LinkedIn reveals list of 25 top large companies and 15 top midsize companies to work for in 2024
15 of the 25 large companies in the list are from either the finance or tech sectors
Chennai April 17, 2024: LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, today launched the 2024 Top Companies list for India. This eighth annual edition highlights the top 25 large companies and, for the first time, introduces a list of the 15 best midsize companies, where professionals can grow their careers. Based on the activity of millions of professionals on the platform, the list provides insights on in-demand skills, top locations, and the largest job functions within these companies, helping job seekers find their next opportunity.
The list is derived from LinkedIn data and the ranking of companies is based on eight pillars that have shown to lead to career progression such as the ability to advance; skills growth; company stability; external opportunity; company affinity; gender diversity; educational background and employee presence in the country.
Amongst large companies (500+ employees in India), Tata Consultancy Services (#1) retained its top spot this year, followed by Accenture (#2) and Cognizant (#3). Continuing the trend from last year, Financial Services dominated the 2024 list with 9 out of 25 companies from this sector including Macquarie Group (#4), Morgan Stanley (#5) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (#6). This was followed by companies from the Technology sector, including HCL Enterprise (#12), Amazon (#15) and Mastercard (#17). Companies from the Pharmaceutical industry were also well represented with Bristol Myers Squibb (#8), Novo Nordisk (#24) and Viatris (#25) making the list.
On the top midsize companies list (250-500 employees in India), SaaS platform Lentra (#1) took the top spot. The list also features several made in India companies including MakeMyTrip (#2), Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN) (#7), Nykaa (#9), and Dream11. With wide representation across travel, financial services, social impact, and fantasy sports, the list highlights available opportunities in diverse industries for job seekers in India.
LinkedIn data reveals that the in-demand skills that the Top Companies are looking for in the Financial Services sector include Investor Relations, Capital Markets and Investment Banking. Companies in the Technology sector are looking for skills such as Enterprise Software, Data Storage Technologies, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Other skills that are on the rise include Revenue Analysis, Nonprofit Management and Mobile Application Development.
Some of the largest job functions that these Top Companies are investing in include Engineering, Consulting, Analyst, Sales, Operations and Finance. Bengaluru continues to lead as the top location where these Top Companies are based and looking to hire talent, followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and Pune.
“Professionals in India are exploring diverse career paths and seeking top companies that align with their career goals, whether they are large or mid-sized. The 2024 Top Companies list reflects a variety of companies and locations, emphasising strong local culture, growth, and direct impact opportunities. This year’s list highlights how companies are investing in employee experiences by initiating upskilling programs, particularly in AI, and offering flexible work arrangements to position themselves as leaders in attracting and retaining talent in today’s dynamic job market,” says Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and India Senior Managing Editor.
Here are the 25 companies that made it to the 2024 Top Large Companies India list:
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Accenture
- Cognizant
- Macquarie Group
- Morgan Stanley
- Deloitte
- Endress+Hauser Group
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- PepsiCo
- DP World
- HCL Enterprise
- EY
- Schneider Electric
- Amazon
- Continental
- Mastercard
- Intel Corporation
- ICICI Bank
- Michelin
- Fortive
- Wells Fargo
- Goldman Sachs
- Novo Nordisk
- Viatris
Here are the 15 companies that made it to the 2024 Top Midsize Companies India list: