Why global exposure is more than an academic milestone For Tanaya Sethi, a second-year PGPEM student at IIM Bangalore, the Student Exchange Program at KAIST College of Business in Seoul was more than a semester abroad. This experience was one of the most enriching and memorable times of her academic journey. Nestled amid rolling hills and scenic mountain ranges, KAIST’s picturesque campus provided the perfect backdrop to its rigorous academic environment and strong research focus. Tanaya immersed herself in classroom activities, thought-provoking discussions with professors and peers, and gained exposure…
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Can doctors be good administrators? A doctor’s prescription for healthcare overhaul
Dr. Riyaz Basha, GMHE Exec Programme alum, outlines the new face of healthcare leadership Dr. Riyaz Basha is part of a growing tribe of senior healthcare professionals who want to shoulder the administrative burden of healthcare operations. There’s a general sense that healthcare providers cannot be good administrators due to the strong human element involved in their day-to-day jobs. An ally to one, an adversary to another, bureaucrats have perennially been relied upon in administrative roles. Armed with firm will, ready to change minds, Dr. Basha climbed the ranks of…
From Crisis to Command: The Pandemic’s Premium on Management Expertise
Dr. Anie Mathew, a GMHE Exec Programme alum’s rise to operational excellence Alumna of the General Management Programme for Healthcare Executives (GMHE)- Batch 6, an Executive Education Programme at IIM Bangalore, Dr. Anie Mathew currently serves as the General Manager of Operations at Svatantra Integrative Neuro Rehabilitation Centre. The debris of the pandemic were still settling on the healthcare sector when Dr. Anie Mathew received an unsuspecting call from her clinical practice. She was tasked with leading a Covid-19 taskforce in Al Ain, UAE. At the time, a General Dentist…
Final Phase of EPGP International Immersion Unfolds at ESCP Business School Madrid
The last leg of the International Immersion brought IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme students to ESCP Business School Madrid, closing out their global adventure with fresh perspectives. The program kicked off with Prof. Fernando Moroy’s comprehensive overview of the Spanish and European economies, unveiling the geopolitical forces that shape businesses in Spain and Latin America. The session laid a strong foundation for understanding regional business opportunities, marking a strong start to a week of insightful learning. Day 2 saw Francisco Hernández dissect the business model of Real Madrid C.F.,…
Accessibility at IIMB: Never an afterthought says EPGP’s Tanya Gupta
“I believe it is crucial for educational institutions to communicate the support available for students with disabilities,” says Tanya Gupta, MBA-EPGP ’25, in a conversation about her journey with low vision and albinism. Tanya brings over five years of experience as a Product Manager, specializing in the FinTech and F&B sectors. Her passion lies in building tech-driven solutions from the ground up, approaching product management with intentionality and innovation. Reflecting on her early career, Tanya admits, “Initially, I faced significant challenges in collaboration due to my low vision and hesitation…
Frisbee fun!
The ‘Campus Ultimate’ team from IIMB participated in ‘Sakkath’, a three-day Ultimate Frisbee tournament, held on Aug 18th-20th 2023, in Bangalore. Teams from different parts of the country participated in the tournament. The IIMB team comprised students, alumni, faculty and campus residents. The month leading up to the tournament was exciting, with non-team members from the PGP cohort and campus residents joining the training sessions and practice matches. It was a wonderful opportunity to rekindle bonding and community building at IIMB. admin
Packed house for Last Lecture 2023 Three faculty members, invited to address the soon-to-graduate PGP & PGPBA Class at IIMB at ‘Pragnya’, impart wisdom crowned with wit
Professor Chetan Subramanian, Professor of Economics and Dean Faculty, had some life lessons to share with the PGP and PGPBA Class of 2023 a few weeks before their graduation: Network and build strong relationships with your peers, remain polite in all your interactions – professional and personal, choose your travelling companion on life’s journey wisely and well, and enjoy the glorious uncertainty and unpredictability of life. Opening his address at the ‘Last Lecture’ for the Class of 2023, on a beautiful evening at the Open-Air Theatre, tongue-firmly-in-cheek he asked: “What…
Bringing industry to the classroom – Pawan Sachdeva and classmates, PGP 1996
One of the strong points of an MBA programme at IIM Bangalore is its ability to infuse the latest industry perspective into classroom teaching. And what better for a student than when they gain this exposure from their own seniors who are now industry experts. This workshop concept was conceived by Pawan Sachdeva during one of his interactions with the institute. Mr. Sachdeva wears several hats, including those of an author, environmental activist, teacher, and investing expert. His guiding principle in life is to constantly reinvent yourself in order to…
Sangram 2022 closing ceremony
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RBI’s Tight Rope Walk Ram Iyer tries to trace the links between a recent series of monetary actions by various central banks and the impact on India’s own interests. The article draws parallels from earlier scenarios to identify measures for the RBI to ensure that inflation targets are met without scuttling growth and employment.
Given India’s dependence on oil imports and US recently over taking China as India’s largest trade partner, one can argue Indian currency has to almost operate in a fixed exchange rate regime with the dollar. With US inflation nearing 9% and measures to reduce money supply via rate hikes and quantitative tightening by the US Fed well-nigh certain a few looming questions present itself to the RBI. The government has decided to focus on capital expenditure with the FM stating it has a multiplier effect of 2.4.1 While it would…