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This Demographics Report is intended solely for informational purposes and provides an analysis of various cities in India, with comparisons to U.S. demographics and talent-related information.

The report references data from several third-party sources, including the KPMG Talent Feasibility Report 2024, Deloitte India Talent Outlook 2024, Statista.com, Randstad report, State Government websites Government of India websites, ICAI data, Neilsen India, Nasscom and other publicly available sources.

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India v/s US

Particulars	India	US
Population (Mn)	1417.2	333.3
Area (Sq Km)	3,287,263	9,826,675
Population/Sq Km	431	34
No. of Tax Filers (Mn)	77.8	213.4
No. of Tax Filers % of Population	5.49%	64.03%
No. of Credit Cards Holders (Mn)	85.1	214
No. of Credit Cards Holders %	6.00%	64.21%
Data Cost/GB (USD)	$0.09	$6.00
No. of Smartphone Users (Mn)	659	310
Per Capita Income (USD)	$2,411	$76,329
No. of Languages & Dialects	700+	50+
No. of Court Cases Pending	50+ Million	33K
No. of Judges/Million	21	150
Avg. Time for a Court Judgement	9.32 Yrs	1 Yr
No. of Doctors	1,308,009	1,100,101
Population/Doctor	1083	303
No. of Hospital Beds	825235	916,752
Population/Bed	1717	364

Indian Cities Classification

Particulars	Category
Mumbai	Tier-1
Delhi	Tier-1
Gurugram	Tier-1
Bengaluru	Tier-1
Noida	Tier-1
Pune	Tier-1
Chennai	Tier-1
Hyderabad	Tier-1
Kolkata	Tier-1
Ahmedabad	Tier-1
Chandigarh	Tier-1
Kochi	Tier-1
Jaipur	Tier-1
Thane	Tier-1
Guwahati	Tier-1
Surat	Tier-1
Lucknow	Tier-1

Particulars	Category
Ghaziabad	Tier-2
Faridabad	Tier-2
Ludhiana	Tier-2
Indore	Tier-2
Nagpur	Tier-3
Vadodara	Tier-2
Patna	Tier-2
Bhopal	Tier-3
Coimbatore	Tier-2
Vishakhapatnam	Tier-2
Raipur	Tier-3
Bhubaneswar	Tier-2
Ranchi	Tier-3
Jodhpur	Tier-4
Varanasi	Tier-3
Udaipur	Tier-2
Nashik	Tier-2

Particulars	Category
Amritsar	Tier-2
Jamshedpur	Tier-3
Madurai	Tier-2
Gwalior	Tier-2
Kanpur	Tier-2
Mangalore	Tier-3
Vijayawada	Tier-3
Agra	Tier-2
Meerut	Tier-2
Aurangabad	Tier-2
Allahabad	Tier-3
Tiruchirappalli	Tier-2
Hubli-Dharwad	Tier-2
Mysuru	Tier-2
Rajkot	Tier-2
Warangal	Tier-2

