New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday released a comprehensive model policy for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), urging state governments to take the lead in attracting the next wave of multinational tech hubs beyond India's traditional metros.

CII estimates that the GCC sector could add nearly $200 billion to the economy by 2030 if the expansion accelerates across the country.

The model framework calls for state governments to establish dedicated state-level facilitation cells to streamline approvals, design sharper fiscal incentives, and invest in digital infrastructure ranging from high-performance computing clusters to data centres. It also presses states to integrate housing, transport, and ci...