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‘They will simply ghost you’: Dubai entrepreneur says Indian clients ‘don’t know how to be clients’

An Indian entrepreneur based in Dubai has triggered a discussion on client professionalism after describing what she sees as recurring challenges while working with domestic customers. Mahima Jalana cited lengthy sales processes, aggressive price negotiations, micromanagement, delayed payments and expanding demands, while contrasting them with her experiences with clients in…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

India, GCC review cooperation, welcome launch of FTA negotiations at New York meeting

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council held a Troika Ministerial Meeting to review their Joint Action Plan. The meeting included discussions on regional and international issues, including the situation in West Asia. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Nearly 70% of India's GCCs stuck at AI pilot stage: Dell-Zinnov report

The report, titled 'India GCCs 2030: From Capability Centers to Agentic Transformation Engines', noted that while ambition remains high, approximately 55% of routine GCC work is currently exposed to AI-led automation, necessitating that nearly 60% of the workforce undergo reskilling by 2030.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Foreign BFSI firms setting up more GCCs; rent highest 7.32 million sq ft office space in H1: Knight Frank

Foreign banking firms significantly boosted office space leasing for global centers. This sector's demand for office space rose seventy percent year-on-year. IT and IT-enabled services companies saw a decrease in their office space absorption. Other service companies also increased their office space leasing across major cities. India's commercial real estate…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

GCCs, tightening supply to keep India's office market on growth track: Equirus

India's commercial real estate market is expected to remain strong, supported by continued expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), limited new office supply and rising demand for institutional-grade workspaces, according to a latest report by Equirus.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Finding right talent biggest challenge for GCCs eyeing workforce expansion: Report

Taggd is a digital recruitment and talent fulfilment company. The report is based on inputs from over 100 CHROs and talent acquisition leaders, along with closed-door roundtables across major GCC hubs.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreement

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council reviewed free trade agreement negotiations in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional developments. Both sides affirmed the importance of continued coordination for stability. The GCC is India's largest trading partner bloc by far. Bilateral trade reached USD 178.56 billion in 2024-25.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Indian realty market remains divided amid affordability pressures and GCC-led commercial demand

The commercial real estate sector in India is witnessing robust demand for leasing and a decline in vacancy rates. Global Capability Centres are significantly contributing to office space absorption. Furthermore, flexible workspace operators are experiencing impressive revenue growth annually. This commercial vitality is advantageous for Real Estate Investment Trusts, which…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Coinbase establishes Abu Dhabi tokenization hub as GCC blockchain market flourishes

Coinbase's decision to base its global tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi is the latest sign that the emirate's bet on regulated digital assets is paying off—with $500 billion in GCC assets predicted to move onto blockchain by 2030.

Fortune · Aug 19

The global ‘freedom of the seas’ is dying in the Strait of Hormuz—and everyone, everywhere, will pay the tolls

Iran forcing a fee structure in the Strait of Hormuz may trigger a global domino effect.

Fortune · Aug 18