Short answer: because EY India offers strong training, wide client exposure, global brand recognition and good exit/advancement opportunities — especially for people seeking fast learning, professional qualifications (like CA/ACCA), and a career in assurance, tax, consulting or transactions.

Common reasons people join EY India

• Rapid learning and on-the-job experience: high-volume client work gives juniors steep learning curves and exposure to real business problems early.
• Professional qualifications and training: support for CA/ACCA/CPA study, structured learning programs and formal training resources.
• Global brand and credibility: EY’s name helps on your CV and opens doors to client-side roles, international postings and later hires.
• Varied client exposure: work across industries, company sizes (from startups to large corporates) and service lines (Assurance, Tax, Advisory, TAS, Risk, Technology).
• Career paths and exits: clear promotion frameworks, leadership programs, and many alumni move to industry roles, boutique firms, or start-ups.
• International mobility and projects: opportunities to work with international teams and on cross-border engagements.
• Networking and mentorship: access to senior leaders, alumni network, and professional communities.
• Structured performance management: regular feedback, goal-setting and measurable KPIs (useful if you like a meritocratic environment).
• Perks and benefits: competitive entry-level compensation in the market, employee benefits, campus/internship-to-offer pipelines and internal mobility.
• Brand-aligned culture and initiatives: emphasis on transformation, digital tools (EY wavespace/EY-Parthenon work in many locations), D&I and CSR programs.

Things people weigh before joining

• Workload and hours: busy seasons and client deadlines can mean long hours and travel.
• Team/manager fit: experience depends heavily on your immediate team and engagement.
• Relative compensation: competitive but may lag some niche consulting or product markets at senior levels.
• Career focus: if you want deep product engineering or a life strictly outside client services, other employers may fit better.

If you’re deciding, compare the specific role, service line and team, ask current employees about typical projects/hours, and check how the job aligns with your 1–3 year goals.