Salary Guide · India 2026
Krutrim (meaning 'artificial' in Sanskrit) is India's first AI unicorn, founded by Bhavish Aggarwal (Ola's founder) as a spinoff. It builds Indian-language AI models and is working on custom AI chips. Salary ranges below are sourced from AmbitionBox, Glassdoor, and Levels.fyi and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Role
Total CTC ranges for AI Engineer / Researchers at Krutrim India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹45L – ₹75L | ESOP₹8L – ₹22L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹85L – ₹140L | ESOP₹22L – ₹50L/yr |
Data sources: AmbitionBox, Glassdoor India, Levels.fyi, and public DRHP/IPO filings where applicable. Ranges represent the 25th–90th percentile of reported total CTC (base + variable + annual equity value) in Indian cities. Individual offers vary by negotiation, team, location, and joining year. These figures are market reference data, not a guarantee of any specific offer. Verify with current offer letters and recruiter disclosures.