India’s technology and services economy is entering a phase of geographic expansion. For decades, cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune have anchored the country’s IT and Global Capability Centre (GCC) growth. However, rising costs, infrastructure stress, and the need for business continuity are compelling enterprises to evaluate new destinations offering cost-efficient enterprise office space in India and scalable infrastructure.
In this evolving landscape, Ahmedabad, along with Gandhinagar and GIFT City, is positioning itself as a destination within India’s emerging technology corridor and IT hub ecosystem.
Historically known for its strength in auto, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, Ahmedabad is now becoming a diversified technology and GCC hub. This transition is not incidental. It is the result of a deliberate alignment between policy, infrastructure, and private sector investment.
At the centre of this shift is Ganesh Housing Limited, a legacy developer with over five decades of experience, which has committed an investment exceeding $1 billion toward building an integrated technology ecosystem and enterprise office infrastructure platform through its flagship development, Million Minds Tech City.
Located along the SG Highway, Ahmedabad’s most prominent commercial business district (CBD) and corporate office hub, Million Minds Tech City spans approximately 65 acres and is being developed in phases with a total potential of nearly 18 million sq ft. This includes around 10 million sq ft of Grade A office space in Ahmedabad, complemented by residential, retail, and hospitality components.
This scale and integrated approach are central to Ahmedabad’s emerging identity as a viable IT park destination in India and global capability centre hub.
Policy as a catalyst
The Gujarat government has played a pivotal role in enabling this transformation through targeted policy frameworks supporting the Gujarat IT ecosystem and GCC expansion in India.
Under the Gujarat IT/ITES Policy 2022–27, companies can avail:
For data-intensive sectors, the state’s data centre and semiconductor ecosystem policies provide further incentives, including support for power infrastructure and facilitation for large-scale land parcels suited for data centres and enterprise campuses in India.
These policy advantages are further amplified within Special Economic Zones (SEZs), where companies benefit from:
While policy creates intent, infrastructure determines execution.
The Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar–GIFT corridor offers several structural advantages such as:
The GCC opportunity
India currently hosts over 1,500 GCCs, contributing significantly to the global operations of multinational corporations. As these centres scale, companies are increasingly looking beyond traditional cities to optimise costs and diversify risk.
Ahmedabad offers a compelling value proposition as a next-generation GCC hub in India:
A structural shift
The emergence of Ahmedabad as a technology destination reflects a broader shift in India’s economic geography toward distributed technology hubs and integrated tech cities.
“India’s next phase of growth will not be defined by a few cities but by the emergence of multiple specialised hubs,” notes Shekhar Patel, who also serves as National President of CREDAI. “Ahmedabad is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, supported by policy clarity and long-term infrastructure investment.”
As enterprises reassess their expansion strategies, the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar–GIFT corridor is no longer peripheral. It is becoming central to India’s next chapter of IT growth, GCC expansion, and enterprise workspace evolution.
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In this evolving landscape, Ahmedabad, along with Gandhinagar and GIFT City, is positioning itself as a destination within India’s emerging technology corridor and IT hub ecosystem.
At the centre of this shift is Ganesh Housing Limited, a legacy developer with over five decades of experience, which has committed an investment exceeding $1 billion toward building an integrated technology ecosystem and enterprise office infrastructure platform through its flagship development, Million Minds Tech City.
Located along the SG Highway, Ahmedabad’s most prominent commercial business district (CBD) and corporate office hub, Million Minds Tech City spans approximately 65 acres and is being developed in phases with a total potential of nearly 18 million sq ft. This includes around 10 million sq ft of Grade A office space in Ahmedabad, complemented by residential, retail, and hospitality components.
This scale and integrated approach are central to Ahmedabad’s emerging identity as a viable IT park destination in India and global capability centre hub.
Policy as a catalyst
The Gujarat government has played a pivotal role in enabling this transformation through targeted policy frameworks supporting the Gujarat IT ecosystem and GCC expansion in India.
Under the Gujarat IT/ITES Policy 2022–27, companies can avail:
- Capital expenditure support of up to 25%, capped at approximately ₹150 crore
- Power tariff subsidy of ₹1 per unit for 5 years
- Electricity duty exemption for up to 5 years
- Employment generation incentives, including EPF reimbursement
For data-intensive sectors, the state’s data centre and semiconductor ecosystem policies provide further incentives, including support for power infrastructure and facilitation for large-scale land parcels suited for data centres and enterprise campuses in India.
These policy advantages are further amplified within Special Economic Zones (SEZs), where companies benefit from:
- GST efficiencies under LUT for export-oriented services
- Improved operating margins through tax efficiencies
- Simplified regulatory frameworks for SEZ office operations in India
While policy creates intent, infrastructure determines execution.
The Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar–GIFT corridor offers several structural advantages such as:
- Reliable and surplus power availability, including renewable energy capacity
- Strong road and connectivity infrastructure across key commercial zones
- Availability of skilled talent across engineering, finance, and technology disciplines
- Lower operational costs Within this ecosystem, developments such as Million Minds Tech City are designed to meet global enterprise requirements for large-format office spaces and enterprise workspaces in India.
- Large, efficient floor plates suited for enterprises with 500+ employees and GCC setups
- IGBC Platinum-certified green office buildings in India, reducing long-term operational costs
- A professionally-managed campus with integrated Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Advanced Visitor Management Systems (VMS) ensuring security and operational efficiency
- A globally designed visitor centre and world-class amenities supporting future-ready workspaces
The GCC opportunity
India currently hosts over 1,500 GCCs, contributing significantly to the global operations of multinational corporations. As these centres scale, companies are increasingly looking beyond traditional cities to optimise costs and diversify risk.
Ahmedabad offers a compelling value proposition as a next-generation GCC hub in India:
- Cost efficiencies without compromising infrastructure quality
- Lower attrition rates Strong policy support aligned with enterprise needs
A structural shift
The emergence of Ahmedabad as a technology destination reflects a broader shift in India’s economic geography toward distributed technology hubs and integrated tech cities.
“India’s next phase of growth will not be defined by a few cities but by the emergence of multiple specialised hubs,” notes Shekhar Patel, who also serves as National President of CREDAI. “Ahmedabad is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, supported by policy clarity and long-term infrastructure investment.”
As enterprises reassess their expansion strategies, the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar–GIFT corridor is no longer peripheral. It is becoming central to India’s next chapter of IT growth, GCC expansion, and enterprise workspace evolution.
Disclaimer - The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.
