India's global capability centres (GCCs) are taking the front seat, challenging the traditional image of the country as a back-office hub.Karnataka, with Bangalore as the primary GCC hub, leads with over 875 GCCs, employing 6 lakh people and contributing $22.2 billion annually.Other cities like Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and Chennai are emerging as strong GCC competitors.GCC sector in India shows notable expansions, increased presence of women leaders, and focus on AI capabilities and tech transformation.