Deep-Tech Talent Push

India's ambitions to emerge as a global deep-tech powerhouse are no longer just policy declarations, they're becoming structured, capital-backed and talent-driven realities.

- SINDHU GANGADHARAN

Central to this momentum is the powerful role of global capability centres (GCCs), which are rapidly transforming from cost-efficiency engines into innovation frontlines.

With over 1,700 GCCs employing nearly two million professionals across the country, these centres are now pivotal in enabling India's leap into advanced technologies such as semiconductors, quantum computing, AI and cybersecurity. These centres are no longer at the periphery, they are becoming integral to product development, intellectual-property (IP) creation and future-readiness for global enterprises.

Powering Tech Skills

India's deep-tech journey is as much about technological breakthroughs as it is about the human capital needed to support them. While the nation boasts a vast engineering workforce and a strong academic backbone, a critical gap exists in translating theoretical knowledge into practical, industry-relevant capabilities, especially in emerging domains like semiconductor manufacturing and quantum computing. This is where GCCs can play a transformational role.

Take semiconductors. India's ambition to design indigenous chips and build fabrication units is bold and necessary. The advancement of chip design and manufacturing is creating exciting avenues for specialised talent.