What TDS Group does

TDS Group (legal entity: TDS Management Consultant Pvt. Ltd.) is an Indian HR services and manpower consultancy founded in 1998 by Shri Arvind Baloni in Uttarakhand. The company operates from its registered headquarters in Mohali (Chandigarh) and serves more than 500 corporate and government clients across India, deploying approximately 50,000 associates supported by 550 core employees. Its service portfolio spans six primary verticals: Workforce Management (temporary staffing, IT/non-IT recruitment, payroll management, and NAPS apprenticeship facilitation); Power Sector Solutions (web-based electronic collection systems, meter reading, and bill distribution serving 30+ lakh consumers across state electricity boards including HBVN, UPPCL, UPCL, TSECL, and Leh Ladakh Power); Retail & EV Services (including an April 2024 EV two-wheeler/logistics joint venture); Hospitality (three managed hotels including Hotel Turquoise Chandigarh); Skill Development & Education (NSDC-certified training across 9 states plus management takeover of Dev Bhumy Group of Institutes in 2024); and Facility Management & BPO (PSARA-licensed multi-state security services and multi-lingual BPO operations across 5 states with 1,500+ seat capacity in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Noida).

The revenue model combines managed services (temporary staffing, facility management, BPO), subscription/recurring fees (payroll management, power sector software), professional services (RPO, training), and asset/lease revenue (EV fleet). GTM is sales-led direct enterprise engagement through customized contracts and account management, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Proprietary technology assets include a web-based Electronic Collection System with real-time monitoring and fraud prevention, an app-based attendance and self-service platform, and internal employee/candidate portals. The company holds ISO 9001-2008, NSDC partnership, and multi-state PSARA licenses.

Leadership is founder-led, with Arvind Baloni as Chairman & Managing Director, Rahul Banerjee as Group President, and Ravi Prabhakar as Associate Director & COO. The company is privately held, India-domiciled, and has not disclosed external institutional investors or funding rounds. Recent 2024 strategic activity has focused on vertical diversification (EV, education, hospitality, NSDC apprenticeship channel) and geographic buildout (new NCR office in Noida), supported by early international engagement signals (ADB India, Australian Embassy, Dubai-based KILTONS).

Name

TDS Group

Legal name

TDS Management Consultant Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://tdsgroup.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

TDS Group is an Indian HR services and manpower consultancy founded in 1998, serving 500+ corporate and government clients across India through workforce management, power-sector software, EV leasing, hospitality, skill development, and facility management verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Management & HR Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320), Office Administrative Services (5611), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

HR Shared Services Centers (Captive/Managed) (BPACAKAB)

Keywords

• Manpower consultancy services
• Workforce management solutions
• Temporary staffing services
• Facility management services
• Power sector software

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohali (Chandigarh)

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Temporary Staffing Solutions: On-demand workforce provisioning for organizations, providing flexible staffing during peak periods without full-time hiring commitments. Manpower service segment caters to manufacturing, healthcare, power, retail, and e-commerce sectors.
2. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): End-to-end recruitment lifecycle management including Activity-owned delivery, Success-based or End delivery, and Recruiter on Demand services for domestic and international clients.
3. Payroll Management Services: Comprehensive payroll processing including compliance management, attendance tracking, expense and leave management, and statutory statement processing.
4. Facility Management & BPO: Security services with PSARA licenses, housekeeping, pest control, and multi-lingual BPO services. Operates across 5 states with capacity in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Noida.
5. Skill Development & Training: Human resource training services with 50+ training courses. Certified NSDC Partner providing training in anti-harassment, diversity, professional development, and leadership.
6. EV Leasing & Fleet Management: Joint venture in lease model for EV two-wheelers and logistics. Launched 200 vehicles in April 2024 with e-commerce partners, projecting 5000 vehicles annually for 2024-2025.
7. Hospitality Services: Hotel operations including Hotel KLG, Hotel South-End, and Hotel Turquoise Chandigarh, plus corporate adventure experiences in Shimla.
8. Power Sector Software Solutions: Web-based software for electricity meter reading, installation, and bill distribution serving government power departments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TDS Group is a diversified HR services and manpower consultancy providing workforce management (temporary staffing, IT/non-IT recruitment, NAPS apprenticeship facilitation, payroll), web-based power sector software and field services for electricity distribution utilities, facility management (PSARA-licensed security, housekeeping, pest control), multi-lingual BPO, EV leasing and logistics via joint venture, hospitality operations, and NSDC-certified skill development and education services.

