Bengaluru
Bengaluru is where most global companies put their Indian tech teams. For many European engineers and managers, it is the first city they get to know.
The economy
- Technology: global capability centres of banks, carmakers, software and engineering firms; Indian IT majors; one of the world's largest start-up scenes
- Aerospace and defence: public-sector aerospace companies and international suppliers
- Biotech and life sciences
- Research: the Indian Institute of Science and many corporate R&D labs
Many European companies have their largest non-European tech teams here.
Where people live
Professionals often choose to live close to work because traffic can be heavy. Popular areas include:
- Indiranagar and Koramangala: central, lively, restaurants and cafés
- Whitefield and the Outer Ring Road corridor: close to large tech parks
- North Bengaluru (Hebbal and beyond): closer to the airport, newer developments
- Central areas (around MG Road): older, green, well connected
Getting around
Metro lines are expanding and help with the busiest routes. Most expatriates use a mix of ride-hailing, a company car or driver, and the metro. Plan your home around your office and your children's school.
Climate
Bengaluru sits at around 900 metres above sea level and is milder than most Indian cities, with a monsoon season from June to September.
Schools and healthcare
Several international schools offer IB and other international curricula. Private hospitals offer high-quality care, and international health insurance is common in expatriate packages.
Community
The city has an active international community, European cultural institutes, and many professional networks. English is the working language in most offices; Kannada is the local language and learning a few phrases is appreciated.
