ISB News Update: 2025 Faculty, Programs and Research
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The Indian School of Business (ISB) is actively engaged in diverse initiatives, as evidenced by its partnerships for tribal women's empowerment through forest economies and collaborations on public policy forums and data user conferences with government bodies. The institution emphasizes cutting-edge research across various fields like finance, AI, and healthcare, making it accessible through platforms like ISB Discover.
ISB also prioritizes student development through specialized programs, real-world case simulations, and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighted by events like the One Club Conclave and Shark Tank India interactions. Furthermore, the school demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and has recently received significant philanthropic support to enhance its executive education facilities. This blog covers the latest ISB news helping aspirants to make an informed decision about the worth of the ISB MBA.
ISB NEWS: FACULTY APPOINTMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anindo Sarkar joins ISB as Assistant Professor in Finance
Holds PhD in Finance from Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego
Research focuses on monetary policy impacts on financial markets and long-term economic growth
Specializes in innovation, R&D, productivity, macro-finance, asset pricing, and technology-driven growth
Teaching interests include Financial Econometrics, Investment Analysis, Advanced Risk Management, and Macroeconomics
Karthik Balakrishnan joins as Professor in Accounting
ISB alumnus from PGP Co '03 returning to ISB
Holds PhD in Accounting from Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University
Research on corporate disclosure and financial reporting is highly regarded with over 3,800 citations in leading academic journals
Member of editorial boards for top journals and experienced in teaching across all levels
Expected to strengthen research and education at ISB significantly
Sandeep R. joins as Assistant Professor in Operations Management
Holds PhD in Management from UCLA Anderson School of Management
Brings exceptional scholarly expertise and collaborative industry experience
Expected to enhance ISB's mission to deliver impactful research and practice-driven education
ISB NEWS: TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
ISB PGP Class of 2025 Recipients (Hyderabad & Mohali cohorts):
Professor Prasanna Tantri - Core Courses (Hyderabad cohort)
Also serves as Executive Director of Centre for Analytical Finance (CAF)
Recognition honors significant contributions to students' academic journeys through expert guidance, research insights, and real-world learning experiences
Professor Sumit Kunnumkal - Core Courses (Hyderabad cohort)
Recognized for bringing real-world learning experiences to the classroom
Part of the comprehensive recognition program for academic excellence
Professor Vijaya Sunder M - Core Courses (Hyderabad cohort)
Also recognized in elective courses category
Demonstrates consistent excellence across multiple course categories
Professor Achal Bassamboo - Core Courses (Mohali cohort)
Recognized for significant contributions to students' academic journeys
Represents the Mohali campus excellence in core curriculum delivery
Professor Vishal Karungulam - Core Courses (Mohali cohort)
Also recognized in elective courses for Hyderabad cohort
Co-led the SEED programme demonstrating practical application of academic concepts
Professor Vishwakant Malladi - Core Courses (Mohali cohort)
Also presented the Honour Code during PGP MFAB Class of 2026 orientation
Emphasizes values that guide the ISB community
Professor Prasanna Tantri - Elective Courses (Hyderabad & Mohali cohorts)
Dual recognition across both campuses and course categories
Delivered vote of thanks at Summer Research Conference 2025 as Executive Director of CAF
Professor Vijaya Sunder M - Elective Courses (Hyderabad & Mohali cohorts)
Cross-campus recognition demonstrating broad impact
Maintains high teaching standards across different student cohorts
Professor Vishal Karungulam - Elective Courses (Hyderabad cohort)
Co-led SEED programme with Professor Ashwini Chhatre
Focus on sustainable development and digital transformation applications
ISB PGP PRO Class of 2024 Recipients:
Professor Shyam V Sunder - Accounting Analysis & Information (Delhi & Hyderabad cohorts)
Cross-cohort recognition spanning multiple cities
Expertise in accounting analysis and information systems
Professor Luis Martins - Management of Organizations (Bengaluru cohort)
Specialized recognition for organizational management expertise
Serves the Bengaluru professional cohort specifically
Professor Venkat Subramaniam - Corporate Finance (Mumbai cohort)
Mumbai cohort recognition for corporate finance excellence
Demonstrates ISB's reach across major Indian financial centers
Professor Prachi Deuskar - Portfolio Management (Delhi cohort)
Specialized elective course recognition in portfolio management
Serves the Delhi professional community
Professor V. Kumar - Customer Behaviour & Branding (Hyderabad, Bengaluru & Mumbai cohorts)
Multi-city recognition across three major cohorts
Expertise spans customer behavior analysis and brand management
ISB PGP MAX Class of 2024 Recipients:
Professor Sarang Deo - Global Operations Management
Also serves as Deputy Dean – Faculty and Research, ISB and Executive Director of MIHM
Leading researcher on healthcare management and operations
Involved in multiple research initiatives including antibiotic stewardship and TB diagnostics
