Hedge fund Jane Street, known for its ₹3.7 crore package last year, extended pre-placement offers, while IMC Trading offered ₹1 crore packages for roles in its Mumbai office, shortlisting 10 candidates.

The placement season at IIT-Bombay started strong, with over 45 companies visiting the campus on day one. Notable offers included a Rs 2.2 crore package from Da Vinci Derivatives for its Amsterdam office.

Bombay began on Sunday, marking a significant milestone with a record-breaking offer of Rs 2.2 crore. The offer, extended by Da Vinci Derivatives, a fintech trading company, sets a new benchmark for the institute's placements this year.

Over 50 companies participated in first day of placements, including multinational and Indian companies as well as leading trading firms like WorldQuant and IMC

IIT-B’s placement season starts strong with over 45 companies visiting the campus on Day 1. Significant offers include Rs 2.2 crore from Da Vinci Derivatives for Amsterdam roles, Rs 1 crore from IMC Trading for Mumbai roles,

IIT Kanpur's Phase-I placements kicked off with an impressive 579 offers on Day 1, reflecting the institute's excellence in producing industry-ready graduates. Top recruiters included global leaders like Microsoft,