KOLKATA: PwC India's advisory practice is looking at investing around $2 million in its Kolkata technology hub and doubling the headcount over the next two years.

"After US, India's advisory practice is the largest in terms of staff strength with a pan India headcount of 4,000 and is looking at doubling the headcount in Kolkata over the next two years from the current staff strength of 1,000," PwC India leader-advisory practice Michael Surface said in Kolkata on Tuesday.

"The advisory practice of PwC India has grown by 20 percent, making India's advisory practice the fastest growing in the entire network of PwC firms across the world," he said.

Talking about investment plans, Mr Surface said, "PwC India advisory practice is looking at investing around $2 million in the technology hub in Kolkata over the next two years."

"This hub is servicing the key markets of China, Australia, Europe and other countries in Asia."
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