Professor Prashant Kale - Competitive Strategy
Recognition for strategic management expertise
Serves the senior executive education segment
ISB NEWS: MAJOR PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Motilal Oswal Foundation - ₹100 Crore Grant
Largest single philanthropic gift ever received by ISB
Will support the upcoming Executive Centre at Hyderabad campus
Centre will be named the "Motilal Oswal Executive Centre"
Funds will aid ISB's continued growth as world-class provider of executive education
Will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure including lecture theatres, meeting rooms, collaborative office spaces, and faculty lounge
MoU exchanged between Motilal Oswal (Chairman, Motilal Oswal Foundation), Raamdeo Agrawal (Trustee), Professor Madan Pillutla (Dean), Pramath Raj Sinha (ISB Executive Board Member), and D N V Kumara Guru (Senior Director – Advancement)
Punjab & Sind Bank - ₹1.91 Crore CSR Grant
Supporting multi-pronged advancement initiatives through the School
Facilitated by the Office of Advancement at ISB
Enables launch of Street Vendor Enterprises Incubation and Scaling Centre at ISB's Centre for Analytical Finance
Provides merit-based scholarships for PGP and PGP YL students
Offers over 1,000 learners access to ISB's curated online programmes
MoU exchanged by Chaman Lal Shienhmar (FGM, Punjab & Sind Bank) and D N V Kumara Guru (Senior Director – Advancement, ISB)
Conducted in presence of Swarup Kumar Saha (Managing Director & CEO, Punjab & Sind Bank) and Professor Prasanna Tantri (Executive Director – Centre for Analytical Finance)
Street Vendor Centre will focus on enhancing livelihoods through capacity building, market linkages, and financial literacy access
MPS Limited CSR ISB Scholarship
Led by ISB alumnus Rahul Arora (PGP Co '11), Chairman and CEO of MPS Limited
Supports recently launched Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL)
Enables the MPS Limited Scholarship benefiting three students from founding cohort
Provides tuition and commitment fee waivers, enabling pursuit of aspirations without financial constraints
Rahul interacted with scholarship recipients during his visit, reinforcing significance of alumni-led support
Demonstrates collaboration between industry and higher education to nurture emerging talent
Reflects how ISB alumni support the School through meaningful institutional partnerships
ISB NEWS: NEW PROGRAM LAUNCHES & PLATFORMS
ISB Discover Platform Launch
Digital gateway that transforms rigorous faculty research into clear, actionable insights
Target audience: business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and curious minds
Bridges gap between academic excellence and practical application
Offers cutting-edge insights from ISB's globally renowned faculty
Provides research-backed strategies for critical business and policy decisions
Translates complex studies into implementable frameworks and real-world ideas
Available at: discover.isb.edu
Led by Dean Madan Pillutla who believes academic research is best foundation for understanding individuals and organizations
Platform developed by talented team of writers, storytellers, visual artists, and web designers over past year
Designed to support India's ambitious and purpose-driven youth in providing access to education, financial capital, healthcare, technology and prosperity at scale
ISB PGP YL (Post Graduate Programme for Young Leaders)
Designed for bold thinkers with 0-2 years of work experience
Target: young aspirants eager to lead and make significant impact from the outset
Empowers young aspirants to step forward as future leaders who are analytically rigorous, digitally fluent, and ready to take charge from day one
Powered by ISB's cutting-edge curriculum, experiential learning, and collective ambition of brightest minds
Class of 2026-28 admissions now open
Second cohort opportunity to shape programme's legacy and inspire generations of leaders
Inaugural cohort welcomed with week-long orientation including team-building exercises, ice-breaking sessions, and stakeholder interactions
DST NIDHI Accelerator at AIC ISB
High-impact program for early revenue-stage startups
Focus: solving real challenges across agri-value chain
Covers precision farming, supply chain solutions, AI, IoT, and agri-fintech
Requirements: traction and ambition
Provides structured mentoring, funding access, and market linkages to unlock scale
Application link: https://lnkd.in/gviMrbcA
Partnership with Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
ISB NEWS: MAJOR CONFERENCES & ACADEMIC EVENTS
One Club Conclave 2025
Inaugural edition jointly organized by all professional student clubs
2-day conclave at Hyderabad campus
Introduced new approach for students, industry leaders, and recruiters to build meaningful connections
Accelerates domain-specific learning
Keynote address by Saurabh Khedekar, President and CEO, Aluminas and Specialty Chemicals, Hindalco, Aditya Birla Group
Sessions and workshops across finance, consulting, tech, analytics, operations, entrepreneurship, and marketing
Enabled PGP and PGP YL students to connect with experts and engage in real-world case simulations and skill-building modules
ISB Summer Research Conference 2025
Hosted by Centre for Analytical Finance (CAF) at ISB
Brought together leading academicians and professionals from across the globe
Theme: "Recent Advances in Finance"
Two-day event featuring pioneering research on generative AI, discount rates, climate risk, and entrepreneurship
Welcome remarks by Prof Bhagwan Chowdhry
Vote of thanks by Prof Prasanna Tantri, Executive Director of CAF
Keynote address by Anat Admati, George G.C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business
