Build Your GCC in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has emerged as India's most strategically important GCC city - the Telangana government's proactive investor-friendly policies, single-window clearance through TS-iPASS (approved within 15 days by statute), and HITEC City's world-class infrastructure have attracted Microsoft India HQ, Apple, Amazon AWS, Google, Deloitte, and Meta to the city. Hyderabad is India's #1 location for pharmaceutical GCCs - Novartis, AstraZeneca, Dr. Reddy's Digital, and Mylan all have significant centers - and is rapidly becoming the de facto capital of India's AI/ML research ecosystem anchored by IIIT Hyderabad's faculty network.
Book a consultationIT hubs and tech zones in Hyderabad
Each zone has its own rent band, anchor tenants, talent profile and state incentive overlay. Compare before signing.
HITEC City
India's premier cloud and product engineering hub, anchored by Microsoft, Google and Amazon
Grade A rent
INR 65 to 90 per sqft per month
Tech workforce
700,000-plus tech professionals across greater HITEC City
Gachibowli IT District
Hyderabad's most established technology address adjacent to ISB and the Financial District
Grade A rent
INR 60 to 85 per sqft per month
Tech workforce
180,000-plus tech professionals across Gachibowli district
Kokapet IT Corridor
Hyderabad's fastest-growing westward IT corridor with the lowest rents in the HITEC City catchment
Grade A rent
INR 50 to 72 per sqft per month
Tech workforce
20,000-plus professionals currently; targeted 150,000-plus by 2030 under master plan
Pocharam IT Corridor
Hyderabad's eastern IT frontier with SEZ status and lower cost than HITEC City
Grade A rent
INR 30 to 52 per sqft per month
Tech workforce
25,000-plus IT professionals in Pocharam corridor
Hyderabad Financial District
Hyderabad's dedicated BFSI and Big Four consulting GCC cluster
Grade A rent
INR 75 to 110 per sqft per month
Tech workforce
80,000-plus professionals in the HFD and Nanakramguda cluster
Why Hyderabad for your GCC?
Hyderabad offers Bangalore-quality engineering talent at a 10–15% cost advantage, with a more responsive state government (TS-iPASS guarantees single-window clearance in 15 days), lower commercial real estate costs, and a dramatically less congested commute environment - making it the top alternative for GCCs seeking to de-risk Bangalore concentration.
Talent Density
Second highest in India - 800,000 IT professionals; IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad (a premier institution for AI/ML research), BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus; HITEC City SEZ is the most dense single GCC cluster in India
Avg Salary Band
₹7–45 LPA for tech roles; ₹10–65 LPA for senior engineering; 10–15% lower than Bangalore for equivalent roles
SEZs & IT Parks in Hyderabad
- HITEC City (Hi-Tech City) - STPI registered, 100,000+ professionals
- Raheja Mindspace IT Park SEZ
- Gachibowli IT Corridor
- WaveRock (Nanakramguda)
- Hyderabad IT and Engineering Consultants (HITEC) SEZ Phase II
- Genome Valley SEZ (pharma/biotech)
Top sectors in Hyderabad
Telangana Shops Act & Labour Compliance
Telangana Shops and Establishments Act 1988 requires registration with the Labour Department within 30 days of opening. Working hours: 9 hours/day, 48 hours/week, with mandatory 30-minute break after 5 hours of continuous work. Annual leave: 12 earned leave days after 12 months of service. Telangana's ICT Policy 2021–2026 offers up to 25% SGST reimbursement for IT/ITES companies establishing in Special Development Zones (SDZ) and double deduction on R&D expenditure.
Professional Tax in Telangana
Telangana Professional Tax: gross salary up to ₹14,999/month = ₹0; ₹15,000–₹19,999 = ₹150/month; ₹20,000 and above = ₹200/month. PT is remitted to the Commercial Taxes Department by the 10th of the following month. PT registration is mandatory within 30 days of employer commencing business in Telangana.
IRPR Network services in Hyderabad
Entity setup, EOR, payroll, and compliance — fully managed from your Hyderabad GCC.
GCC Setup & Advisory
Entity formation in your city of choice, MCA21 filings, and state incentive negotiation.
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Hire local talent in days without setting up your own entity. State-compliant employment.
Learn morePayroll Management
Monthly payroll with state-specific PT, TDS, EPFO ECR, ESIC, and Form 16 filing.
Learn moreRegulatory Compliance
State Shops Act registration, labour compliance, MCA, FEMA, and GST — fully managed.
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FAQs: Setting up a GCC in Hyderabad
How long does it take to incorporate a company in Hyderabad?
Company incorporation in Hyderabad via MCA21 SPICe+ typically takes 4–6 weeks from document submission to receiving the Certificate of Incorporation. Telangana-specific registrations (Shops & Establishments Act, Professional Tax) add another 1–2 weeks. Bank account opening (HDFC, ICICI, Kotak) typically takes 1–2 weeks after incorporation. IRPR Network manages the full process with a dedicated project tracker so you always know what's pending.
What is the Professional Tax rate for employees in Telangana?
Telangana Professional Tax: gross salary up to ₹14,999/month = ₹0; ₹15,000–₹19,999 = ₹150/month; ₹20,000 and above = ₹200/month. PT is remitted to the Commercial Taxes Department by the 10th of the following month. PT registration is mandatory within 30 days of employer commencing business in Telangana.
Which industries have the strongest talent pool in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad's primary hiring strengths are in Pharma & Life Sciences, Financial Technology, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Healthcare IT, Defence & Aerospace. Second highest in India - 800,000 IT professionals; IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad (a premier institution for AI/ML research), BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus; HITEC City SEZ is the most dense single GCC cluster in India IRPR Network can provide salary benchmarks and talent availability assessments by role, seniority, and sub-sector before you commit to a city selection.
Can IRPR Network provide a registered office address in Hyderabad?
Yes. We provide virtual office addresses in premium Hyderabad business districts — including the utility bill and NOC documentation required for ROC company registration, GST registration, and bank account KYC. Our addresses are accepted by all major private banks (HDFC, ICICI, Kotak, Axis) and pass the standard GST officer verification process.
What is the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act compliance requirement?
Telangana Shops and Establishments Act 1988 requires registration with the Labour Department within 30 days of opening. Working hours: 9 hours/day, 48 hours/week, with mandatory 30-minute break after 5 hours of continuous work. Annual leave: 12 earned leave days after 12 months of service. Telangana's ICT Policy 2021–2026 offers up to 25% SGST reimbursement for IT/ITES companies establishing in Special Development Zones (SDZ) and double deduction on R&D expenditure.
Should we set up an entity in Hyderabad or use EOR first?
If you're testing the India market with 1–10 people, starting with Employer of Record (EOR) in Hyderabad is the faster path — we can onboard your first hire in 5–10 business days with no entity required. Once headcount exceeds 15–20 or you need to hold IP in India, we transition you to your own Private Limited company. The EOR-to-entity migration is seamless under our model — PF UANs, employment contracts, and compliance history all transfer cleanly.
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