Bengaluru vs the Rest of India

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Sector 6 The Daily Newsletter of AIM ________________________________________________________ December 26, 2024 ∙ 3 min read ∙ Visit AIM Hello there! Your curious AI Human, Amit Raja Naik, is back, and today we’re going to talk about Bengaluru’s battle to keep its GCC crown—where, in the face of rivals, even the weather takes a backseat! With over 875 global capability centres employing 2.2 million people, Bengaluru is the undisputed GCC leader—a tag it’s not letting go anytime soon. At the heart of Bengaluru’s success lies its talent pool. Companies want to hire quickly, and the city offers an unmatched supply of skilled engineers. As former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai recently told AIM, “Does a state have a large pool of good engineers where they can come and hire 1,000-2,000 [employees] and start immediately?” That quick access to talent gives Bengaluru a huge edge. But the city isn’t stopping there. Smaller hubs like Mysuru and Hubballi are emerging in the neighbourhood as Nano GCCs, providing specialised services while keeping Bengaluru’s ecosystem thriving. AIM Research highlighted these Nano GCCs as a key factor in attracting even more companies to Karnataka. Policy also plays a big role. Karnataka’s pro-business approach, paired with strong infrastructure, keeps companies hooked. “Does the state have good labour policies where inspectors will not harass them? Do they have good infrastructure and reasonable quality of life for all the people they hire?” asked Pai. These factors ensure Bengaluru stays miles ahead of the competition. Meanwhile, Hyderabad is making moves to catch up with partnerships like its recent MoU with the US Chamber of Commerce. But experts believe Bengaluru’s head start is too strong to lose. “If you’ve got 5,000-6,000 engineers working purely on product development, engineering, and professional services, then there’s a strong innovation hub,” said Saurabh Saxena of OpenText India. With Karnataka aiming to attract 500 more GCCs by 2029 and create 3.5 lakh jobs, Bengaluru is only tightening its grip as India’s top tech hub. For now, its crown isn’t going anywhere. Enjoy the full story here. AGI and its uncertain future: Are we ready to regulate the next leap in intelligence? Click here for an insightful exploration of this emerging frontier. Indian IT vs GCCs  Indian IT firms focus on training grads, but GCCs are poaching experienced pros to scale fast. “Our GCC is taking business away from TCS/HCL and replacing them or taking their staff and making them ours,” said a Reddit user. 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