From back office to cutting edge, India emerges as hub for GCCs
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Why in news
The Indian IT industry is transitioning from providing back-office support to becoming a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) for companies like Target and Rakuten.
Background
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are established by global companies to provide specialized services and support for parent organizations. The model is shifting from 'captive' units to hubs for innovation and technology development driven by cost-effectiveness and skilled talent access.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGCCs are established by global companies like Target and Rakuten in India.
- FactGCCs are transitioning from 'captive' units to 'global innovation hubs'.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India contributes to the country's position in the global technology value chain.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic shift: Transition from low-cost service outsourcing to high-value R&D and innovation hubs
- Labor dynamics: Leveraging India's large pool of skilled talent to support global parent organizations
- Sustainability risk: Potential long-term dependence on foreign firms for core technological frameworks
Keywords: Global Capability Centres · Innovation Hubs · Value Chain · Skilled Talent · Economic Growth
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