In this conversation, we speak with Nayanika Mahtani, an IIM Bangalore alumna, author, and screenwriter whose journey spans investment banking and international storytelling. Now based in London, she has built a body of work that explores memory, identity, and the emotional truths that lie beneath history. Her latest project, Main...
In this conversation, we speak with Prasad S N (EGMP 2023), an IIM Bangalore alumnus whose book Startup Corporate Entrepreneurship: Finding Where You Belong moves beyond the usual binaries of career choice to explore something far more personal—the quiet unease of feeling underutilised and the cost of acting on it....
21 women founders from the IIMs, building together In an era of media deluge and outsized advertising budgets, can small brands truly stand out? More importantly, can they do it without burning through resources? We spotlight a remarkable collaboration—one that brought together 21 women founders from the IIM ecosystem to...
Swapna Mitra and Shashank Kothi Institute Memorial Scholarship at IIM Bangalore IIM Bangalore alumni Swapna Mitra (PGP 1999) and Shashank Kothi (PGP 2000) have instituted the Shri Raghuvir Kothi Memorial Scholarship to support the education of the Institute’s staff community. The initiative was formalised through an MoU signed on 12...
Abhinav Lamba (PGP2007) We are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Abhinav Lamba (PGP 2007), an alumnus of IIM Bangalore, who lost his life in a tragic scuba diving incident in the Florida Keys. Abhinav was reported to be in distress while diving at Molasses Reef, following...
IIM Bangalore and APD Organise Purple Manthan on Disability Inclusion The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at IIM Bangalore, in partnership with the Association of People with Disability (APD), organised Purple Manthan on 20 February 2026, marking a decade of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016....
IIM Bangalore EPGP Ranked #34 in FT MBA Rankings 2026 IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) has strengthened its global standing, securing the #34 rank worldwide in the Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026, a significant jump from #57 last year. The programme also ranks #3 in India, reaffirming its...
Karma Yoga Cartoon Book – Divyesh Dixit, PGPEM 2007 About Book Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action What if every action you take could bring you inner peace, purpose, and fulfillment? Based on the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action transforms deep...
IIM Bangalore hosted Unmaad 2026, its annual cultural festival, from 27 February to 1 March, bringing together students and performers from across institutions. Themed ‘Beats of the Streets’, the festival transformed the campus into a vibrant hub for artistic expression across dance, theatre, music, literature, and visual arts. Day 1...
NSRCEL Start-ups Recognised at AI Impact Summit 2026 Start-ups incubated at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, were recognised at the AI Impact Summit 2026 for their contributions to AI-led innovation and sustainable impact. The winners include Niharika Kolte Alekar (Volar Alta), Samhita R (Resilience AI), Utkarsh Apoorva (AbleCredit), Srishti Srivastava (Infiheal), and...
– Professor S Ramesh KumarIIM Bangalore AI is revolutionizing how brands come to life, but it also brings potential hazards. The danger of content uniformity looms, risking audience confusion and a misalignment with the brand’s true essence. Emphasizing human intervention is essential, allowing brands to navigate AI’s limitations and cultural...
– Professor M S SriramIIM Bangalore The RBI needs to think out of the box vis-a-vis cooperative banks Cooperatives represent the true dilemma of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI is a full-service central bank charged with three main functions: managing monetary policy and public debt; regulating banks...
– Professor Dalhia ManiIIM Bangalore Bengaluru used to feel like a slice of heaven—and in many ways, it still does. A benign climate, abundant opportunities, an ease for dual-career couples, first access to entrepreneurial ideas, parks everywhere, and a culture of simple living and high thinking. Even Bengaluru’s millionaires are...
– Professor Venkatesh PanchapagesanIIM Bangalore A model where govt gives land and private investors capital to create social rental housing at scale seems financially viable It has been nearly 60 years since the slogan Roti, Kapda, Makaan was coined to win an election. While government efforts have delivered meaningful results...
– Professor R.T.Krishnan & N DayasindhuIIM Bangalore Applications in health, agriculture, education, urban management, and disaster preparedness have shown promise. With the right support, many of these can scale to a pan-India market and potentially be bundled into an India AI Applications Stack. The ultimate success of artificial intelligence (AI)...
