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Fintech Weekly Deep Dive — Revolut’s India GCC Expansion | Week of March 23-29, 2026 Executive Summary In a landmark development that signals India’s emergence as a global fintech talent hub, European super-app Revolut has announced plans tobase approximately 40% of its global workforce in India by the end of 2026. The UK-based fintech giant committed £500 million ($670 million) to its India Global Capability Centre (GCC) in 2025, and will fill 1,600 roles through 2026, taking its India headcount to 5,500 employees out of a planned global workforce of 12,000. This announcement coincides with Revolut reporting record annual profits of £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) for FY 2025—a 57% increase from the previous year—with group revenue rising 46% to £4.5 billion ($6 billion). The combination of exceptional profitability and aggressive India scaling represents a strategic bet that positions India as central to Revolut’s ambition to become a truly global bank operating across 100 markets. This deep dive examines the implications for India’s fintech workforce, the competitive dynamics reshaping the GCC landscape, and what this means for Indian talent seeking careers in global fintech. ...