Key facts
- PwC US is overhauling its offshore delivery structure in India.
- A new joint venture will merge PwC US's India-based Acceleration Centers with PwC India's consulting arm.
- The move aims to improve global competitiveness, drive growth, and scale technology, engineering, and AI capabilities.
- The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
- Offshoring hubs help firms keep client costs down and offer round-the-clock delivery.
PwC US is planning significant changes to its offshore delivery structure in India by merging its India-based Acceleration Centers (ACs) with PwC India's consulting business to form a new joint venture. The announcement was made via an internal memo sent to staff on Saturday by PwC US CEO Paul Griggs.
These ACs have historically provided specialist talent and overnight support to PwC US teams, operating independently from PwC India's consulting operations. The proposed joint venture aims to enhance PwC's global competitiveness by driving growth, improving access to talent and capabilities, and scaling technology, engineering, and AI services.
Professional services firms commonly utilize offshoring centers in lower-cost regions like India to reduce client costs, access specialized skills, and provide continuous service delivery. The integration is expected to streamline processes by removing intermediaries, potentially speeding up project completion.
PwC announced the agreement early Sunday morning, with the transaction anticipated to close in the first half of 2027, contingent upon regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The move signifies a move towards a more globally integrated consulting model, aligning with strategies seen among other Big Four firms like Deloitte, EY, and KPMG, which operate as networks of separate national firms.