Hire, Build and Scale in India
Stratsmith helps global companies hire, build and scale in India through the right model: employer of record, staff augmentation, offshore outsourcing, GCC setup or market entry.
Success Stories
Helped
50+
businesses
from
20+ Industries
across
15+ Countries
in 12+ Years
Why India
India Is More Than a Cost Advantage
India is a talent hub, technology ecosystem and capability base for global companies. The opportunity is not just lower cost; it is building more capability with the right operating model.
Our Services
One India Strategy,
Five Ways to Build
Your India requirement may start with one employee and evolve into a multi-function capability. Stratsmith brings the models together so you can choose the approach that fits your business today, and change it as your needs evolve.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Employ Talent, Without Borders
Offshore Outsourcing
Build more, manage less
Staff Augmentation
Flexible talent, Seamless fit
GCC Setup & Support
Build your global advantage OR Your global advantage, built in India
India Market Entry
Your gateway to the Indian market
Employer of Record (EOR)
Explore EOR
Employ India-based talent through Stratsmith, without setting up your own entity. Best for a first hire or an early team.
Offshore Outsourcing
Explore Offshore Outsourcing
Hand off a defined function or process for Stratsmith to manage end-to-end. Best when you want to own the outcome, not the delivery.
Staff Augmentation
Explore Staff Augmentation
Extend your existing team with vetted India-based professionals you manage directly. Best for filling a capacity or skills gap.
GCC Setup & Support
Explore GCC
Build a captive, India-based capability across multiple functions. Best for a long-term, strategic investment.
India Market Entry
Explore India Market Entry
Assess the opportunity and build the operating foundation to enter India. Best when you are still deciding how, or whether, to enter.
Our Services
One India Strategy,
Five Ways to Build
Your India requirement may start with one employee and evolve into a multi-function capability. Stratsmith brings the models together so you can choose the approach that fits your business today, and change it as your needs evolve.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Hire Without an Entity
Offshore Outsourcing
Build more, manage less
Staff Augmentation
Flexible talent, Seamless fit
GCC Setup & Support
Build your global advantage OR Your global advantage, built in India
India Market Entry
Your gateway to the Indian market
Employer of Record (EOR)
Explore EOR
Employ talent in India through Stratsmith’s EOR services without your own entity. Best for a first hire or an early team.
Offshore Outsourcing
Explore Offshore Outsourcing
Hand a defined function or process to Stratsmith for end-to-end offshore delivery in India. Best when you want to own the outcome, not the delivery.
Staff Augmentation
Explore Staff Augmentation
Extend your team with vetted India-based professionals you manage directly. Best for closing capacity or skills gaps.
GCC Setup & Support
Explore GCC
Build a captive, India-based capability center across multiple functions. Best for a long-term strategic investment.
India Market Entry
Explore India Market Entry
Assess the opportunity and set up the foundation for a foreign company entering India. Best when you are still deciding how, or whether, to enter.
Not Sure Which Model Fits?
Start With the Business Need, Not the Service Name
Three questions usually point to the right starting model:
Do you want to manage the work directly, or hand ownership of a process to Stratsmith?
Is this a single hire, a team extension, or a multi-function capability?
Is this a short-term requirement or a long-term investment in India?
Find the Right Model for Your Business
Tell us what you are trying to build in India. We’ll help you identify the most practical model.
Why Stratsmith
India Is Our Market, Your Business Sets the Direction
Live in Weeks, Not Months
Every engagement model is built to get you operational fast, without waiting on entity setup or long hiring cycles.
We Manage the Compliance
Statutory, tax and labor laws are managed by us, not you, across every engagement model we offer.
One Partner Across Models
One relationship covers EOR, staff augmentation, outsourcing and GCC setup, replacing separate contracts, invoices and contacts.
Scale Up or Down Freely
Add one employee or build a hundred-person center; the same relationship flexes as your requirements change.
A Named Contact, Always
Every client gets one accountable person, not a rotating support queue or an anonymous account manager.
How We Work
From First Requirement to Scaled Operations
From defining the requirement to running daily operations, Stratsmith supports every stage of your India build while you keep control over who you hire and the work they do.
Understand
01
Understand
We work with you to clarify your business goals, timelines, budget and success measures for your India presence.
Recommend
02
Recommend
2.We assess your requirements and recommend the India operating model that best balances speed, cost, control, compliance and long-term flexibility.
Build
03
Build
We help you hire talent, design the structure, select partners and set up the processes needed to execute your plan smoothly.
Operate
04
Operate
4.Run day-to-day operations with defined ownership, transparent reporting and robust governance, so your India team performs consistently and stays aligned.
Scale
05
Scale
Evolve the model as needs change, whether by adding headcount, adding functions or moving to your own entity, without disrupting continuity.
Case Study
Built for Global Companies,
Built on the Ground in India
An India Success Story in Digital Pharma Transformation
An India Success Story in Digital Pharma Transformation
An India Success Story in Digital Pharma Transformation
FAQs
Questions Before You
Build in India?
What does Stratsmith do?
Stratsmith helps global companies build and operate in India. Depending on your requirement, that means hiring through an employer of record (EOR), adding people through staff augmentation, outsourcing a defined function, building a GCC, or planning and executing an India market entry.
Which India model is right for us?
It depends on what you need to control, what you want to outsource, how quickly you need to start, and whether India is a short-term hiring need or a long-term capability. Stratsmith can assess your options and recommend a starting model.
Can we start small in India?
Yes. Start with a focused requirement, such as one hire, and grow as your India needs become clearer.
Can our India model change later?
Yes. Your India operating model can grow from an initial hire or team into a broader capability, including a GCC or your own legal entity, depending on your plans.
Do you provide legal and tax advice?
Where specialist advice is needed, we connect you with qualified legal, tax and other professional advisors, then help translate their guidance into practical execution.
Do you offer white-label services?
Yes. If you are a consultancy, staffing firm or advisory partner serving clients expanding into India, we can deliver our services under your brand. You keep the client relationship while we handle execution behind the scenes, with confidentiality maintained throughout.
How quickly can we get started in India?
Timelines depend on the model you choose. Hiring through EOR or staff augmentation is typically the fastest route, since it needs no entity of your own. A GCC or entity-based setup takes longer because of incorporation, compliance and infrastructure requirements. During the initial assessment, we share a realistic timeline for your specific requirement.
Who manages compliance, payroll and HR administration?
Depending on the model, we manage these on your behalf. With EOR, for example, we handle employment contracts, payroll, statutory compliance and benefits administration, so your team can focus on the work itself. If you operate your own entity or GCC, we can support these functions as part of the engagement or coordinate with your chosen providers.