Cost of Living

Branches that are live

Branches that are in pipeline

Particulars	Ranking - Cost of Living	Preschool (or Kindergarten) Fees *	Primary School Fees **	Meal In Inexpensive Restaurant	Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	Internet
Mumbai	01	18,695	330,235	400	1,900	710
Delhi	02	17,849	364,862	350	1,900	726
Gurugram	03	13,969	342,222	500	2,000	836
Bengaluru	04	15,007	290,421	300	2,000	970
Noida	05	12,667	225,000	300	1,500	756
Pune	06	12,141	214,516	500	2,000	797
Chennai	07	11,908	138,516	350	1,000	832
Hyderabad	08	10,224	213,382	300	1,200	737
Kolkata	09	8,304	187,538	250	1,150	617
Ahmedabad	10	5,893	132,500	250	900	602
Chandigarh	11	5,250	160,000	325	950	691
Kochi	12	6,083	112,500	150	700	572
Jaipur	13	7,023	99,667	250	925	755
Thane	14	6,444	97,500	275	800	656
Guwahati	15	4,333	85,000	130	900	467
Surat	16	4,656	85,570	175	950	545
Lucknow	17	3,667	71,099	250	750	750
Ghaziabad	18	4,500	123,333	200	970	576
Faridabad	19	4,667	125,000	190	550	700
Ludhiana	20	4,600	123,333	300	800	590
Indore	21	3,583	110,833	250	750	792
Nagpur	22	3,500	140,000	275	900	647
Vadodara	23	3,361	168,333	175	800	546
Patna	24	4,070	160,000	225	950	678
Bhopal	25	3,250	266,667	200	850	684
Coimbatore	26	3,204	135,000	150	350	777
Vishakhapatnam	27	3,667	166,667	200	500	628
Raipur	28	3,042	108,333	250	900	540
Bhubaneswar	29	3,741	102,000	128	570	832
Ranchi	30	2,500	100,000	275	600	763
Jodhpur	31	3,083	99,667	205	700	583
Varanasi	32	4,500	80,000	200	750	475
Udaipur	33	4,000	97,500	250	600	602
Nashik	34	5,500	71,099	250	750	750
Amritsar	35	3,000	50,000	140	400	675
Jamshedpur	36	3,100	67,538	225	600	617
Madurai	37	2,083	50,000	175	495	547
Gwalior	38	2,125	73,333	175	480	590
Kanpur	39	2,125	75,000	180	670	534
Mangalore	40	2,920	82,520	100	520	765
Vijayawada	41	2,167	89,000	200	600	703
Agra	42	3,000	99,666	200	925	755
Meerut	43	2,400	90,000	200	800	546
Aurangabad	44	2,917	92,500	250	650	767
Allahabad	45	2,500	89,600	200	560	534
Tiruchirappalli	46	2,725	92,516	135	400	670
Hubli-Dharwad	47	2,200	82,000	200	578	965
Mysuru	48	2,917	98,000	100	400	560
Rajkot	49	2,361	88,833	175	550	546
Warangal	50	2,167	87,100	200	650	600

