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Blackstone opens its first capability centre outside the US, in Bengaluru

The New York investment firm's second Indian office will handle finance, technology, legal and compliance work for its global business. It joins 2,117 such centres already operating in India.

By Thoughtful India Staff|October 31, 2026|3 min read

Economy

GCCs: India's quiet $98-billion export engine

India's 2,117 global capability centres form a $98.4-billion market employing 2.36 million. Inside the quiet boom reshaping Indian cities — and its limits.

October 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Diaspora

Brain drain in reverse: who is actually moving back to India

205,000 white-collar Indians came home in 2026, 17% more than in all of 2025. Who is returning, what the $100K H-1B fee changed, and why landing back is hard.

September 28, 2026 · 6 min read