Data centres and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are among the most talked-about growth areas in India. Global companies are setting up technology, analytics and service centres, and cloud and data centre capacity is expanding to support them. These projects are large, long-term and expensive. Choosing the wrong city, ignoring local talent or neglecting the community around the site can cost years. Data centre and GCC market research in India helps decision-makers choose with evidence.
Why research matters for data centres and GCCs
City rankings from reports are a starting point, not a decision. A GCC needs talent in the right skills at a cost it can sustain. A data centre needs power, water, land and connectivity, and needs the goodwill of the surrounding community. Primary research with employers, talent, landlords and residents fills the gaps that desk research cannot.
7 studies for data centre, GCC and IT park projects
- City and location comparison. Compare short-listed cities on talent, rents, connectivity, infrastructure and policy support using field and expert interviews.
- Talent availability and expectation survey. Interview graduates and working professionals about skills, salary expectations, willingness to relocate and employer preferences.
- Employer brand study. Learn how your company is seen by candidates compared with other employers in the city.
- Office space and landlord survey. Map available space, rents, lease terms and amenities in the micro-markets you are considering.
- Vendor and supplier study. Check local contractors, facility services and power and cooling suppliers for capacity and reliability.
- Community needs assessment. Understand the needs of villages and towns around a new campus, so CSR, hiring and local engagement are planned from day one. See our article on community needs assessment for new plants in Tamil Nadu.
- Employee experience and satisfaction survey. Once the centre is running, track hiring, retention and workplace satisfaction.
City-wise view
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi NCR are the most established technology and GCC cities, each with its own strengths in talent and cost. Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy and Salem are emerging for smaller technology and service centres, supported by engineering colleges and lower costs. Hosur and Tiruppur benefit from nearby industrial bases. Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam are building technology and data infrastructure and attract companies looking for new locations. A study that compares two or three cities on the same questions makes the choice clearer.
What you get
- A comparison of cities backed by interviews, not only by published rankings
- A realistic view of talent supply and salary expectations
- Early warnings about local risks and community concerns
- A research base for your board and investment committee
Read our complete guide to feasibility studies to see how location decisions are assessed.
Cities we cover
ARS Market Research Services is based in Chennai and runs field studies across India with its own investigator network. We work in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Tiruppur, Hosur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, and in towns and villages across India. See all cities we serve.
Planning a data centre, GCC or IT park project? Tell us the city and the decision you need to make. We reply with an approach, timeline and cost, usually within one working day. WhatsApp 9789976662 or request a proposal. You can also browse ready reports in the ARS Marketplace.