Product overview

TDS Group is a leading HR services provider in India offering a diversified portfolio of workforce solutions. The core offerings include Workforce Management (Temporary Staffing, Recruitment IT & Non-IT, NAPS, Payroll Management), Power Sector Solutions, Retail & EV Services, Hospitality (including Hotels KLG, South END, Turquoise Chandigarh), Skill Development & Education (including Dev Bhumy Group of Institutes), and Facility Management & BPO. The company also operates internal digital portals including an Employee Payslip Portal, Employee Joining Portal, and Job Application Portal to support its service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Management (Temporary Staffing & Recruitment) Comprehensive workforce management covering temporary staffing, IT and non-IT recruitment, and apprenticeship facilitation for corporate and government clients across India.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (IT & Non-IT) End-to-end RPO services including activity-owned delivery, success-based delivery, and recruiter-on-demand for domestic and international clients across IT and non-IT roles.
• NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) Services Third-Party Aggregator services empanelled with NSDC and MSDE to bridge establishment demand for apprentices with candidates across manufacturing, services, e-commerce, and MSME sectors.
• Payroll Management All-in-one payroll processing including compliance management, app-based attendance, employee self-service, expense/leave management, and monthly statutory statement generation.
• Power Sector Solutions Workforce operations and proprietary web-based software for electricity meter reading, installation, bill distribution, and Electronic Collection System serving over 30 lakh consumers across Indian power utilities.
• Retail Services Retail industry workforce and process transformation solutions including retail staffing, business process optimization, omnichannel support, and customer-centric experience services.
• EV (Electric Vehicle) Leasing and Logistics EV two-wheeler leasing and logistics services operated via a joint venture lease model for last-mile delivery; serving e-commerce partners in India.
• Hospitality Services Hotel operations across Hotel KLG, Hotel South END, and Hotel Turquoise Chandigarh (4-star facilities) and corporate adventure experiences in Shimla.
• Skill Development & Training Certified NSDC partner delivering 50+ training courses covering anti-harassment, diversity & inclusion, professional development, and leadership, with 6000+ candidates trained across 9 states.
• Dev Bhumy Group of Institutes (Education) Managed educational institution in Una, Himachal Pradesh offering B.Tech, Diploma, BBA, and BCA programs with focus on industrial skills and practical knowledge.
• Facility Management Comprehensive facility solutions including PSARA-licensed armed and unarmed security guards, housekeeping, maintenance, pest control, technology-based cleaning, and pantry management.
• BPO Services Multi-lingual BPO outsourcing solutions for public and private clients across 5 states, operated from Lucknow, Kanpur, and Noida with 1500+ capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 30 lakh consumers across power sector operations in Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Tripura, and Ladakh
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EV Manufacturer (Delhi-NCR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Joint venture in lease model for EV two-wheelers and logistics domain. Already launched 200 vehicles with e-commerce partners and projected 5000 vehicles annually for 2024-2025.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDS Group is empanelled as a Third-Party Aggregator (TPA) with NSDC and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to facilitate National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) objectives including stipend support, compliance exemption, and talent pool creation.
• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDS Group works with MSDE as Third-Party Aggregator for NAPS scheme, focusing on Manufacturing, Service, e-commerce, and MSMEs sectors.
• E-commerce PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-commerce companies partnered for EV vehicle deployment for delivery operations.
• Dev Bhumy Group of InstitutescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDS Group took over management of Dev Bhumy Group of Institutes in Una, Himachal Pradesh, offering B.Tech, Diploma, BBA, BCA courses with focus on industrial skills and practical knowledge.
• Asian Development BankminorOthersGroup President Mr. Rahul Banerjee met Mr. Rajesh Deol, Head of communication at Asian Development Bank, India.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) LeadershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChairman Shri Arvind Baloni met Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of National Skill Development Corporation. Group President invited to panel discussion hosted by NSDC.
• Australian EmbassyminorOthersGroup President Mr. Rahul Banerjee met His Excellency Phillip Green, Ambassador of Australia to India.
• KILTONS Business Services (Dubai)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChairman Mr. Arvind Baloni met Mr. Riyaz Kilton, Chairman of KILTONS Business Services in Dubai for potential business collaboration.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CIEL HR: Mid-sized Indian HR services company offering staffing, recruitment, payroll and workforce solutions; comparable scale and service-mix to TDS Group's workforce management segment with similar enterprise and SME client base.
• TeamLease Services: One of India's largest listed staffing and workforce solutions companies offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, payroll processing, and compliance services across manufacturing, retail, BFSI and government — directly comparable to TDS Group's core HR/staffing, payroll and facility management verticals.
• ABC Consultants: One of India's oldest recruitment and executive search firms with IT/non-IT hiring and staffing; directly comparable to TDS Group's RPO and recruitment services business serving enterprise clients across India.
• Quess Corp: Indian multinational business services platform spanning staffing, facility management, BPO, security services and skill development — operates across the same multi-vertical HR services stack that TDS Group has assembled, serving 500+ enterprise and government clients.
• FirstMeridian Business Solutions: Indian staffing and HR services platform (backed by private equity) operating across permanent/temporary staffing, facility management and security services — direct competitor to TDS across multiple overlapping service lines.
• Covalen Tech Services: India-based workforce solutions provider offering staffing, payroll and managed services to enterprise and government clients; partially overlaps with TDS Group's temporary staffing, payroll and BPO services.

Emerging players

• Xpheno: India-focused specialist staffing firm emphasizing IT and contract hiring; partial overlap with TDS Group's IT/non-IT recruitment offering though narrower in vertical scope and category focus.

Broad incumbents

• ManpowerGroup India: Indian arm of the global staffing giant offering permanent/temporary placement and RPO; competes with TDS in contract staffing and recruitment services but as part of a global portfolio rather than a domestic multi-vertical stack.
• Adecco India: India operations of Adecco Group offering staffing, recruitment and workforce solutions; overlaps with TDS Group's temporary staffing and recruitment IT/Non-IT services, with broader international parent resources.
• Randstad India: Indian operations of global staffing firm Randstad offering permanent/temporary placement, RPO and HR solutions; competes with TDS in staffing and recruitment but as part of a global incumbent portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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