November 2024

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...

The Pricing Paradox: Unlocking Profitability in Manufacturing-as-a-Service

– Dr. Tarun Jain & Dr. Jishnu Hazra IIM Bangalore Providers who can offer flexible, nuanced pricing strategies that cater to their service offerings’ specific needs and characteristics will not only maximise their profitability but also play a crucial role in shaping the future of flexible, on-demand manufacturing. The manufacturing industry has undergone a...