ISB Digital Piracy Conference
Two-day conference: "Digital Piracy - Securing the Future of Creativity"
Collaboration with Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and INTERPOL
Held at Hyderabad campus
Brought together senior law enforcement officials, cybercrime experts, legal and policy professionals, academic researchers, and industry leaders
Focus: strategies for tackling digital piracy
Emphasized importance of awareness, capacity-building, and public engagement
Inaugurated by Prof Manish Gangwar (Executive Director, ISB Institute of Data Science) and S Veeresh Prabhu, IPS (Joint Director, CBI)
Chief Guest: Rajeev Sharma, IPS, Director General of Police, Rajasthan
Sessions covered piracy-malware nexus, impact on India's online video sector, technical and legal challenges, music and audio-visual piracy, rights-holder collaboration, and INTERPOL's global response
Data User's Conference
Organized by ISB Institute of Data Science (IIDS), Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB and ISB Centre for Analytical Finance
Collaboration with Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India
Held at Hyderabad campus
Brought together practitioners, data users, and experts
Focus: data products and surveys led by National Statistical Office (NSO)
Particularly: Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) and Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Investment Intentions
Chief Guest: Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to Government of India
Keynote emphasized critical role of granular data in driving effective policy reforms
Applauded MoSPI's efforts in enhancing data granularity
Dean Madan Pillutla addressed gathering expressing appreciation to MoSPI for collaboration
Sessions explored updated ASUSE survey design, CAPEX survey potential, implications for MSMEs
Emphasized need to improve data availability and strengthen state statistical capabilities
ISB Governance Summit 2025
Third edition hosted by Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB
Collaboration with Cohort 9 of Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP)
Held at Mohali campus
Theme: "Megatrends and Policy Shifts: Charting India's Future"
Brought together leading voices in governance, policy, and industry
Panel discussions explored India's strategic responses to megatrends: climate change, technological disruption, evolving economic structures, dynamic global trade environments
Opening address by Prof Ashwini Chhatre, Executive Director, BIPP
Valedictory address by Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Book launch: "Lakhpati Kisan: Transforming Agriculture-Based Livelihoods for Smallholder Farmers in India" (third book under Bharti Institute of Public Policy series)
Special fireside chat with veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury on her book 'How Prime Ministers Decide'
ISB-POMS Workshop
Annual workshop hosted at Hyderabad campus
Focus: "Operations and Supply Chain Management in Emerging Markets"
Organized in collaboration with Production and Operations Management Society (POMS)
Brought together leading academicians and industry experts
Topics: sustainability, healthcare operations, risk management, agriculture and food supply chains, retail operations, pharmaceutical supply chain
Welcome address by ISB Dean Madan Pillutla
Keynote speakers: Tava Olsen (Professor, Melbourne Business School) and Erica Plambeck (Charles A. Holloway Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business)
Two-day event included poster session featuring PhD students' work
ISB Conference on Digitization Impact
Joint conference by Centre for Analytical Finance (CAF) at ISB and Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL)
Held at Mohali campus on March 20–21, 2025
Theme: "The Impact of Digitization on Households and Firms"
8 research papers presented by authors and discussants from nearly 20 academic and policy institutions worldwide
Keynote address by Professor Manju Puri, J.B. Fuqua Professor of Finance at Duke University
Explored implications of UPI, Brazil's Pix, Digital Euro, and other global fintech innovations
Topics: economic growth, financial access, labor markets, liquidity risk in banking system
Discussed digital remittance services cutting cross-border transfer costs
Examined emergence of CBDCs and potential Digital Euro's impact on global payment networks
ISB Case Writing and Teaching Workshop
Two-day intensive workshop hosted by Centre for Case Development at ISB
Dates: August 21–22, 2025
Location: ISB Hyderabad Campus
Fees: ₹30,000 + GST
Designed to equip faculty, researchers, and aspiring case writers with tools to craft compelling case studies and teach effectively
Target audience: those looking to improve teaching, build writing skills, or bring real-world scenarios into classroom
I-Connect @ ISB
Flagship networking event by I-Venture @ ISB
Day 2 centered on healthcare innovation
Featured discussions on emerging technologies and challenges in healthcare sector
Commenced with welcome address followed by high-level panel discussions and fireside chats
Prominent speakers from healthcare industry including representatives from Philips, CitiusTech, TATA 1mg, Dr Cuterus, Johnson & Johnson MedTech India, Apollo HealthAxis, AIG Hospitals, Medibuddy, and Yapan Bio
Discussion topics: AI and IoT in diagnostic devices, women's sexual health, healthcare infrastructure in Tier 2 & 3 cities, unicorn transformation of healthcare
Featured startup showcases and HackFest 2025 winners announcement
ISB NEWS: GOVERNMENT & INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
ISB - Government of Andhra Pradesh Partnership
Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB partnered with Government of Andhra Pradesh
Purpose: empower tribal women through forest-based economies
Occasion: Adivasi Day in Vanjangi
BIPP signed MoU with ASR district administration, Department of Tribal Welfare, and Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty
Goal: establish women-led economy for forest produce
MoU signed in presence of N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh
CM expressed keen interest in collaboration with Indian School of Business
Sought data on potential benefits for women and family members
Initiative enables tribal women to drive value addition, processing, and market linkages for sustainably sourced forest products
Strengthens livelihoods and local economies
ISB Forum for Resident Commissioners
Fourth edition of initiative bringing ISB's impactful research into conversation with policymakers and public sector practitioners
Hosted in New Delhi by Ashish Kumar, Resident Commissioner of Tamil Nadu
Featured research with direct relevance to public policy and governance
D N V Kumara Guru (Senior Director – Advancement, Alumni Engagement and External Relations) emphasized value as vital bridges between academic researchers and senior civil servants
Professor Ashwini Chhatre spoke about economic opportunities from climate policies, forest and low-productivity lands for biofuel production
Professor Madhu Viswanathan shared how field evidence can inform design of effective markets, incentives, and institutions
Kundan Kumar (Resident Commissioner of Bihar) outlined state's emerging investment landscape
Ashish Kumar reflected on role of behavioral economics in shaping public policy
ISB-Wharton Joint Research Initiative
Welcomed Sagar Saxena, Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Visit to Hyderabad campus for enriching research exchanges with ISB faculty, students, and researchers
Professor Saxena's research focuses on industrial policy and impact of government interventions on firms and markets
Regional focus on India with expertise in industrial policy, market structure and regulation, venture capital, energy and infrastructure, agriculture and development
Has presented work at top global academic forums including BREAD-NUS Asia Conference, Pacific Conference for Development Economics, and Yale Development Seminar
Shark Tank India Season 5
Shark Tank India team visited ISB Hyderabad campus as part of Season 5 application process
Engaged with ISB's vibrant entrepreneurial community
Participants: ISB alums, IVI founding and current class, PGP students, and ISB I-Venture portfolio ventures
Passionate founders pitched businesses, gained insights, and celebrated innovation
Event reflected entrepreneurial spirit and diversity of ISB ecosystem
ISB NEWS: PROGRAM ORIENTATIONS & NEW COHORT WELCOMES
ISB PGP Class of 2026 Orientation
Week-long orientation at both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses
Engaging ice-breaking sessions, insightful interactions, and fun-filled activities
Students made new connections, collaborated, and familiarized themselves with academic rigour ahead
Activities designed to help cohort connect, collaborate, and immerse in ISB experience
ISB PGP YL Inaugural Cohort Welcome
Founding class welcomed at Hyderabad campus
Prof Madan Pillutla (Dean) and Prof Deepa Mani (Deputy Dean of Academic Programmes and Digital Learning) addressed students
Outlined academic journey ahead
Week-long orientation providing opportunities for connection and collaboration
Team-building exercises, ice-breaking sessions, and interactions with key institutional stakeholders
ISB PGP MFAB Class of 2026 Orientation
Inspiring orientation at Mohali campus
Engaging sessions led by Prof. Siddharth Shekhar Singh and Prof. Vishwakant Malladi
Prof. Saumya Sindhwani presented Honour Code emphasizing ISB community values
Warm welcome from Prof. Deepa Mani (Deputy Dean – Programmes) and Rahul Choudaha (Senior Director & Head of Academic and Student Affairs)
Interactive team bonding sessions for connection, collaboration, and peer relationship building
Panel discussion with MFAB alumni: CA Vidushi Goel (Class of 2024), Ishaan Mehta (Class of 2023), and Karan Kaila (Class of 2016)
Focus: leading legacy businesses in today's world
ISB PGP MAX Class of 2026 Orientation
Inspiring orientation at Hyderabad campus
Dynamic team-building activities, meaningful networking
Warm welcome from Professor Ram Nidumolu, PhD and Rahul Choudaha, PhD (Senior Director and Head of Academic and Student Affairs)
Insights set stage for enriching academic experience
Interactive sessions with PGP MAX alumni and key stakeholders
Clear view of programme structure, support system, and opportunities for personal and professional growth
ISB PGP PRO Class of 2026 Welcome
Delhi and Hyderabad cohorts welcomed at Hyderabad campus
Prof Deepa Mani (Deputy Dean, Programmes) greeted students and shared key insights about upcoming academic journey
Day-long orientation with faculty sessions, stakeholder engagement, and ISB alumni connections
Team-building activities to build camaraderie and create shared experiences
Set tone for collaborative journey ahead
ISB AMPI Class of 2026 Welcome
Advanced Management Programme for Infrastructure welcomed at Mohali campus
Cohort comprises mid-to-senior-level professionals and entrepreneurs from India's infrastructure, real estate, and allied sectors
Inaugural residency with academic sessions and workshops providing strategic perspectives on infrastructure leadership and management
