GCC Leases Surge in India, Keeping Top Law Firms Busy
Global Capability Centers in India are driving complex, long-term real estate deals, transforming routine leases into detailed legal mandates involving major law firms across cities.
Global Capability Centers in India are driving complex, long-term real estate deals, transforming routine leases into detailed legal mandates involving major law firms across cities.
Greater Chennai Corporation's pet licensing initiative has unexpectedly registered over 4,000 cats in six months, uncovering a lucrative trade and highlighting rabies vaccination needs.
India's office real estate market achieved a historic peak in 2025 with 86.4 million sq ft leased. Bengaluru leads, GCCs drive demand, and rents rise. Read the full analysis.
Uttar Pradesh notifies SOPs offering tiered land subsidies for Global Capability Centres to boost investment and create jobs. Learn about the region-wise incentives.
Mumbai solidified its top spot in India's residential market in 2025 and saw its second-highest office leasing in a decade, driven by GCCs. Read the full Knight Frank analysis.
India and the European Union have resumed high-stakes negotiations for a free trade agreement in Brussels. Key discussions focus on market access, tariffs, and intellectual property. Read the latest updates.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirms ongoing India-US trade negotiations since Feb 2025, aiming for a balanced agreement. Both nations remain interested in a mutually beneficial deal.
British Columbia Premier David Eby leads a trade mission to India to boost economic ties in tech, clean energy & more. Key meetings in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
Hyderabad's office market surged 10% in 2025, reaching 11.4 million sq ft, fueled by Global Capability Centres. Discover key drivers and trends from Knight Frank's report.
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are now Chennai's top office space driver, leasing 4.3 million sqft in 2025. This surge tightens supply, cuts vacancy, and boosts rents. Explore the full market shift.
Global Capability Centres in India are rapidly replacing leaders to prioritize deep engineering and AI expertise, moving beyond cost-saving roles to own global tech outcomes. Explore the major leadership reshuffle.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav pitches state as top IT, GCC, & semiconductor destination. New policies offer up to 40% capex subsidy, power rebates & land at Rs 1. Tier-II cities are the future.
India's flurry of bilateral trade pacts with New Zealand, Oman & others is less about boosting exports & more a strategic hedge against global trade fragmentation under Trump. Analysis.
The landmark India-UK free trade agreement is projected to be operational by mid-2026, promising major gains for textiles, engineering, and more. Discover the sectors set to benefit.
A new EY report highlights India's strong long-term outlook as a global business hub, driven by a skilled workforce and strategic reforms. Discover why multinationals are expanding.
India's Global Capability Centres see massive growth, adding over 150,000 professionals and 50 new centres in first half of 2025, per Zinnov report. Explore the booming GCC landscape.
India's Global Capability Centres are evolving into strategic AI powerhouses, employing 2 million. Discover how they're driving innovation and aiming for a $125 billion market by 2030. Read the full analysis.
Despite global AI disruptions, India attracted major Global Capability Centres in 2025. Experts predict 2026 will see AI-driven hiring shifts and strong GCC expansion, especially in Telangana. Discover the skills in demand.
India's IT sector sees 1.8 million job openings in 2025, a 16% rise. However, the recovery favours experienced professionals, with entry-level hiring at just 15%. GCCs now drive 27% of demand, reshaping career paths for engineering graduates.
The GCC unified tourist visa, a single permit for six Gulf nations, is now set for a 2026 rollout. Saudi Arabia's tourism minister confirmed the delay, citing security and technical challenges. Discover the new timeline and impact.
China updates its foreign trade policies, enhancing legal powers for trade disputes. New measures aim to bolster Beijing's capabilities against potential lawsuits from private firms. Read the full analysis.
India is actively negotiating with the US to finalize a balanced trade agreement. Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu highlights progress and shared goals. Read the latest updates.
Global Capability Centers in India are strategically hiring multilingual professionals to enhance customer experience and expand their global service delivery. Discover the key languages and skills in demand.
India's top 7 cities saw office leasing grow to 71.5 million sq ft in 2025, driven by tech, BFSI, and GCCs. Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata led growth. Explore the full market analysis.
India's foreign policy under PM Modi has secured dramatic gains in West Asia, shifting from Pakistan-centric views to strategic partnerships. Explore the economic and diplomatic transformation. Read more.
India and Oman signed a major trade deal (CEPA) during PM Modi's visit. We break down its impact on exports, strategic goals, and what it means for India's global trade policy. Read more.
Brazil's President Lula announces a delay in the landmark EU-Mercosur free-trade pact to January 2024, citing European opposition. The 26-year negotiation faces hurdles from France and Italy.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva aims to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur free-trade pact in January. The deal, 26 years in making, faces hurdles from European farmers and member states.
Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla advocates for a broader trade pact with the Gulf Cooperation Council following the India-Oman CEPA. Explore the strategic and economic benefits for India.
India and Oman signed a landmark trade pact, granting duty-free access to over 98% of Indian exports. Deal to boost jobs, services, and strategic ties. Details inside.