The intensive week-long flagship initiative is meticulously structured to bridge the gap between operational execution and strategic foresight. The dedicated capacity-building arm

focuses on grooming an efficient talent pool capable of balancing corporate competitiveness with socio-economic responsibility. Throughout the session, participants deep-dived into critical areas ranging from public sector governance and macro-economics to behavioral leadership dynamics, gaining essential insights to drive future organizational excellence.

In his inaugural address, Shri Sobti underscored the strategic importance of skilling, reskilling, and upskilling, advocating for an institutional culture of lifelong learning to ensure long-term workforce resilience. He highlighted that this program is a vital piece of a larger, multi-tiered commitment to public sector excellence, which includes comprehensive programs like

DAKSH designed to prepare senior executives for Board-level positions. Expressing confidence in the cohort, he stated that the knowledge gained during the week will empower these

emerging leaders to steer their respective enterprises to newer heights.

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Nagpur, January 18, 2026: “Students who pursue an MBA while managing demanding professional responsibilities are the brand ambassadors of the institute. Through their work across industries, organisations, and social sectors, Executive MBA alumni are strengthening the national presence of IIM Nagpur,” said Dr Bhimaraya Metri, Director, Indian Institute of Management Nagpur.

He was speaking at SAMAGAM 2026, the first alumni meet of the Executive MBA programme of IIM Nagpur, recently held on campus. The event marked a key milestone for the Executive MBA programme, reflecting its growing alumni base and its emergence as a well-established offering in executive education.

The Executive MBA programme of IIM Nagpur is specially designed for working professionals, senior executives, and officers who wish to earn a management degree without interrupting their careers. The programme is offered at both Nagpur and Pune centres and is known for its industry-oriented curriculum, hybrid learning format, and strong faculty engagement, making it one of the most preferred Executive MBA programmes among working professionals.

Highlighting the broader national context, Dr Metri said, “India is currently on a strong growth trajectory. The coming decade will be transformative not only for the country but also for institutions like IIM Nagpur that are committed to developing capable and responsible leaders.”

Participants and alumni from across the country attended SAMAGAM 2026. Speaking on the institute’s performance in executive education, Prof Alok Kumar Singh, Dean – Executive Education, IIM Nagpur, said that the institute has established a strong national reputation in the Executive Education domain.

“IIM Nagpur has received leading national rankings in Executive Education through government and private surveys. In less than a decade, the institute has built a distinct identity in this space, surpassing several older institutions,” Prof Singh said.

The two-day alumni meet witnessed active participation from the institute’s senior leadership, including Prof Prashant Gupta, Dean (Faculty, Academics and Alumni Affairs); Prof Sujit Kumar Sharma, Dean (Research and PhD); Prof Alok Kumar Singh, Dean (Executive Education); Prof Shailendra Nigam, Chairperson – Placements; and Prof Apoorv Khare, Chairperson – Executive MBA (Hybrid).

Prof Apoorv Khare noted that SAMAGAM, launched this year, will now be an annual flagship event of the Executive MBA programme, aimed at strengthening interaction, collaboration, and a sense of community among participants and alumni from different batches.

The event featured ice-breaking sessions, team-building activities, indoor and outdoor sports competitions, cultural performances, student-led presentations, a tree plantation drive, and networking dinners, offering participants opportunities to connect beyond academics.

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