Inevitable India: Vision 2024 for GCCs and the Tech Ecosystem

In a compelling podcast episode, KS Viswanathan (KSV), Vice President of Industry Initiatives at Nasscom, converses with Nitika Goel, CMO at Zinnov, delving into the transformative developments within India's Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in 2023. KSV, drawing from his extensive experience, discusses the significant surge in engineering roles, the strategic integration of Generative AI, and the evolving synergy between startups and GCCs. He elaborates on how these factors signal the maturation of India's technology ecosystem.

KSV articulates the progression of GCCs from their early stages to becoming globally recognized tech hubs. Looking forward, he provides insights into anticipated trends for 2024, emphasizing the critical role of robust leadership and active community involvement in shaping the future. The conversation effectively highlights India's shift from a primarily talent-rich environment to a leadership-driven technological powerhouse, suggesting a promising and influential trajectory for GCCs in the global tech arena. This dialogue not only captures the essence of India's technological evolution but also underscores the GCCs' pivotal role in redefining the global technology landscape.

TIMESTAMPS
01:33 How was 2023 for GCCs?
04:11 Is India leadership rich?
05:20 How is control being defined in different regions?
09:14 Are GCCs eating into the share of IT services companies?
12:02 Will GenAI lead to job erosion?
17:45 Forecasts for 2024 in GCCs
19:16 Roadblocks to look out for in 2024
22:07 The Rapidfire