India’s business landscape is shaped by brands that have not only achieved commercial success but have also transformed consumer behavior, created entirely new categories, and remained relevant across generations. In his latest book, Desi Disruptors: Timeless Lessons from Iconic Indian Brands, Vikrant Pande (PGP ’92) explores the stories behind some...
R. Kumar Assumes Office as Tamil Nadu Minister for AI, IT and Digital Services IIM Bangalore alumnus R. Kumar, BLP 2024 Batch has assumed office as the Hon’ble Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services in the Government of Tamil Nadu. His appointment to this important portfolio comes...
Finding Their Voice: Reflections from YLP 2026 For eight weeks, a group of young learners came together every weekend with a shared goal—to become more confident communicators and effective leaders. What they discovered along the way was far more meaningful: the courage to express themselves, the confidence to take initiative,...
Desi Disruptors: Timeless Lessons from Iconic Indian Brands – Vikrant Pande, PGP (1992) About Book What makes a balm feel like a mother’s touch? How did a packet of noodles become India’s comfort food? How did a brand name become synonymous with a cure for a cold? And why do...
PensionBox Wins Platform Worker Wellbeing Challenge 2026 PensionBox, a start-up supported by the NSRCEL Fintech Centre of Excellence at IIM Bangalore, has emerged as the winner of the Platform Worker Wellbeing Challenge 2026, an initiative jointly conducted by Zomato and Blinkit. The challenge sought innovative solutions that can improve the...
Prof. Deepti Ganapathy Featured on All India Radio for Earth Day Prof. Deepti Ganapathy, Visiting Assistant Professor of Management Communication at IIM Bangalore, was interviewed by All India Radio on 22 April 2026 as part of Earth Day observances. The discussion focused on environmental sustainability, climate awareness, and the role...
IIM Bangalore Hosts Global EFMD Symposium on the Future of Management Education IIM Bangalore, in partnership with EFMD Global, hosted the third edition of the EFMD Symposium in India on 30 April 2026, bringing together academic leaders, industry experts, and institutional decision-makers to discuss the future of management education. Centred...
– Sumit Saurav | Sankarshan BasuIIM Bangalore A volatility-only framework for determining Margin Period of Risk may be overstating liquidation risk, inflating margins, and reducing capital efficiency in India’s commodity derivatives market Summary of this article India’s commodity derivatives market may be operating with a flawed assumption—one that quietly inflates...
– Dr M S SriramIIM Bangalore The anxiety the proposed amendment to the foreign contribution Bill has created is justified The proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) has created anxiety among civil-society organisations (CSO). The anxiety is not unfounded, and we need to take note of the...
– S Ramesh KumarIIM Bangalore The landscape of brand building is undergoing a revolutionary change. Contemporary consumers are increasingly influenced by the opinions of their peers and content shared on social platforms. As earned media takes the lead in shaping brand dialogues, the effectiveness of traditional advertising wanes. For brands...
– Dr. Subhabrata MajumdarIIM Bangalore Building home-grown AI will take pace, talent, and institutional patience. Does India have the long game? In September 24, 2014, a group of scientists in Bengaluru put an end to hype. Their spacecraft Mangalyaan, built in just 15 months on a budget smaller than the Hollywood...
Bengaluru Anusmaran Bengaluru 2026 promises a vibrant day of reconnection and celebration at the IIM Bangalore campus on 25 April 2026. With a thoughtfully curated agenda, the event blends conversations, entertainment, and community engagement. The day began with registration and an inaugural session, followed by a music and community gig...
Organising a pooja is often expected to be simple, yet in urban settings it can involve unclear processes, fragmented networks, and last-minute coordination. What is meant to be a meaningful experience can quickly become complicated. For Dayanand Kamble, an IIM Bangalore alumnus, this experience raised a larger question around how...
Deepak Thakur promoted to Senior Vice President at Hibiscus Petroleum Deepak Thakur (PGP 2010) was promoted to Senior Vice President at Hibiscus Petroleum in March 2026, marking a significant milestone in his career in the oil and gas sector. With over 18 years of experience, he brings deep expertise across...
Abhijit Roy (PGP 1991) on Redefining Leadership Metrics Abhijit Roy (PGP 1991), Managing Director & CEO of Berger Paints India, recently shared his perspective on how leadership is increasingly being evaluated beyond traditional financial metrics in a LinkedIn post. He noted that while performance and innovation remain essential, there is...
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore hosted its 51st Convocation on 27 March 2026, celebrating the graduation of 785 students across its doctoral and postgraduate programmes. Degrees were awarded to students from the PhD programme as well as MBA programmes including PGP, PGPBA, EPGP, PGPEM and PGPPM, marking a significant...
IIM Bangalore Breaks into Global Top 30 in QS Rankings by Subject 2026 IIM Bangalore has strengthened its global standing in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, securing the #29 position worldwide in Business and Management Studies. The Institute also ranks #5 in Asia and #2 in India,...
– Professor Jitamitra DesaiIIM Bangalore The present war opens up an opportunity for India to model its airports and airlines along the lines of Dubai and Singapore India, as the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market and projected to become the third largest globally by 2030, the potential for growth is...
– Professor S Ramesh Kumar & Madhurjya BanerjeeIIM Bangalore & Senior Global Marketing Director (Unilever) Focusing solely on performance marketing risks neglecting crucial brand building, a vital component for long-term success. While digital marketing offers new avenues, foundational principles like segmentation and authentic offerings remain paramount. Brands must adapt to...
– Professor Rahul De’ (Former) and Rishabh OhriIIM Bangalore Public sector survey shows low awareness but growing interest in vibe coding to boost productivity The term “vibe coding,” coined by Andrej Karpathy in 2025, sent the tech world into a frenzy. The idea was simple but transformative: prompt a Generative...