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APAC • Country Guide

HIRE IN
INDIA

The world's largest tech and engineering talent market.

EOR pricing
₹37,715
per employee / month (~US$449)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
New Delhi
Population
1.43B
Currency
INR (₹)
Language
Hindi, English (business)
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Region
APAC
Country snapshot

WHY INDIA?

India produces 2.5M STEM graduates annually and hosts every major Global Capability Centre. With 1.43B people and a digital-first economy, it's the #1 global hiring destination for tech, engineering, and operations.

Largest English-speaking developer pool
70% lower cost vs US tech salaries
1,500+ Global Capability Centres
Massive consumer market
Strong IP and legal framework
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Your first India hire, live in days.

We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.

Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

USD $3.7T GDP, growing 6–7% annually. Fifth largest economy, projected #3 by 2030.

Talent pool

5.4M software developers, world's largest. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, NCR are top tech hubs. English-fluent.

Key industries
IT & Software ServicesEngineering & R&DPharmaceuticalsFinancial ServicesManufacturing
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in India.

Employer cost on top of salary
12–15%
Income tax
0–30% (new regime) progressive
Social contributions
EPF 12% + ESI 3.25% (low salaries) + Gratuity
Minimum wage
Varies by state and industry
Working hours
48 hours/week
Annual leave
12–21 days (by state)
Sick leave
12 days/year typical
Maternity leave
26 weeks paid
Paternity leave
No statutory (varies by state/employer)
Public holidays
10 days/year
Notice period
30–90 days typical
Probation
3–6 months
Severance
15 days per year of service after 5 years (Gratuity Act)
Payroll cycle
Monthly
13th month pay
Statutory bonus 8.33–20% under Bonus Act
COMPLIANCE, HANDLED

Skip the legal setup in India.

We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.

Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in India.

Employment Visa

2–4 weeks

For skilled professionals earning USD 25,000+/year

Business Visa

1–2 weeks

For commercial activities, up to 1 year

OCI Card

8–12 weeks

Lifelong residency for persons of Indian origin

Eligibility

Specialised skill or qualification, employer sponsorship, salary minimum applies.

Dependants

Spouse and dependent children eligible for Entry (X) visas.

Path to PR

No formal PR; long-term visas renewable. Citizenship after 12 years of residency.

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