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India Inc boosts C suite hiring 12 percent in 2025 despite economic volatility and uncertainty

India Inc boosts C suite hiring 12 percent in 2025 despite economic volatility and uncertainty

India Inc’s C suite hiring rose 12.1% year on year in calendar 2025, outpacing earlier growth rates. The surge is most evident in CEO and COO roles, pointing to companies prioritizing execution certainty and operational resilience even as the business environment stays unsettled. Leadership teams are being expanded to navigate volatility with faster decision making.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India Inc keeps leadership hiring alive despite global shocks and AI upheaval

India Inc keeps leadership hiring alive despite global shocks and AI upheaval

Even as geopolitics and fast-moving AI roil global markets, Indian companies are still pursuing leadership hires. Executive search agencies report steady interest in senior candidates, with demand clustering around technology, industrial firms, and newer high-growth sectors. For now, the scramble for top talent continues—hinting that corporate strategy is adapting rather than pausing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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India Inc shifts hiring to mid level talent while capping salary hikes at 10 percent

India Inc shifts hiring to mid level talent while capping salary hikes at 10 percent

Indian companies are planning to hire more mid-level professionals, with salary hikes expected to stay moderate between 5% and 10% for 2026–27. While budgets tighten, firms also face persistent attrition risks, especially among mid-senior employees. The move suggests employers want experienced growth without escalating pay and retention costs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Hindustan Unilever names Priya Nair CEO as India Inc slowly breaks gender glass ceiling

Hindustan Unilever names Priya Nair CEO as India Inc slowly breaks gender glass ceiling

Hindustan Unilever has appointed Priya Nair as its next CEO and managing director, effective August 2025, signaling another milestone for women at the helm of India’s corporate world. Yet the article stresses that female leadership at top levels remains rare, with ongoing hurdles around hiring, retention, and career progression slowing broader change across sectors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
West Asia tensions could hit India Inc margins without any actual fuel supply cuts

West Asia tensions could hit India Inc margins without any actual fuel supply cuts

Rising West Asia tensions are putting India’s energy and logistics system under stress. The risk is not only supply stoppages, but the ballooning of freight and insurance costs that can squeeze corporate margins and widen deficits. While strong balance sheets provide some protection, long volatility may pressure earnings, capex plans, and the credit cycle.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India Inc salary hikes to stay near 9.1% in 2026 report says

India Inc salary hikes to stay near 9.1% in 2026 report says

Indian companies expect salary increases to remain steady at around 9.1% in 2026, according to a report. Life sciences and manufacturing are forecast to lead with the biggest hikes, while most industries should see stable or positive trends. The report flags ITeS as the lone sector with a slight dip, with junior staff and individual contributors seeing the highest averages.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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India Inc snaps up professional CEOs as million dollar pay surges across top firms

India Inc snaps up professional CEOs as million dollar pay surges across top firms

With global uncertainty clouding growth, Indian companies are turning to professional CEOs and paying them handsomely. In BSE 200 firms, the number of CEOs earning over $1 million (₹8 crore) jumped nearly 71% to 145 in FY25, while promoter-led CEOs stayed mostly steady at 65—signaling a clear shift in boardroom strategy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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