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GCC Scaling & ComplianceUS Private Equity Firms Entering India: GCC Setup, JV vs. WOS, Tax-Efficient Deal Structuring 2025–2026

December 22, 2025by Rahul Verma

Introduction: India as a GCC & Value Creation Hub for US PE (2025–2026) India has become the global epicentre for Global Capability Centres (GCCs)—and US private equity is taking notice. With over 1,500 GCCs already operating in India, a talent pool exceeding 5 million skilled professionals, and an estimated 35–50% cost arbitrage versus US/Europe operations,...

GCC Scaling & ComplianceGCC 2026: When Scaling Becomes Complex — Talent, Compliance & Operational Risks at 500+ Headcount

December 19, 2025by Rahul Verma

Introduction: Why 500+ Headcount Is GCC Scaling Compliance India 500 Headcount Inflection Point Your GCC started to lean. At 50–100 headcount, you had flexibility: informal HR policies, basic payroll outsourcing, a single statutory audit, simplified transfer pricing. But as you scale toward 500, 700, or 1,000+ employees, the regulatory landscape shifts dramatically. Labor law thresholds...