GCCs Poised for 9.9% Average Salary Hike: ANSR Report
7 MAY 2025 / 01 min read
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are emerging as attractive employers, with a projected average salary hike of 9.9% this year, according to a report by Talent500 by ANSR. This growth rate outpaces services companies (8.1%) and is slightly below product companies (9.3%).
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are emerging as attractive employers, with a projected average salary hike of 9.9% this year, according to a report by Talent500 by ANSR. This growth rate outpaces services companies (8.1%) and is slightly below product companies (9.3%).
The high demand for skilled professionals within GCCs continues to drive salary increases. The report highlights that Retail/CPG GCCs will witness the highest salary increase at 10.40%, followed by healthcare/life sciences at 10.10%, and BFSI at 9.80%. To remain competitive, companies are implementing non-merit increases to attract and retain talent.
India’s GCC sector is growing rapidly, with over 1,800 GCCs currently operating in the country and expected to increase to over 2,400 by 2030. The sector is projected to employ over 4.5 million people by 2030, up from 2.1 million in 2025.
The report also notes a decline in attrition rates, which have fallen to a historic low of 12.6%. Long-term incentives, such as Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), play a crucial role in retaining top talent.
According to Vikram Ahuja, Co-Founder of ANSR, "As GCCs become core to enterprise strategy, the way they think about talent is continuously evolving... The GCCs that succeed will be the ones that treat talent as a true strategic advantage.
“The report’s findings suggest that GCCs are becoming increasingly important hubs for innovation and talent acquisition in India, with companies competing to attract and retain skilled professionals”.
This news story provides a concise and informative overview of the report’s findings, highlighting the growth of GCCs in India and the trends shaping the industry.