Industry conversations with thought leaders: Ashutosh Gautam (Member Technical, IWAI), Prashant Gupta (Founder & CEO, Bandhoo), and Akhilesh Srivastava (President, ITS India Forum)
Insights on leveraging policy frameworks, embracing digital transformation, and driving technology-led innovation
ISB AMPOS Class of 2026 Welcome
Advanced Management Programme for Operations & Supply Chain welcomed at Mohali campus
Senior professionals representing diverse industries, geographies, and functional roles
Inaugural residency with sessions and workshops combining academic mastery, experiential learning, and industry-centric dialogue
Distinguished CXO sessions: Ganesh Mani S (President & COO, Ashok Leyland), Deepak Thukral (Executive Officer – Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki), and Venkat Madhav Lakkala (President – Group Supply Chain, Amara Raja Group)
Perspectives redefined operations and supply chain leadership conception, execution, and scaling
I-Venture Immersive Cohort 2 Welcome
52 entrepreneurs welcomed with 3-day orientation at Hyderabad campus
Enriching sessions led by over 20 distinguished speakers including alumni founders, investors, and industry leaders
Speakers shared entrepreneurial journeys and engaged in insightful discussions
Front-row view into what it takes to build, scale, and sustain with intent
Address by Harish Manwani (Chairperson, ISB Executive Board) offering profound perspectives
Six-month immersion in ecosystem designed to support at every step
Guidance from faculty and alumni, inspiration from peers, and innovation-fueling campus environment
ISB NEWS: GRADUATION CEREMONIES
ISB PGP Class of 2025 Mohali Cohort Graduation
Celebrated at Mohali campus
Chief Guest: Aakash Chaudhry, Co-founder of Aakash Educational Services Limited and Founder of Sparkl Edventure & Aakash Life
Also addressed by Rakesh Bharti Mittal (Chairperson, ISB's Mohali Campus Advisory Board) and Dean Madan Pillutla
Shared insights and best wishes with graduating students
ISB PGP Class of 2025 Hyderabad Cohort Graduation
Celebrated at Hyderabad Campus
Chief Guest: Dr. S. Somanath, Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor at Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Also addressed by Harish Manwani (Chairperson, ISB Executive Board), Rakesh Bharti Mittal (Chairperson, ISB's Mohali Campus Advisory Board), and Dean Madan Pillutla
Shared insights and best wishes with graduating students
FPM and EFPM Programs Graduation
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) doctoral programmes
Celebrated at Hyderabad Campus
Same ceremony as PGP Class of 2025 Hyderabad Cohort
Chief Guest: Dr. S. Somanath (ISRO Distinguished Professor)
I-Venture Immersive Founding Class Graduation
Founding Class of I-Venture Immersive (ivi) programme celebrated at Hyderabad campus
Chief Guests: Sanjay Nayar (Founder and Chairman, Sorin Investment, President ASSOCHAM) and Mohit Garg (CEO and Co-Founder, OLOID)
Prof Bhagwan Chowdhry (Faculty Director, I-Venture ISB) shared reflections.
ISB NEWS: RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS & INITIATIVES
IPAQT Research on TB Diagnostics
Research by ISB Professor Sarang Deo, ISB alumnus Arnab Pal, and co-authors
Initiative for Promoting Affordable and Quality Tuberculosis Tests (IPAQT)
Transformative market-based intervention tackling critical gap in TB diagnostics in India
Context: majority of TB patients seek care in private sector where high test costs and limited awareness hindered WHO-endorsed diagnostics adoption
IPAQT brought together private laboratories into non-profit consortium negotiating lower pricing with manufacturers
Results: 10-fold increase in uptake of Xpert MTB/RIF test and 30–50% reduction in price
Made high-quality diagnostics more accessible to economically vulnerable patients
Antibiotic Stewardship Research
Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM) at ISB leading research project
Collaboration with International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) and CMC Vellore
Project title: "Towards an Antibiotic Roadmap for the Sustainable Entry and Management of Antibiotic X"
Goal: develop pathway linking access and stewardship for introduction of last-resort antibiotics in India
Stakeholder consultations organized in Punjab, Telangana, and Kerala
Participants: clinicians, microbiologists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, hospital administrators (government and private), civil society organizations, biotech innovators, pharmaceutical and diagnostic representatives, state-level policymakers
Focus: strategies promoting responsible antibiotic use by integrating access and stewardship practices
Research team: Professor Sarang Deo (Deputy Dean – Faculty and Research, Executive Director MIHM), Samriddhi Gupte, Jyoti Joshi, Fabian Augusto Maza Arnedo
SEED Programme Research
Sustainable Empowerment through Emerging Digitisation programme
Joint initiative by LAB and Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB
Designed for PGP Class of 2025 students as part of Block Week initiative
Immersive field-based learning experience with rural enterprises
Understanding grassroots challenges and applying strategic insights toward sustainable development
Led by Professors Ashwini Chhatre and Vishal Karungulam
Explored how digitisation and entrepreneurship transform rural livelihoods
Interactions with farmer producer organisations and community stakeholders
Applied classroom concepts to real-world problems
Deepened understanding of policy, sustainability, and digital transformation at grassroots
AI as General Purpose Technology Research
Research series by Prof Anand Nandkumar (Executive Director, Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy)
