Archive · 30 Jan 2026
SHRM India Releases Executive Coaching Report 2025-26
SHRM India has released a big report about executive coaching in India for the years 2025-26.
The report talks about how coaching is becoming very important for leaders in companies.
It helps leaders handle big changes, work from different places, and meet high expectations.
The report says that most companies think coaching is important, but not many track how well it works.
Leaders believe coaching helps a lot, but companies need to do a better job of measuring its success.
The report also says that coaching should be a big part of a company's plans, not just something extra.
SHRM India released a report on the state of executive coaching in India for 2025-26.
60% of organizations have formal executive coaching programs, but only 6% track ROI.
80% of organizations prefer external coaches for senior leadership roles.
91% of leaders believe transition coaching is critical, but only 8% have institutionalized it.
Leadership sponsorship is identified as the biggest factor for coaching success.
- Who
- SHRM India, business leaders, HR heads, certified executive coaches
- What
- Release of a comprehensive report on executive coaching in India
- When
- January 30, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To understand the evolving role of executive coaching in leadership development and organizational resilience
- Report Title
- The State of Executive Coaching in India 2025-26
- Organizations with Formal Coaching Programs
- 60%
- Organizations Tracking ROI on Coaching
- 6%
- Preference for External Coaches
- 80%
- Leaders Valuing Transition Coaching
- 91%
- Institutionalized Transition Coaching
- 8%
- Key Success Factor
- Leadership Sponsorship