Why Indian CFOs are quitting before two years and what companies are missing to retain them

The biggest trigger may be unclear responsibilities

Indian firms are seeing CFO churn, with many executives leaving well before their two-year mark. Misaligned roles and unclear responsibility boundaries are a key driver, alongside career grabs and delays tied to IPO timelines. Turnover is higher in fast-moving consumer sectors, while internal succession planning, strong onboarding, and decision autonomy help retain leaders.