Drive Senior Appointments
Earlier, GCCs typically appointed chief executive officers and chief information officers from their global headquarters or home countries. The trend has shifted.
Companies are now selecting candidates for senior roles based on merit rather than nationality.
Professionals with expertise in product management, generative AI, AI and machine learning, data analytics, cyber security and cloud technologies are in demand.
Industry sources attribute Hyderabad’s rise to world-class infrastructure, availability of skilled manpower, relatively lower cost of living and supportive government policies.
