India’s job market is undergoing a major shift as Global Capability Centre investments, manufacturing expansion and new opportunities move into tier two and tier three cities. These regions offer lower costs, skilled talent and better infrastructure. With over 170 GCCs being added every week, this decentralisation is creating inclusive growth and high value employment.
Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu is emerging as a key manufacturing and technology hub. The state has signed 158 MoUs worth ₹43,844 crore at TN Rising 2025, targeting GCCs, aerospace and electronics, with over one lakh jobs expected. According to a report by industry bodies, Coimbatore already hosts between 60,000 and 75,000 engineering R and D professionals. Its strong education ecosystem and airport expansion add to its appeal.
Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is gaining attention after Eisai Pharma announced a GCC focused on digital healthcare and technology. ANSR has also partnered with the state government to build a GCC innovation campus in Madhurawada, expected to create more than 10,000 high skill jobs in five years. Supportive policies and port based logistics are boosting growth.
Ahmedabad Gandhinagar in Gujarat is positioning itself as a financial and technology corridor. GIFT City aims to attract 200 to 250 GCCs by 2030. By the end of 2025, Technip Energies expanded its workforce to 400 employees while launching advanced AI projects. Industry rankings place Ahmedabad among the top tier two cities for GCC readiness.
Jaipur in Rajasthan is set to benefit from the new GCC Policy 2025, which targets 200 GCCs across the state by 2030. This is expected to create 1.5 lakh jobs, with strong demand in IT, tourism, finance and healthcare.
Kochi in Kerala continues to grow as a centre for IT, shipping and tourism. Infopark Phase Three, described as an AI managed city, will host next generation GCCs. Kerala plans ₹3,000 crore in investments and 50,000 new jobs through its digital roadmap.
Bhubaneswar in Odisha is emerging as a digital and healthcare hub. The GCC Policy 2025 targets five hubs, ₹1,000 crore in investment and 50,000 jobs, supported by IT and semiconductor initiatives linked with IITs.
Indore in Madhya Pradesh is being developed as the state’s main IT centre. Five IT parks are planned by 2026, aiming to create over 25,000 tech jobs in IT, ESDM and chip manufacturing.
The Chandigarh Mohali Panchkula region is attracting biotech and IT GCCs, with major companies and a strong startup ecosystem creating large scale employment.
Nagpur in Maharashtra is rising as a technology hub due to the MIHAN project. Its SEZ has drawn major IT firms, while the Samruddhi Mahamarg has cut travel time to Mumbai to eight hours.
These developments show how smaller cities are becoming new talent centres, drawing professionals beyond metros.
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