Edition: June 2025

Alumni Ventures: Vyuhaa Med Data – Dhritiman Mallick, PGP 2016

Dhritiman Mallick, an IIM Bangalore alumnus, returned to India after a global consulting career across the US, Japan, and China to build something deeply impactful. As Co-founder of Vyuhaa Med Data, he is using AI, engineering, and empathy to bring early cancer diagnostics to India’s last mile, focusing on women...

Alumni News

IIMB DAA Alumnus S. Padmanabhan Takes Over as Chairman of Tata Chemicals Mr. S. Padmanabhan, an esteemed alumnus of IIM Bangalore’s PGP 1980–82 batch and recipient of the institute’s Distinguished Alumnus Award (2008), has been appointed Chairman of Tata Chemicals, effective May 30, 2025. With over four decades of experience...

IIMB Orators Club Event – Youth Leadership Program June 2025

The IIMB Orators Club is one of the longest-running and most active alumni initiatives at IIMB. It celebrated its 15th anniversary with great pomp and show last year. The IIMB Orators Club offers an incredible program designed by Toastmasters International every year for the children of IIM Bangalore alumni aged...

Book Releases

Rama’s Code – Ancient Lessons for New Age Founders – Pavan Govindan, GMITE 2013 About the Book “Rama’s Code: Ancient Lessons for New-Age Founders By Pavan Govindan Unlock ancient wisdom to build the startups of tomorrow. In a world of rapid change and uncertainty, startup founders face battles just as...

Events@IIMB

IIMB Celebrates Launch of ‘Context-Inspired Entrepreneurship’: Democratizing Innovation through Indian Cases IIM Bangalore is proud to announce the soft launch of ‘Context-Inspired Entrepreneurship: Cases from India,’ a groundbreaking book aimed at democratizing entrepreneurship education. Launched on June 11, 2025, by Shri Shashank Mani, MP, this Scopus-indexed volume is a key...

NSRCEL Startups

Young Tinker Young Tinker Foundation promotes hands-on S.T.E.A.M. education to spark creativity and innovation among children and youth. Supported by Impact Orbit and Capgemini, it bridges classroom learning with real-world problem-solving through mobile labs, workshops, and community projects. The foundation empowers students—especially from underserved areas—to become thinkers, builders, and future...

IIMB in Spotlight

IIM Bangalore Research Recognised by IBBI for Insights on IBC’s Behavioural Impact A recent study by IIM Bangalore’s Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management (CCMRM) has been featured by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for offering fresh perspectives on how the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)...

How to profit from consumer trade-offs

– Prof Ramesh KumarIIM Bangalore Consumers navigate choices through trade-offs, balancing quality, quantity, and even emotional connections like anthropomorphism. Cultural context significantly shapes these decisions, as seen in coffee preferences and cleaning habits. Brands must understand these complex price-benefit relationships and leverage psychological insights to craft effective strategies, considering consumer...

Transforming B2B logistics through digital platforms

– Prof Srinivasan RIIM Bangalore Digital B2B logistics platforms like RoaDo are transforming supply chains with real-time tracking and DPI integration for higher efficiency. Efficient B2B logistics is the foundation of a well-functioning manufacturing supply chain. Ensuring a seamless flow of goods requires careful coordination, real-time tracking, and adherence to...