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With a population of almost 1.5 billion people, India is emerging as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic economies, and is becoming a magnet for foreign investment. Multinational companies are keen to utilize India’s skilled workforce, and are impressed by Indian passion for technology and entrepreneurship, high level of business English and ambition to succeed on a global level.
India is attracting some of the world’s biggest and most innovative companies that are impressed both by the quality of Indian employees, and the country’s robust economic policies and business-friendly ecosystem.
This article features 10 major companies that are operating in India and offering rewarding careers in a variety of fields.
1. Google
Google is one of the world’s top tier tech giants and is channeling huge resources into the development of next generation search tools, cloud computing, advertising, and mobile platforms. Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian were both born in India.
The company is also rated as one of the tech industry’s best employers with a corporate culture that rewards innovation and individual initiative and invests in the professional development of its employees. Expect generous in-office perks, training programs and (depending on role) the opportunity for international travel.
Google operates in Hyderabad and Bengaluru and is offering some interesting opportunities in engineering, analytics, and cloud services, as well as other corporate roles.
2. Microsoft
Microsoft was one of the original high tech pioneers and the multi-billion dollar corporation remains an industry leader. Microsoft Chairman Satya Narayana Nadella was born in Hyderabad and the company is keen to develop its presence in India.
Microsoft is highly focused on continuing the development of its iconic software solutions for businesses and domestic consumers. Microsoft’s corporate culture is geared towards stimulating employee innovation and workers can expect structured career development and the opportunity to build individual skill sets.
The largest Microsoft offices are in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Noida, but the company is expanding throughout India.
3. ICL Group
ICL Group is a global specialty minerals company headquartered in Israel, and is one out of the 10 largest fertilizer manufacturers in the world. It is active across diverse sectors, including agriculture, food, and industrial solutions and operates in over a dozen countries worldwide, including India.
ICL Group has a strategic vision that is built around the concepts of sustainability, innovation, and employee engagement. The company’s work culture is growth-oriented and programs like BIG (Business Innovation for Growth) give ordinary employees the ability to shape ICL Group’s future direction.
India’s growing agricultural and industrial base is highly attractive to ICL Group and the company is recruiting talented employees across the country.
4. IBM
IBM is one of the biggest names in the global high tech sector and the multinational technology company is currently pioneering quantum computing, AI and next generation data solutions. IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna was born in Andhra Pradesh and recognises the enormous potential of Indian employees.
IBM is determined to retain its technological competitiveness through employee development. It operates robust learning and development initiatives and invests in upskilling talented employees. The company has a reputation for providing flexible work arrangements and encouraging original and unconventional thinking.
There are IBM offices in several cities including Bengaluru, Pune, and Gurgaon, with a focus on consulting, R&D, and client services, with recruiting for roles across the corporate spectrum.
5. SAP
German-based multinational SAP is the world leader in enterprise resource planning software (ERP) and produces several other types of software with business and commercial applications. SAP solutions are designed to enable companies of all sizes to manage business operations and customer relations.
SAP brings a refreshing European approach to working culture and provides a supportive office environment with flexible work policies and a strong emphasis on innovation. It’s also a global corporation and SAP employees in relevant roles can expect to collaborate closely with international colleagues.
The SAP labs in Bengaluru is one of the company’s largest R&D hubs worldwide. SAP India recruits software experts, as well as support and administrative staff.
6. Deloitte
Deloitte is a London-based professional services network that operates on a global level, providing audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and legal services to businesses and other organisations. The company operates in over 150 countries and has gradually expanded its presence in India over the last quarter of a century.
Deloitte is one of the “Big Four” professional services networks and prides itself on operating a people-centred work culture. There’s a strong emphasis on identifying talent and developing it through mentorship and professional development in a collaborative environment. Deloitte has been in India since the late 1990s and has adapted its business culture to the local ecosystem.
There are Deloitte offices in many of India’s major business centers including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Gurgaon.
7. Intel
California based Intel traces its high tech innovation back to the late ‘60s and continues as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and computing innovation. Intel technologies power much of the digital world and the company is determined to maintain its leadership position by recruiting – and investing in – talented employees.
Intel was founded, and grew, on the concept of innovation and operates a working environment that allows employees to develop their creativity and develop their professional skills. The company offers employees the chance to reach their true potential through career development programs.
Intel operates a large R&D facility in Bengaluru, with teams working on emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and 5G.
8. Cisco
Cisco is a multinational technology leader that emerged from Stanford university in the 1980s. The company is a world leader in digital communications technologies, particularly in the fields of networking hardware and cybersecurity solutions. Cisco made a strategic commitment to the Indian market with the establishment of its $1bn Globalization Centre East in the mid 2000s.
Cisco offers employees a dynamic work environment that combines US and Indian work cultures and is geared towards continual learning. Cisco is a popular choice for ambitious Indian tech workers (and other employees) who want to make an impact in the development of networking solutions,energy management and the Internet of Things.
Apart from its development center in Bengaluru, Cisco operates in other major cities and recruits across India.
9. Amazon
Amazon may have started out as an online book retailer, but it’s now a multinational technology company that is innovating in fields as diverse as e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), digital streaming, and AI. Amazon has a significant presence in India and sees the country as one of its most important growth markets. The company offers a range of career opportunities in India.
Amazon evolved a distinctive fast-paced and customer-focused working culture from its online retail background. The company also developed its own “Leadership Principles” to drive internal innovation and channel employee initiative. Amazon expects a lot from its people, but provides competitive compensation, stock options, and extensive employee benefits.
The company has a major presence in the cities of Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chenna and Pune, and its fulfillment centers and corporate offices employ thousands of people.
10. Apple
Apple is famous for its range of consumer electronics and software with market leaders like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac generating billions of dollars in global revenues. Apple has expanded into the Indian market over the last decade, establishing assembly operations, retail outlets and an iOS app development center. Apple is clearly confident that its share of the Indian market will continue to grow.
Apple has a longstanding reputation for design-focused thinking and invests in employee skill building to maintain its design edge. It also encourages cross-functional collaboration and values teamwork and the ability to brainstorm on joint projects. Apple’s work environments are intended to allow employees to grow and to innovate.
The main Apple development center is in Bangalore and the company is expanding throughout India, offering roles in engineering, operations, retail, and other fields.
In Conclusion
One of India’s major attractions for multinational companies is the quality and versatility of its workforce. Companies are willing to reward talented and enthusiastic workers with US style compensation and benefits packages, and may also offer international travel and relocation. Tech giants like Google and Microsoft, specialty mineral companies like ICL Group and consumer electronics innovators like Apple are keen to recruit India’s best and brightest employees. The success of senior executives like Google’s Sundar Pichai and Thomas Kurian, and Microsoft Chairman Satya Narayana Nadella prove that Indians can go all the way to the top in the world’s biggest corporations!
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