Everything you need to know about GCC setup, outsourcing advisory, and working with VEQAI.
What is a GCC and why should my company set one up in India?
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A Global Capability Centre (GCC) is a captive offshore delivery unit — fully owned and controlled by the parent company. Unlike outsourcing, a GCC builds internal talent, protects IP, and delivers 20–40% lower long-term costs. India hosts 1,750+ GCCs from companies like Google, JPMorgan, Walmart, and Unilever. For $100M+ revenue companies, a GCC in Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru typically breaks even vs outsourcing within 18–30 months.
How much does it cost to set up a GCC in India in 2025?
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A 100-person GCC in NCR (Gurugram/Noida) typically requires ₹3–7Cr setup (entity, workspace, hiring) + ₹7–12Cr/year ongoing. Pune and Hyderabad are 15–20% lower cost. Tier-2 cities like Jaipur or Coimbatore save 30–40% on salary costs. VEQAI's Discovery Engagement delivers a full TCO model across your shortlisted locations within 4–6 weeks.
What is the difference between GCC, GBS, and outsourcing?
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GCC — captive entity fully owned by you. Maximum control, IP protection, lowest long-term cost.
GBS (Global Business Services) — an operating model governing delivery across captive + outsourced + hybrid channels under unified governance.
Outsourcing (BPO/KPO/IT) — engaging a third-party vendor. Fastest to launch (6–8 weeks), zero capex, but 30–40% higher long-term cost vs captive. VEQAI helps you choose the right model — or combination — for your business.
How long does GCC setup take in India?
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Typically 9–12 months from decision to steady state: entity incorporation (6–8 weeks), workspace setup (8–12 weeks, parallel), leadership hiring (12–16 weeks — the critical path), and process transition in waves (8–12 weeks). VEQAI's PMO governance compresses this by 15–20% using pre-negotiated vendor networks and playbooks from 100+ prior GCC setups.
Is VEQAI truly vendor-neutral? How does vendor scoring work?
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Yes — 100% vendor-neutral. VEQAI has zero commercial relationships or referral agreements with any outsourcing vendor. Our Vendor Intelligence Graph scores 200+ providers across 40+ parameters: domain expertise, SLA track record, AI/tech maturity, pricing vs benchmarks, attrition rates, and geo coverage. Scores are calculated against YOUR requirements — not a generic ranking. We earn our fee entirely from clients.
Which Indian cities are best for GCC setup in 2025?
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Delhi NCR: Gurugram — premium F&A/BFSI talent; Noida — 25–30% cost advantage, strong tech/analytics pool.
Hyderabad: Near GIFT City, balanced cost-talent, strong F&A and IT talent.
Bengaluru: Deepest tech talent, highest cost.
Pune: Strong manufacturing and F&A talent, balanced pricing.
Tier-2: Jaipur, Coimbatore, Nagpur — 30–40% salary savings with improving talent. VEQAI is headquartered in Delhi NCR with deep knowledge across all these markets.
What does VEQAI's Discovery Engagement include and cost?
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The Discovery Engagement is ₹20–40L fixed fee ($25K–$50K), delivered in 4–6 weeks. Deliverables include: board-ready operating model recommendation, full TCO model across 3 locations, vendor longlist of 15–20 providers, milestone project plan, and risk assessment. The fee is 100% credited toward your full engagement. You keep all outputs even if you don't proceed — zero lock-in, zero risk.
How is VEQAI different from Big 4 consulting firms?
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Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY) charge 40–60% more for comparable scope, have undisclosed preferred vendor relationships that influence recommendations, and separate strategy from execution. VEQAI is 100% vendor-neutral, bundles strategy + vendor selection + PMO in one engagement, operates at accessible pricing for mid-market companies ($100M–$5B revenue), and stays through execution until you land safely.
