Set up your India Development Centre / GCC with confidence

Reduce time-to-hire, access deep technical talent, and scale delivery without the full upfront investment. Citran Technologies helps global companies establish and run India-based teams — from planning and hiring to operations and handover.

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Why choose India for your GCC / Development Centre?

Large, deep talent pool: Millions of STEM graduates and experienced professionals across software, data science, and engineering make hiring at scale feasible.
Cost-effective scale: Competitive operating costs allow you to grow faster with a lower total cost of ownership compared to many western markets.
High quality & specialization: GCCs in India are now innovation hubs, delivering advanced AI, cloud, analytics, and enterprise solutions.
Time zone & language advantage: Overlap with European and US hours plus strong English proficiency improves collaboration and reduces delays.
Business-friendly policies: Special Economic Zones, tax incentives, and government support make India an attractive long-term investment location.

How Citran helps — end-to-end, pragmatic support

Feasibility & Business Case

We build realistic cost models, location comparisons, and pilot hiring projections so leadership can decide with confidence.

Recruitment & Talent Sourcing

Our sourcing network and assessment process ensures faster, better hires that fit both skill and culture requirements.

Infrastructure & Office Setup

We handle everything from office search and IT setup to security and workspace design.

Legal, Compliance & Payroll

Local experts manage legal registrations, payroll, and compliance so you operate without risk.

Onboarding & Training

We upskill teams quickly and provide cross-cultural training for seamless collaboration.

Interim Management

We run your operations during the initial ramp-up, ensuring delivery and governance until you’re ready to take over.

GCC Readiness Checklist

Before starting your India GCC journey, ensure you have clarity on the following:

Clear objectives for setting up in India (cost, innovation, talent, market proximity)
Budget allocated for the first 12–24 months of operations
Target technology stacks and roles identified
Preferred location (Tier-1 or Tier-2 city) based on cost, talent, and infrastructure
Defined governance and reporting structure

Legal entity strategy or decision to operate via partner/incubation model
Scalability plan — headcount growth over 3–5 years
Security, compliance, and IP protection requirements
Training and onboarding framework for new hires
KPIs for performance measurement

If you’re not sure about some of these points, we can help you define them in our GCC discovery workshop.

Delivery & Operating Models

Build & Operate

We establish, hire, and operate your centre for a set period before full handover.

Managed Services

We deliver specific functions with agreed SLAs and governance.

Staff Augmentation

Flexible access to skilled talent integrated into your teams.

Hybrid / Co-managed

We share operational responsibilities with your leadership.