IIM Ahmedabad Achieves 100% Summer Placements for PGP Class of 2027: Key Companies, Sectors, and Highlights
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has once again demonstrated its leadership in management education, achieving 100% summer placements for the PGP Class of 2027. Conducted in a hybrid format, the placement process spanned three clusters between October 28 and November 3, 2025, and witnessed participation from a diverse set of recruiters across consulting, finance, consumer goods, technology, healthcare, and emerging sectors.
The placement report reflects the continued trust of global and domestic organizations in IIM Ahmedabad’s talent pool, including first-time recruiters, and international opportunities for top-performing students.
Cluster 1: Consulting and Finance Lead the Way
The first cluster, held on October 28, 2025, primarily focused on Management Consulting, Transformation & Operations Consulting, Advisory Consulting, Cards & Financial Advisory, Investment Banking & Markets, and Private Equity/Venture Capital (PE/VC), Asset Management & Hedge Funds.
Consulting Highlights:
Top global consulting firms dominated recruitment in this phase:
- Accenture Strategy
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- McKinsey & Company
- Bain & Company
- Kearney
Other prominent consulting players included Alvarez & Marsal, EY Parthenon, LEK Consulting, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Strategy&, and Vector Consulting Group.
Finance Highlights:
In the finance domain, leading recruiters included:
- Goldman Sachs and Standard Chartered in Investment Banking & Markets
- Bank of America, Barclays, Citibank, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley
- PE/VC and Asset Management firms such as Ares Management, Blackstone Group, Gaja Capital, and Premji Invest
- Cards & Financial Advisory roles were led by American Express, along with Cranmore Partners and Synergy Consulting
Several students also received international placement opportunities through companies like Goldman Sachs (Hong Kong/Singapore), HSBC (Hong Kong), and Strategy (Middle East), reflecting the global demand for IIM-A talent.
Cluster 2: Consumer Goods, Conglomerates, and Healthcare Dominate
The second cluster, conducted on October 31, 2025, focused on seven cohorts:
- Advertising & Media
- Conglomerates
- Consumer Goods
- Consumer Services
- Financial Platforms & Services
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
- Retail B2B & Retail E-commerce
Conglomerates and Consumer Goods:
- Mahindra & Mahindra led the Conglomerates cohort, followed by Tata Administrative Services and Aditya Birla Group.
- In Consumer Goods, Procter & Gamble and ITC Limited made the most offers, supported by Hindustan Unilever, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Asian Paints, and Diageo India.
Other Key Sectors:
- Financial Platforms & Services: FinIQ Consulting emerged as the top recruiter.
- Advertising & Media: Jiostar led recruitment.
- Retail & E-commerce: Amazon and Flipkart were the main recruiters.
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare: Companies such as Glenmark, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Bharat Serums and Vaccines, and Optum participated.
New Entrants:
- Dainik Bhaskar, Haleon, Jupiter Money, Medtronic India, and Philip Morris International joined for the first time, expanding sector representation.
- Fast Retailing Co. Ltd offered international internship opportunities, highlighting the growing global engagement of IIM-A students.
Cluster 3: Enterprise Technology, Core Manufacturing, and Emerging Domains
The third cluster, conducted on November 3, 2025, focused on 14 cohorts, showcasing emerging domains and tech-driven roles:
- Consumer Technology
- Niche Consulting
- Gaming & Sports
- Consumer Electronics
- Enterprise Technology
- Banking & Insurance
- Analytics & IT Consulting
- Core Manufacturing & Infrastructure
- Education Technology
- Renewable Energy & Green Technology
- Social Enterprises & NGOs
- Government Enterprises
- Logistics
- Real Estate & Food & Dairy
Enterprise Technology Highlights:
- Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Media.net, Salesforce, and Sprinklr were key recruiters.
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) led Niche Consulting recruitment.
- Consumer Technology saw Eternal (Zomato Group) and Ola participating.
- Samsung Electronics recruited in Consumer Electronics.
Core Manufacturing and Infrastructure:
- Hero MotoCorp, Suzuki Japan, and Tata Steel participated, emphasizing ongoing demand in industrial and manufacturing roles.
First-Time Recruiters and Emerging Domains:
- Notable first-time recruiters included Hero MotoCorp, SKF India, Eternal (Zomato Group), Apple, and Ultimate Kronos Group.
- Over 90 roles were offered in this cluster, signaling robust interest in emerging and specialized domains.
Key Takeaways from IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements 2025
- 100% Placement Achieved: Continuing a long-standing tradition, every student in the PGP Class of 2027 secured a summer internship.
- Hybrid Format Success: Companies participated both online and offline, reflecting flexibility in the recruitment ecosystem.
- Diverse Sectors: From consulting and finance to technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and niche domains, IIM-A students had opportunities across traditional and emerging industries.
- International Opportunities: Several firms provided roles outside India, demonstrating global recognition of IIM-A talent.
- New Entrants: First-time recruiters expanded sector coverage, indicating confidence in IIM Ahmedabad’s student capabilities.
Conclusion
The IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placement 2025 report underscores the institute’s position as a premier management education hub in India. With 100% placements across three clusters, participation from top global and domestic companies, and expanding international opportunities, IIM-A continues to provide its students with unparalleled exposure and growth potential.
As the PGP Class of 2027 embarks on their summer internships, these placements are expected to serve as a strong foundation for their careers in consulting, finance, technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and emerging domains, contributing to India’s vibrant and evolving business landscape.