Examines AI's potential to become next General Purpose Technology (GPT) at par with electricity or internet
Analyzes productivity trends, industry experimentation, infrastructure and ecosystem barriers hindering diffusion
Draws on dynamo and internet revolutions
Explores AI's productivity paradox, data ecosystem challenges, and short-termism of venture-backed innovation
Raises questions around policy lag, job displacement, and availability of incentives for long-term adoption
AI in Business Education Innovation
Professor Sanjay Kallapur leading shift in business education for AI era
Featured by Poets&Quants for leveraging AI potential to enhance learning
Built custom GPT-powered tutoring platform for Business Ethics course
Platform engages students through open-ended questions, real-time feedback, and instant grading
Results: over 1,000 assignments completed with minimal concerns and significantly enhanced student engagement
Makes soft skills (judgment, communication, critical thinking) teachable at scale
Demonstrates AI supporting scalable, personalized learning without replacing human instruction
ISB NEWS: CONTENT SERIES & MEDIA INITIATIVES
Impact Chronicles - Nipun Malhotra
Features PGP MFAB Class of 2016 alumnus, Co-founder and CEO of Nipman Foundation
Born with arthrogryposis, turned lived experiences into lifelong mission building world where persons with disabilities are seamlessly included
Founded disability rights organisation influencing public policy
Journey of resilience, vision, and impact
Shares reflections on growing up with disability, turning points igniting activism, and how persistence shaped advocacy
Discusses how ISB's PGP MFAB programme equipped him with India-specific, family-business-aligned leadership skills
Conversation with D N V Kumara Guru (Senior Director, Alumni Engagement at ISB)
Topics: harmonising disability laws in India, vision for inclusive future, advice for young people seeking meaningful change
Quote: "It has been proven that company's productivity increases when they hire persons with disabilities, for multiple reasons"
Impact Chronicles - Purnota Dutta Bahl
Features PGP Class of 2005 alumna, Founder & CEO of Cuddles Foundation
Organization transforming paediatric cancer care in India through power of nutrition
Inspiring story behind Cuddles Foundation becoming critical partner to top hospitals across India
Provides nutrition support, counselling, and care for children battling cancer
Discusses leveraging ISB knowledge in business strategy and management to scale foundation's impact
Covers operational model of Cuddles, invaluable support from ISB alumni and friends, vision for future
Conversation with D N V Kumara Guru (Senior Director – Alumni Engagement at ISB)
Leaders Unplugged - Shiv Shivakumar
Interview by Muskan Andani (PGP Co '26) with Shiv exploring leadership philosophy behind remarkable journey
Career across global giants: Nokia, PepsiCo, Unilever, and now Advent International
Focus: what it takes to constantly evolve, expand skill base, and refuse confinement to single discipline boundaries
Offers insights into becoming thought leader across wider landscape of business and society, not just single industry
Believes ISB is "Made in India" story for the world
Leaders Unplugged - Amit Sevak
Interview by Hruditha Punugoti (PGP Co '25) with Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS
Focus: future of work in skills-first world
Answer lies in reimagining how we assess and nurture human potential beyond exams into cognitive and non-cognitive skills realm
Topics: why skills are new currency, how education systems are evolving, leading with purpose in changing world
Shares insights on leadership, innovation, and why skills-first mindset matters today more than ever
Faculty Pro Tip Series - Dr. Chandrasekhar Sripada
Features Clinical Professor of Organisational Behaviour (Practice) at ISB
Over 25 years leadership experience as CHRO across global firms
Brings deep practitioner insight into evolving dynamics of people, culture, and leadership in family businesses
Course: Human Capital Management for MFAB Co '25 students
Explores critical intersection of strategy and talent
Topics: building high-performance teams, aligning people practices with long-term growth
Enables young business leaders to lead with empathy, insight, and effectiveness
Student reflections by Hitarth Shah and Divyansh Agarwal on classroom experience
Learning: cultural fit matters as much as skill in hiring, frameworks for engaging and retaining top talent
Grounded in Indian business contexts with case studies and simulations
Gig Economy Series
"The Indian Way: The High Tide Which Lifts All Boats" presented by Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy (SRITNE), ISB
Delves into evolution of blue-collared gig economy of India
Emerging from platform-driven business model experiments around 2016
Innovations transformed how we access various conveniences at fingertips
Rapid evolution came with hidden human costs
Blue-collar delivery workers power convenience economy yet many struggle with uncertain incomes, long working hours, lack of job security and benefits
Notes regulatory intervention may be necessary but must be carefully designed to avoid additional strain on already financially stretched platforms
Written and produced by Anand Nandkumar (Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Executive Director, SRITNE)
AI Series Episode
Prof Anand Nandkumar examining AI's potential as General Purpose Technology (GPT)
Question: "AI holds potential to become next General Purpose Technology, at par with electricity or internet, but will it truly live up to that promise?"
