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India's IT sector, once the undefeated champion of our economic story, is facing its very own
mid-life crisis. For decades, it was the goose that laid golden chips (pun intended), but today, it
finds itself weathering some harsh storms. Here’s why the IT sector seems to be stumbling
and, let’s be honest, it’s not just about AI.
1. The Financial Bubble: Overfeeding the Goose
India has shovelled resources into IT for decades like there’s no tomorrow. Did someone say,
“Starve thy neighbour”? Yes, our love for IT left deep-tech and manufacturing gasping for
oxygen. Imagine throwing lavish banquets for one family member while others survive on
crumbs. The result? Sectors like chemical and mechanical engineering grew anaemic, while IT
became the celebrity everyone invites to parties.
2. AI Disruption: The Rise of the Bots
Artificial intelligence has entered the scene with all the subtlety of a dinosaur at a garden party.
Automation is replacing repetitive tasks, making entire job roles obsolete. IT companies
grappling with overcapacity and inefficiency are shedding their human workforce and filling
roles with shiny algorithms that don’t need breakfast, lunch, and chai breaks every two hours.
Data Check: India’s IT workforce saw a decline of over 6% in entry-level positions over the last
year, while automation increased productivity by 30% in some operations.
3. Valuation Obsession: Unicorn Fever
Startups are chasing billion-dollar valuations harder than a dog behind a car. The obsession
with becoming unicorns has caused a neglect of that tiny thing called "profitability." When
revenue becomes an afterthought, sustainability gets shoved out the door. Would you rather
have an actual cash cow or a mythical horned horse? India picked the unicorn.
So, how do we clean this mess?
There’s hope on the horizon if we act now. But we have to hit some key buttons fast:
● Shift Focus to Products: The days of relying only on outsourcing are over. We need
products that make waves globally, think AI platforms, advanced hardware, and core
technologies.
● Investment Beyond IT: It’s time to invest in diversified industries such as AI, robotics,
bio-tech, you name it. Let’s put "Make in India" into hyperdrive!
● Revenue First: Forget vanity metrics; profitability and sustainability need to be our
guiding stars. Remember, “apna sapna money money”
Data Check: India needs to accelerate investments in non-IT sectors; right now, just 12% of its
venture capital flows into hardware or deep tech.
Final Thought:
Let’s face it, India’s IT sector isn’t going anywhere, but its glory days might be behind it unless it
pivots quickly. If we play our cards right, though, the IT sector can evolve into something even
more robust, something truly forward-looking.
India, it’s time to create, not just deliver. Let’s move from being the service champs to the
innovation leaders. The golden goose isn’t dead, but it’s just in desperate need of a change in
diet. I mean, now that I think I used a bit of AI to make this article a bit better but that doesn't
mean I won't get a job as a content writer.
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Private Equity (PE) is one of the most coveted industries in finance. One of the highest paying industries, Private Equity (PE) attracts absolute creme-de-la-creme of MBA graduates, management consultants, and investment bankers. Also highly competitive, PE funds hire only a handful of investment professionals across levels in a year.
A+ research team has spoken to multiple PE professionals across domestic and global PE funds in India. In the table below, we have compiled average base compensation, variable (bonus) and carry components at blue chip global PE funds in India.
| Role | Yrs of exp | Large Global PE Funds (base salary) | Bonus (as a % of base) | Carry | |
| Analyst | 0-3 yrs pre MBA | $60K-$80K | 60-100% |
Notional Carry or LTI or Certain bonus is paid in the form of carry distribution in case of multi-billion dollar funds*
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| Associate | MBA with 4-6 yrs exp | $100K-$150K | 80-100% | ||
| VP | MBA with 6-10 yrs exp | $200K- $250K | 90-120% |
Estimated 0.5%-2% of the carry pool for a multi billion dollar fund*
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| Principal | MBA with 7-10yrs exp | $300K-$400K | 90-120% | ||
| MD | $500K+ | 100-150% | |||
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These figures are estimates of salaries at top global PE funds like Bain, Carlyle, TPG, Warburg Pincus, General Atlantic and the likes
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Buyout focused funds have 30-50% higher base salaires and respective bonuses
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*These are estimates from the information gathered through our network; might change/vary with more data
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This market research report presents Private Equity funds that are active in Indian markets as of 2025, and have an AUM of 250 million or more. This list includes both domestic and global private equity funds. While comprehensive, this is not an exhaustive list.
This report might benefit product and service providers to the Investment Management industry, Consultants and Investment Bankers, and job seekers aspiring to break into one of the most coveted, competitive and high paying industries globally.
We’ve all been there. You open your phone “just to check one thing” and—boom—you’re 72 minutes deep into scrolling reels. Somewhere between a cute puppy video and a billionaire success story, you forget what you came for. And then it hits you—*the guilt*. Work is pending, chores are waiting, and your brain feels… fried.
Reels and short videos are incredible sources of information and entertainment. But here’s the tricky question—is our brain really equipped for this kind of content?
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1. Emotional Whiplash is Real
Your brain is the most powerful thing God gifted you. It’s built to process one emotion at a time. You can’t laugh and cry at the same moment, right? But reels force your brain into emotional gymnastics:
- 0:02 – Delicious biryani (hungry!)
- 0:05 – Horrifying accident (sad!)
- 0:08 – 19-year-old becomes a billionaire (competitive!)
- 0:12 – Poor man searching for food (grateful… or guilty?)
Within seconds, you’ve felt 10 different things. That’s not multitasking—it’s emotional chaos. Over time, this dulls your ability to feel any emotion deeply.
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2. The Trap is Invisible
No one says, “I’m going to watch reels for the next 3 hours.” The scary part? You don’t even realize when you’ve been sucked in. Your brain stops being in charge—you’re just swiping.
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3. Post-Scroll Blues
Ever felt low, restless, or oddly sad after long scrolling? That’s your brain struggling after rapid-fire emotional switches. And since it happens repeatedly, it’s no longer “just a bad day.” It’s rewiring your mood patterns.
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4. Reality Gets Distorted
The internet has millions of “experts”—teachers without degrees, traders without licenses, astrologers predicting your breakfast. A little knowledge used to be dangerous. Now, *abundant unverified knowledge* is even worse. People buy impulsively, compare endlessly, and believe things far from reality.
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5. It’s for Everyone… and That’s a Problem
A 2-year-old and a 60-year-old consuming the same unfiltered feed? Hazardous. What’s healthy for one mind might be harmful for another. And many of us don’t even follow what we “learn” online in real life—we just keep scrolling.
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So, What’s the Fix?
I’m not against reels. They’re amazing for quick learning and staying updated. But consumption should be intentional. Set a personal limit—maybe 15 to 30 minutes a day. Watch, enjoy, learn… then *log off and live*.
Because at the end of the day, your brain is too valuable to be a slot machine for random content.
Remember: You own your phone. Don’t let your phone own you.