Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Indian Employers Expand Executive Coaching to Retain Talent
Indian companies are now offering executive coaching to more than just top bosses.
They want to keep good managers by helping them become better leaders.
This coaching isn't about giving answers but about asking questions to help leaders understand themselves better.
It's becoming important because leading a company is getting harder with all the changes in technology and how people work.
Companies like Hinduja Group, RPG Group, and Aditya Birla Group are using coaching to make sure their leaders are ready for the future.
It's not just about paying more money to keep people; it's about investing in their growth.
Executive coaching is expanding beyond CXOs to high-potential managers in India.
Companies aim to retain talent amid slower salary growth and increasing leadership demands.
Coaching focuses on self-awareness and long-term decision-making, not short-term fixes.
Certified executive coaches charge ₹50,000–₹60,000 for a 90-minute session.
Major business groups like Hinduja, RPG, and Aditya Birla have formalized coaching programs.
- Who
- Indian employers and senior executives
- What
- Expansion of executive coaching programs to retain talent
- When
- Starting this month and ongoing
- Where
- India, across various business groups
- Why
- To address slower salary growth, rising leadership demands, and rapid technological change
- Scope of Coaching
- Extended to high-potential managers, not just CXOs
- Cost of Coaching
- ₹50,000–₹60,000 per 90-minute session
- Employee Costs
- 15% of net sales in Q3 2025, down from 15.4% in 2024
- Aditya Birla Group Coaching
- 4,312 employees coached, 88% reported improvements
- RPG Group Coaching
- 10-12 senior leaders coached annually for 6-8 months
