Thanks for the info ronnie.
A thought that comes to my mind is if these people with ATPL's in India looking for a job all have 500 multi PIC? (whether that be through flight instructing or charter etc.) Some of my friends who I know are flying in India, have advised me to come back with an ATPL and with as much multi time as possible. Sure the airline/charter time is invaluable but doesn't the multi-IFR instruction time count for anything? Just my two cents.
Thanks once again.