Case Studies
Technology Sector
Microsoft India Development Center
Established Year: 1998
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 50; currently over 5,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $100 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $1 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Significant contributions to product development and innovation.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced software development capabilities and accelerated product releases.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized products and services tailored for the Indian market.
IBM India
Established Year: 1992
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 1,000; currently over 20,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $150 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $2 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved analytics and AI capabilities.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of innovative cloud solutions and services.
Cisco Systems India
Established Year: 1995
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 5,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $80 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $600 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Improved networking and security solutions.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced collaboration and communication technologies.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of innovative networking solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Intel India
Established Year: 1999
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 200; currently over 10,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $200 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $1.5 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Significant contributions to product development and innovation.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized products and services tailored for the Indian market.
Oracle India
Established Year: 1998
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 8,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $120 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $900 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Improved service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced cloud computing capabilities and services.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of innovative cloud solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Banking Sector
Goldman Sachs Services India
Established Year: 2004
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 200; currently over 3,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $60 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $800 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Improved operational efficiency and risk management.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced analytical capabilities and support for global operations.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of proprietary trading algorithms and financial models.
JP Morgan Chase India
Established Year: 2004
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 500; currently over 4,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $60 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $800 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced risk management and compliance functions.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved customer service and operational efficiency.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of innovative banking solutions tailored for the Indian market.
HSBC Global Technology Centers
Established Year: 2015
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 300; currently over 2,500 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $40 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $300 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced technological capabilities and innovation in banking solutions.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Development of AI-driven banking solutions.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Streamlined global operations and improved customer experience.
Citibank India
Established Year: 2000
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 2,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $50 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $500 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Improved service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced customer service and risk management.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized financial products and services.
Standard Chartered Bank
Established Year: 2006
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 200; currently over 1,500 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $30 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $400 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced operational efficiency and customer service.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved risk management and compliance functions.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of innovative banking solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Consultancy and Accounting Sector
Deloitte India Delivery Center
Established Year: 2010
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 200; currently over 3,500 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $70 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $600 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Improved service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced consulting capabilities and service offerings.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized consulting practices and solutions.
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) India
Established Year: 1998
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 5,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $80 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $700 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved consulting capabilities and service offerings.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized consulting practices and solutions.
EY (Ernst & Young) India
Established Year: 1993
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 200; currently over 4,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $60 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $500 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved consulting capabilities and service offerings.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized consulting practices and solutions.
KPMG India
Established Year: 1993
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 3,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $50 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $400 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved consulting capabilities and service offerings.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized consulting practices and solutions.
Grant Thornton India
Established Year: 1992
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 50; currently over 1,500 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $30 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $200 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved consulting capabilities and service offerings.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized consulting practices and solutions.
Engineering Sector
GE (General Electric) John F. Welch Technology Centre
Established Year: 2000
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 200; currently over 5,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $150 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $1 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Significant contributions to product development and innovation.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Enhanced engineering capabilities and R&D functions.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized engineering solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Siemens India
Established Year: 1867
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 15,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $100 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $2 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved product development and innovation.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized engineering solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Bosch India
Established Year: 1951
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 50; currently over 30,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $200 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $3 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved product development and innovation.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized engineering solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Honeywell India
Established Year: 1995
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 10,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $120 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $1.5 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved product development and innovation.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized engineering solutions tailored for the Indian market.
L&T (Larsen & Toubro)
Established Year: 1938
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 20; currently over 50,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $250 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $20 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved product development and innovation.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized engineering solutions tailored for the Indian market.
E-commerce Sector
Amazon India Development Center
Established Year: 2012
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 1,000; currently over 20,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $150 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $3 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced operational efficiency and customer service.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved logistics and supply chain management.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized e-commerce solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Flipkart
Established Year: 2007
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 20; currently over 10,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $100 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $2 billion annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced operational efficiency and customer service.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved logistics and supply chain management.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized e-commerce solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Myntra
Established Year: 2007
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 50; currently over 1,500 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $50 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $500 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced operational efficiency and customer service.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved logistics and supply chain management.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized e-commerce solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Snapdeal
Established Year: 2010
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 50; currently over 1,000 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $40 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $300 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced operational efficiency and customer service.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved logistics and supply chain management.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized e-commerce solutions tailored for the Indian market.
Zalora
Established Year: 2012
No. of People at Launch to Present: Started with 100; currently over 500 employees.
Estimated Cost for Set Up: Approx. $30 million.
Current Revenues from GCC: Estimated at $200 million annually.
Accrued Benefits to the Company Globally: Enhanced operational efficiency and customer service.
Specific Value Addition to the Company’s Business: Improved logistics and supply chain management.
Value Added Specifically BECAUSE of the GCC: Development of localized e-commerce solutions tailored for the Indian market.