Quality of Life

Branches that are live

Branches that are in pipeline

Particulars	Office Commute	Commute Time Index (In Minutes)	Pollution Index	CO2 Emission Index	Crime Index
Mumbai	Extended	54.89	83.4	7,219.38	44.50
Delhi	Extended	57.99	90.2	9,170.96	59.10
Gurugram	Extended	35.42	90.9	6,809.28	53.60
Bengaluru	Extended	53.65	82.9	7,442.80	54.30
Noida	Extended	44.12	91.5	9,866.83	55.10
Pune	Extended	44.12	71.3	5,861.09	41.00
Chennai	Extended	46.74	74.4	4,860.72	39.90
Hyderabad	Extended	42.41	76.1	5,371.06	43.30
Kolkata	Extended	59.44	78.3	4,774.35	46.30
Ahmedabad	Balanced	39.04	72.4	3,909.46	32.00
Chandigarh	Balanced	31.81	51	6,534.50	43.20
Kochi	Balanced	40.55	71.8	3,808.91	41.17
Jaipur	Balanced	42.25	61.1	8,276.83	33.88
Thane	Balanced	43.64	62.94	5,746.36	30.84
Guwahati	Balanced	30	76	1,664.00	45.16
Surat	Balanced	26.84	55.9	3,011.58	34.20
Lucknow	Balanced	41.06	78.1	6,099.78	45.52
Ghaziabad	Extended	58.75	91.8	3,017.50	59.04
Faridabad	Extended	59.83	94.5	6,480.33	47.63
Ludhiana	Quick	22.27	87.1	3,083.64	55.12
Indore	Balanced	34.37	60.2	4,769.58	48.49
Nagpur	Balanced	28.85	59.9	1,610.00	37.79
Vadodara	Quick	29.48	64.1	2,675.13	30.84
Patna	Quick	27.5	89.3	2,817.00	50.90
Bhopal	Quick	32.35	58	4,512.80	44.10
Coimbatore	Quick	47	63.1	4,944.60	38.33
Vishakhapatnam	Quick	41.1	66.3	5,757.00	36.97
Raipur	Quick	31.57	87.2	5,133.71	32.73
Bhubaneswar	Quick	29.14	47.9	2,222.71	34.08
Ranchi	Quick	38.62	62.31	3,105.00	49.02
Jodhpur	Quick	10	75.45	2,660.00	32.86
Varanasi	Quick	98	88	1,610.00	36.76
Udaipur	Quick	27.4	56.3	968.00	35.80
Nashik	Quick	23.17	54.82	650	26.90
Amritsar	Quick	36.33	84.3	2,533.33	35.58
Jamshedpur	Quick	24.25	56.4	3,437.00	39.15
Madurai	Quick	51.33	64.43	3,547.33	42.69
Gwalior	Quick	37	83	4,014.67	52.77
Kanpur	Quick	31.5	88.3	2,741.25	46.09
Mangalore	Quick	35.39	50.3	3,996.69	26.10
Vijayawada	Quick	38.78	72.79	2,456.67	35.19
Agra	Quick	63.33	82.74	1,563.33	43.60
Meerut	Quick	45	82.3	3,990.00	68.21
Aurangabad	Quick	38	74.64	1,080.00	40.24
Allahabad	Quick	51.33	88.94	8,640.00	39.19
Tiruchirappalli	Quick	43.57	53.58	5,795.71	37.00
Hubli-Dharwad	Quick	41.67	81.74	6,033.33	62.88
Mysuru	Quick	19.62	58.55	1,825.25	52.06
Rajkot	Quick	29.56	59.84	1,220.89	35.17
Warangal	Quick	18.33	58.37	1,330.00	27.53

Talent Work flexibility

Branches that are live

Branches that are in pipeline

Particulars	Work from Home %	Hybrid %	WFO %
Mumbai	42.13	62.28	37.72
Delhi	40.82	59.78	40.22
Gurugram	37.74	56.22	43.78
Bengaluru	33.10	56.1	43.90
Noida	35.23	55.86	44.14
Pune	34.25	54.66	45.34
Chennai	36.82	57.52	42.48
Hyderabad	35.71	55.89	44.11
Kolkata	32.71	53.65	46.35
Ahmedabad	33.76	54.85	45.15
Chandigarh	29.89	50.11	49.89
Kochi	28.73	47.11	52.89
Jaipur	28.91	47.82	52.18
Thane	24.48	43.96	56.04
Guwahati	26.82	45.82	54.18
Surat	54.18	44.75	55.25
Lucknow	26.91	47.18	52.82
Ghaziabad	22.94	43.82	56.18
Faridabad	23.69	44.82	55.18
Ludhiana	21.19	42.77	57.23
Indore	19.85	40.79	59.21
Nagpur	19.44	38.73	61.27
Vadodara	22.49	43.81	56.19
Patna	19.78	37.61	62.39
Bhopal	18.76	35.62	64.38
Coimbatore	17.82	35.11	64.89
Vishakhapatnam	18.23	35.89	64.11
Raipur	17.08	34.54	65.46
Bhubaneswar	17.65	34.89	65.11
Ranchi	16.13	33.85	66.15
Jodhpur	18.96	37.18	62.82
Varanasi	16.44	34.82	65.18
Udaipur	21.82	41.87	58.13
Nashik	17.23	35.82	64.18
Amritsar	16.87	34.19	65.81
Jamshedpur	15.74	33.82	66.18
Madurai	14.98	32.56	67.44
Gwalior	14.08	32.06	67.94
Kanpur	14.73	33.05	66.95
Mangalore	13.49	32.57	67.43
Vijayawada	13.82	32.62	67.38
Agra	13.09	31.97	68.03
Meerut	12.71	31.79	68.21
Aurangabad	12.82	31.68	68.32
Allahabad	13.23	32.38	67.62
Tiruchirappalli	12.08	31.04	68.96
Hubli-Dharwad	11.96	30.98	69.02
Mysuru	12.66	31.82	68.18
Rajkot	12.78	32.09	67.91
Warangal	11.43	30.24	69.76

