By Archit Gupta,Education And Careers Desk,News18
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The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has concluded the final placement process for the 2023–25 batch of its Postgraduate Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (MBA-FABM). The process, which concluded on February 6, 2025, saw a total of 52 roles being offered, out of which participating students accepted 44.
This year, the placement exercise was carried out in hybrid mode, combining both online and on-campus participation. A total of 44 students took part in the drive, and 35 companies extended offers. The institute highlighted that while several well-known recruiters continued their association with the programme, new recruiters also joined the process, signalling growing industry interest in the specialised MBA-FABM programme.
The placement process was divided into two stages. The first stage was the lateral placement process, designed for students with prior work experience, where they were considered for mid-level managerial positions. The second stage was the final placement round, conducted in a cluster-based format. In this round, companies were grouped into cohorts depending on their sector and business profile, and each cohort was invited to the campus in a systematic manner.
In total, three students secured offers through the lateral process, while 12 students received pre-placement offers (PPOs). Additionally, one student opted out of the placement process to pursue a startup under the IIMAv-ericks Fellowship initiative.
Among the recruiters, returning companies included Accenture, Amul, Ernst & Young, Godrej Agrovet, Grant Thornton, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and PI Industries. At the same time, several first-time recruiters such as Ashirvad by Aliaxis, Jain Irrigation, Midland Microfinance, National Dairy Development Board, Novasol Ingredients, PCI India, and Valency International participated in the process, providing a wider range of opportunities for students.
Roles and FunctionsStudents received offers across a wide range of functions, with consulting and sales & marketing emerging as the top categories. These were followed by business development and strategy roles. Some students also bagged opportunities in research and advisory, general management, supply chain management, operations, and finance. Out of the 44 accepted offers, 42 were domestic while 2 were international.
Here’s the function-wise breakdown of accepted offers:
Business Development: 5
Consulting: 11
General Management: 5
Operations: 1
Research & Advisory: 3 (including 2 international)
Sales and Marketing: 11
Strategy: 4
Supply Chain Management: 3
Sector-Wise TrendsThe placements reflected diversity in sectors, with consulting recording the highest number of offers (15), followed by FMCG (10) and food processing (6). Other sectors included agri-inputs, agri-tech, commodity trading, BFSI, food production and plantation, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Out of these, two offers were international, one each from e-commerce and food production & plantation.
The sector-wise classification was as follows:
Consulting: 15
Food Processing: 6
Agri-Inputs: 4
Agri-Tech: 2
Commodity Trading: 2
Food Production & Plantation: 2 (including 1 international)
Manufacturing: 1
E-Commerce: 1 (international)
Compensation HighlightsAccording to the audited placement report, the highest maximum earning potential stood at Rs 41.83 lakh per annum, while the minimum was Rs 15 lakh. The median figure for the total guaranteed cash component was Rs 17.99 lakh, and the mean stood at Rs 19.48 lakh.
Here’s the detailed salary structure:
Total Fixed Salary: Rs 12.43 lakh (minimum) to Rs 34.01 lakh (maximum), with a median of Rs 17 lakh.
One-time Cash Payments: Rs 1 lakh (minimum) to Rs 10.50 lakh (maximum), with a median of Rs 2 lakh.
Total Guaranteed Cash: Rs 12.43 lakh (minimum) to Rs 36.08 lakh (maximum), with a median of Rs 17.99 lakh.
Maximum Earning Potential: Rs 15 lakh (minimum) to Rs 41.83 lakh (maximum), with a median of Rs 20.09 lakh.
The placement outcomes underline the balanced distribution of roles across multiple sectors such as agri-inputs, FMCG, consulting, food processing, and commodity trading, highlighting the programme’s ability to provide diverse career opportunities. The mix of domestic and international offers also reflects the growing global relevance of the MBA-FABM course.
