Top talent at India’s GCC; Building unmanned aircraft
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India have been shining examples of what India’s technology industry has to offer, as the segment continues to expand both in value and volume terms.
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In 2025, the world found itself seeing AI tools everywhere. While hackers are using the technology to increase cyberattacks, the art world is struggling with a different challenge–distinguishing genuine artworks from forgeries.
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Lastly, from grinning bears to maritime lions, here are the most eye-catching shots of the natural world from 2025.
In today’s newsletter, we will talk about
- Top talent at India’s GCC
- Building unmanned aircraft
Here’s your trivia for today: A hobbyist referred to as a “numismatist” studies or collects what?
Outlook
Top talent at India’s GCC
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India have been shining examples of what India’s technology industry has to offer, as the segment continues to expand both in value and volume terms. The year 2026 will most likely see it cementing its leadership position as a technology innovation hub for the globe.
India has become the leading destination for GCCs in the world and has the presence of more than 1,700 units employing around 1.9 million professionals.
Key takeaways:
- It is estimated that this sector generated around $65 billion in revenue in FY2024, and the number is expected to cross $100 billion by 2030, according to a report by Teamlease.
- The real story of GCCs in India has been its rapid evolution in 2025 from a back-office destination to a centre that is driving innovation.
- India is no longer seen just as the place for global corporations to set up their centres due to its lower cost, but one that will drive the change through technology.
Spacetech
Shreepurna Rao, Founder and CEO of Arctus Aerospace, is developing high-altitude unmanned aircraft that can stay airborne for up to 24 hours, offering faster and sharper Earth observation data than satellites or drones.
When most people think of Earth observation, they picture satellites—quietly orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the planet, capturing images that are refreshed every few days. For decades, that has been the industry norm.
However, for sectors such as oil and gas, shipping, agriculture, and insurance, waiting for days can result in undetected leaks, delayed responses, or gaps in risk assessments. What if these industries could monitor assets in near real time, with aerial intelligence sharp enough to read a number plate or track the movement of a valve along a refinery line?
Scaling:
- Founded by aerospace engineer Shreepurna Rao in 2024, Arctus Aerospace is developing a new class of high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft designed to stay airborne for up to 24 hours while delivering continuous, high-resolution data.
- What makes the startup different isn’t the hardware. The startup focuses on the entire data chain, which includes the aircraft, sensors, software, and analytics.
- Its flagship platform, which is in development, is an unmanned aircraft with an 18-metre wingspan, weighing around 1.2 tonnes, and has the ability to carry 250 kg of payload.
News & updates
- AI rules: China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction.
- Drone rollback: Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project.
What you should watch out for
- Year-end chill: The India Meteorological Department has warned that cold wave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, north Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh during December 28–30, and over Jharkhand on December 28.
- Fraud: Dalal Street will closely watch shares of Punjab National Bank this week. The bank made a significant disclosure late Friday about a borrowing fraud worth Rs 2,434 crore.
A hobbyist referred to as a "numismatist" studies or collects what?
Answer: Coins
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