Beyond the metros: Why Tier II cities could define India’s next GCC boom Premium

The landscape of Tier II and Tier III cities in southern India is changing. They are becoming the centre of the upcoming wave, comprising new global capability centres and IT services hubs. Such cities are no longer the outskirts of the services narrative of India’s growing economy. However, to convert this potential, the development of readily hireable talent must be a conscious goal of State education systems. Regional governments must make sure that these cities become more attractive to investors.