A thoughtful way
to build your team
in India.
Whether you're exploring a GCC for the first time or scaling an existing India presence, we take the time to understand your goals — and help you get there without unnecessary risk or guesswork.
Trusted by companies across the US, UK & ANZ
Avg. GCC launch time
Professionals placed
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Every company's
India journey looks different.
We've worked with first-timers who had no idea where to start, and seasoned teams looking to do things better. Tell us where you are, and we'll meet you there.
Exploring India for the first time
You're considering a GCC or offshore team but aren't sure where to begin — or whether the risk is worth it.
- How do I structure this without losing control?
- What does it actually cost to get started?
- How long before we see results?
Scaling an existing India presence
You already have operations in India but need a smarter, faster way to grow — without the complexity of going it alone.
- We need senior talent, not just headcount.
- Our current vendor isn't delivering quality.
- We want more control over the team culture.
Building a remote team quickly
You're growing fast and need strong engineers or specialists embedded in your team — without months of recruiting.
- We need people who work like part of the team.
- Speed matters — we can't wait 6 months.
- Quality and communication are non-negotiable.
Getting more from your GCC
Your GCC is running but not firing on all cylinders. You need a partner to help you improve delivery, governance, or team performance.
- Output quality isn't meeting expectations.
- We're struggling with retention and morale.
- We need better processes, not just more people.
Everything you need to build in India.
From setting up your first offshore team to running a fully governed Global Capability Centre — we offer the right model for where you are today, with room to grow.
Global Capability Centre — done right, from day one.
We handle the end-to-end complexity of establishing your GCC in Kochi — legal entity formation, talent acquisition, infrastructure, governance — so you can focus on your business, not the setup.
- Entity formation, compliance & statutory registrations
- End-to-end hiring: sourcing, screening, onboarding
- Office setup, IT infrastructure & security frameworks
- Ongoing HR, payroll & governance support post-launch
Build, Operate, Transfer — at your pace.
Start with us managing everything. Take full ownership when you're ready. No irreversible decisions on day one.
- Structured transition with defined handover milestones
- Operate phase: full accountability on our side
- Flexible COPO model with co-ownership options
The right people, in your team, fast.
Vetted professionals who work as a genuine extension of your team — not contractors who disappear after a sprint.
- Roles across engineering, product, data & operations
- 2–4 week placement timeline for most roles
- Retention support & culture alignment included
Software built to last, not just to ship.
Dedicated engineering teams who own your roadmap outcomes — not feature factories working ticket by ticket.
- Full-stack, mobile, data & cloud engineering
- Agile squads with embedded QA & DevOps
- IP stays with you — always
AI-powered delivery squads for the teams building tomorrow.
Purpose-built offshore pods that combine senior engineers with embedded AI tooling — designed for companies who want to move faster without cutting corners on quality.
- Pre-configured AI toolchains: code review, test generation, documentation
- Senior-led squads with built-in AI fluency
- Outcome-focused delivery, not hours logged
Not sure which model fits your situation?
We'll ask a few questions and help you figure out the right approach — no pressure, no pitch.
India's most liveable
tech city is also its
best-kept secret.
While Bangalore and Hyderabad get the headlines, Kochi offers something quietly different — a deep talent pool, significantly lower costs, and a quality of life that keeps your team happy and stable for the long haul.
Lower cost than Bangalore
Tech graduates annually
Lower attrition vs. metro avg.
Deep, Diverse Talent
Kerala produces some of India's highest concentrations of engineering and science graduates per capita. Kochi's tech corridor draws from this pipeline — and retains it.
Real Cost Advantage
Compared to Bangalore or Hyderabad, Kochi offers meaningfully lower salary bands, real estate costs and operational overhead — without compromising on talent quality.
Stability That Compounds
Kochi consistently ranks as one of India's most liveable cities. For your GCC, this translates directly into lower attrition, stronger team culture, and compounding institutional knowledge.
How Kochi compares
A straightforward look at what matters when choosing your India location.
| Factor | Kochi | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent availability | ✓ Strong | ✓ Very strong | ✓ Strong | Moderate |
| Employment cost | ✓ Low | High | Medium | Very high |
| Attrition rate | ✓ Low | Very high | High | High |
| Quality of life | ✓ Excellent | Moderate | ✓ Good | Challenging |
| Infrastructure | ✓ Modern | ✓ Strong | ✓ Strong | Strained |
| GCC ecosystem maturity | ✓ Growing fast | ✓ Mature | ✓ Mature | Limited |
From first conversation to a team that's yours.
No black boxes, no surprises. Here's exactly what the journey looks like — and what you can expect from us at every stage.
We start by listening, not selling.
