The cloud infrastructure play powering India’s GCC expansion

Grant Thornton Bharat’s PolicyCast is your window into policy, tax, and regulatory developments. Each episode features expert perspectives on issues that matter to businesses, individuals, and the wider economy.

Can a tax holiday redefine India’s role in the global cloud and AI ecosystem?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, we examine a key proposal from Union Budget 2026: a tax holiday for global cloud service providers operating through Indian data centres, a move with far-reaching implications for digital infrastructure, GCC strategy and India’s long-term growth ambitions.

Jaspreet Singh, Partner and GCC Industry Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, shares perspectives on:

• What the proposed tax holiday entails and the strategic intent behind it
• How localised cloud infrastructure could impact GCC cost structures and operating models
• Implications for expansion into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, including talent and ecosystem development
• How this policy could strengthen India’s position as a destination for advanced technology investments

With India hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026, this conversation reflects on how policy alignment, infrastructure readiness and talent depth are coming together to influence India’s digital and AI-led growth trajectory.

Listen to the full episode to gain strategic insights on how this policy shift may influence enterprise decisions and long-term investment planning.

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