Company Overview - ICE MT India Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange Inc., has opened a global capability centre (GCC) in Pune, covering 193,053 sq. ft and paying a monthly rent of ₹1.73 crore with a 15% rent escalation every three years [1][2][3] Industry Trends - The demand for large-format office spaces in Pune is robust, with the nine-year lease indicating long-term confidence in the Magarpatta micro-market as a premier IT corridor [3] - GCC leasing in India reached a record 31 million sq. ft in 2025, up from 28 million sq. ft the previous year, driven by IT-led cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune [4] - Pune has accounted for 15-20% of national GCC activity over the past four years, attracting multinational corporations due to quality-of-life advantages and talent availability [5][6] Market Dynamics - The GCC landscape in India has evolved, with over 90% of activity concentrated in Tier I cities, commanding more than 263 million sq. ft of Grade A office stock and driving 40% of all office leasing activity over the past decade [6] - More than 200 new GCCs have entered India in the past two years, with projections indicating the total GCC footprint will exceed 350 million sq. ft within the next three to four years, primarily driven by US-headquartered firms [7]

Core Insights - Truist Financial Corp. plans to establish a tech centre in Hyderabad, marking its entry into India's global capability centre (GCC) landscape [1] - The bank has invited IT outsourcers to submit proposals for setting up the tech centre, with Infosys likely being a key contender [2] - The GCC will be developed in two phases, starting with an interim centre for around 1,000 employees, followed by a permanent centre [3][4] Company Plans - Truist aims to hire approximately 1,000 employees in the first year and an additional 2,000 over the next two years [4] - The centre will operate on a build-operate-transfer basis, allowing companies to manage the tech centre before handing it back to Truist [5] - Companies are required to submit three-year and five-year plans for the GCC setup, with roles spanning engineering to finance [5] Financial Context - Infosys, which generates over 25% of its revenue from banks, is seeking upwards of $250 million to manage the centre for three to five years [3][6] - Truist reported $20.14 billion in revenue last year, a decrease of 0.5%, with net interest income at $14.3 billion, down 3% year-on-year [6] Industry Trends - The establishment of GCCs by large financial institutions may impact traditional IT vendors negatively, as they may lose business [7] - Other financial services firms, like State Street Corporation, are also reducing reliance on IT vendors by bringing IT work in-house [8] - Despite concerns, some IT companies are optimistic about their prospects, with Infosys recently winning a contract to set up a GCC for a large manufacturing client [10] Market Landscape - India currently hosts over 1,760 GCCs, with projections to reach 2,200 by March 2030, generating significant export revenue for the IT sector [13] - Hyderabad is becoming a preferred location for GCCs due to less congestion compared to Bengaluru and favorable state policies [14]