Edition: April 2025

Alumni Author: SOS-tainability – Prasad S N, EGMP 2023

Prasad S N, IIM Bangalore alumnus and founder of Grewind Solutions LLP, is a passionate advocate for sustainable living. His latest book, SOS-tainability: The Last Call for Change, offers a wake-up call to individuals and organizations, urging immediate action in the face of climate urgency. From a seasoned corporate professional...

Alumni News

Avataar, led by IIMB alumna Saumya Misra, wins at Start Up Maharathi Challenge We are delighted to share that Avataar, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand founded by Saumya Misra (PGP 2015), an alumna of IIM Bangalore, has emerged as the winner in the D2C category of the prestigious Start Up Maharathi...

IIMB in Spotlight

IIM Bangalore Achieves Global Top 50 Status in Prestigious Business Rankings IIM Bangalore has solidified its position as a premier institution for management education, securing a place within the top 50 globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This achievement underscores IIMB’s consistent excellence and...

Events@IIMB

“Chase Excellence, Not Success”: EPGP Alumnus Abhishek Khandelwal Inspires New IIMB Cohort “Success is not about being the smartest, but about being the most excited,” said Abhishek Khandelwal, CFO at Snow Leopard Ventures and EPGP alumnus, addressing the incoming 2025-26 batch of IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management...

In Memoriam

Honouring the Memory of Col. Akash Sachan (EPGP 2011) We are saddened to inform the alumni community of the passing of Col. Akash Sachan, a member of the EPGP 2011 batch, on 18th April 2025, after a brave and prolonged battle with cancer. Akash had a distinguished career with the...

Book Releases

Hardware to Code: How Software is Transforming the Automotive Industry – Mukesh Kumar, EPGP 2010 About the Book Hardware to Code unpacks the most profound 10-S factor framework and transformation in automotive history—the rise of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). This book explores how the auto industry is shifting from gears and...

Brand symbolism in the digital context

– Prof S Ramesh Kumar Brand symbolism shapes consumer perceptions using imagery and narratives. Successful brands like Coke, Nike, and Castrol use visual storytelling and emotional connections to enhance brand recognition. Digital media amplifies this effect, creating rapid brand awareness and preference. Strategic, innovative use of brand symbolism drives strong...

Profit with Purpose: Innovations from the Global South

– Dr. Sourav Mukherji, OB&HRM area IIMB The relationship between purpose and business has always been an evolving one. In today’s world, we are witnessing a shift from the traditional view of profit maximisation to a more balanced approach that integrates purpose with profitability. Professor Sourav Mukherji from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore exemplifies...

NSRCEL Startups

Kavi The Poetry-Art Project Founded in 2012 by Amit Singh, Madhuri Balodi, and Soumya Mukerji, Kavi The Poetry-Art Project is an innovative initiative that brings poetry into everyday living spaces through eco-friendly art. The company specializes in transforming recycled materials—such as cork, seed paper, waste bottles, and reclaimed wood—into unique,...