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...