AI poses lower risk to India's GCC jobs due to focus on cutting-edge work, says CEA.
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran stated that India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly engaged in cutting-edge work, rather than just low-cost support, which makes them less vulnerable to automation by Artificial Intelligence (AI). While routine, repetitive tasks are indeed exposed to AI, most Indian GCCs focus on designing systems, training AI, and handling complex responsibilities. Nageswaran cautioned against complacency, noting that other countries are replicating India's model and that talent scarcity and rising costs could threaten India's indispensability, emphasizing the need for continuous skilling and collaboration between universities, industry, and government.
Key Points
- India's GCCs primarily focus on cutting-edge work, making them less susceptible to AI-driven job displacement.
- Routine and repetitive tasks in GCCs are vulnerable to AI automation.
- CEA Nageswaran highlighted the need for continuous skilling and collaboration to maintain India's competitive edge.
- He warned against complacency, as other countries are adopting India's GCC model and talent scarcity is a growing concern.
Exam Facts
- Chief Economic Adviser (CEA): V. Anantha Nageswaran.
- Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
- CII GCC Business Summit 2026.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also stated India aims to be a 'strategic leader' in hosting GCCs.
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