New Delhi: Birla Institute of Management Technology
(BIMTECH), a leading AACSB-accredited business school in India, celebrated its
38th Convocation, marking a significant milestone in the academic journeys of
797 graduates across its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), PGDM
(International Business), PGDM (Insurance Business Management), PGDM (Retail
Management), and PGDM (Online) programmes. In addition, 12 scholars graduated
from the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in
Management (EFPM), reflecting the institute’s commitment to advancing
management research and academic excellence.
The event was graced by Mr. Nikhil Nanda, Chairman and
Managing Director of Escorts Kubota Limited, as the Chief Guest. The ceremony
also welcomed other distinguished leaders from Escorts Kubota Limited and
Kubota Corporation, Japan, including Mr. Akira Kato, Deputy Managing Director,
Escorts Kubota Limited; Mr. Bharat Madan, Whole Time Director and Chief
Financial Officer, Escorts Kubota Limited; and Mr. Todd Stucke, General
Manager, Agri Solutions Headquarters, Kubota Corporation, and President, Kubota
North America Corporation. Their presence brought an international industry
perspective to the occasion, bringing together academic leadership, corporate
expertise, faculty members, graduating students, and distinguished guests to
celebrate academic accomplishments and the transition of graduates into the
professional world.
During the convocation address, Mr. Nikhil Nanda,
Chairman and Managing Director of Escorts Kubota Limited, said, “Every
generation inherits a legacy, but it is the courage to create something of its
own that gives that legacy a future. My grandfathers showed me that
nation-building takes many forms, from empowering farmers through technology to
inspiring millions through cinema, but the purpose remains the same: to make a
difference in people’s lives. To the graduating class of 2026, I say: do not
measure your career only by the positions you hold or the success you achieve.
Ask yourself what you have changed, whom you have helped and what you have
contributed to the country.
In a world being reshaped by AI and constant change, keep
your curiosity alive, your ego in check and your values intact. Your journey is
your opportunity to serve, to build and to leave India stronger than you found
it.”
BIMTECH has also been re-awarded the Graded Autonomy
(Category-I) status by AICTE, reaffirming its standing as one of the few
institutes to have received this recognition repeatedly. This distinction
reflects the institute’s continued commitment to academic quality,
institutional excellence, and educational advancement.
The ceremony recognised outstanding academic achievements
across the institute’s on-campus and online programmes. The Gold Medals were
awarded to Palash Gupta, Sriram Sankar, Sanchit Rana, and Vidhula Rani P, while
the Silver Medals went to Priyesh Jain, Shruti Saxena, Simran Jain, and Namita
Jain across the four PGDM programmes.
The institute also honoured Palash Gupta with the Dr. C. B.
Gupta Memorial Medal, Ishita Mehra with the Smt. Yashoda Jaju Memorial Medal,
and Radhika Matta and Shruti Saxena with the Smt. Madhuri J. Sheth Award for
academic excellence.
Under the Centre for Online Studies (COOLS), the Gold Medals
were awarded to Egan Ganesh, Alice Galopin, and Shruti Sethi from Batches C6,
C7, and C8, respectively, while Sriganesh G, Debjit Mandal, and Anuj Thakur
received Silver Medals.
These achievements reflect the students’ dedication,
perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence. The convocation also
recognised Dr. Sachin Tyagi, a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) scholar
from the 2021-25 batch, who received the prestigious Jagdish N. Sheth Best
Thesis Award.
At the 38th Convocation, BIMTECH recognised the achievements
of its alumni through distinguished honours. Mr. Ravi Chopra, Group CHRO at
Aditya Infotech Ltd. (CP Plus), received the Distinguished Alumni Award. The
Young Alumni Awards were presented to Mr. Dibyanshu Tripathi, CEO and
Co-Founder of Hexalog; Mr. Raghav Jain, Co-Founder and Principal Officer at
BimaBro (Rajesh Chetan Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.); Mr. Gokulnath Subramanian,
Chief Business Officer at William Penn (P) Ltd.; and Mr. Nipun Puri, Leader -
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management at Nissan Digital India LLP.
Addressing the graduating class of 2026, Mr. Sakate Khaitan,
Senior Partner at Khaitan Legal Associates, London, and Member of the Board of
Governors at BIMTECH, said, “At BIMTECH, we believe that the true purpose of
education extends beyond professional success to nurturing individuals who lead
with integrity, empathy and a sense of responsibility towards society. As the
business landscape evolves with rapid technological advancements, including AI,
it is imperative that future leaders combine innovation and industry-relevant
skills with sound judgment, ethical values and a human-centric approach. Our
endeavour is to prepare graduates who not only shape the future of business but
also contribute meaningfully to society and nation-building.”
Presenting BIMTECH’s annual report for 2025-26, Dr. Prabina
Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, highlighted the institution’s enduring legacy and its
continued evolution as a centre for industry-relevant, future-focused
management education, stating, “For nearly four decades, BIMTECH’s journey has
been guided by a founding belief that management education must combine
professional excellence with a deep sense of responsibility towards society.
This legacy is not defined by our years alone, but by the leaders we nurture,
the knowledge we create and the impact we deliver. The past academic year
reflects this commitment, from our students’ achievements at national and
international competitions and our faculty’s research contributions to stronger
industry partnerships, global learning opportunities and the launch of our AI
Centre of Excellence.”
A key highlight of the ceremony was the conferment of the
honorary title of Professor of Practice on Mr. Nikhil Nanda, recognising the
value of industry experience and leadership in strengthening the connection
between management education and professional practice.
Inspired by its founders, Late Basant Kumar Birla and Sarala
Birla, BIMTECH is amongst the Ivy League of top globally recognised B-Schools
that excel in management education. The institute is supported by a robust
alumni network of over 8,500 individuals placed globally.