The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has completed the second cluster of its Summer Placement process for the PGP Class of 2027. The placement process, which was conducted in hybrid mode, featured companies from seven major sectors: Advertising and Media, Conglomerates, Consumer Goods, Consumer Services, Financial Platforms and Services, Pharmaceuticals and Health Care, and Retail B2B and E-commerce. Over 60 roles were offered by a diverse group of recruiters.
The Conglomerates sector saw Mahindra & Mahindra making the most hires, followed by TATA Administrative Services and Aditya Birla Group. In the Consumer Goods sector, Procter & Gamble led the hiring, followed by ITC Limited. Other top recruiters in this sector included AB InBev, Asian Paints, and Hindustan Unilever. FinIQ Consulting emerged as the top recruiter in the Financial Platform and Services sector, while Jiostar led in Advertising and Media. Amazon and Flipkart were among the leading recruiters in the Retail B2B and E-commerce space.
The Pharmaceuticals and Health Care sector saw strong participation from companies such as Glenmark, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and Emcure Pharmaceuticals. Students also received international offers from Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. New recruiters at IIMA this year included Dainik Bhaskar, Haleon, Jiostar, Jupiter Money, Medtronic India, and Philip Morris International.
The placement process has been a success so far, with many top companies participating and offering a wide range of roles to students. The third cluster of IIMA’s Summer Placement process is scheduled for November 3, 2025. The institute has seen a strong participation from various sectors, with many new recruiters joining the process this year. The summer placements are an important part of the IIMA curriculum, providing students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and build their professional network.
The diversity of recruiters and the range of roles offered reflect the strong reputation of IIMA and the quality of its students. The institute’s placement process is designed to provide students with a wide range of opportunities, and the completion of the second cluster is a significant milestone in this process. With the third cluster scheduled to take place soon, students and recruiters alike are looking forward to the next stage of the placement process. Overall, the summer placements at IIMA have got off to a strong start, with many top companies participating and offering exciting opportunities to students.