GCCs keep doubling down on Pune

Pune added 38 new GCCs in 2024–25, second only to Bangalore. Hinjewadi Phase 4 and Kharadi EON are nearly full; Talegaon and Wagholi are the next growth corridors.

Startup ecosystem is maturing

Pune-headquartered startups raised $1.9B in 2025, led by deeptech and B2B SaaS. The city has a deeper pool of senior PMs and staff engineers than ever.

What this means if you're buying software in Pune

Top talent is more expensive but more available. Mid-tier software companies in Pune are increasingly specialized — pick a partner whose case studies match your industry rather than a generalist.