Short answer: It’s a mixed — often fast-paced, learning-focused and globally connected — culture that many people value for training and career exposure, but many employees also report long hours, high pressure and variability by team/manager. (ey.com)

More detail

• What EY India says: EY emphasizes diversity, inclusiveness, learning and “building a better working world.” The firm highlights global mobility, formal learning programs and inclusive networks as part of its culture. (EY’s India career/DE&I pages). (ey.com)

• Common positive themes from employees: many reviews (especially at junior and mid levels) praise the training, exposure to big clients, fast learning curve, strong peer networks and opportunities to work across geographies. Review-aggregators and employer‑ranking sites reflect those strengths. (greatplacetowork.com)

• Common negative themes from employees: reviewers frequently report heavy workloads, long hours (including nights/weekends during busy seasons), stress, inconsistent people/manager experience, and sometimes internal politics. Work-life balance scores tend to be lower than other dimensions on sites like Glassdoor/Indeed. (glassdoor.co.in)

• Public controversies and scrutiny: in 2024 EY India faced high‑profile scrutiny after the death of a junior employee (July 2024) that prompted media coverage and an inspection by Indian labour authorities in September 2024; this fueled broader public debate about excessive workloads and employee well‑being. There have also been other employee complaints and isolated disciplinary controversies reported in the press. (reuters.com)

• Reality on the ground: culture varies a lot by practice (Audit vs Advisory vs Consulting vs GDS), by city, and most importantly by your partner/manager and team. Some teams are reported as supportive with reasonable hours; others are described as highly demanding. (glassdoor.co.in)

If you’re evaluating EY India (as a candidate or client), practical steps

• Ask interviewers about typical hours in that team, recent busy‑season expectations, and manager support/mentoring.
• Ask about formal well‑being, leave, and escalation channels for workload/harassment.
• Talk to current or recent team members (LinkedIn/alumni) to get team‑specific views.
• Read recent Glassdoor/Indeed reviews for the specific office/practice and look for patterns rather than single extremes. (glassdoor.co.in)

If you want, I can:

• Pull the latest Glassdoor/Indeed summary for a specific EY India office or practice (audit, consulting, GDS), or
• Draft interview questions to assess team culture.

Which would you prefer?