India, Dec 17 : Indian business schools are witnessing a sharp rise in interest from international recruiters, particularly for roles linked to technology, digital operations and early leadership tracks. Employers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the US and Canada are increasingly hiring Indian management graduates as tech-driven functions dominate global recruitment priorities, industry experts said.
This trend points to a broader shift in global mobility for young professionals graduating from India’s management programmes. Pratham Mittal, founder of Masters’ Union, said the growing overseas demand reflects a wider global appetite for professionals skilled in technology-led decision-making and leadership-track roles.
Placement data from a recent postgraduate cohort showed a significant jump in international hiring for the 2025 batch, with students securing roles across North America and the Middle East. Recruiters spanned sectors such as technology, logistics, finance and mobility, mirroring global demand for talent trained in data analytics, digital strategy and operational leadership.
Audited figures revealed that the average global annual compensation stood at around ₹64 lakh, with select offers exceeding ₹1 crore. Overall average annual compensation was approximately ₹33.39 lakh, while the top quartile earned close to ₹55 lakh. Hiring covered consulting, product management, consumer technology, BFSI, venture capital and strategy-focused roles. More than 90 per cent of students accepted full-time offers before completing their final term.
Domestic placements also remained robust, with average packages at about ₹30.72 lakh. A growing number of graduates moved into leadership-track roles such as Chief of Staff and Entrepreneur-in-Residence, highlighting employers’ increasing preference for early-career strategic talent. Several institutions, including Masters’ Union, reported a steady rise in such roles, with over 60 campus recruitment drives conducted, many by first-time recruiters.
Entrepreneurship also gained momentum on campuses, with more than 35 students launching startups. Some ventures generated early revenues and featured on national pitch platforms, reflecting a broader shift toward venture creation and experimentation among management graduates.
Faculty members and placement teams across leading institutes noted that global hiring patterns have evolved, with employers now open to recruiting from a wider pool of Indian B-schools, provided candidates demonstrate strong capabilities in technology, digital transformation and strategic thinking. Experts believe these trends underline how Indian B-schools are realigning curricula to meet evolving global skill demands, opening up wider international opportunities for graduates in the years ahead.