Indian companies willing to pay more for the right talent, 77% firms plan to expand global hiring, finds report
Companies in India are looking for talent outside the country to fuel growth, with 77% of firms surveyed by Deel stating that they plan to increase global hiring over the next 12-18 months. It noted that Indian companies are willing to pay more for the right talent from higher-income economies.
The report found there is a shift in how Indian companies are structuring their workforce, as “access to specialised talent, proximity to customers, and round-the-clock operations” become key drivers of international expansion. “The findings underscore that for Indian companies, going global is a talent and market-access strategy, not a cost play,” it stated.
Rakesh Gaur, Head of Sales for India at Deel noted that while Indian companies want to scale globally, “managing compliance across fragmented systems isn’t just inefficient – it’s a compliance liability. The ones that win will consolidate their operations onto a platform built for global growth.”
- Employer of Record (EOR) solutions are emerging as the default strategy for Indian companies scaling internationally, with 34% already using an EOR model, while another 24% use a mix of employment models, combining EOR, contractors, and owned entities, depending on the country and role.
- Among companies already using an EOR, the benefits are clear: 40% say it saves them both time and cost, and a further 35% say it primarily saves time.
The survey was conducted across Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kochi, spanning sectors including IT, BFSI and fintech, telecom and technology services, healthcare, retail, education, media, entertainment and gaming, and professional services.
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