We are pleased to share the first in our new series of Thurro Research briefs, concise, data-driven snapshots on the trends shaping companies, sectors, and the wider economy.

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THURRO RESEARCH BRIEF

Big tech’s India workforce trends

India has become a key talent hub for US tech, especially as rising H-1B visa costs make local expansion more strategic. Yet their growth paths are diverging.

• Apple: +20% CAGR (1.4k → 3.3k employees)
• Amazon: Largest base, 84k → 127k, mostly high-tech roles
• Microsoft: Nearly doubled (12k → 22k employees)
• Meta: Smallest footprint but steady growth
• Google: Decline (5% CAGR)

Pay trends show Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Google employees among the top 5% of earners in India

This analysis was powered by Thurro’s dataset of EPFO filings, demonstrating how the platform uncovers company-level workforce and pay dynamics in real time.

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