The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is ready to make a serious play for the attention of global corporations with its newly drafted Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy. In a sector dominated by metro cities, UP’s proposition is clear: combine scale, talent, infrastructure, and unmatched financial incentives to emerge as India’s next GCC magnet.
The state’s vision is ambitious — attract over 1,000 new GCCs and create 500,000 high-quality jobs over the next few years. But it isn’t just the vision that’s compelling — it’s the execution plan backed by a comprehensive set of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives that might just tip the scales in UP’s favour.
What’s on Offer: A Look at the Fiscal Incentives
UP’s new policy isn’t holding back. It offers a powerful package of financial support to both new and expanding GCCs:
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Land Subsidies
Up to 50% subsidy on land allotment:-
30% in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad
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40% in Paschimanchal and Madhyanchal
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50% in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal
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Stamp Duty Reimbursement
100% exemption or reimbursement on purchase/lease of land or office space. -
Capital Subsidy
Up to ₹25 crore for Advanced GCCs (₹10 crore for Level-1 GCCs), released over 7 years. Companies can alternatively opt for SGST refunds on capital goods. -
Interest Subsidy
5% per annum, up to ₹1 crore per year, for 5 years on term loans for infrastructure and equipment. -
Operational Expense (Opex) Subsidy
20% reimbursement on lease rentals, bandwidth, cloud/data center costs, and power charges —-
₹40 crore cap for Level-1 GCCs
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₹80 crore for Advanced GCCs over 5 years
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Payroll Subsidy
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₹1.2 lakh per employee annually (₹1.8 lakh for UP-domiciled women, SC/ST, and special category employees)
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Up to ₹20 crore per year for 3 years
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₹20,000 per fresher hired from UP-based institutions
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EPF Reimbursement
100% employer contribution for eligible categories, capped at ₹1 crore annually for 3 years. -
Skilling & Talent Development
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Internship support: ₹5,000 per intern/month (up to 50 interns/year)
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Training reimbursement: ₹50,000 per employee, up to ₹50 lakh per year
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Innovation & R&D Incentives
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Up to ₹2 crore annually for startup PoCs
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Patent fee reimbursements: ₹5 lakh (domestic), ₹10 lakh (international)
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Support to set up Centres of Excellence (CoEs)
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Not Just the Money: UP’s Non-Fiscal Push
Beyond cash, the state is focused on making it easier to operate and scale:
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24×7 operations and women’s employment in all shifts permitted
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Self-certification and inspection exemptions under key labour laws
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FAR benefits and streamlined regulatory approvals
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Technical Support Group (TSG) comprising GCC leaders for advisory and advocacy
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Commercial space listings and plug-and-play office support in major cities
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University and CoE linkages for talent sourcing and innovation partnerships
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With its combination of cost competitiveness, infrastructure readiness, and a clear pro-GCC policy framework, Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as the next frontier for global capability expansion.
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