Working in Mumbai
There is a lot of exciting growth to look forward to for expats considering working in Mumbai. International companies needing expat managers have come to Mumbai to take advantage of an educated English speaking and cheap workforce, yet they often lack the leaders with the appropriate skill sets to delegate and allocate.
Other service industries have arrived in Mumbai to cater to a city that is increasingly becoming more affluent. And largely, Indian owned companies becoming dominant in the world economy have more need for representation and talent from abroad. What has emerged is a hive of entrepreneurial and highly skilled international workers migrating in a tour de force to the country’s financial centre.
Mumbai has fast become the business hub of India, and along with the IT industry, a long list of economic sectors popular with international companies is continuously being added to. Perhaps most notably is the city’s long history as the centre of textiles and as a massive trade axis.
A huge healthcare sector not only caters to but also employs expats. Engineering and designing firms are increasingly working in tandem with firms from overseas or, because of cheaper labour costs and excellent education, taking jobs from them. Although not a large expat employer, the industry of Mumbai can't be discussed without a mention of Bollywood, the huge Indian film magnet.
Expats are also highly paid relative to local salaries, which is fortunate as Mumbai has become one of the most expensive cities in the world. Benefit packages often include insurance, schools tuition, and importantly housing, either as an allowance or in actual accommodation. Other packages may include transportation and a driver.
Other service industries have arrived in Mumbai to cater to a city that is increasingly becoming more affluent. And largely, Indian owned companies becoming dominant in the world economy have more need for representation and talent from abroad. What has emerged is a hive of entrepreneurial and highly skilled international workers migrating in a tour de force to the country’s financial centre.
Mumbai has fast become the business hub of India, and along with the IT industry, a long list of economic sectors popular with international companies is continuously being added to. Perhaps most notably is the city’s long history as the centre of textiles and as a massive trade axis.
A huge healthcare sector not only caters to but also employs expats. Engineering and designing firms are increasingly working in tandem with firms from overseas or, because of cheaper labour costs and excellent education, taking jobs from them. Although not a large expat employer, the industry of Mumbai can't be discussed without a mention of Bollywood, the huge Indian film magnet.
Expats are also highly paid relative to local salaries, which is fortunate as Mumbai has become one of the most expensive cities in the world. Benefit packages often include insurance, schools tuition, and importantly housing, either as an allowance or in actual accommodation. Other packages may include transportation and a driver.
