Quantitative trading firms compete with tech giants for IIT talent

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High-frequency trading firms are competing with tech giants like Apple and Microsoft for top talent at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) placements, offering lucrative packages. These quantitative trading firms are offering salaries potentially exceeding ₹1 crore, vying for candidates skilled in AI and mathematical modeling against major tech and aerospace companies. The IIT placements, starting December 1, serve as a key indicator for India's hiring landscape, with a wide range of companies seeking engineering graduates.


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