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Leading Indian business schools are witnessing a notable upswing in placement packages for their graduating class of 2026. This positive trend is largely propelled by robust hiring activity in the consulting and finance sectors, indicating a selective but strengthening recovery in the campus recruitment landscape.
Institutions such as XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI, TISS, and IMT Ghaziabad have all reported an increase in average and median salaries offered to students. While the technology sector has seen a scaled-down hiring approach, the overall number of recruiters participating in the placement season has seen an increase, signaling renewed confidence from various industries.
This surge in compensation packages reflects a dynamic job market where demand for top talent from premier business schools remains high, particularly in specialized sectors like management consulting and financial services. The trend suggests a strategic recalibration by companies, focusing on acquiring skilled graduates to drive growth and innovation.
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