Strategy & Advisory
Before you commit capital, commit to clarity. Our strategy practice helps enterprises evaluate whether a GCC is the right move, where to build it, how to structure it, and what the financial model looks like — all before a single rupee is spent.
Strategy & Advisory Services
GCC Readiness Assessment
A comprehensive diagnostic that evaluates your organization across 12 dimensions — strategic alignment, talent readiness, technology maturity, regulatory exposure, financial capacity, and operational complexity. You walk away with a clear Go / No-Go recommendation backed by data.
12-Dimension Diagnostic
Evaluate strategic alignment, talent readiness, tech maturity, regulatory exposure, financial capacity across your organization.
Competitive Benchmarking
How your peers in the same industry have structured their India operations — and what you can learn from their mistakes.
Go / No-Go Recommendation
Data-backed verdict with supporting evidence, not a consulting deck designed to sell the next engagement.
Risk Register
Comprehensive risk identification with mitigation strategies and contingency plans for each scenario.
Location Strategy
Data-driven city selection across 12+ Indian cities. We evaluate talent density, cost structures, infrastructure quality, regulatory environment, and quality of life to recommend the optimal location for your specific requirements.
Talent Mapping
Skill-specific talent availability, salary benchmarks, and attrition rates across all major Indian tech hubs.
Cost Modeling
All-in cost comparison including real estate, salaries, benefits, compliance, and hidden costs most consultants miss.
Infrastructure Scoring
Office space availability, internet reliability, power backup, and proximity to airports and business districts.
Quality of Life Index
Expat livability, international schools, healthcare, and cultural factors that affect leadership retention.
Financial Modeling
Build vs. buy vs. BOT financial analysis with 5-year projections. We model total cost of ownership including setup costs, ramp-up inefficiencies, steady-state operations, and exit scenarios.
TCO Analysis
Total cost of ownership comparison: GCC vs. outsourcing vs. hybrid models with sensitivity analysis.
ROI Projections
5-year financial model with realistic ramp-up curves, not hockey-stick fantasies.
Scenario Planning
Best case, base case, and downside scenarios with break-even analysis for each.
Board-Ready Package
Investment memo, financial model, and presentation deck ready for board approval.
Operating Model Design
Design the organizational structure, governance framework, and operating rhythms for your India capability center. We define reporting lines, decision rights, escalation paths, and the parent-subsidiary operating model.
“The best GCC strategy is the one that tells you not to build a GCC — when the data says outsourcing is the better move. We are paid for clarity, not for selling engagements.” MarSan Advisory Philosophy
How It Works
Discover
Deep-dive into your goals, constraints, and readiness
Analyze
Data-driven evaluation of options and trade-offs
Recommend
Clear Go/No-Go with supporting evidence
Plan
Detailed roadmap with timelines and investment
Ready to Assess Your
GCC Readiness?
Start with a complimentary readiness conversation. We will tell you honestly whether India is the right move.