Before we recommend anything, we take time to understand your business, your team structure, your goals — and your concerns. This shapes everything that follows.
- Deep-dive discovery call with your stakeholders
- Assess the right engagement model for your situation
- Map out roles, timelines and success metrics
- Deliver a clear, costed proposal — no ambiguity
- Share your goals and current team structure
- Tell us what's worked and what hasn't before
- Review and approve the proposed plan
We handle the complexity. You stay focused.
From legal entity setup to your first hire's first day — we manage the operational details so you don't have to. You're involved at the decisions that matter, without being buried in the ones that don't.
- Legal entity formation and compliance setup
- Source, screen and interview candidates
- Negotiate offers and manage onboarding
- Set up office infrastructure and IT environment
- Establish payroll, HR policies and governance
- Make final hiring decisions on shortlisted candidates
- Approve tooling and infrastructure choices
- Weekly check-ins with your Intellispark lead
- Begin integrating your new team into workflows
We stay with you — as much or as little as you need.
Once your team is running, we shift into a support and growth role. Whether you want to scale headcount, improve governance, or eventually take full ownership — we flex to where you are.
- Ongoing HR, payroll and compliance management
- Retention programmes and team engagement support
- Scale hiring as your team grows
- Governance reviews and performance reporting
- Lead the team day-to-day on your products
- Define growth plans and headcount needs
- Choose your level of Intellispark involvement
Ready to take the first step? The discovery call is free, and there's no obligation.
Book a CallReal teams.
Real outcomes.
We're proud of what our clients have built. Here are a few of their stories — told in their own words and numbers.
“We'd spoken to three other vendors before Intellispark. The difference was that they actually listened to what we were trying to build — not just how many seats they could fill. Eighteen months later, our Kochi team is the most stable and productive we have globally.”
VP of EngineeringSeries B SaaS company · United Kingdom50+Engineers placed in 18 months90%Year-1 retention rate3wksFrom brief to first hire
Setting up a first GCC in under 90 days — without a dedicated India team.
A growing Australian fintech needed to scale their engineering capacity quickly but had no experience operating in India. They came to us with a tight timeline and significant concerns about compliance and quality control.
Doubling engineering velocity without doubling the UK payroll.
A London-based SaaS startup was burning through their Series A runway on expensive onshore hires. They needed senior engineers fast, with no tolerance for the ramp-up time typical of offshore arrangements.
Transitioning from a managed vendor to full GCC ownership — without disruption.
A US enterprise had an underperforming offshore arrangement and wanted to take direct ownership of their India team. The challenge: transition cleanly without losing institutional knowledge or productivity.
Thinking about building a team in India?
Start with a conversation.
There's no script, no sales deck on the first call. Just an honest conversation about where you are, what you're hoping to achieve, and whether we're the right fit for each other.
- A 30-minute call — no longer unless you want it to be
- We'll ask about your goals, not pitch our services
- Honest advice — even if we're not the right fit
- A clear next step — never a vague follow-up
Questions we hear most often.
Honest answers to the things companies actually want to know before getting started.
Still have questions? We're happy to talk through your specific situation — no obligation, no pressure.
Book a CallThe honest answer is: it depends on your model, team size, and the roles you're hiring for. We don't have a one-size-fits-all price because we don't think that's the right approach.
What we can tell you is that a typical GCC setup through Intellispark — including entity formation, initial hires, and first 90 days of operations — is structured so that the total investment is recovered within the first 12–18 months through the cost differential versus onshore hiring.
We'll give you a detailed, itemised cost estimate after our first discovery call — before you make any commitment. Book a call to get started.
GCC (Global Capability Centre) — You own the entity and the team directly. Higher upfront investment, but full control and maximum long-term cost efficiency. Best for companies committed to India as a strategic location.
BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) — We build and run the operation, then hand it over to you on a pre-agreed schedule. Lower initial risk, structured path to ownership. Good for companies who want to validate before committing fully.
Staff Augmentation — We place individual professionals into your existing team. Fastest to start, most flexible, no long-term infrastructure commitment. Best for specific role gaps or teams that aren't ready for a full GCC yet.
We'll help you figure out the right model on a discovery call — most companies land somewhere along this spectrum rather than at one fixed point.
Yes — and we think it's important to be clear about this upfront. For staff augmentation, notice periods are straightforward and specified in your agreement. For GCC and BOT engagements, we build exit and transition provisions into every contract so you're never locked in without a clear path forward.
We'd rather design flexibility in from the start than have a difficult conversation later. If your situation changes — business priorities shift, the engagement isn't working — we'll work with you to find the right resolution, not hold you to something that no longer makes sense.