Talent Availability Attrition

Talent Availability, Cost And Attrition

Branches that are live

Branches that are in pipeline

Particulars	Level 1 to 4			Level 5 to 8
Particulars	Availability	Cost	Attrition	Availability	Cost	Attrition
Mumbai	High	Very High	Very High	High	Very High	Very High
Delhi	High	High	High	High	High	High
Gurugram	High	High	Moderate	High	High	Moderate
Bengaluru	High	Very High	Very High	High	Very High	Very High
Noida	High	High	Moderate	Low	High	Moderate
Pune	Moderate	Very High	Moderate	Low	Very High	High
Chennai	High	High	Moderate	Low	High	Moderate
Hyderabad	High	High	Very High	High	High	Very High
Kolkata	High	High	High	High	High	High
Ahmedabad	High	High	High	High	High	High
Chandigarh	Moderate	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Kochi	High	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jaipur	High	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Thane	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Guwahati	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Surat	High	Moderate	Low	Low	Low	Low
Lucknow	Moderate	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Ghaziabad	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Ludhiana	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Indore	High	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Nagpur	High	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Vadodara	High	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Patna	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Bhopal	Moderate	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Coimbatore	Very High	High	Low	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Vishakhapatnam	High	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Raipur	Moderate	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Bhubaneswar	Moderate	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Ranchi	Moderate	Low	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Jodhpur	Low	Low	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Varanasi	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Udaipur	High	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Nashik	Moderate	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Amritsar	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Jamshedpur	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Madurai	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Gwalior	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Kanpur	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Mangalore	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Vijayawada	High	Low	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Agra	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Meerut	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Aurangabad	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Allahabad	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Tiruchirappalli	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Hubli-Dharwad	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Mysuru	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low
Rajkot	High	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Low	Low
Warangal	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low	Low

Appendix – Talent Levels

Level	Designation	US Experience
Level 1	Associate	Fresh Talent
Level 2	Sr . Associate	Fresh Talent
Level 3	Consultant	1 - 2 Years
Level 4	Sr. Consultant	2 - 3 Years
Level 5	Team Lead	3 - 5 Years
Level 6	Manager	5 - 8 Years
Level 7	Sr. Manager	8 - 10 Years
Level 8	Director/Principal	10+ Years

Level 1 /2- Associate/Consultant

Prep & Self Review Level Talent. They have experience of working in Indian firm. But no US/CA experience. Here there is requirement of Training.

Level 3- Specialist

Prep and Self Review level Talent with Experience of 1 to 2 years. Ready to go talent for basic level work. Not much training required.

Level 4/5 - Team Lead/Supervisor

Can engage in more Complex Task and Review the work done by Level 1/2/3 Talent. They possess 2 to 3 years of experience.

Level 6 - Manager/Sr. Manager

Engage in More Complex Task and Review work done by Team. Can work directly with clients. Can Interview, Hire, Training and Manage Team and Complex projects.

