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DISCOVER PUMA INDIA

Headquartered in Bengaluru, PUMA India boasts of rich cultural diversity and a heady mix of energy, enthusiasm and fun. One of the fastest growing cities in the country, Bengaluru is constantly pushing the boundaries of urbanization. Known for its cosmopolitan character, the city houses a dynamic blend of people from across the country.

Nr 1 Sports Brand

NUMBER 1 SPORTS BRAND

Sport has the power to transform and empower us. As the No.1 sports brand in India, it’s only natural that it also defines our working culture at PUMA. True to our Forever Faster mantra, we live by the hustler’s spirit that can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, and offices.  

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WORKING AT PUMA INDIA

At PUMA India, our inclusive culture encourages innovation through engaged collaboration. We are a powerhouse of diverse talent and energy. We believe in fostering a culture of gender diversity at PUMA India. 42% of our leadership team comprises of women, who have been instrumental in scaling the organization to new heights. As a team, we are passionate about our work and always on our toes to keep up with the newest trends in sports and fashion.


Situated in Mahadevapura, the IT Hub of Bengaluru, the PUMA India office enjoys the best of both worlds with the most happening cafes, restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and premium shopping malls located just around the corner. You can never get bored here!

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CULTURE MIX

Food, clothing, music, languages, festivals or lifestyles – every aspect of Indian culture is unique. Mix all that up with PUMA Speed & Spirit, and you have the most diverse and joyful workplace in town.

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LIVE TO PLAY

India doesn’t just play sports. It lives sports. From cricket, football, hockey, badminton, basketball, and tennis to kabaddi, we love them all. There are just a handful of sports that we may not play – or at least watch religiously!

EDUCATION

India’s education and learning history goes back to the dawn of civilization. So, it is not surprising that it is home to renowned institutions. PUMA has a huge spectrum of self-education benefits and programs, available to those who are keen on keeping their learning game strong.

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MEET THE TEAM

We are what enriches PUMA with Speed and Spirit. Each player is an individual talent and a force to be reckoned with when we come together. See what drives us, and how we celebrate when we score. So, what’s your game?

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EMPLOYEES

19/81

FEMALE/MALE (%)

18/82

FEMALE/MALE LEADERS (%)

29

AVERAGE AGE

CREATE


Marketing

Merchandising & Go-To-Market

DRIVE


Finance

People & Organization

Sales

Sourcing

RETAIL


Retail Management

Retail Store

PUMA BENEFITS IN INDIA

WELLBEING@PUMA keeps your work-life balance in check. 

ATHLETE

  • Free Gym
  • Annual Health Check
  • Free purified water
  • Company Sports Events

SOCIAL

  • Free coffee & tea
  • Food Delivery
  • Community Engagement
  • Special Occasion Gifts

FLEX

  • Friends & Family Day
  • Flex Time
  • Mobile Working
  • Parental Leave Policy

FINANCE

  • Public Transportation
  • Employee Discount
  • Medical & Life Insurance
  • Welcome Gift
top employer India 2024

WE ARE A TOP EMPLOYER

PUMA has been recognized as a Top Employer in India for its dedication to provide the best working environment for employees through progressive “people-first” HR practices.

The award was granted based on The HR Best Practice Survey covering 600 “People Development” practices across 10 topics: Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, On-boarding, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Career & Succession Management, Compensation & Benefits and Culture.

great place to work

PUMA India has been recognized as one of the country’s “Great Workplaces” for four consecutive years running from February 2020 to November 2023. We even secured ranking twice in the Top 100 “Best Companies to Work For” from February 2020 to December 2021. Great Place to Work® Institute certified us for creating and sustaining a great workplace culture, based on the assessment in which more than 10,000 organizations across the globe undertake yearly. This certificate is recognized globally and considered the Gold Standard in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.

PUMARISE

PUMARISE

PUMA's unique culture is what gives us an edge. With PUMARise, we help new colleagues start off on the right foot by giving them the right tools and knowledge to become a valuable member of the team.

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PUMA SPORTSLIFE LEAGUE

"All Work, More Play" is something we truly believe in at PUMA! We have a one of a kind sports initiative to build a strong, fit and lively team. PUMA Sportslife League, as the name goes, is all about sports and much more. PSL brings together multiple interest groups including the likes of sports, lifestyle, community outreach, fitness and learning and provides a platform to connect, compete and challenge in a fun, inclusive way.

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PUMA INDIA ANNUAL OUTBOUND

Each employee is an important contribution to PUMA’s success. PUMA India is no different. At our annual outbound, we come together to discuss our past performance, future imperatives, collaborate across functions and recognize stellar employee performances.

Leadership Program

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

At PUMA we embrace the Forever Faster spirit. Our mantra is to continually improve performance and transcend cross-functional boundaries. This leadership development and team building program aims to do just that and more. 

Managing Director India

“At PUMA India HQ, we believe that everyone who wants to play can play. We are on a mission to push sports & culture forward, driven by our purpose to write the future history of Sports & Culture. This combined with our core values – to Be Brave, Be Confident, Be Determined, and Be Joyful - galvanises our focus and effort to continue investing in sports, performance and culture. We constantly strive to put the consumer at the centre of everything we do, thereby reducing friction between the offline and online worlds in order to deliver a superior & distinctive brand experience. We are the leading Sports Brand of India and we are hungry to continuously improve and never settle. We are, where we are, due to our people who are our biggest asset, and they are the true game changers. Come and play the game like we do!”

Karthik Balagopalan Managing Director India
Retail India

AT THE HEART OF RETAIL

At Puma, we are aware of our consumer’s intrinsic desire to shop effortlessly. Our retail team helps in crafting a seamless customer experience by embracing our Forever Faster spirit. Embracing our Forever Faster spirit. Across PUMA stores, our retail team ensures that this energy is kept alive by creating an environment where inspiration knows no bounds. We believe in building and sustaining a culture that promotes learning and creates a more inclusive work environment.

India Intern

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME AS A PUMA INTERN

At PUMA, we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which Sport and Culture collide. Every summer, a bunch of young talent becomes a part of our hustle culture at PUMA as they join our Summer Intern Program. Our global presence and collaborative culture makes them future-ready by opening doors to real-world opportunities.

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TRUST IN THE CAT

India has shown its trust in PUMA, elevating us as a brand of choice. We feature  in the top 20 of the 'Most Trusted Brands' in the country.