Kerala steps up its push to attract GCCs
KERALA, INDIA — Kerala has launched a global capability center (GCC) feasibility report and a 100-day government marketing mission targeting multinational companies, aiming to grow the state’s GCC base from 45 to 150 centers and create 200,000 jobs by 2031.
According to a report from PropNewsTime, both initiatives were unveiled at the Kerala GCC Outlook 2026 Conclave held at Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala unveils GCC feasibility report with 150-center target
P.K. Kunhalikutty, Industries, Commerce, IT and AI Minister, launched the GCC Feasibility Report 2026 to position Kerala as a specialized destination alongside established hubs in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai.
The state’s pitch centers on a combination of lower attrition, talent supply, quality of life, and a global Kerala diaspora network — differentiators from metropolitan GCC markets where talent churn and cost inflation are persistent operational pressures.
At the conclave, Technopark signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Collabera (collabera.com), and Infoparks Kerala signed an MOU with ANSR — two GCC enablement firms with established India practices.
The two MOUs signal private-sector confidence in Kerala’s GCC roadmap ahead of the infrastructure investments the feasibility report identifies as requirements for competing at scale.
Kerala’s target of 150 GCCs by 2031 — up from 45 today — would require tripling its current base within six years, a pace that depends on sustained multinational interest and parallel infrastructure delivery.
“Kerala has the potential to become a specialised destination for GCCs because of its strong educational institutions,” said Suja Chandy, Global Chief Sustainability Officer and Managing Director of India, Zafin.
Infrastructure gaps and attrition advantage shape Kerala’s GCC pitch
Companies already operating in Kerala report lower employee attrition rates than those in major metropolitan cities — a structural advantage that reduces talent churn costs GCC operators routinely absorb in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
The MOUs with Collabera and ANSR signal that GCC enablement firms are committing to Kerala as a delivery market even before the state has resolved its air connectivity, metro, and ready-to-occupy infrastructure gaps.
“Kerala should create more ready-to-occupy incubation spaces and continue investing in high-quality infrastructure,” said Hrishikesh Nair, Chief Operating Officer, Brigade Enterprises.
For GCC operators and enterprise buyers tracking India’s second-tier delivery markets, Kerala’s conclave marks a transition from aspiration to structured policy execution.
The 100-day mission and feasibility report create a measurable benchmark — the MOUs with Collabera and ANSR are the first signal, but the 150-center target by 2031 will depend on how quickly air connectivity, metro access, and ready-to-occupy spaces materialize.
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