Level 7/8 - Director/Principal

Capability to independently manage projects from initiation to completion with minimal assistance from the onshore team. Their proficiency extends to providing direct advice and engagement with end clients, showcasing a high level of autonomy and expertise in overseeing projects comprehensively. They have 5+ years of experience

Cost of Real Estate Rental

Branches that are live

Branches that are in pipeline

Particulars	Apartment (1 BR) In City (Rent)	Apartment (1 BR) Outside City (Rent)	Apartment (3 BR) In City (Rent)	Apartment (3 BR) Outside City (Rent)
Mumbai	50,989	31,378	146,359	95,219
Delhi	42,683	24,855	125,944	78,913
Gurugram	37,379	19,428	110,029	64,821
Bengaluru	52,258	27,879	154,727	91,198
Noida	34,588	16,735	98,438	52,471
Pune	41,684	22,520	117,514	64,286
Chennai	36,250	17,218	64,780	38,833
Hyderabad	33,524	16,663	79,956	42,308
Kolkata	24,942	11,058	74,885	32,318
Ahmedabad	21,523	11,472	57,658	29,190
Chandigarh	19,444	10,833	50,709	27,500
Kochi	19,545	10,753	47,500	26,375
Jaipur	16,182	9,852	39,333	23,000
Thane	23,500	13,667	64,000	38,250
Guwahati	17,667	8,250	37,333	21,000
Surat	22,220	12,784	61,818	34,333
Lucknow	14,857	9,714	32,833	19,500
Ghaziabad	13,625	8,875	33,750	20,333
Faridabad	11,200	8,083	28,000	19,400
Ludhiana	16,400	9,400	41,750	24,333
Indore	14,050	8,556	33,554	20,810
Nagpur	16,250	10,500	30,250	19,000
Vadodara	16,167	8,583	38,571	20,500
Patna	12,583	7,083	29,667	17,400
Bhopal	11,625	7,083	26,833	10,600
Coimbatore	10,960	7,423	28,686	17,366
Vishakhapatnam	12,071	7,400	31,429	16,400
Raipur	16,250	9,750	41,250	23,667
Bhubaneswar	10,444	6,167	28,556	16,428
Ranchi	9,125	6,875	24,500	15,333
Jodhpur	11,333	6,500	27,000	17,333
Varanasi	11,000	7,414	25,809	16,383
Udaipur	12,500	7,000	35,000	21,500
Nashik	10,000	7,750	31,500	18,250
Amritsar	9,000	6,000	27,000	16,000
Jamshedpur	10,500	6,000	23,700	14,000
Madurai	11,371	6,986	21,464	13,270
Gwalior	13,375	8,250	27,250	19,343
Kanpur	11,667	8,000	26,375	16,750
Mangalore	17,745	10,207	29,848	19,683
Vijayawada	11,000	7,733	25,222	17,500
Agra	11,500	5,000	19,500	12,470
Meerut	14,333	9,000	29,750	21,666
Aurangabad	14,250	10,750	34,500	21,166
Allahabad	12,000	12,000	28,090	16,709
Tiruchirappalli	11,278	7,345	21,621	13,889
Hubli-Dharwad	11,000	8,000	19,250	13,080
Mysuru	11,899	6,667	27,838	13,500
Rajkot	12,500	7,571	30,000	17,500
Warangal	7,667	5,500	16,000	11,333

Cost of Real Estate Purchase

Branches that are live

Branches that are in pipeline

Particulars	Price/Sq Mtr Buy Apartment in City (INR) (Purchase)	Price/Sq Mtr Buy Apartment outside the City (INR) (Purchase)
Mumbai	613,589	411,102
Delhi	497,017	357,533
Gurugram	411,869	234,569
Bengaluru	645,451	415,457
Noida	436,343	269,335
Pune	498,033	300,100
Chennai	342,364	167,479
Hyderabad	259,144	117,917
Kolkata	213,429	97,059
Ahmedabad	188,916	109,925
Chandigarh	217,732	117,153
Kochi	205,093	135,880
Jaipur	130,056	86,333
Thane	193,750	105,632
Guwahati	80,409	51,891
Surat	144,450	85,278
Lucknow	148,003	87,311
Ghaziabad	107,639	49,826
Faridabad	121,458	65,537
Ludhiana	86,666	47,500
Indore	121,990	57,408
Nagpur	180,729/p>	107,291
Vadodara	120,231	74,583
Patna	115,602	69,965
Bhopal	143,819	66,019
Coimbatore	92,656	53,056
Vishakhapatnam	86,111	40,058
Raipur	78,576	37,673
Bhubaneswar	107,639	40,546
Ranchi	107,639	69,965
Jodhpur	105,639	68,961
Varanasi	63,819	32,291
Udaipur	102,635	65,951
Nashik	86,111	56,510
Amritsar	75,365	49,351
Jamshedpur	110,000	64,000
Madurai	123,750	65,347
Gwalior	55,600	30,954
Kanpur	103,784	45,800
Mangalore	93,819	40,902
Vijayawada	101,504	63,310
Agra	95,000	42,000
Meerut	62,500	32,580
Aurangabad	101,718	76,111
Allahabad	107,639	53,819
Tiruchirappalli	67,009	42,712
Hubli-Dharwad	45,208	24,756
Mysuru	79,784	33,519
Rajkot	72,546	37,500
Warangal	66,654	36,331

