Insights

India hiring, EOR & GCC playbooks

Practical, India-specific guidance from 15+ years of operating teams across India and the USA.

India Payroll

True cost of hiring in India: PF, ESI, gratuity explained

Everything beyond gross CTC — Provident Fund, ESI, gratuity, insurance and admin overheads — and how to budget accurately for India hires.

Apr 12, 20257 min read
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Operating Models

GCC vs EOR vs Offshore Extension Center — which fits a 5–20 person team?

A practical decision framework for founders weighing Global Capability Centers, Employer of Record and dedicated offshore teams in India.

Apr 20, 20258 min read
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EOR Strategy

Why founders pick India-only EOR over Deel/Remote for Indian hires

Global EOR platforms are great for one-off hires across 50 countries. For India-heavy teams, an India-only specialist almost always wins on price, depth and support.

Apr 28, 20256 min read
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Tax & Compliance

Transfer pricing & double taxation traps when running your own India back office

If your US/UK parent owns an Indian subsidiary, transfer-pricing and treaty rules quietly determine your effective tax rate. Here's where founders get burned.

May 5, 20259 min read
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