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The StrateGCC Imperative

Behind every GCC is a story of exponential progress, purpose, and possibility. The StrateGCC Imperative captures these narratives; from the work shaping entire industries to the cultural undercurrents redefining what India means to the world of global enterprise.

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A Narrative Ledger for India's GCCs

There are 2,117 Global Capability Centers operating in India today. They generate nearly $100 bn in revenue, employ 2.36 mn professionals, and house the most consequential tech work most people haven't heard of. This essay is about why a sustained editorial ledger is the right response to it.

May 10, 2026Read More →
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The Path to 2100: The Logic of the Ledger

A list is a record of things that exist. A ledger is a record of things that accumulate meaning over time. Second HQ is being built as the latter. This essay explains why I've set out to document GCCs in deliberate batches, what each cohort is designed to reveal, and how it is shaping the future.

May 10, 2026Read More →
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The City as the Definitive Operating System

When Goldman Sachs chose Bengaluru in 2004, it was (with a lot of intentionality) choosing a city that had spent forty years building the conditions for consequential work. This essay argues why cities are active variables in every GCC story, and why they deserve their own record.

May 10, 2026Read More →

Your Monthly Lens into India's GCCs

Each month, get a curated digest of the most important conversations, commentary, and catalog of India's GCCs (Global Capability Centers).