BS EDIT: Fix the Basics

By Business StandardPublished On Jul 17, 2025

GCCs are a big opportunity, but they need more than ambition. Policy must go beyond declarations to deliver outcomes that support long-term capability building

Tax breaks help, but real impact depends on administrative reform, urban infrastructure, and timely project approvals. That’s where the real work lies

Tax clarity is just the start. Power supply, land access, and regulatory transparency will determine if GCCs can grow sustainably across new locations

Basic infrastructure must be fixed across sectors. What strengthens retail and manufacturing will also empower the next generation of GCCs

GCCs need top-tier talent. India must rethink skilling — not just volume, but alignment with global standards and employer needs

Can GCCs nurture innovation or will they stay isolated? Without wider ecosystem linkages, their research may offer little to domestic enterprise