The Indian School of Business (ISB) Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL) inaugural batch secured over 175 summer internship offers for 2025. Students from the 2025-27 batch received a top stipend of Rs 7.3 lakh . This strong debut marks the program’s first placement cycle for summer internships.
The PGP YL batch achieved an average stipend of Rs 3.2 lakh . Students in this cohort possessed an average of 11 months of prior work experience. Recruiters from diverse sectors participated actively in the placement drive, offering a wide range of opportunities.
Sector-wise Offer Distribution
The summer placement drive saw participation from various industries. Consulting emerged as the top hiring sector, securing almost half of all offers. The full breakdown of offers by sector is provided below.
| Sector | Share of Offers |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 47% |
| Finance, Investment Advisory & Private Equity | 19% |
| FMCG | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Conglomerates | 7% |
| Operations, Strategy & Emerging Technologies (Other) | 6% |
Consulting Sector Highlights
Consulting services accounted for 47% of all internship offers. Accenture led recruitment in this sector, making 37 offers. McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group collectively extended 19 offers to students.
Other participating firms included EY-Parthenon, PwC, and Deloitte USI. These firms offered roles focused on strategy, analytics, and business transformation across various projects.
Finance and Investment Roles
Finance, investment advisory, and private equity firms extended 19% of the internships. Participating companies included Jefferies, Mastercard, Barclays, Sorin Investments, and DSP Asset Managers. JM Financial, Motilal Oswal, and Axis Bank also recruited from the batch, filling key financial positions.
FMCG and Brand Management
The FMCG sector contributed 11% of all offers. Organizations such as HUL, ITC, Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur, and Castrol recruited students. Roles focused primarily on brand management and marketing strategy within these consumer goods giants.
Technology and Product Management
Technology firms accounted for 10% of the offers. Participating companies included Amazon, Media.net, Practo, and Ola. These firms primarily hired for product management positions, indicating a strong demand for tech-focused talent.
Conglomerates and Other Sectors
Conglomerates provided 7% of the opportunities. The Aditya Birla Group, Hinduja Group, Adani Enterprises, and Jindal offered positions. Roles spanned business operations, transformation, and strategy within these large corporate entities.
The remaining 6% of roles covered operations, strategy, and emerging technologies. Firms in this category included Hero MotoCorp, Country Delight, William J Clinton Foundation, and Oyo Rooms, highlighting diverse industry interests.
ISB Leadership Comments
Professor Deepa Mani, ISB Deputy Dean for Academic Programmes, commented on the placement outcomes. She stated that the program equips students with critical knowledge. It also provides practical experience for modern work environments. Mani noted the program helps students compete effectively for strategic roles within leading organizations.
Mani added that recruiter breadth and role quality reflect the program’s academic rigor. She highlighted the program’s focus on building essential skills. These skills include technology, data, analytical decision-making, and strategy implementation.