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- PwC India hit ₹9,200 crore in revenue in FY25.
- And now the Big 4 has set its sights on tripling its revenues by 2030.
- The plan? Create 20,000 new jobs, drive sector-focused innovation, and modernise delivery through GenAI.
- In 2023, Deloitte India announced plans to hire 40,000 to 50,000 new employees, expanding its workforce to around 30% of Deloitte’s global headcount.
PwC India is thinking BOLD
The Big 4 firm has laid out its Vision 2030.
The strategy is deeply tied to India’s broader transformation narrative, what the firm calls “Kal Ka Bharat” (India of Tomorrow).
Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC India:
“As our clients transform, so must we. That begins with our people. We’re building a future-ready workforce — expanding learning, prioritizing women in leadership, and creating growth journeys from campus to boardroom.”
What’s PwC India’s plan?
In FY25, PwC India achieved a revenue of ₹9,200 crore, growing 22% YOY.
Now it plans to 3x its revenue in just five years, while “reimagining” itself as a modern, delivery-led firm.
According to the Economic Times, revenues are projected to surpass ₹11,000 crore by FY26.
Workforce expansion
The firm already has 900 partners and a 30,000-strong workforce across all major Indian cities.
Vision 2030 Workforce: 50,000 employees (+20,000 jobs), reaching Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Investment commitment
To support revenue growth, PwC India will invest in:
- Innovation: PwC will allocate 5% of its revenues each year toward technology, innovation, and capability building.
- Learning & Development: 1% of revenue will be earmarked for upskilling staff and partners.
- Inclusive workforce: Big focus on women in leadership and creating an even more inclusive career path, from campus hiring to boardroom representation.
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Sector-led strategy
PwC India will double down on six “Go Long” sectors:
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Technology
- Media & Telecom
The firm will also explore “Horizon Sectors”, tapping into industries undergoing rapid disruption.
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Next-Gen delivery model
PwC India is transforming into a digitally enabled, sector-specialised, execution-focused firm through:
- GenAI: Smarter operations
- Regional Delivery Centres (RDCs): Scale across India
- Centres of Excellence (CoEs): Deep sector expertise
Wrapping up…
Big 4s are no longer just about audits, taxes, or regulatory filings.
Big 4 India earned approx ₹20,000 crore from tech consulting—over 50% of their total revenue of ₹38,500 crore.
So, while growth has been stellar for Big 4 firms in India, they are also facing real pressure from:
- Global uncertainties,
- Shrinking fees
- Outcomes-based deliverables
FAQs
1. What was PwC India’s total revenue in FY25?
In FY25, PwC India achieved a revenue of ₹9,200 crore, growing 22% YOY. PwC India is currently the third-largest, behind EY and Deloitte, and ahead of KPMG.
2. What is the Big 4’s total revenues in India?
In FY24, the combined revenue of the Indian arms of the Big Four—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—stood at approximately ₹38,500–38,800 crore.
Here’s how each firm performed in FY24, as per Economic Times:
- EY India: Grew by 16–17% to surpass ₹13,400 crore.
- Deloitte India: Grew by 29%, reaching ₹10,000 crore
- PwC India: Recorded 22% growth, reaching ₹9,200 crore.
- KPMG India: Grew between 5.5–10%, reaching ₹5,900–6,200 crore.
3. What is PwC’s global revenue?
PwC reported a record global revenue of US $55.4 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
4. What is PwC’s global headcount?
PwC’s global workforce stands at approximately 370,000 people, spread across 149 countries.
