Tier 1 Cities to Dominate GCC Hiring in FY26 — But the Talent Map is Shifting

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are set to ramp up hiring in FY26, with 60% of demand focused on Tier 1 cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. However, a shift is underway as 42% of GCCs are now considering talent from Tier 2 and 3 cities, reflecting a growing preference for decentralised hiring and hybrid work models. A new report by Taggd, CII, and JLL highlights both the expansion and transformation of India’s GCC workforce strategy.