2024

Alumni Author: Design Your Career – Dr. Pavan Soni, PhD 2016

Dr. Pavan Soni is a distinguished author, researcher, educator, and consultant known for his expertise in innovation, strategy, and design thinking. His latest book, Design Your Career, offers valuable insights into how individuals can take control of their career journeys and create a meaningful and impactful professional life. Dr. Soni’s...

Alumni News

IIMB Alumni Honored with President’s Award for Pioneering Contributions to Disability Advocacy On World Disability Day, December 3, 2024, two distinguished IIMB alumni were honored with prestigious National Awards by the Honorable President of India in recognition of their pioneering contributions to disability advocacy. Vineet Saraiwala, a PGP ’15 alumnus...

In Memoriam

In Memory of Prof. Ganesh N. Prabhu (1964–2024) We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Prof. Ganesh N. Prabhu on the evening of December 24, 2024. Prof. Prabhu was a distinguished scholar in product innovation, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. He was not only an exceptional...

Alumni Reunions

Alumni from various batches reunited at IIM Bangalore, reliving cherished memories and reconnecting with their peers. Accompanied by their families, their presence brought warmth and nostalgia to the gatherings. Director Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Dean of Alumni Relations and Development Prof. Sourav Mukherji, and Head of Alumni Relations Mr. Utanka...

Book Annoucement

Walking in the Park – Tales from Lalbagh by K.M. Chandrashekaran, 1976 About the Book Lalbagh – the magnificent horticultural park in Bangalore, with its trees, shrubs, lakes, ponds, flower-gardens, the Glass House, the Bandstand, gazebos, the Rock and little temples – is the setting for this collection of short...

Events@IIMB

IIMB Commemorates 75 Years of India’s Constitution on Constitution Day IIM Bangalore celebrated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution with a special event honoring National Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas. The occasion reflected on the enduring legacy of the Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949, as...

IIMB News

SnackWise: PGP Students’ Startup Selected for NSRCEL Incubation Akash Dhanania and Akshay Prashant, PGP ’25 students of IIM Bangalore, have achieved a significant milestone with their startup, SnackWise, being incubated at NSRCEL under the prestigious Campus Founders Program. The four-month program supports student entrepreneurs in developing and scaling their ventures...

NSRCEL Startups

Hala Mobility Hala Mobility, part of the Incubation Program for Mobility Startups, has raised INR 51 crore in Pre-Series A funding. A multi-modal EV ride-sharing platform, Hala operates over 3,000 vehicles powered by advanced machine learning technology. The platform has achieved significant environmental milestones, reportedly saving 2 million liters of...

Transforming Public Univs into R&D Engines

– Dr. Rishikesha T Krishnan and N. DayasindhuIIMB Director and Co-founder & CEO, itihaasa Research & Digital Indian R&D is set to receive a huge boost with the setting up of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). According to reports, Indian public universities will be linked to nationally funded higher educational institutions...

Why Brand Authenticity Matters for Brands

– Dr. S Ramesh KumarIIM Bangalore Expectations from a brand and the consequent brand evaluations are predominantly the result of brand positioning and subsequent brand proposition claims. While several perspectives are associated with Brand Authenticity, this is an attempt to provide illustrative examples of brand authenticity drawn from three different...

Alumni Ventures: Lowkal – Vinod Sadashivaiah, MPEFB 2017

In this engaging interview, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of a trailblazer who turned challenges into opportunities to create an impact in the health and wellness sector. Beginning his career as a pharmacist, he evolved into an accomplished entrepreneur, driven by a desire to blend science and innovation. Armed...

Alumni Author: Safeda – Saurabh Kudesia, EGMP 2010

With over two decades of experience as a technical writer and manager in multinational corporations, Saurabh has led cross-border teams and driven innovative content solutions, showcasing his expertise in program management and technical skills. An alumnus of esteemed institutions such as BITS Pilani, IIM Bangalore, Symbiosis Pune, and Bhopal University,...

Alumni News

Founding Batch Reunion 2024: Celebrating Bonds that Last a Lifetime On November 19, 2024, the Alumni Office at IIM Bangalore hosted an unforgettable reunion for the PGP Batch of 1976, marking nearly five decades of camaraderie and success. The event was graced by IIMB Director Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan and Prof....

Celebrating IIM Bangalore’s 51st Foundation Day: A Tribute to Excellence and Legacy

On October 28, 2024, IIM Bangalore celebrated its 51st Foundation Day with a blend of intellectual discussions, recognition of achievements, and cultural festivities. The day highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, community-building, and nation-building. Keynote Lecture: Education as a Catalyst for Growth Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO of Pratham...

Events@IIMB

IIM Bangalore and Geneva Graduate Institute Host International Conference on Local Environmental Democracy and Green Transitions IIM Bangalore, in collaboration with the Geneva Graduate Institute, hosted an international conference from October 23 to 25, 2024, in Geneva. The event, titled “Local Environmental Democracy and Green Transitions: Mapping Institutional Mechanisms and...

IIMB News

It Rained offers at PGP and PGP-BA Students Summer Placements The Summer Internship Placement process for the PGP and PGP-BA 2024-26 cohorts at IIM Bangalore concluded on a high note, as all 601 participating students secured offers from 140 organizations during the placement week from October 21-26, 2024. The process...

NSRCEL Startups

FinTech Innovation Center at NSRCEL Receives Major Boost from Karnataka Government The Government of Karnataka has approved the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in FinTech at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, with a substantial investment of INR 13.24 crores over the next five years. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s...

Gender and its Influence on Climate Narratives in India

– Dr. Deepti Ganapathy & Pallavi DattaManagement Communication area, IIM Bangalore Looking at the literature on audio-visual narratives, women are mostly assigned commentary roles, while in the Chipko movement, they took centerstage through their visual aesthetics of hugging a tree. Recently a prominent woman author, entrepreneur, and social activist used AI-generated...

Brand Makeover: Repositioning in a Dynamic Environment

– Prof. S Ramesh KumarMarketing area, IIM Bangalore Brand Repositioning is a broad- based concept. Even an introduction of a brand variant same category, (for instance Ethnix from Raymond’s) or a variant in a related category hair oil and face wash in cosmetics), is likely to have an impact on the...