State Policies - Global Trade & Services Committee, ICAI

Karnataka

Karnataka provides GCC incentives including 50% stipend and IP reimbursements, 20% skilling cost refunds, leadership training, 40% innovation lab funding, ₹1.5 crore for public challenges, and fast-tracked connectivity approvals.
GCCs expanding beyond Bengaluru receive incentives including 50% rental reimbursement (up to ₹2 crore), R&D grants (40% or ₹50 crore), ₹3,000 EPF reimbursement per employee for two years, and 25% internet expense reimbursement for three years.
Karnataka supports academic institutes with ₹10,000 per student funding, 50% research funding (up to ₹1 crore), co-working cost reimbursement for real estate, and PPP-mode GCC Immersive Hubs for industry innovation and R&D promotion.

Telangana

The Telangana 2nd ICT Policy 2021 aims to position Telangana as a leading IT and ICT hub by offering incentives, developing infrastructure, supporting innovation, and simplifying business processes.
It promotes IT parks, data centres, and incubation centres while enhancing workforce skills through training. An empowered committee ensures effective implementation, driving economic growth and job creation in the IT sector.
Additionally, the policy emphasizes digital inclusion and rural development to bridge the digital divide and promote balanced regional growth.

NCT of Delhi

The Delhi Start-up Policy 2019 aims to make Delhi a leading startup hub by promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and skill development.
It includes initiatives like incubation centres, funding support, simplified regulations, along with incentives such as tax exemptions, subsidies, and access to infrastructure and mentorship.
A collaborative approach and monitoring framework ensure effective implementation, driving economic growth and job creation through a supportive start-up ecosystem.

Madhya Pradesh

Positions MP as a GCC hub across Indore, Bhopal, and Jabalpur with cost advantages and strong Tier-2 talent.
Offers CAPEX subsidy at 40% of the ECI, with a maximum of ₹15 crore for 'Category A' GCCs and up to ₹30 crore for 'Category B' GCCs. Rental/working capital assistance up to ₹3 crore and ₹10 crore respectively, interest assistance at 6% up to ₹5 crore, and 100% reimbursement of Stamp Duty.
Payroll subsidy runs for 3 years, capped at ₹1 lakh annually per eligible employee (salary > ₹1L), with rates of 50% (Y1), 30% (Y2), and 20% (Y3), plus a ₹50,000 skill reimbursement for courses.
100% assistance for filing patents up to ₹2 lakh for domestic and ₹3 lakh for international patents in the policy period, plus 50% support for AI/Cybersecurity CoEs up to ₹10 crore.

Maharashtra

Aims to establish Maharashtra as a top GCC hub by attracting 400+ GCCs and creating 4,00,000 high-skill jobs over the next five years.
Offers capital subsidy (up to 20% of investment) or rental subsidy (10% to 20% of rent), with caps based on the GCC classification (Small, Ultra Mega), along with payroll incentives up to ₹50,000 per employee per month for high-skill talent.
Provides power tariff subsidy (₹1-2/unit) capped at ₹20 lakh, 10-year electricity duty exemption, and 25% R&D reimbursement up to ₹2 crore, including 50% patent-filing reimbursement up to ₹5 lakh.
Develops GCC Parks across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik, supported by a unified GCC Facilitation Cell, 24x7 operations approval, and diversity-linked bonus incentives.

Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy 2024 aims to position Tamil Nadu as an industry leader by attracting investments, nurturing talent, and fostering collaborations.
Key incentives include capital subsidies, land cost incentives, and electricity tax exemptions. The policy promotes R&D and prototyping through Centres of Excellence.
An empowered committee will oversee implementation. The goal is to generate high-skilled jobs and contribute 40% of India's electronics exports by 2030.