Yes it's needed....let me explain why....
As Apogee of the orbit increases payload decreases...
For eg:
LEO: 170 × 400km, 8tons (Gaganyaan):
PO: 170 × 45000Km, 3.85 tons (CY-2)
PO: 170 × 186000Km,less than 3t (CY-3)
GTO: 170 × 36000Km, 4.3 tons
As seen above as Apogee increases payload...