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The EPGP cohort visited Câmara de Cascais, a vibrant coastal town home to over 140 nationalities, to learn how the local municipality manages its daily operations.

EPGP students at Nova SBE, Portugal: Exploring Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainability

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The second week expanded the immersion with sessions on corporate strategy, leadership, innovation ecosystems, and sustainability The second week of the International Immersion at Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE), Lisbon, deepened the cohort’s exposure to cutting-edge themes in Artificial Intelligence, organisational memory, leadership, innovation ecosystems, and ethical business practices. Accompanied by Prof. Jayadev M., Finance & Accounting area, IIMB, the students explored how global business theories intersect with technology, strategy, and sustainability in a rapidly evolving world. Day 4 – The Impact of AI in Business The…

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Madrid Immersion Highlights: EPGP ’26 at ESCP Business School

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Week 2 spotlighted Spain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, marketing insights, and the future of leadership in a technology-driven world The second week of the EPGP international immersion unfolded in Madrid, accompanied by Prof. Amar Sapra, Chairperson, EPGP, offering participants a deep dive into Spain’s entrepreneurial landscape, its marketing and business practices, and its role as a bridge between Europe and Latin America. Through a series of faculty-led sessions, company visits, and cultural experiences, the week combined academic rigor with practical insights and global perspectives. Day 1 The first day opened with sessions…

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Students of the EPGP 2025-26 batch pictured at ESCP Business School, Berlin Campus, during the international immersion.

Reflections from Berlin: EPGP ’26 immersion at ESCP Business School

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Week 1 offered an intimate understanding of German economic and entrepreneurial advancementsThe first week of the EPGP international immersion at ESCP Berlin unfolded as a rich on-the-ground education in the economic, political and entrepreneurial advancements of Germany. With the help of a cadre of native coordinators from Berlin and a diverse group of travel companions that included Prof. Ludvig Levasseur, Entrepreneurship area, IIMB, the visit helped develop an intimate understanding of Germany’s advanced and emerging markets and drew meaningful connections to India and the wider global context. Day 1 Day…

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EPGP students begin International Immersion at Nova SBE, Portugal

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The first three days featured sessions on international trade, macroeconomics, and Portugal’s growth outlook Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) International Immersion Programme at Nova School of Business & Economics, Portugal, opened with an engaging mix of academic insights and industry experiences. A batch of EPGP students, accompanied by Prof. Abhoy K Ojha, OB&HRM area, began their journey by exploring global business theories, macroeconomic frameworks, and the Portuguese outlook on growth and innovation. The opening lecture was delivered by Prof. Emanuel Gomes, Professor of Strategy and International Business at…

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Final Phase of EPGP International Immersion Unfolds at ESCP Business School Madrid 

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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.,…

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Accessibility at IIMB: Never an afterthought says EPGP’s Tanya Gupta 

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“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…

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Build your Adversity Quotient

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The pandemic has me concerned about how our kids will handle adversities. It is imperative to put in place tools that will enable our youngsters deal with hardships better than we have. We invest a lot of effort into building Intelligence Quotient and Emotional Quotient. Now is the time to look at Adversity Quotient (AQ) – a measure of how we choose to respond and handle adversity, writes Rakesh Godhwani Between 1988 and 89, the Indian cricket team toured the West Indies and played many ODIs and test matches. The…

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Unearthing Shared Identities and Cultural Similarities of India & Japan

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16 November, 2020, Bengaluru: “When we think of Japan, we think of it as an insular culture. However, Japan and India share many cultural similarities such as festivals marking the changing seasons, rituals and art inspired by nature, and an adherence to the lunar calendar,” said sarod artiste and Japanese language expert Anupam Joshi, in his talk, ‘Identifying Our Shared Identity! Astonishing Cultural Similarities between India & Japan’, as part of the ‘Tatsujin – Speak’ – a seminar series hosted by the India Japan Study Centre, an IIM Bangalore Centre…

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Let’s hear it for work sans long commutes The hiring managers at Flipkart did a lot of homework while providing real work assignments and modifying project objectives to minimize impact to the virtual job, writes Sameer

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I had a fantastic experience as an intern with Flipkart this summer. It taught me more than I could have imagined. I got to work on a data science project that was interesting and important, and could make a significant difference in the way the company operates. It allowed me to learn, think, and execute constantly. I felt that hiring managers at Flipkart did a lot of homework while providing real work assignments and modifying project objectives to minimize impact to the virtual job. The work from the home culture…

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How to make WFH impactful Having a change-embracing, flexible, dynamic attitude helps deliver even in times of disruption, writes N Ramarajwho interned with the Royal Bank of Scotland

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I interned at the Royal Bank of Scotland (Operations). Since the bank’s HR informed me in advance about Work From Home (WFH), I had time to be prepared. Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan’s article in BusinessLine offered some great tips. RBS was incredibly supportive in setting up remote system access. The project was about process improvement. I explored ways of enhancing customer experience and improving productivity, using a range of Six Sigma tools like SIPOC, Pareto, RCA and statistical sampling. I was also able to apply learnings from analytics, marketing and product…

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