Talent Preference

Branches that are live

Branches that are in pipeline

Particulars	Work From Home	Hybrid Working	Overlap Availability (Working Late)	Proximity To Home	Working in Large Cities
Mumbai	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	High Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Delhi	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	High Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Gurugram	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Bengaluru	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	High Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Noida	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Pune	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Chennai	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	High Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Hyderabad	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Kolkata	High Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Ahmedabad	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Neutral/Indifferent
Chandigarh	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Kochi	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Jaipur	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Thane	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Guwahati	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Surat	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference
Lucknow	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference
Ghaziabad	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Faridabad	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Ludhiana	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Indore	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference
Nagpur	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference
Vadodara	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference
Patna	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Bhopal	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference
Coimbatore	High Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Vishakhapatnam	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Raipur	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Bhubaneswar	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference
Ranchi	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference
Jodhpur	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Varanasi	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Udaipur	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Nashik	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Amritsar	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Jamshedpur	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Madurai	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Gwalior	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Kanpur	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Mangalore	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Vijayawada	High Preference	High Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Agra	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Meerut	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Aurangabad	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Allahabad	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Tiruchirappalli	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Hubli-Dharwad	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Mysuru	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Rajkot	Neutral/Indifferent	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference
Warangal	Low Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	Moderate Preference	High Preference

Appendix - Glossary

High Preference: Strongly desires this aspect.
Moderate Preference: Prefers this aspect but it's not critical.
Neutral: No particular preference; indifferent.
Low Preference: Prefers to avoid this aspect.
Flexible: Willing to adapt based on circumstances.

Work From Home: Preference for full-time remote work.
Hybrid Working: Preference for a mix of remote and in-office work.
Overlap Availability (Working Late): Willingness to work late hours to overlap with other time zones.
Proximity To Home: Importance of working close to one's residence.

Working in Large Cities: Preference for working in major metropolitan areas.
Cost of Living: Consideration of living expenses affecting job choice.
Quality of Life: Preferences related to lifestyle, amenities, and environment.
Overtime Availability: Openness to working extra hours beyond the standard schedule.

Big 4 Firms Presence

City	EY Global Delivery Centre	PWC Acceleration Centre	Delloite US-India Offices	KPMG Global Delivery Center
Mumbai	-	Yes	Yes	-
Delhi	-	-	Yes	-
Gurugram	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Bengaluru	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Noida	-	-	-	-
Pune	-	-	Yes	Yes
Chennai	Yes	-	-	-
Hyderabad	-	Yes	Yes	-
Kolkata	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Ahmedabad	-	-	-	-
Chandigarh	-	-	-	-
Kochi	Yes	-	-	Yes
Trivandrum	Yes	-	-	-

Summary – Key Takeaways

High Talent Costs & Attrition in Large Cities:

Talent costs in major cities (tier-1) are extremely high, with higher attrition rates compared to smaller cities.

High Cost of Living & Real Estate:

Large cities have high living and real estate costs, reducing disposable income for employees.

