Edition: December 2025

Alumni Author: R Venkatraman(RV Raman), PGP 1988

Writing under the pen name RV Raman, R. Venkatraman (PGP 1988) brings a distinctive perspective shaped by decades of professional experience and a lifelong engagement with technology and ideas. Having lived through the pre-internet era and the rise of artificial intelligence, his latest novel, 2080: The Lattice, reflects a deep...

Alumni News

IIT Roorkee Honours IIMB Alumnus Mr. Karthik Reddy with the Distinguished Alumnus Award Congratulations to Mr. Karthik Reddy (1994 – B.E., Industrial Engineering) on being conferred the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence (2024). A Managing Partner at Blume Venture Advisors, Mumbai, Mr. Reddy has played a pioneering role in...

IIM Alumni SportsFest 2025

From the glow of the diya that set the tone to rallies, rebounds, and match points that brought the campus alive — IIM Alumni SportsFest 2025 was everything we hoped for and more. Over two energising days, the IIM Bangalore campus transformed into a vibrant celebration of sport, spirit, and...

Book Release

2080: The Lattice – R Venkatraman (RV Raman), PGP 1988 About the Book The year is 2080. Mankind is utterly dependent on AI … AI that has become deeply biased. The Lattice, once known as the Internet, has evolved to a point where it carries all five senses – sight,...

Alumni Reunions

Alumni from the batches of 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010 returned to the IIM Bangalore campus for a memorable reunion, reconnecting with peers, batch faculty, and revisiting cherished moments from their time at the Institute. Accompanied by their families, the gatherings were marked by warmth, nostalgia, and a strong sense...

In Memoriam

Remembering Professor Ramesh G.: A Respected Scholar and Member of the IIMB Community It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Professor Ramesh G., a respected member of the Centre for Public Policy and a valued part of the IIM Bangalore community. Professor Ramesh joined the Institute...

Events@IIMB

Prof. Deepti Ganapathy Delivers Keynote on Heatwaves and Climate Resilience at Global South Conference Prof. Deepti Ganapathy delivered the keynote address at the International Conference on Heat and Heatwave Trends and their Health Implications in the Global South, held in Mysore and jointly organised by JSS Science and Technology University,...

IIMB in Spotlight

IIM Bangalore Retains No. 1 Position in Eduniversal Rankings, Secures 5 Palmes Emeritus and Gold Trophy IIM Bangalore has reaffirmed its status as a leading global management institution by retaining the No. 1 rank in India and Central Asia at the 18th Eduniversal World Convention, held at IIM Indore. The...

Can technology act as a catalyst to a just climate transition?

– Prof. Deepti GanapathyIIM Bangalore Digital technologies offer immense leverage to achieve resource efficiency and decarbonisation Without digital technologies and combined ecosystems, we have little chance of embracing climate action. While state actors and non-state actors debate at COP 30, organisations—whether not-for-profits, listed companies or SMEs—are staying invested in determining...

How MSMEs can come up with localised solutions towards sustainability

– Prof. Deepti GanapathyIIM Bangalore Sustainability measures for MSMEs look different from large enterprises. There is a need for MSMEs to work towards contextualized sustainability goals for long term impact. Sustainability is a complex term. In a business setting, we must differentiate between the term ‘sustainable business’ and ‘business sustainability’....

NSRCEL Startups

Flextron When conversations around electric mobility were still unfolding, Flextron was already building solutions to accelerate India’s EV transition. Founded in 2021 by Ameen Khan and team, the NSRCEL-incubated startup set out with a clear mission: to make EV charging faster, smarter, and more accessible. What began as a small...