With Bengaluru and Hyderabad emerging as the preferred destinations for new Global Capability Centre (GCC) investments, Haryana has unveiled its Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy 2026 to revive Gurugram’s competitive edge and attract the next wave of multinational operations.
Launched on June 1 by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the policy forms part of the state’s broader industrial strategy comprising 10 sector-specific policies aimed at attracting Rs 5 lakh crore in investments and creating 10 lakh jobs over the next five years.
The GCC policy sets an ambitious target of bringing more than 100 new GCCs to the state while generating over 30,000 jobs, as Haryana seeks to reclaim its position in India’s fast-growing GCC ecosystem.
Haryana currently hosts over 270 GCCs, with companies such as Google, American Express, Oracle, SAP, Mastercard, Standard Chartered, Dell, Fidelity and HP operating from Gurugram. However, rising costs, infrastructure expansion in competing states and attractive incentive packages offered by Telangana and Karnataka have slowed the inflow of fresh investments. Telangana alone is targeting 120 new GCCs by 2026 with a strong focus on AI, research and development.
To counter this trend, Haryana’s new policy offers a comprehensive package of fiscal incentives, including 30-50% land subsidies, capital subsidies of up to Rs 25 crore, payroll and EPF reimbursements, stamp duty exemptions, and customised benefits for mega and ultra mega projects. Additional incentives have been announced for projects located outside Gurugram and within Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones.
“Gurugram has always been India’s most mature GCC ecosystem — the talent depth, the connectivity, the proximity to decision-makers is unmatched. This policy is about moving the needle from scale to sophistication. We are not just competing for numbers; we are competing for the highest-value global functions,” said Amit Agarwal, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Haryana.
To strengthen implementation, the government has constituted the Haryana GCC Mission, a dedicated agency that will oversee investor facilitation through a single-window mechanism, organise global investment roadshows, and coordinate with academic institutions and skilling partners.
The state also plans to establish a Global Artificial Intelligence Centre in Gurugram and an advanced computing facility in Panchkula to promote research-driven and innovation-led GCC operations. In addition, an AI-enabled Single Window 2.0 platform has been introduced to streamline approvals, land allotment, incentives and other investor services.
On the day the policy was launched, Haryana signed Memoranda of Understanding worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore, including Rs 30,000 crore in foreign direct investment commitments. Major investors include Anant Raj, which announced a Rs 20,000-crore investment in data centre infrastructure, along with the National Australia Bank Global Innovation Center, Reliance MET City and Sumitomo Corporation India.
“The investments represented through these MoUs are not merely commitments on paper; they represent new factories, expanded operations, employment opportunities and economic activity that will contribute to the state’s growth over the coming years,” said Shrivallabh Goyal, CEO and Whole-Time Director, Reliance MET City.
India’s GCC industry is projected to exceed $135 billion by 2030 and employ more than 1.5 million skilled professionals. Through its new policy, Haryana is positioning Gurugram as its primary growth engine to secure a larger share of this expanding global market.