Examines AI's potential through productivity trends, industry experimentation, infrastructure and ecosystem barriers hindering diffusion
Drawing on dynamo and internet revolutions
Explores AI's productivity paradox, data ecosystem challenges, short-termism of venture-backed innovation
Raises urgent questions around policy lag, job displacement, availability of current incentives for long-term adoption
ISB NEWS: STUDENT EXPERIENCES & EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Rahul Kabra Exchange Program Experience
PGP Co '25 student completed exchange programme at Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania
Reflects on how experience shaped global perspective and added depth to learning
Quote: "Walking into my first class at one of the world's top business schools felt like stepping into a dream I'd nurtured for years"
Experience was transformative both inside and outside classroom
Struck by diversity of thought and culture on campus
Learning alongside peers from all over world, exchanging ideas and perspectives expanding worldview
Deepened understanding of global business dynamics
Academically: rigor and flexibility of Wharton's curriculum allowed exploration of private equity, tech strategy, entrepreneurship
Classroom discussions enriched by real-world experiences from classmates and professors
Access to Wharton faculty, guest lectures from industry leaders, hands-on project work
Provided new tools and frameworks carried forward into career
Outside classroom: explored several US cities from historic Washington DC to vibrant New York City
Every journey added layer to understanding of American culture and business ecosystems
Grateful for friendships, learning, and unforgettable memories
Thanks ISB for making journey possible and enabling experience of both worlds: India's premier business education and global perspective at Wharton
ISB PGP YL Orientation Week Experience
Founding class reflection on O-Week experience
Orientation Week set tone for new ideas, meaningful connections, and glimpse into journey ahead
Students reflect on their orientation week experience
O-Week Highlights
PGP Class of 2026 orientation week activities and experiences
Joyful celebration marking beginning of transformational journey
Week witnessed series of interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging activities
Organized to help cohort connect, collaborate, and immerse in ISB experience
Moments of new friendships, impactful conversations, and insightful learnings
SEED Programme Field Learning Experience
PGP Class of 2025 Block Week rural engagement experience
Part of ISB's innovative Block Week initiative
Unique field-based learning experience under SEED (Sustainable Empowerment through Emerging Digitisation) programme
Joint initiative by LAB and Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB
Immersive opportunity to engage with rural enterprises, understand grassroots challenges, apply strategic insights toward sustainable development
Led by Professors Ashwini Chhatre and Vishal Karungulam
Explored how digitisation and entrepreneurship are transforming rural livelihoods
Interactions with farmer producer organisations and community stakeholders
Students applied classroom concepts to real-world problems
Deepened understanding of policy, sustainability, and digital transformation at grassroots
ISB NEWS: SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT
World Environment Day Tree Coverage
91,531+ trees across both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses
Trees sequester 8,892.65 tonnes of CO₂ annually
Part of ISB's commitment to building more sustainable future
Demonstrates belief that shaping tomorrow's business leaders means embedding sustainability in what they teach and how they live, work, and lead
Posted on World Environment Day
Water Management Achievements
29% of water demand met through recycling and rainwater harvesting
Demonstrates innovative approach to water conservation
Part of comprehensive sustainability strategy
Shows commitment to resource efficiency
Zero Water Discharge Achievement
Achieved across both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses
Significant environmental milestone
Demonstrates advanced wastewater management and treatment
Part of broader sustainability commitments
LEED Platinum Certification
Both ISB Hyderabad and ISB Mohali campuses certified
Highest level of LEED certification for sustainable building practices
Recognizes comprehensive approach to sustainable infrastructure
From thriving biodiversity to innovative waste-to-compost systems
Proving sustainable practices and world-class education go hand in hand
ISB NEWS: SPECIAL RECOGNITION & MEMORIALS
Professor M Rammohan Rao Memorial
Former Dean of ISB (2004–2009) passed away
Leader who helped establish ISB as world-class institution
Under his guidance, School made significant strides, especially in building research foundation
Believed business school must be hub for knowledge creation, not just dissemination
Belief continues to guide ISB's academic mission
Distinguished career: Director of IIM Bangalore, tenured Professor at NYU's Stern School of Business
Numerous leadership roles including President of Association of Indian Management Schools
Received prestigious Fulkerson Prize in 2000
First Dean of Indian business school appointed to Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Respected scholar in operations research and management science
Exemplified highest standards of academic leadership and institutional governance
Influence extended beyond ISB to broader landscape of management education in India
Remembered for academic values and commitment to nurturing talent
Continued sharing knowledge and guiding students until very end
Legacy lives on in countless students, faculty, and institutions he helped shape
World Youth Skills Day Recognition
PGP students share how they're building future-ready skills in rapidly evolving digital world
From immersive learning and industry-led sessions to hands-on projects and exposure to frontier technologies
Reflect on experiences shaping their journey with digital literacy and AI
Students sharing their perspectives on skill development
World TB Day Research Highlight
Highlighting IPAQT research impact on TB diagnostics in India
Research by ISB Professor Sarang Deo, ISB alumnus Arnab Pal, and co-authors
Initiative for Promoting Affordable and Quality Tuberculosis Tests (IPAQT)
Transformative market-based intervention tackling critical gap in TB diagnostics
Connection with World TB Day emphasizing ongoing relevance of research
ISB NEWS: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & FORUM SESSIONS
ISB Insights Forum - AI Session
Session: "Sorting Hype from Reality: Advancing AI as a General-Purpose Technology"
Chaired by Professor Anand Nandkumar at ISB Insights Forum 2024
Explored whether AI can match transformative impact of past GPTs like Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Academia and industry still divided on AI's long-term significance
Examined roles of universities, government, and private enterprise in advancing AI
Looked at trends in venture capital investments in AI startups and strategic value of AI patents
Offered practical insights to understand AI's real potential while separating hype from reality
Featured speakers: Himanshu Tambe (Clinical Professor of Strategy, ISB), Prithvijit Roy (Entrepreneur and Business Leader in AI and Data Science), Trishna Shah (Principal PM Lead, Microsoft)
ISB Insights Forum - Compensation Strategies
Session exploring most effective compensation strategies enhancing both employee productivity and business success
Co-chaired by ISB Professors Madhu Viswanathan and Pranav Jindal at ISB Insights Forum 2024
Provided insights into how different incentive structures drive or diminish employee productivity
Emphasized importance of optimizing compensation strategies to align employee behaviour with business goals
Offered practical takeaways for managers, HR professionals, and business leaders
Focus: boosting motivation and performance through better-designed incentive schemes
Featured speakers: Swapnil Tripathi (Head StudyIQ, Adda24), Tarun Pandey (Partner at ZS Associates)
ISB Insights Forum - Rural Roads Session
Question: "How can rural roads become powerful enablers of economic and social transformation?"
