IT companies return to hire at B-schools; number of offers jump by 15%

In terms of profiles, analytics and strategy have gained prominence in offers made by firms.

Information technology (IT) companies have returned to B-schools for big-ticket hiring this year, after a subdued performance last year. According to management institutes such as XLRI, FMS and MDI Gurgaon, IT, consulting, FMCG, and BFSI firms have led to a jump in offers in final placements. 

For instance, according to a placement committee member at XLRI, the number of offers has jumped by 10-15 per cent, led by IT and FMCG firms. “There has also been a jump in compensation packages, though that data cannot be revealed until the process is over.”

At MDI Gurgaon, FMCG has emerged as the sector that