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FAQs - Employee Count

What is the source of Employee Count data?

Employee Count data is sourced from statutory filings submitted by companies to regulatory authorities.

For example, employee data for Indian companies is sourced from statutory filings such as Provident Fund filings. Employee Counts are updated based on filings made by companies to the relevant regulatory authorities.

How frequently is Employee Count data updated?

Employee Count data is refreshed based on the filing frequency of the respective regulatory authority.

For example:

Employee Count data for Indian companies is generally updated monthly.

Employee Count data for several other geographies is generally updated annually.

Does Employee Count include employees in subsidiaries?

No. Employee Count includes employees associated with the company's primary legal entity only. Employees working in subsidiaries are not included.

Why is Employee Count available only for the primary location?

Employee Count is tracked at the company's primary location to maintain consistency across companies and geographies. For companies operating in multiple countries, employee counts from secondary locations are not included.

Why is Employee Count useful?

Employee Count can be used as a proxy for company growth and operational scale.

Changes in employee count over time may help identify:

  • Workforce expansion

  • Business growth trends

  • Operational scaling

  • Workforce reductions

Employee Count can also be analyzed alongside other company metrics such as funding, revenue, and company stage.

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