The Information Technology Department, Govt. of Bihar on February 05, 2026, issued the Approval for the Bihar Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy -2026.
The following has been stated:
• The policy aims to strengthen the State’s technology ecosystem, attract global investments, promote innovation, and generate high-quality employment opportunities. It seeks to integrate advanced technologies, such as AI, IoT, robotics, cloud computing, and data analytics, into industrial value chains and enhance Bihar’s competitiveness in the global knowledge economy.
• Under the policy, eligible GCC units include private/public limited companies or LLPs (Indian or multinational) listed in Forbes Global 2000 or Fortune 1000, or companies having an average annual turnover of ₹1,000 crore in the last three financial years. Companies with turnover between ₹500 crore and ₹1,000 crore may be considered by a High-Level Committee headed by the Chief Secretary. The policy applies to new GST-registered GCC units in Bihar, as well as to existing units undertaking at least a 50% expansion and generating a minimum of 25 new direct jobs. The benefits are limited to the first 25 eligible GCC units.
• The policy provides substantial financial incentives. Eligible units can avail Capital Expenditure (Capex) assistance of up to 30% of fixed capital investment, subject to a ceiling of ₹50 crore. Reimbursement of lease rental (50% subject to prescribed limits), 25% reimbursement of power bills for five years, and 50% reimbursement of cloud infrastructure expenses for five years are also provided. Additionally, renewable energy installation costs are eligible for support.
• Employment-linked incentives are a key feature. Salary reimbursement (as percentage of CTC) is provided for three years, with higher reimbursement rates for employees who are permanent residents of Bihar. The benefit applies up to 200 direct employees per unit per year. Further incentives include 100% reimbursement of patent filing fees (up to ₹50 lakh over five years), 50% reimbursement for quality certifications (up to ₹25 lakh), and 50% reimbursement of skill certification costs (up to ₹1 crore overall, subject to per-employee limits).
• GCC units established outside Patna and Danapur municipal areas are eligible for an additional 10% incentive. Units generating 500 or more direct jobs may be offered tailor-made incentive packages over and above standard benefits. All incentives (except salary reimbursement) are available for five years from the date of commercial operations.
• The policy will remain effective for five years from February 05, 2026.
[Notification no. - 06-Supra-23/2025-183]
