Pune: A strong growth frontier for Global Capability Centres in India

The KPMG in India-AMCHAM whitepaper, “Pune: A strong growth frontier for Global Capability Centres in India,” developed in collaboration with research partner UnearthIQ, highlights Pune’s emergence as a growing GCC destination. As India’s GCC ecosystem evolves into strategic, innovation-led hubs, Pune stands out for its strong engineering talent, industrial legacy, vibrant technology ecosystem, and high quality of life.

The report underscores key growth drivers-including a skilled talent pool, a strong presence of U.S.-headquartered firms, supportive state policies, and expanding digital infrastructure – which have enabled the city to host 500+ GCCs from over 30 countries. With continued policy support, such as Maharashtra’s GCC Policy 2025, and growing investments in AI and innovation, Pune is well positioned to evolve into a future-ready capability hub driving global impact.

As India’s Global Capability Centre story enters its most consequential chapter, Pune is emerging as a compelling destination for organisations looking to establish and scale future-ready capability centres. With its strong ecosystem spanning talent, infrastructure, and innovation, Pune offers a unique opportunity to go beyond execution and build centres that deliver enterprise-wide value and transformation for global organisations

Shalini Pillay

Partner and India Leader - Global Capability Centres

KPMG in India

Key highlights of the report

Pune is home to 500+ GCCs, with firms from 30+ countries across 20+ industries
The city accounts for ~14% of India’s GCC units and ~9% of total GCC talent
Pune’s GCC ecosystem is growing at ~9% CAGR, with strong expansion expected through 2030
130+ GCCs have entered or expanded in Pune since 2024, signalling accelerating momentum
U.S.-headquartered firms anchor ~55% of Pune’s GCC base

Pune produces ~200,000 graduates annually, including ~90,000 STEM graduates
Maharashtra’s GCC Policy 2025 aims to establish 400 new GCCs and create 4 lakh high-skilled jobs
Future growth will depend on addressing infrastructure, connectivity, and talent challenges while leveraging opportunities such as AI-first mandates, policy support, and the Mumbai-Pune business corridor
Pune can strengthen its position by capitalising on overflow from saturated Tier-I cities and scaling AI-led innovation hubs

Together, these insights position Pune as a critical node in India’s next phase of GCC-led growth. As global organisations increasingly prioritise innovation, AI, and value creation, Pune offers a compelling platform to build scalable, innovation-driven, and future-ready global capability centres.