Deloitte India's recent decision to send 35 senior partners above the age of 55 has sparked debates about ageism in India. However, data indicates that below-40 executives often run the show at new-age companies and startups, with large and complex firms relying on battle-hardened corporate veterans who have negotiated multiple business cycles. In NSE-500 companies, a typical Indian CEO today is 57 years old, similar to data on C-suite occupancy for Fortune-500 firms.
