Our global economy requires a global presence, and Fairfax County offers Indian companies in USA just that.
This trending technology hub provides the strategic and affordable choice for Indian companies creating a global presence in North America.
More than 30 Indian companies are already part of the dynamic and diverse business community of Fairfax County, Virginia. This includes some of the largest names in tech, where they take advantage of the highly skilled workforce. Just west of Washington, D.C., Fairfax County includes Tysons, Reston and Herndon — the famous technology corridor of this metropolitan area.
Fairfax County offers direct links to global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport. Its eastern time zone is in line with both New York and Toronto. This hub serves more than 50 international destinations, including a direct flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. The convenient central location is also within easy reach of most major U.S. cities.
As a logistics hub, Fairfax County makes multinational exports to international markets worldwide easy. Access to countries in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, including Russia, China, South Korea and Japan, is simple. This gives companies in a variety of industries a leg up, including e-commerce startups.
Entrepreneurs in information technology and telecommunications have global accessibility and access to low-cost outsourcing. The customer base available through the robust telecom network here makes this region the hub for businesses in any industry. This includes financial services, real estate, pharma, and others.
Fairfax County is more affordable than Silicon Valley, but the quality of life is what sets it apart from other locations. Its mix of comfort, proximity to big cities, and lower costs overall make it a winner. Fairfax County is diverse, with 31 percent of the population from other countries. Women and minorities are more likely to work in tech in Fairfax County than on the West Coast.
Fairfax County’s business community features 10 Fortune 500 headquarters, leading government contractors, and a mix of more than 10,000 technology businesses. This includes some of the most successful companies in the world such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google. Global headquarters for outstanding businesses such as Mars, Airbus and General Dynamics are also located here.
Along with its strength in government and defense technology, Fairfax County has a diverse ecosystem. This is evident in the cluster of cybersecurity, communications, financial and healthcare companies based in the region.
Successful Indian companies, Indian brands, and joint venture conglomerates have already selected Fairfax County as their home of choice. One example is the Tata Group, which has a Tata Communications unit based in Fairfax County. With a market cap of 1.2 million crores, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the most highly valued Indian companies while Tata Motors has an impressive market share of 14.17 percent.
Other examples include Hexaware, HCL, Reliance Industries, Infosys, and Granules Pharmaceuticals. It’s not unusual to see Indian multinational companies in the area. Companies originally from Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, and others from the Indian market are located here.
The FCEDA has maintained an office in India since 2004. From textiles to technology, FCEDA serves as a go-to resource for multiple types of companies interested in expanding into the U.S. market.
