India’s IT industry has been on an upward trajectory, significantly contributing to the nation’s economy and offering countless career opportunities. So, which are the best cities for techies to work? We’ve compiled this list based on company ratings from tech professionals nationwide on AmbitionBox.
1. Pune – The Ascendant Hub
Pune takes the crown as the preferred destination for techies, with 25,000 professionals sharing their reviews. What makes Pune an enticing choice? The city leads the way in terms of a robust work-life balance, opportunities for skill enhancement, job stability, corporate culture, and competitive compensation and benefits.
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Top companies in Pune for tech professionals based on company ratings by employees on the AmbitionBox platform |
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Bluestream Software Solution |
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Bitwise Solutions |
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Allstate |
2. Hyderabad – Surprising the South
Hyderabad tops the country in the work satisfaction ratings shared by working techies. They have even outshone Bengaluru as the second-best city for techies. Rapid infrastructural development and a burgeoning startup scene have made it a tech hotspot.
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Top companies in Hyderabad for tech professionals based on company ratings by employees on the AmbitionBox platform |
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S & P Global |
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Dell |
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Salesforce |
3. Bengaluru & Chennai – Southern Excellence
Chennai achieved an impressive tie with Bengaluru. Almost 60,000 employed tech professionals from these cities rated their companies equally across various categories, including company culture, promotions & appraisals, salary benefits, and skill development.
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Top companies in Bengaluru for tech professionals based on company ratings by employees on the AmbitionBox platform |
Top companies in Chennai for tech professionals based on company ratings by employees on the AmbitionBox platform |
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Amazon |
Fujitsu |
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Microsoft |
Ericsson |
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Cisco |
Digient Technologies |
4. Delhi NCR – The Power Center
28,000 tech professionals ranked Delhi NCR in the fifth spot as companies in the city offer their employees a strong sense of job security and foster a positive and supportive company culture.
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Top companies in Delhi NCR for tech professionals based on company ratings by employees on the AmbitionBox platform |
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Nagarro |
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Ericsson |
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BT Group |
5. Mumbai – The Financial Capital
The city synonymous with business, fashion, and glamour is also gaining recognition among working tech professionals.
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Top companies in Mumbai for tech professionals based on company ratings by employees on the AmbitionBox platform |
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Xoriant |
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BNP Paribas |
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General Mills |
6. Kolkata – The Eastern Delight
With a comparatively lower cost of living, while still enjoying urban amenities, the city is increasingly becoming a tech destination with growing job opportunities. And while this city may be at the bottom, the tech professionals in Kolkata have rated job security for their companies the highest in India among others in the same field elsewhere.
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Top companies in Kolkata for tech professionals based on company ratings by employees on the AmbitionBox platform |
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Capital Numbers Infotech |
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Deloitte |
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Accenture |
Note: The above data is based on ratings from employees working in IT companies in 2023
