Global Capability Center in Hyderabad: Set Up in 90 Days with Sansovi

A 50-seat GCC in Hyderabad typically requires a Year 1 setup investment of $300,000–$550,000, including legal entity registration, workspace activation, and founding team onboarding. Annual operating costs for a 100-seat GCC run $1.6–2.5M — 10–15% lower than Bengaluru, and 60–75% lower than equivalent US or European operations. Telangana government incentives (rental subsidies, training reimbursements, power subsidies) can reduce Year 1 operating costs by a further 10–20%. Sansovi’s GCC Budget Calculator delivers a custom cost model for your specific requirements.

With Sansovi’s EOR-parallel model, most clients are fully operational, legal entity registered, workspace active, and founding team onboarded within 90 days. EOR activates legal hiring in 72 hours while PVT LTD registration and TS-iPASS approvals run concurrently (45–60 days). For larger centres of 200+ seats or multi-function setups, 120–150 days is typical. Sansovi provides a custom timeline in the first consultation at no charge.

Hyderabad offers three structural advantages over Bengaluru: lower operating costs (office space 20–35% cheaper; talent 10–15% lower CTC), stronger Telangana government incentives (rental subsidies, T-AIM support, TS-iPASS fast-track approvals), and lower attrition (9% vs 12–14%). For life sciences, BFSI, and semiconductor GCCs specifically, Hyderabad’s specialised talent depth matches or exceeds Bengaluru. Bengaluru remains deeper for AI/ML and ER&D functions the two cities increasingly serve complementary strategic purposes.

Telangana offers a robust GCC incentive framework: TS-iPASS provides single-window project approvals with fast-track processing. Rental subsidies are available for qualifying GCCs for up to 5 years. Training cost reimbursements cover workforce upskilling expenses. Power subsidies of up to ₹1/unit for 5 years apply to eligible operations. T-AIM (Telangana AI Mission) provides specific support for AI-focused GCC functions. Sansovi files for and manages all applicable Telangana incentive applications on behalf of GCC clients.

Three prime corridors host the majority of Hyderabad’s 355+ GCCs. HITEC City is the original tech hub, Microsoft, Google, Facebook with the densest GCC cluster and strongest infrastructure. Gachibowli offers newer Grade A stock, strong connectivity, and proximity to ISB and University of Hyderabad. The Financial District is the premium choice for BFSI and professional services GCCs, with landmark buildings and direct airport access. All three offer Grade A managed office space at ₹55–90/sq ft/month. Sansovi advises on location selection based on function, talent sourcing strategy, and budget.

Not immediately. Sansovi’s Employer of Record (EOR) service enables foreign companies to hire Indian employees legally from Day 1 in Hyderabad, while Private Limited Company registration and TS-iPASS approvals process in the background (45–60 days). This removes the traditional 8–12 week hiring delay. Once registration completes, all EOR-employed staff transfer cleanly to the owned India entity with zero operational disruption. The EOR period also simplifies compliance during the pre-entity phase.