Chaired by Professor Shilpa Aggarwal at ISB Insights Forum
Drew on range of scholarly research including studies on poverty alleviation, healthcare access, and agricultural market dynamics
Explored how improved infrastructure can enhance livelihoods and promote economic resilience in rural India
Featured speakers: Ajay Kumar Sood (Deputy Managing Director, NABARD), Karan Avtar Singh, IAS (Retd) (Chairperson, Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority), Sumit Bothra (Vice President, Trade Marketing & Distribution North, ITC Ltd)
ISB Executive Education - Startup Ecosystems
Insight Edge episode exploring differences between startup ecosystems in India and the West
From cultural dynamics to regulatory landscapes, number of issues shape innovation and growth
Explored fundraising models, critical role of venture capital, why understanding differences crucial for founders aiming to scale globally
Featured Sagar Saxena, Assistant Professor, Business Economics and Public Policy, The Wharton School
ISB NEws: SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS
Thomas Schmidheiny Centre Training Programme
Three-day training programme: "Family Business: Managing Growth and Transformation"
Held July 07-09, 2025
Participants gained valuable insights into critical challenges faced by growth-oriented family businesses
Successfully concluded with meaningful participation
Posted 1 month ago
Advanced Management Programme Admissions
Multiple specialized programs accepting applications throughout the year
Programs include AMPI (Infrastructure), AMPOS (Operations & Supply Chain), and others
Designed for mid-to-senior-level professionals in specific sectors
Combination of academic sessions, workshops, and industry interactions
ISB PGP MAX Admissions
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives (PGP MAX)
2026-27 intake accepting applications
Ranked at 40 globally and 1 in India in FT Global EMBA Ranking 2024
15-month, modular programme for senior professionals with 10+ years work experience
Focus: elevate knowledge and expertise to extraordinary leadership, transform organization, turn disruption into opportunity
ISB News: HEALTHCARE & SECTOR-SPECIFIC INITIATIVES
Healthcare Innovation Day
I-Connect @ ISB Day 2 focused on healthcare sector
Featured discussions on emerging technologies and challenges in healthcare sector
Prominent speakers from healthcare industry including representatives from major companies
Discussion topics: revolutionising early detection through AI and IoT in diagnostic devices, women's sexual health transcending traditional boundaries, building sustainable healthcare infrastructure in Tier 2 & 3 cities, how unicorns are transforming healthcare
Also featured startup showcases and HackFest 2025 winners announcement
ISB Max Institute Healthcare Research
MIHM leading research project on antimicrobial resistance solutions
Project: "Towards an Antibiotic Roadmap for the Sustainable Entry and Management of Antibiotic X"
Collaboration with International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) and CMC Vellore
Developing pathway linking access and stewardship for introduction of last-resort antibiotics in India
ISB Healthcare Stakeholder Consultations
Conducted in Punjab, Telangana, and Kerala for antibiotic stewardship project
Brought together diverse groups: clinicians, microbiologists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, hospital administrators, civil society organisations, biotech innovators, pharmaceutical and diagnostic representatives, state-level policymakers
Focused on strategies promoting responsible antibiotic use by integrating access and stewardship practices across policy and healthcare systems
ISB News: ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION OPENINGS
PGP YL Class of 2026-28 Admissions
Applications open for Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders
Designed for bold thinkers with 0-2 years work experience
Eager to lead and make significant impact from outset
Empowers young aspirants to step forward as future leaders: analytically rigorous, digitally fluent, ready to take charge from day one
Learning ecosystem powered by ISB's cutting-edge curriculum, experiential learning, collective ambition of brightest minds
Second cohort opportunity to shape programme's legacy and inspire generations of leaders
ISB PGP MAX 2026-27 Admissions
Applications accepting for Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives
Ranked #40 globally and #1 in India in FT Global EMBA Ranking 2024
15-month, modular programme for senior professionals with 10+ years work experience
Focus: elevate knowledge and expertise to extraordinary leadership, transform organisation, turn disruption into opportunity
Path to global leadership
DST NIDHI Accelerator Applications
Applications open for DST NIDHI Accelerator at AIC ISB
High-impact program designed to back early revenue-stage startups
Solving real challenges across agri-value chain
From precision farming and supply chain solutions to AI, IoT, and agri-fintech
Requirements: traction and ambition
Access to structured mentoring, funding access, and market linkages to unlock scale
Partnership with Department of Science & Technology, Government of India