When it comes to Global Capability Centers (GCCs), India has long been the default choice—and for good reason. It offers scale, talent depth, and a mature IT ecosystem.
But in 2025, the GCC landscape is changing.
Companies are no longer thinking in binaries of “India or not.” Instead, they’re evaluating multi-location GCC strategies to balance:
- Global talent access
- Domain specialization
- Cost optimization
- Regulatory flexibility
- Time zone alignment
In this blog, we explore the new GCC hotspots emerging across the globe—and how Employnova helps you select, design, and launch GCCs that are strategically located and future-proof.
Why Companies Are Looking Beyond India
- Overcrowded tech hubs: Tier-1 cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad are experiencing high attrition and wage inflation
- Geo-political considerations: Firms want geographic risk diversification
- Time zone alignment: Need for overlap with Europe, MENA, or US
- Domain-specific talent: Certain regions excel in fintech, medtech, AI/ML, etc.
- Language and culture: Multilingual teams for customer support or compliance work
How Employnova Helps You Choose the Right GCC Location
At Employnova, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We start with your business goals and help you evaluate:
| Factor | How We Analyze It |
| Talent Availability | Market heatmaps by role, function, domain |
| Cost Structure | Real-world salary benchmarks, infra costs |
| Time Zone Alignment | Dependency mapping across product/support teams |
| Regulatory Landscape | Entity setup, IP ownership, labor law risk |
| Cultural Fit | Communication style, onboarding ease |
| Competitive Saturation | Attrition rates, competing employers, longevity of talent |
We use this data to recommend the optimal location—or combination of locations—for your GCC setup.
Example:
A US-based healthtech firm wanted to set up a dev and compliance hub.
- India was selected for product QA and DevOps.
- Poland was added for clinical compliance and secure data ops.
Result: Distributed GCC with high security, low churn, and 24/7 coverage.
The Rise of Distributed GCCs
Instead of a single-center model, more firms are adopting hub-and-spoke or function-specific GCC setups across regions.
- India for core product engineering
- Poland for AI, data security, fintech
- Mexico for North America support
- Vietnam for mobile and UI/UX
- UAE for executive presence and regional command center
With Employnova’s GCC-as-a-Service model, you can experiment, validate, and scale in multiple geographies—without committing to permanent legal setups at the start.
Final Word: Go Global, but Go Smart
If you’re planning to build a GCC in 2025, remember:
It’s no longer about where everyone else is going.
It’s about where your talent, customers, and strategy align best.
At Employnova, we help you:
- Identify the right region(s)
- Launch in weeks, not months
- Retain full control over delivery
- Scale without borders
Let’s explore your global options. We’ll help you go where your business wins.