Mint study finds two-thirds of Indian top executives exit in five years
In short
A Mint analysis found that two in every three top executives leave within five years of taking charge. The study looked at 481 executive heads from BSE 500 companies who exited between 2017 and 2026.
What the reporting says
A Mint analysis of annual reports from BSE 500 companies found that two in every three top executives leave within five years of taking charge. The study covered 481 executive heads, including CEOs, managing directors and chairpersons, who exited these companies between 2017 and 2026. The findings highlight the challenge of short tenures for Indian corporate leaders.
Why it matters
Mint said an analysis of annual reports from BSE 500 companies found that two in every three top executives leave within five years of taking charge. The study covered 481 executive heads, including CEOs, managing directors and chairpersons, who exited between 2017 and 2026. The findings point to a broader governance and succession challenge for large Indian companies.