IIM Ahmedabad PGP Summer Placement 2024 saw the participation of nearly 60 companies across various industries, offering opportunities to students in multiple sectors, ranging from consumer technology and financial technology to renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
IIM Ahmedabad PGP Summer Placement 2024: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad successfully concluded the third cluster of its summer placement process for the PGP (Post Graduate Programme) class of 2026 on Monday, November 18, 2024. This round saw the participation of nearly 60 companies across various industries, offering opportunities to students in multiple sectors, ranging from consumer technology and financial technology to renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
IIM-A Summer Placement 2024: Key Sectors and Cohorts in Cluster 3
Cluster 3 of the IIM Ahmedabad summer placement process covered a diverse range of industries, including:
- Consumer Technology
- Niche Consulting
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Gaming and Sports
- Consumer Electronics
- Banking & Financial Services
- Analytics & IT Consulting
- Core Manufacturing & Infrastructure
- Education Tech
- Renewable Energy & Green Tech
- Social Enterprises & NGO
- Government Enterprises
- Artificial Intelligence
This wide array of sectors attracted a mix of top global players and emerging firms, highlighting the increasing demand for IIM Ahmedabad graduates across diverse industries.
Top Recruiters at IIM Ahmedabad PGP Placement 2024 Cluster 3
Among the 60 firms that participated in this cluster, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the top recruiter, extending 9 offers to students. Other prominent recruiters included Adobe, Tata Steel, and Silver Consumer, each offering 5 positions.
Several large tech and enterprise companies also took part in the placement process, including Microsoft, Sprinklr, Salesforce, and Innovapptive under the enterprise tech and consulting cohorts. These firms are known for hiring the brightest talent in the industry, and their participation signals the growing demand for expertise in data analytics, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
Rising Demand in Niche Sectors: From AI to Renewable Energy
One of the notable trends in this year’s Cluster 3 placement process was the increased interest in niche sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and green tech. Firms like Zaggle and Progcap emerged as new recruiters in the financial technology (FinTech) cohort, while Samsung Electronics and Boult Audio dominated the consumer electronics space, indicating the growing influence of technology-driven businesses in India.
Q: What is the effectiveness of the placement cell for Executive MBA/PGDM programs at IIM Ahmedabad?
Effectiveness of Placement Cell for Executive MBA/PGDM Programs at IIM Ahmedabad
* Strong Placement Record: According to student reviews, almost 100% of students got placed in the college, with a the highest salary package offer of 70 LPA and an average salary package offer of 50 LPA.
* Top Recruiting Companies: Top companies visiting the campus include Boston Consultancy, Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank, Larson and Torbro, Amazon, and Sunsilk, among others.
* Variety of Roles Offered: Students were offered roles ranging from CFO to Marketing Manager, indicating a diverse range of opportunities available.
* Useful Placement Cell: The placement cell, formed by students and recognised by the institute, was found to be "very useful" by students, suggesting its effective role in facilitating placements.
Note: These points summarize the key takeaways regarding the placement cell's effectiveness for Executive MBA/PGDM programs at IIM Ahmedabad, based on the provided student reviews.
Q: Which function receives the highest package during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements?
Finance function received the highest package of INR 1.46 crore per annum during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023. The function-wise the highest, average and median package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023 is presented below:
Functions |
PGP Highest Package (2023) |
PGP Average Package (2023) |
PGP Median Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
Consulting |
INR 56 LPA |
INR 34.01 LPA |
INR 33 LPA |
Data Analytics |
INR 28.22 LPA |
INR 28.22 LPA |
INR 28.22 LPA |
Finance |
INR 1.46 crore per annum |
INR 48.87 LPA |
INR 40 LPA |
General Management |
INR 32.17 LPA |
INR 26.75 LPA |
INR 27 LPA |
Growth – Online Sales |
INR 34.69 LPA |
INR 34.69 LPA |
INR 34.69 LPA |
Marketing / Sales |
INR 66 LPA |
INR 30.97 LPA |
INR 30.20 LPA |
Operations |
INR 32.50 LPA |
INR 31.83 LPA |
INR 32.50 LPA |
Project Management |
INR 25 LPA |
INR 25 LPA |
INR 25 LPA |
Product / Category Management |
INR 63.20 LPA |
INR 32.82 LPA |
INR 32.40 LPA |
Strategy |
INR 29.35 LPA |
INR 25.61 LPA |
INR 24.50 LPA |
Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.
Q: Who were the top recruiters during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2022?
A total of 190 companies visited the campus and offered around 220 job roles during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2022. Companies such as Accenture, BCG and Bain & Co visited the campus in the Consulting domain whereas in the Investment Banking and Market domain, companies such as ARGA Investment, Avendus and Sanford C Bernstein visited the campus during IIM A PGP placements 2022. Further, from the FMCG, Conglomerate and BFSI domains, companies such as ITC, Adani Group and American Express visited the campus. Boston Consulting Group and Bain & Company made 44 and 37 offers in the Consulting domain during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2022.
Tata Steel, Suzuki Japan, and Saint Gobain were key players in the core manufacturing & infrastructure cohort, while new names like Forbes Marshall, Thyssenkrupp, and Italica Granito added a fresh dimension to this category. The banking and financial services sector also saw a rise in offers from firms like HDFC Ergo, Axis Bank, IIFL, and SMBC.
IIM Ahmedabad Placement 2024: New Recruiters and Emerging Industries
Several new recruiters made their mark in Cluster 3 of IIM Ahmedabad’s summer placements, including Zaggle and Progcap in the financial technology cohort. These additions reflect the rising prominence of fintech in the Indian market, with startups and established players alike offering competitive placements to IIM students.
In consumer technology, leading names like OLA joined the ranks of traditional recruiters such as TCS. Similarly, Niche Consulting saw strong participation from firms like Practus and Black Brix, offering specialized roles for students interested in management consulting.
The third cluster of summer placements for the PGP class of 2026 at IIM Ahmedabad showcases the institute's continued strength in attracting top-tier firms from a broad range of industries. With key players in consumer technology, fintech, analytics, and core manufacturing offering significant opportunities, IIM Ahmedabad students are well-positioned to contribute to and lead in a rapidly evolving job market.
As more companies look to recruit from the best talent pools, IIM Ahmedabad remains a hub of innovation, preparing its graduates to take on leadership roles in the industries of tomorrow.
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