Citigroup moves 1,000 tech jobs to India after China cuts, boosts GCC presence

Group 1 - Citigroup Inc. has relocated nearly 1,000 tech jobs to its business support centers in India following workforce reductions in China as part of a global restructuring effort [1][4] - The job transfers occurred in phases over recent months, coinciding with a broader strategy to simplify operations globally [1] - Citigroup's technology workforce in China is set to be reduced by approximately 3,500 employees as part of these global simplification efforts [4] Group 2 - The Indian tech hubs, referred to as Global Capability Centers (GCCs), have expanded significantly, representing a $64 billion market according to an EY report [3] - Citigroup employs around 33,000 staff in India, primarily within these support centers located in cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, and Mumbai [3] - The recent changes in the H-1B visa program, including a $100,000 fee on new applications, may lead global banks to further increase their reliance on Indian support centers [2]