June 2026

Alumni Authors: Hitched or Ditched – Paromita Banerjee (EEP 2015) and Rahul Singh (PGP 2015)

Love may be universal, but understanding relationships is anything but simple. In Hitched or Ditched, Paromita Banerjee and Rahul Singh explore the many dimensions of modern relationships, blending personal experiences, behavioural insights, research, and real-life case studies to help readers navigate one of life’s most important yet least understood aspects....

Alumni News

Alumna Sangeeta Bavi joins Anthropic to lead Startup Growth in India Sangeeta Bavi (PGSEM 2010) has joined AI research and safety company Anthropic as Head of Digital Natives, Startups and Growth – India, where she will lead the adoption of Claude among Indian startups and growth-stage companies. Her appointment comes...

Book Release

Failures as Stepping Stones – Dr. Surya Lakshmi Chellapilla, PGPPM (2015) About the Book What if failure is not the end of the road, but the beginning of a greater journey? In Failures as Stepping Stones, Dr. Surya Lakshmi Chellapilla presents an inspiring perspective on one of life’s most misunderstood experiences-failure....

Events@IIMB

Philanthropy and Purpose Take Centre Stage at Donor Reception 2026 The IIMB Development Foundation (IDF) hosted Donor Reception 2026, bringing together donors, alumni, faculty, industry leaders, and members of the IIM Bangalore community to celebrate the generosity and shared commitment that continue to strengthen the Institute’s future. A highlight of...

IIMB in Spotlight

PGPEM Team Earns Merit Award at AIMA ICRC Case Writing Competition 2026 A team from IIM Bangalore’s two-year MBA for Working Professionals (PGPEM) programme earned the Merit Award at the 6th AIMA ICRC Case Writing Competition and Conference 2026, reaffirming the institute’s emphasis on experiential learning and industry-relevant management education....

NSRCEL Startups

FloMobility FloMobility, a startup from Cohort 2 of the Incubation Program for Mobility Startups—an initiative by Maruti Suzuki India Limited in partnership with NSRCEL—has raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Mela Ventures and Arali Ventures. The investment marks a significant milestone in the startup’s journey...

Startups-Selling a Commodity or Marketing a Brand?

– Prof. S. Ramesh KumarIIM Bangalore In the fast-paced digital landscape, startups are constantly vying for attention amidst fierce competition. Establishing a powerful brand identity is essential for resilience. By prioritizing unique value propositions and enhanced offerings instead of merely competing on price, startups can carve out their niche. Even with...

Intent and Outcome

Good policy intentions do not always translate into successful outcomes. Often, the gap lies not in the objective itself, but in the way it is designed and implemented. In his latest column for Business Standard, Dr. M. S. Sriram, Public Policy area, IIM Bangalore, revisits his long-held premise that “design...

Hunting the Heffalump: Just Who is an Entrepreneur?

The search for a definitive answer to the question “What makes an entrepreneur?” has occupied scholars and practitioners for decades. But what if the question itself is misplaced? In the article ‘Hunting the Heffalump: Just Who is an Entrepreneur?’ for Mint, Dr. Suresh Bhagavatula, Entrepreneurship area, IIM Bangalore, revisits this...

AI Can Complement Education, Not Replace It

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and professions, questions about its impact on education have become increasingly common. Will degrees lose their relevance? Will educators be replaced by technology? In the article ‘AI Can Complement Education, Not Replace It’ for Deccan Herald, Dr. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean Programmes and faculty in the...

New Credit Loss Norm Could Hurt

As banks transition to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework, they are being required to identify and account for potential credit losses much earlier than before. While the new approach is designed to strengthen financial stability and make lending more resilient, it may also have unintended consequences for borrowers. In...