India’s $100-billion GCC boom runs into an engineer talent puzzle
India's Global Capability Centres sector is rapidly expanding and generating significant revenue. However, a substantial gap exists between engineering graduates and job-ready talent. Companies are investing heavily in upskilling and reskilling existing employees to meet demand. Apprenticeship programs and exploring tier-two cities are also key strategies. Closer industry-academia collaboration is vital for future talent pipeline development.
India's Global Capability Centres sector is rapidly expanding and generating significant revenue. However, a substantial gap exists between engineering graduates and job-ready talent. Companies are investing heavily in upskilling and reskilling existing employees to meet demand. Apprenticeship programs and exploring tier-two cities are also key strategies. Closer industry-academia collaboration is vital for future talent pipeline development.
India’s engineering graduates face a changing skills test as GCCs scale up
Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
Published: 3 Sept 2026
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