India’s GCC Workforce Expected to Hit 3.46 Million by 2030 as AI Jobs Rise Fast

India is heading into a huge job wave as AI becomes part of daily work in Global Capability Centres. The workforce in this sector is now set to almost double and reach 3.46 million by 2030. A new report shows how AI is changing jobs, teams, skills, and the way companies run work every single day. The next years will bring more opportunities, more new roles, and a giant shift toward AI-driven operations.

AI Now Moving From Trial To Full Daily Use Inside GCCs

The report says most GCCs in India are already stepping beyond simple AI testing and are now using AI in their operations. Many companies plan to grow even faster with AI in 2025 and 2026. A large number of teams are setting up full AI governance groups, which means companies want to use AI carefully and safely. There is a sense that AI is no longer a small tool but something that shapes daily work.

Massive Job Growth Coming As New AI Roles Appear

The workforce will increase sharply by 2030, with about 1.3 million new jobs added. Even by 2026, companies expect an 11 percent rise in opportunities. Many job roles are changing, and new ones are coming up. Some older roles are getting replaced as AI copilots handle repeating tasks. But new jobs like prompt engineers, AI governance experts, GenAI product owners, and cybersecurity-AI mix roles are rising very fast.

AI Changing Workflows And Shifting Skills Across Levels

The report shows that both junior and mid-level roles are being redesigned. A large part of regular tech work is now supported by automation tools. GCCs want to embed GenAI in daily tasks within the next year. Many employees will work alongside AI instead of doing work alone, which means a big skill shift. People who learn AI tools early will stay ahead in this wave.

India Becoming A Global AI Hub As GCCs Transform

There is also a big change in where GCCs want to expand. Tier II and Tier III cities are becoming more popular due to lower cost, lower attrition, and good talent supply. States with strong digital policies and better AI incentives are helping companies move faster. India already has strong digital infrastructure, so scaling AI is easier here than many other countries.

AI Governance Growing Fast As Companies Want Safer Systems

About one-third of GCCs have built central AI committees. Some are using audit groups inside business units to keep an eye on AI use. This shows that companies understand AI must be used responsibly. They are creating teams to check risks, accuracy, safety, and rules.

The Next Five Years Will Define India’s Global Role In AI

With GCCs shifting from pilots to full AI-native systems, India will become one of the biggest hubs for AI engineering and analytics. The next years will shape how new jobs, new skills, and new tech come together. It looks like India is stepping into a strong position as the world starts depending more on AI-powered work.