New Delhi, July 9 -- India's Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is poised for the next phase of growth as closer collaboration between industry, academia and the government strengthens the country's talent pipeline and innovation capabilities, senior government officials said on Thursday.

Speaking on the sidelines of a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) event on GCCs, the officials said the sector has evolved beyond its traditional back-office role into a global hub for research, design and high-value innovation, aligning with the government's vision of Viksit Bharat and creating fresh opportunities for global investments.

Ajoy Sharma, Additional Secretary and Director General (Employment), Ministry of Labour and Employment, d...