GCC leaders convened in New Delhi for the Global GCC Summit 2025 hosted by the Inductus Group. The event brought together industry, academic and government representatives to examine India’s growing role in global innovation and capability building. Delegates reviewed the direction of GCCs as their responsibilities expand.
What happened at the summit
About 250 delegates attended the summit, including CEOs, CXOs, GCC leaders, government officials and representatives from academic institutions and trade bodies. Some of the prominent speakers were Dr Kishore Jayaraman (UKIBC), Mr Pranav Mishra (AMCHAM), Sandeep Kulkarni (Worley), Mr Mayank Sharma (Google, USA), Mr Anjani Ladia (ICAI – Luxembourg).
Sessions focused on India’s transition from a cost-driven outsourcing model to an innovation-led GCC ecosystem. Delegates discussed governance standards, technology adoption, talent strategies and cross-border collaboration shaping the next phase of GCC development.
Impact on GCC leaders and the talent landscape
GCC leaders highlighted the need to redesign workforce capabilities for emerging digital functions. Panels examined skill requirements in AI, cybersecurity, engineering and advanced analytics. Industry and academia discussed new curriculum models and joint programmes needed to prepare the future GCC workforce.
Compliance and digital trust also remained central to discussions. Leaders analysed how GCCs are adapting to the DPDP Act and global cybersecurity frameworks while maintaining secure operations across multiple locations.
Supporting data and key announcements
Inductus Group signed an MoU with Singapore-based Asteria Visions Pte Ltd during the summit. The agreement was witnessed by the First Secretary (Economic) at the Singapore High Commission.
Inductus referenced the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament, noting that GCCs could contribute 3% to India’s GDP by 2030. The sector currently employs about 2 million workers. Based on Inductus research, employment may rise to 3.5 million by 2030 and 8 million by 2040. The total economic value of GCCs could reach 450 billion dollars by 2040.
What GCC leaders plan next
GCC leaders outlined long-term goals extending to 2040, including deeper R&D ownership and broader mandates in AI-led transformation. Delegates stated that India’s position as a capability hub will depend on sustained talent development, stronger innovation pipelines and structured industry-government collaboration.
