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Andhra Pradesh has taken a major step by forming a comprehensive GCC Advisory Council. This council brings together top executives from global corporations and industry leaders. Their goal is to make the state a national leader in the digital economy through strategic investments. The initiative promises to create thousands of high-value jobs and strengthen Andhra's global tech presence.

Key Points: Andhra Pradesh Forms GCC Advisory Council to Boost Global Investments

  • Council includes CXOs from Mastercard Warner Bros Discovery and Novartis
  • Focuses on five-year strategic roadmap for GCC sector development
  • Plans global roadshows in US Europe and Asia for outreach
  • Aims to create future-ready talent through IIT IIM partnerships
  • Will develop world-class infrastructure including IT parks
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Andhra Pradesh sets up council to promote state as GCC hub

Andhra Pradesh establishes a 360-degree GCC Advisory Council with global CXOs and industry leaders to position the state as India's premier Global Capability Centre hub.

"Andhra Pradesh is expected to unlock a new era of GCC-driven growth - Official Statement"

Amaravati, Sep 9

In a move to promote Andhra Pradesh as the hub of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the state government on Tuesday announced the constitution of a 360-degree GCC Advisory Council.

The move brings together CXOs of global corporations, industry bodies like NASSCOM, business councils, consulting leaders, real estate developers, and top academic institutions. It is expected to significantly accelerate GCC investments and position Andhra Pradesh as a national leader in the digital economy, according to an official statement.

GCCs, which are the strategic units of multinational corporations handling R&D, IT, finance, procurement, and customer services, are among the fastest-growing engines of global business. Unlike traditional outsourcing, GCCs are wholly owned by their parent companies, ensuring innovation, efficiency, and larger integration with global operations. With over 1,600 GCCs already operating in India and employing 1.6 million professionals, Andhra Pradesh is now making an aggressive pitch to capture the next wave of investments.

According to the statement, the newly formed GCC Advisory Council has a wide-ranging mandate, including preparing a five-year strategic roadmap for AP’s GCC sector. Its focus will include- creating a future-ready talent ecosystem through partnerships with IIT Tirupati, IIM Visakhapatnam, and skill development programmes, driving innovation and R&D through global collaborations, developing world-class infrastructure, including IT parks, plug-and-play facilities, and Grade-A commercial spaces, reviewing and monitoring IT & GCC Policy (4.0) implementation and leading branding and global outreach via roadshows in the US, Europe, and Asia.

The council’s composition gives it unique strength and credibility. CXOs/India heads of leading MNCs operating GCCs in the country, including AXA XL, Mastercard, Warner Bros. Discovery, Novartis, Syngenta, and BT Group, are on board.

It also has representatives from global business councils like USIBC and EBTC, industry body NASSCOM, consulting & service providers like ANSR, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Primus Partners and workplace & real estate leaders such as Knight Frank India, Prestige Group, Sattva and Sobha.

The government has also greenlit a three-month program of national and international roadshows to proactively attract global corporations and brand Andhra Pradesh as a preferred GCC destination.

With the council in place, Andhra Pradesh is expected to unlock a new era of GCC-driven growth, creating thousands of high-value jobs and strengthening its position in the global technology landscape, the statement added.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone working in a GCC in Hyderabad, I can say this is much needed. Andhra has good talent pool but lacks proper infrastructure. If they can develop world-class IT parks and improve connectivity, many companies will consider setting up there. Good step! 👍
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Michael C
Impressive council composition with major MNCs involved. The partnership with IIT Tirupati and IIM Visakhapatnam shows long-term thinking. Hope they focus on quality education and skill development rather than just infrastructure.
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Shreya B
While this sounds promising, I hope they don't forget about sustainable development. Many IT hubs in India are facing water and electricity crises. AP should plan for green infrastructure from day one. 🌱
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Aditya G
Finally! As an engineering graduate from Andhra, I had to move to Bangalore for job. If this initiative creates good opportunities in my home state, would love to return. Government should focus on retaining local talent first.
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Nisha Z
Good move but execution is key. Previous IT policies in AP haven't delivered as promised. Hope this council with industry leaders will ensure proper implementation. The roadshows need to highlight AP's advantages over established hubs.

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