How Antal Helped One of North America's Fastest Growing Company Scale in India in Just 9 Months

A leading North American technology consulting and engineering services firm partnered with Antal International to establish and rapidly scale its offshore presence in India. With strategic growth plans, aggressive timelines, and the need to maintain delivery excellence, the client turned to Antal’s Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.

In just 9 months, Antal built a fully operational offshore team of 50 skilled professionals, delivered a 90%+ retention rate, and reduced operational costs by over 50%—all with zero capital investment from the client.
 

About the Client
 

The client is a fast-scaling technology consulting firm based in North America, known for delivering digital transformation and product engineering solutions to Fortune 500 companies. With growing client demand and a need for high-quality engineering talent, India was a clear choice for expansion. However, they needed a partner who could take complete ownership of setting up and managing operations—efficiently and compliantly.

Challenges
 

• Rapid Scaling Needs: The goal was to build a 50-member team within a year
• Rising Onshore Costs: Cost pressures made nearshore and offshore alternatives essential
• Talent Acquisition: Sourcing top-tier tech talent in a competitive Indian market
• No Existing India Presence: Required complete infrastructure and operational setup from the ground up
• Retention Risks: Concerns over stability and attrition in the early stages of team building
   

Antal’s BOT Solution
 

Antal deployed its Build-Operate-Transfer model to address the client's needs end-to-end:
 

Talent Acquisition & Team Building

• Hired and onboarded 50 technology professionals within 9 months
• Maintained a 90%+ retention rate through focused engagement and career development strategies
   

Infrastructure Setup

• Set up a fully operational delivery center in India
• Handled HR, legal, finance, administration, and compliance seamlessly
   

Cost Optimization

• Delivered over 50% savings on operational expenses compared to the client’s home market
• Offered a fixed monthly fee model with zero capital expenditure
   

Operational Excellence & Scalability

• Enabled flexible scaling based on project requirements
• Implemented real-time monitoring, reporting, and governance for transparency and control
   

Results at a Glance
 

Conclusion
 

Antal’s BOT model proved to be a strategic enabler for a global tech consulting firm’s India expansion. By managing everything from talent and infrastructure to operations and compliance, Antal allowed the client to focus entirely on business growth and delivery.

For any technology firm looking to expand into India without the operational headache, Antal’s BOT solution offers speed, control, and cost efficiency—delivered with precision.