From The Economic Times · Vinod Mahanta · · 1m 40s
Big Four Battle for India's $2 Billion GCC Work
Big Four firms compete for India's growing global capability centre work, generating $2 billion in revenue.
In brief
Big Four firms compete for India's growing global capability centre work, generating $2 billion in revenue. Big Four professional services firms in India are competing for global capability centre work, generating over $2 billion in revenue. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Big Four compete for GCC work
Big Four professional services firms in India are competing hard for global capability centre work as the segment emerges as their fastest-growing business.
GCC revenue exceeds $2 billion
The segment generated more than $2 billion (about Rs 19,000 crore) in combined revenue in FY26.
KPMG's GCC focus
KPMG generated 30-35% of its overall advisory revenue from GCCs in the last fiscal.
Deloitte and PwC revenue growth
Deloitte India and EY India each crossed the Rs 5,000-crore mark in GCC revenue in FY26.
PwC's GCC expansion
PwC India has more than 100 dedicated partners and 5,000 people in its GCC practice that grew 35% year-on-year in FY26.
GCCs transform from cost to value
GCCs have transformed from cost-focused managed services to strategic partners in long-term advice and execution.
AI reshapes GCC work
AI is driving demand for partners with technology, talent, infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities to deliver higher-value work.
Big Four's strategic shift
The Big Four are reshaping business models to capture higher-value work as GCCs move beyond technology support.
Long-term partnerships
Firms are seeking longer-term strategic partnerships with multinationals, moving beyond short-term contracts.
Challenges ahead
Pricing pressure is increasing as larger firms scale their presence in the GCC market.
The main idea
Big Four professional services firms in India are competing for global capability centre work, generating over $2 billion in revenue.
