New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Companies in India are looking for talent outside the country to fuel growth, with 77% of firms surveyed by Deel stating that they plan to increase global hiring over the next 12-18 months. It noted that Indian companies are willing to pay more for the right talent from higher-income economies.

The report found there is a shift in how Indian companies are structuring their workforce, as "access to specialised talent, proximity to customers, and round-the-clock operations" become key drivers of international expansion. "The findings underscore that for Indian companies, going global is a talent and market-access strategy, not a cost play," it stated.

Rakesh Gaur, Head of Sales for India at Deel noted that while Indi...