Bengaluru Tech Summit: Karnataka launches ‘Katalyst’ to fast-track GCC setup

The Karnataka government on Monday launched KATALYST, a dedicated Ease of Doing Business cell to support Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the state. Addressing over 200 CEOs at a breakfast meeting before the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) kicked off, chief minister Siddaramaiah said the move would make Karnataka “one of India’s most business-friendly states.”

The one-stop window will fast-track GCC setup to under 45 days, offer a single-point GCC handbook, and streamline industry connect and incentive queries. Under its GCC Policy 2024-2029,…