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India Lifestyle.
Daily life that runs quietly behind the scenes.

Settling into India involves routines that turn a new city into a home — drivers, household staff, club memberships, sport, cultural rhythm, school transport.

What it is

The full picture, in plain language.

Lifestyle coordination covers household staffing (drivers, cooks, housekeepers, nannies), club memberships, healthcare relationships, vehicle setup and cultural access in tier-1 Indian cities.

Who it's for

Designed for these situations.

Returning NRI families

Re-establishing household routines.

Expat families on assignment

Setting up from scratch.

Multi-base families

Where the Indian household runs partly in absence.

Senior executives

Where time is binding.

Benefits

What the right structure delivers.

Vetted household staff

Recruitment via reputable agencies; verified backgrounds.

Club access

Heritage clubs, sport, recreational.

Drivers and transport

Full-time, school-run and executive cars.

Healthcare relationships

Top private hospital networks and family physicians.

Cultural rhythm

Theatre, music, sport, restaurant access.

Air-quality strategy

Especially in Delhi — purifiers, school, neighbourhood.

The process

Step by step — nothing hidden, nothing skipped.

  1. 01

    Household audit

    Week 1

    Routines and priority list.

  2. 02

    Staffing plan

    Weeks 1-6

    Recruitment via vetted agencies.

  3. 03

    Memberships

    Weeks 2-12

    Club applications can take time; start early.

  4. 04

    Transport

    Weeks 2-4

    Vehicles and drivers.

  5. 05

    Steady state

    Ongoing

    Monthly check-ins.

Timeline

What a typical engagement looks like.

  • Weeks 1-2

    Audit.

  • Weeks 2-12

    Setup.

  • Months 2+

    Steady state.

Documents required

The evidence pack we will ask for.

  • OCI or visa

    For all family members.

  • Indian driving licence

    Foreign licences convertible.

Costs & fees

What you should budget for.

Annual retainer scaled to household.

  • Annual coordination retainer

    From INR 1,200,000

  • Household staff salaries

    Paid directly by family

    Driver INR 25k-50k, cook INR 20k-40k, nanny INR 25k-60k typical.

  • Heritage club memberships

    INR 1,000,000 - 25,000,000+

    Some clubs have multi-decade waitlists.

  • Air purifiers (Delhi)

    INR 100,000 - 500,000+

    Whole-home setup.

FAQs

Questions we are asked, and the honest answers.

How quickly can we hire drivers?+

2-4 weeks for vetted, experienced drivers.

Best clubs in Mumbai/Delhi?+

Many heritage clubs have waitlists. Plan early.

Air quality in Delhi?+

Material concern in winter. Purifiers and school choice matter.

Common mistakes

What we see go wrong — so it doesn't happen to you.

Informal staffing

Background checks and proper contracts matter.

Late club applications

Heritage clubs have long waitlists.

Ignoring air-quality planning in Delhi

Real impact on family health.

Explain like I'm 10

The simplest version of the whole thing.

Lots of small things make daily life work in an Indian city — drivers, cooks, helpers, clubs, even good air purifiers. We help set them up properly.

Private consultation

Discuss india lifestyle with the team.

A confidential first conversation — no obligation, no sales pitch. We listen, map your situation, and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.

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