Which are India’s best companies to work for in 2026? See the top 5
Great Place to Work has released its “India’s Best Companies to Work For 2026” list, and hospitality major Hilton has claimed the top spot for yet ano…
1. Hilton | Hilton claims the No. 1 rank on India’s Best Companies to Work For 2026 list, with 3,861 employees based in Gurgaon. This continues a pattern for Hilton, which also topped Great Place to Work’s India rankings in 2023 and 2024. (Image: Hilton)
2. Cisco | Cisco Systems India, headquartered in Bangalore, ranks second with a workforce exceeding 15,000 employees — the largest headcount in this year’s top 10. Cisco has featured in the top three of this ranking in multiple previous years as well. (Image: Cisco Systems India)
3. Synchrony International Services | Hyderabad-based Synchrony International Services takes third place with 5,521 employees in the Financial Services & Insurance space. The company has ranked among the top five in previous editions of this list too. (Image: Great Place to Work)
4. IHG Hotels & Resorts | IHG Hotels & Resorts ranks 4th with 3,494 employees in Gurgaon — meaning two of the top four spots this year belong to the hospitality industry, a sector known for people-first cultures despite high-pressure, guest-facing roles. (Image: IHG Hotels & Resorts)
5. Flipkart Group | At No. 5, Flipkart Group — encompassing Flipkart Internet, Cleartrip, and Flipkart Wholesale — reports 19,648 employees from its Bangalore base, making it the second-largest employer in the top 10 after Cisco. (Image: Reuters)
Source: www.cnbctv18.com
