GCC subsidies in India — state-wise incentives & policies
We help you identify the most suitable state and structure customised
Global Capability Centre (GCC) incentive packages based on your investment, hiring, and expansion
plans.
10 states
with active or upcoming GCC policies
Up to ₹100 Cr
capital subsidy in leading states
State-driven
customised, not standard central schemes
Our approach
GCC (Global Capability Centre) subsidies are state government incentives
built to attract MNCs and large corporates to set up offshore centres in India — covering IT
& technology, R&D & engineering, finance & analytics, and shared services. Unlike
traditional subsidies, GCC incentives are mostly state-driven and often customised based on
investment size, employment generation, and business activity.
Types of GCC incentives
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Capital subsidy (CAPEX)
Support on infrastructure and setup costs for establishing your GCC facility.
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Operational subsidy (OPEX)
Reimbursement support for rent, salaries and utilities during your operational years.
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Employment incentives
Incentives scaled to the number of jobs created — a major factor in package size.
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Land & stamp duty benefits
Discounts or exemptions on stamp duty and concessional land allotment in designated zones.
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Power & electricity subsidy
Reduced tariffs and electricity duty exemptions for large-scale operations.
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R&D & skill development support
Innovation grants and training support to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
Major states offering GCC subsidies
1
Karnataka
Pioneer & Leader
First state with a dedicated GCC policy — "Beyond Bengaluru" expansion
✓ Up to 50% rental reimbursement
✓ EPF reimbursement per employee
✓ Electricity duty exemption
✓ R&D support & innovation funding
Target: 500 new GCCs & 3.5 lakh jobs
2
Maharashtra
GCC Policy 2025–30
Targeting 400 GCCs — Mumbai, Pune + Tier-2 cities
✓ Capital subsidy up to ₹50–100 crore
✓ Rental assistance 10–20%
✓ Payroll-linked incentives
✓ Stamp duty & power tariff concessions
3
Uttar Pradesh
Most Aggressive Policy
GCC Policy 2024 — one of the most aggressive in India
✓ Land subsidy up to 50%
✓ Capital subsidy up to ₹25 crore
✓ OPEX support up to ₹80 crore annually
✓ Payroll & hiring incentives
Target: 1000+ GCCs & 5 lakh jobs
4
Gujarat
GCC Policy 2025–30
Focused on GIFT City
✓ 20–30% capital subsidy
✓ OPEX support up to 15%
✓ EPF reimbursement
✓ Job creation incentives
Target: 250 GCCs & ₹10,000 crore investment
5
Andhra Pradesh
GCC Policy 4.0
GCC Policy 4.0 (2024–29)
✓ Salary reimbursement up to ₹3 lakh/employee
✓ Rental subsidy
✓ Power tariff concessions
✓ Land at concessional rates (LIFT policy)
Focus cities: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati
6
Madhya Pradesh
GCC Policy 2025
Focus on Tier-2 cities
✓ Capital subsidy up to 40% (₹30 crore cap)
✓ Payroll assistance
✓ R&D support
Focus: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur
7
Tamil Nadu
Beyond Chennai
Focus on expanding beyond Chennai
✓ Infrastructure & digital incentives
✓ Payroll subsidies
✓ Support for Coimbatore, Madurai
Strong ecosystem for IT, electronics and manufacturing GCCs
8
Telangana
Established Hub
No separate GCC policy but strong IT policy
✓ Fast approvals (TS-iPASS)
✓ ICT subsidies & tax benefits
✓ Skill development programs
Hyderabad remains a top GCC hub
9
Odisha
GCC Policy 2025
✓ Capital subsidy
✓ Land & GST reimbursement
✓ Electricity duty exemption
Focus: Bhubaneswar and emerging corridors
10
Kerala
Upcoming Policy
✓ Expansion via Technopark, Infopark
✓ Innovation hubs & co-working ecosystems
✓ Single-window investor support
Key takeaways
Best for large incentives: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
Best established GCC ecosystem: Karnataka, Telangana
Best cost advantage: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
Best emerging opportunities: Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala
GCC subsidies are not central schemes — they are state-specific and often negotiable. Large investments can secure customised incentive packages well beyond standard policy limits.
Planning to set up a GCC in India?
Book a consultation — we will identify the right state and structure your customised incentive package