EY India named among LinkedIn Top Companies 2026 as Indian firms shift focus to long-term careers and skills

New Delhi | 12 May 2026: EY India has been named among the LinkedIn Top Companies 2026 in India, a prominent annual ranking that tracks organizations supporting long-term career growth, skills development and workforce stability. EY is the only professional services firm ranked among the top 10 in the annual listing.

EY is the market-leading professional services firm in India employing over 1,20,000 people across entities. Its multi-generational and diverse workforce include AI and technology specialists, and professionals in M&A and valuations, tax, forensics, strategy consulting, and sustainability.

Commenting on the recognition, Arti Dua, Partner and National Talent Leader, EY India, said, “EY India’s inclusion in the rankings reflects our continued focus on developing our people with future-focused skills and equipping them with world-class experiences, underpinned by investments in data, AI and advanced technologies, alongside leadership skill development. Our culture at EY is grounded in fostering continuous learning, prioritizing wellbeing, and nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset across our workforce.”

EY India has featured consistently across multiple editions of the LinkedIn Top Companies rankings over the years, highlighting a sustained focus on talent development and workplace excellence in India’s professional services sector.

The LinkedIn Top Companies 2026 India list is based on anonymized data collected between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025, and evaluates organizations on key indicators such as advancement opportunities, skills growth, company stability and external employability. The ranking is closely watched across corporate India as a barometer of workplace quality and career sustainability.

A culture of excellence and high-performing teams

EY India continues to invest deeply in internal career growth. Ongoing Partner development is enabled through masterclasses and intensive trainings, while milestone based career progression programs use simulations and case studies to build leadership mindset, role clarity, and readiness for next level responsibilities. A culture of excellence is nurtured through flagship immersive programs designed to internally groom high potential professionals to become future leaders with a competitive edge. At EY India, leaders are empowered to lead with empathy, resilience, and inclusion. Through reverse mentoring, leadership storytelling, leaders are equipped to foster inclusive, high impact teams while delivering strong business outcomes.

Differentiated focus on learning

This year, EY India employees will spend close to 4 million hours in learning and have access to 1200+ personalised learning journeys. Through AI Varsity program, the organization is training professionals in prompt engineering, ethical AI, and domain-specific applications.

Last year, EY India won nine Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards, acknowledging excellence across learning and development, inclusive programs, best‑in‑class onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. The organization was also awarded Best Innovation‑Led Leadership Development Program at the ET HRWorld Future Skills Awards, underscoring its focus on developing leaders equipped to driving transformation and innovation.

Commitment to Wellbeing and Inclusion

EY India continues to be recognized for its strong workplace culture, reflected in the fact that over 30% of its hires come through employee referrals, underscoring high trust, advocacy, and engagement. With close to 50% of its workforce comprising Gen Z, EY India has evolved its people strategy to meet changing expectations around flexibility, purpose, and authenticity. This includes personalized skilling journeys, hybrid work, Thrive Time, and a Workcation policy that empowers autonomy.

Wellbeing at EY India is embedded as a leadership commitment through the EY Cares framework, spanning emotional, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, supported by 24/7 counselling, enhanced medical coverage, financial assistance, and employee communities to focus on passions beyond work.

EY India has also been recognized among the Best Companies for Women in India by Avtar & Seramount, and by CII for excellence in Disability Inclusion - Commendation Best Practices, reinforcing its sustained efforts to build equitable representation across roles and leadership levels. In addition, EY India has been acknowledged by the Best Places to Work Disability Index 2025, reflecting its ongoing focus on accessibility, inclusion and barrier free opportunities for all. In addition, the EY NextGen Women competition aims to inspire the next generation of exceptional female talent to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career in strategy and transactions.

India continues to be a strategic talent market for EY globally, with EY India playing a key role in developing capabilities that support both individual career aspirations and the broader transformation agenda of clients across sectors.

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