Long Commutation Times:

Commuting in these large cities takes up significant time, impacting work-life balance and availability.

Talent Availability & Experience in Tier-2/3 Cities:

While large cities have a greater talent pool, experienced talent is also available in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, though not in as high concentrations as in larger urban centers.

Lower Costs & Higher Disposable Income in Tier-2/3 Cities:

The cost of living and real estate is significantly lower in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, resulting in higher disposable income for employees.

Shorter Commute Times:

Compared to larger cities, commuting times are shorter in tier-2/3 locations.

Talent Preferences & Flexibility in Large Cities:

Employees in large cities prefer more flexibility, such as WFH or Hybrid models, and may find challenges in providing overlap hours for work schedules.

Benefits of Tier-2/3 Cities for Employers:

Employees in tier-2, tier-3, and tier-4 cities are typically closer to home, which improves their work-life balance. They are more willing to work overtime, provide overlap in working hours, and are generally more open to working from the office.

The closer proximity to family and lower cost of living make working overtime or hybrid/office arrangements more acceptable.

These points illustrate how smaller cities can offer a cost-effective and flexible talent pool while balancing work preferences and financial benefits.

Certifications

Shortlist Base Locations:

Identify one or two key cities as the main base for offshore operations.

Talent Distribution:

These base cities should house 30-40% of the total talent pool. A significant proportion (60-70%) of A-talent (experienced professionals) should be based in these locations.

The remaining talent should be distributed across other cities, allowing for diversification.

Mitigate Geographical Risks:

By distributing talent, the risks associated with concentration in a single location are minimized.

Optimize Costs:

A diversified city strategy helps reduce talent costs significantly, offering a cost-effective solution.

Long-Term Scalability:

This approach provides a scalable, long-term structure for expanding offshore operations effectively.

HR Management

Particulars	Frequency
Induction of New Joinee	Ongoing
Monthly Skips Meetings (With HR & Administration)	Ongoing
Half Year Performance Review	Ongoing
Exit Interview and Reporting	Ongoing

Legal Documents

Offer Letters

Employment Agreements

Appraisal Letters

US Travel Sponshorship Letter & Visa

US Travel Agreement

Lease Agreements

Confirmation Letter

Promotion Letter

Loan Agreement

Vendor Service Agreements

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Employee Verification & Record Keeping

Resignation Acceptance Letter

Relieving letter with FNF

Salary Receipt

Last Employment Letter

PAN Card

Aadhar Card

Bank Account Proof

Documentary evidence of date of birth

Documentary evidence of Address

Copy of all Educational Qualifications

Three Passport size photograph

Your Blood Group

Finalising Terms Of Employment

Particulars
Salaries and Allowances
Bonus
Buy out of Notice Period
Minimum Employment Period
Joining Bonus
Notice Period
No Notice Waiver
Probation Period
Designation Offered
Non-Solicitation of Clients and Employees.
Non-Compete. (General + Specific with List of firm Names) (Specifically in case of Senior Employees)
Next Appraisal Date
Termination at will
Retention Bonus
Night Allowance
Selection Tax Optimized Compensation Packages
Confidentiality Terms
US Travel Terms Finalization

Particulars
Work From Office or Home or Hybrid
Work Timings
Base Location
Full Time or Part Time
Overtime Availability
Working Domain
Adherence Social Media Policy
Indemnification to US Company : Any claims filed by a third party or employee for any wrongdoing by an officer, director, employee, or other representatives of the Indian company, will have no rights to pursue claims against the U.S. parent company.
Liability Minimization
Arbitration. (98% of disputes we settle in Arbitration)
Salary or Bonus Claw back. (If any)
Data Security Compliance – No Mobile Usage etc
Security Cheque
Offer Letter Signing
Employment Agreement Signing

HR Tech

HR Tech (Recruitment)

