706 students graduate with 8 winning gold medals at IIMB's convocation

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The 49th Convocation of IIM Bangalore celebrated the graduation of 706 students, with eight standout graduates receiving gold medals.

Conducted on April 6, the ceremony saw the presence of Chief Guest T V Narendran, the CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel.

In his address, he stressed the significance of acknowledging global shifts from the past decades and looking forward to future advancements. A total of eight students were awarded gold medals for their performance.

Degrees were awarded to students across different programmes such as the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA), and Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP).

This year, the Institute also introduced the Institute Research Award, valued at Rs 1.75 lakh.

The introductory Institute Research Award was won by Bibek Bhattacharya, PhD student in the Strategy area of the graduating batch. T V Narendran, CEO of Tata Steel, emphasised the importance for graduates to focus on geopolitical shifts, technology, and sustainability.

He urged adaptability to technological changes like AI and emphasised the need for corporate enterprises to prioritise sustainability and climate change.

Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairperson of IIM Bangalore, praised the institute's rankings and highlighted the significance of the 'why' in career decisions, advocating for self-reinvention every five years and expressing gratitude to parents. Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore, celebrated the institute's achievements, including increased admissions and new digital learning initiatives.

He thanked stakeholders for their support and encouraged graduates to aim for excellence while maintaining core values and giving back to society.

The convocation was an important moment for the graduates and their families, marking the completion of their academic pursuits and the onset of a new journey.

The ceremony was also attended by the Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Board Members, Directors, Deans, faculty, alumni, and staff of the Institute. As IIMB steps into its Golden Jubilee year it looks forward to a promising future.