A senior government official has questioned why leading companies are struggling to attract young talent, pointing to the sluggish response to the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). The initiative offers internships and financial support to youth aged 18 to 25. The official urged firms to rethink how they engage smart young candidates and to improve internship quality.
IIT professors say high end corporate R&D roles are pulling demand toward IIT PhDs as companies look for advanced expertise. The shift is linked to IITs boosting in house R&D to create innovative, competitive products. Institutes including Kharagpur, Kanpur, Guwahati, Roorkee and BHU are seeing growing interest in specialized research careers.
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EY, PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte are increasingly acting as feeders for India’s corporate C-suite. Experts estimate that 30 to 50 leaders make the jump every year from Big Four roles to boardroom leadership positions, highlighting how audit and advisory experience is being repackaged as a leadership pipeline for companies across sectors.
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