Particulars	Status
Hosting JD & Posting Various (Integration)	In-Progress
Customized Offer Letter	Live
Customized Employment Agreement	Live
Candidate Shortlisting, Interview & Tracking	Live
Resume Parsing	In-Progress
Interview as Service	In-Progress
Avalable Staff Hub (Staff Market Place)	Live
Interview as Service	In-Progress
Video Based Interview & Assessment (AI Recommended)	In-Progress
Pre-Built Assessment (MCQ & Subjective)	In-Progress

HR Tech (L & D)

Particulars	Status
Allocation & Managment of Training	In-Progress
Access to 13,000 hours of CPE Content	Live
Access to 50+ Practice Training Courses	Live
CPE Compliance	Live
Leraning Management System	Live

HR Tech (HRMS)

Particulars	Status
Review Notes & Call Notes	Live
Feedback Loop	Live
Client Escalation/Appreciation	Live
Staff Escalation/Appreciation	Live
Leave Application, Approval & Reporting	Live
Holiday Management	Live
Project Tracking & Management	In-Progress
Time & Attendance	Live
Exit Interview Automation	In-Progress
Application & Approval of Loan	Live
Application & Approval of Scholarship	Live
Goal Setting	In-Progress
Appraisals	In-Progress
Surveys & Questionnaire	In-Progress

HR Tech (Payroll)

Particulars	Status
Performance Evaluation	In-Progress
Monthly Payroll Processing	Live
Salary Package Structuring	Live
Tax Withholding & Related Compliance	Live
Payslip Reporting (Monthly)	Live

HR Tech (Reporting)

Particulars	Status
Issuance of Form 16	Live
Timesheet & Productivity Reports	Live
Invoicing	Live
Review Notes - Feedback/Call Notes/Escalation/Appreciation	Live
Customized Reporting	Live

HR Tech (Resources)

Particulars	Status
Advance Reporting & Analytics	Live
Offshoring Resources	Live

HR Tech (HRMS)

Particulars	Status
Team Coaching Resources	In-Progress
Attendance Management	In-Progress
Productivity Report by Different Projects	In-Progress
Time Logging, Logoff, Idle Time	In-Progress
Screen Capture & Data Security	In-Progress
Team Analytics Report	In-Progress
Real Time User Activity	In-Progress
Location Tracking	In-Progress
Goal Setting	In-Progress

HR Tech (Support)

Particulars	Status
Application & Website Usage	In-Progress
Dedicated Help Desk	Live

Demographics

Disclaimer

India v/s US

Indian Cities Classification

Cost of Living

Quality of Life

Talent Work flexibility

Talent Availability Attrition

Talent Availability, Cost And Attrition

Appendix – Talent Levels

Level 1 /2- Associate/Consultant

Level 3- Specialist

Level 4/5 - Team Lead/Supervisor

Level 6 - Manager/Sr. Manager

Level 7/8 - Director/Principal

Cost of Real Estate Rental

Cost of Real Estate Purchase

Talent Preference

Appendix - Glossary

Big 4 Firms Presence

Summary – Key Takeaways

High Talent Costs & Attrition in Large Cities:

High Cost of Living & Real Estate:

Long Commutation Times:

Talent Availability & Experience in Tier-2/3 Cities:

Lower Costs & Higher Disposable Income in Tier-2/3 Cities:

Shorter Commute Times:

Talent Preferences & Flexibility in Large Cities:

Benefits of Tier-2/3 Cities for Employers:

Certifications

Shortlist Base Locations:

Talent Distribution:

Mitigate Geographical Risks:

Optimize Costs:

Long-Term Scalability:

HR Management

Legal Documents

Employee Verification & Record Keeping

Finalising Terms Of Employment

HR Tech

HR Tech (Recruitment)

HR Tech (L & D)

HR Tech (HRMS)

HR Tech (Payroll)

HR Tech (Reporting)

HR Tech (Resources)

HR Tech (HRMS)

HR Tech (Support)

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