August 2024

Alumni Ventures: Umanshi Marketing – Tamanna Gupta, EPGP 2014

Tamanna Gupta, a dynamic marketing leader and an IIM Bangalore EPGP 2014 alumna, has carved a remarkable journey in the world of branding and marketing. Starting her career as a determined class 12 student in Mumbai, Tamanna’s early experiences in market research sparked a passion that would define her future....

Alumni Ventures: CareFlick – Himanshu Maharana, PGP 2016

CareFlick is revolutionizing senior care through innovative AgeTech solutions. The founding team combines diverse expertise: Abhishek Mohanty, the founder with a strong background in design and senior care; Himanshu Maharana, an IIM Bangalore alumnus specializing in AI and data science; Chinchu Joseph, an experienced healthcare professional with deep knowledge of...

Alumni Ventures: ClaimBuddy – Khet Singh Rajpurohit, PGP 2021

In today’s fast-paced startup ecosystem, the journey of an entrepreneur often reflects innovation, resilience, and a deep commitment to solving pressing problems. Khet Singh Rajpurohit, an alumnus of IIM Bangalore, embodies this spirit as the founder of ClaimBuddy, a healthcare startup dedicated to simplifying claim processing for hospitals and patients....

Alumni News

IIM Bangalore Alumnus Dinendra Kashyap IPS Awarded President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service IIM Bangalore proudly recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of alumnus Dinendra Kashyap IPS, PGPPM ’15, who has been awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service. In addition to this prestigious honor, he received the Chief of Army...

Upcoming Events

Dear IIM Alumni, The IIMB Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Patients for Patient Safety Foundation, invites you to an important webinar on “Handling Medical Emergencies” on Saturday, 24th August, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM IST. This session will provide valuable insights into managing medical emergencies from the perspective...

Vista 2024

A Triumph of Innovation, Entertainment, and Global Engagement: Vista 2024 Concludes Vista 2024, the highly anticipated business summit organized by the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and the PGP in Business Analytics (PGPBA) students of IIM Bangalore (IIMB), concluded with resounding success on August 11, 2024. This year’s theme,...

IIMB News

Dr. Rusha Das Awarded Prestigious Grant by Zurich University of Applied Sciences Dr. Rusha Das, IIMB Young Faculty Research Chair in the Public Policy area, has been awarded a prestigious grant by Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) for her co-developed proposal, “Local Environmental Democracy and Green Transitions: Mapping Institutional...

Sneha Varsha 2024

The IIM Bangalore community came together to celebrate an event close to the hearts of many—a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of our campus. On August 7, 2024, the Hostel and Mess Committee, led by Hostel Secretary Shikher Chitransh Srivastav, PGP 2023-25, hosted the “Sneha Varsha” program at the...

Book Releases

Moods Swings – Rohit Prasad, PGP 1996 About the Book To what extent will one respond to Insults, salve one’s hurt, and make a name for oneself? What must one do to get out from under the shadow of one’s worst deed? For these and many more intriguing and thought-...

Events@IIMB

A Message of Hope: IIMB Launches NSRCEL-Incubated Mitti Café IIM Bangalore recently inaugurated the NSRCEL-incubated Mitti Café on campus, a café operated by adults with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities. This initiative aligns with IIMB’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. With over 35 Mitti Cafés already in operation across various...

NSRCEL Startups

Supply6 Welcomes AB de Villiers as Investor to Promote Wholesome Nutrition Supply6, a start-up from NSRCEL, is excited to announce former South African cricketer AB de Villiers as its newest investor. The company is dedicated to addressing nutritional deficiencies and helping consumers enhance their gut health, skin wellness, and energy...

A Blueprint for Creating Good Jobs in India

– Dr. Prateek RajStrategy Area, IIM Bangalore To create good, stable jobs, we must focus on inclusive growth that creates jobs by investing in the social sector, revitalising labour-intensive industries, and prioritising extensive skill development India’s current growth model has often been called a success, as evident in its stock...

Budget 2024 Responded to Challenges of MSMEs

– Dr. Rishikesha T KrishnanDirector, IIMB The Professor of Strategy & Director at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore says that MSMEs face significant challenges including remaining competitive, keeping abreast of changing technology and attracting and retaining skilled talent. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are a critical part of the economic...

Stereotypes – An Eternal Behavioral Lever

– Prof. Ramesh Kumar SMarketing Area, IIM Bangalore Stereotype is a classical approach to brands as brand imagery is vital to brand associations. Brands may have to create, nurture and modify them as the environment changes. The concept of stereotype enables the mind to transcend these kinds of thoughts when most consumers...

Lonely Twilight of Older Women in India

– Dr. Allen P UgargolIIM Bangalore Living alone among older adults could offer independence for some, but it can pose serious challenges of social isolation, healthcare access, and financial security for many. Addressing these challenges requires harnessing social networks, better healthcare access, and stronger social safety nets. India, currently the...