Another defining feature of this year’s MBA cohort is that students from non-engineering backgrounds have outnumbered engineers, signalling a growing preference among candidates from commerce, economics, humanities, science and other disciplines for management education. The batch represents 23 states across India, bringing together students from diverse academic, cultural and professional backgrounds.

Ms. Gautami Tadimalla, Actor, Television Host, & Public Speaker was chief guest while Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd was Guest of Honor. Director of IIM Nagpur Dr. Bhimaraya Metri; Prof. Prashant Gupta, Dean-Faculty & Academics; Prof. Sujeet Kumar Sharma, Dean- Research, and PhD Programmes; Prof. Alok Kumar Singh, Dean- Executive Education; Prof. Prakash Awasthy, Chairperson MBA; Prof. Rakesh Gupta, Chairperson Admissions; and Prof. Ranjitha G P, Chairperson, Student Affairs also shared the dais. The programme was attended by newly admitted MBA and PhD students, their parents, faculty members, officers, staff, and invited guests.

In her address, Ms. Gautami Tadimalla urged the students to see themselves as future leaders and achievers but never forget their identity as compassionate human beings. “You have already achieved something remarkable by earning admission to IIM Nagpur. The institute will teach you management and technology, but never lose your humanity. Success becomes meaningful only when it improves the lives of others,” she said.

Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, described admission to IIM Nagpur as a privilege earned by only a select few. Appreciating the institute for enrolling 52 percent women students, he observed, “Industries today struggle to achieve even 25% women representation, while this batch has 52% women. That is a wonderful milestone and reflects the changing face of leadership in India.” Kolhatkar said India is uniquely positioned for sustained growth and highlighted the national vision of becoming a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. “Today’s management graduates would play a crucial role in achieving this aspiration,” he said.

Welcoming the incoming students and their parents, Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur, said they had chosen the right institution at the right time. “India will play a defining role in shaping the global economy, and this century belongs to India. Prepare yourselves to lead the world.”

Earlier, Prof. Prakash Awasthy, Chairperson MBA, welcomed the gathering. Prof. Rakesh Gupta, Chairperson Admissions, presented the admission report of the new batch. Prof. Prashant Gupta, Dean-Faculty & Academics, outlined the academic framework and learning ecosystem of the institute. Prof. Sujeet Kumar Sharma, Dean- Research, Sponsored & Smart projects and PhD Programmes, introduced the institute’s research ecosystem and doctoral programmes, while Prof. Alok Kumar Singh, Dean- Executive Education, highlighted the rapid growth and achievements of IIM Nagpur’s executive education initiatives. Prof Ranjitha GP  proposed a vote of thanks.

During the ceremony, Director’s Merit List Certificates were presented to outstanding incoming students. IIM Nagpur and Cheema Group Scholarships were also awarded to deserving candidates by Mrs Kokila Cheema, Director of K S Cheema group of Companies, and Dr. Bhimaraya Metri.

The new MBA batch comprises 341 students from 23 states, including 65 students from Maharashtra, 39 from Uttar Pradesh, 31 from Madhya Pradesh, 25 from Gujarat, 23 from Delhi, 19 from Rajasthan, 17 from Bihar, 15 from Jharkhand, 13 from Haryana, 12 from Telangana, and 10 each from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The institute has also welcomed students from the North-East, including Assam (3), Mizoram (2), Nagaland (1) and Tripura (1). The average age of the incoming MBA students is 23 years, while nearly 40 percent of the batch brings prior work experience, further enriching classroom diversity.

“Our journey for the next five years will be guided by the vision of ‘From India to the World’. A grand, full-fledged IIM Nagpur campus will come up in Pune. The State Government has allotted 70 acres of land on a nominal lease of just ₹1. Once developed, IIM Nagpur will be the only IIM in the country to have such a large second full-fledged campus,” Dr Metri said.

Dr Metri was recently reappointed as Director of IIM Nagpur for another five-year term. He said one of his major goals during the second tenure would be to take IIM Nagpur into the world’s Top 100 business schools.

The Institute is also looking beyond Pune. Dr Metri said expansion in Goa is on the future roadmap, while global academic partnerships will be taken to a new level.

At present, IIM Nagpur has an academic collaboration with the University of Lille, France, including student mobility opportunities. Over the next five years, the Institute aims to build partnerships with 20 leading universities across continents, giving students opportunities to study at international campuses, gain global exposure and pursue dual-degree pathways.

“We want our students to experience the world, study on international campuses and earn globally relevant qualifications. Our aim is to build meaningful partnerships across continents,” Dr Metri said.

This global ambition forms part of IIM Nagpur’s newly announced Strategic Roadmap 2026–31. The roadmap includes multi-campus growth, a place among India’s Top 3 institutions in Executive Education, AI-driven management education, India-centric research, energy and climate leadership, entrepreneurship, and a larger role in the development of Maharashtra and Vidarbha. The Institute has also set its sights on entering the world’s Top 100 business schools and Asia’s Top 10.

 The roadmap seeks to position IIM Nagpur as a growth engine for Maharashtra and Vidarbha. The Institute plans to use its expertise in entrepreneurship, public policy, rural development and industry partnerships to contribute more directly to regional growth.

Initiatives such as IVDP 2.0 and the District Development Strategy (DDS) are expected to support rural transformation and investment-led development.

“Our responsibility cannot end at the classroom door. IIM Nagpur must contribute to job creation, regional transformation, clean energy, public policy, entrepreneurship and India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047,” Dr Metri said.

 Energy and climate action will be another important area in the coming years. IIM Nagpur plans to build on its Executive MBA in Energy Management with NPTI, engagement with ONGC Green Limited, and the proposed Centre of Excellence for Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling with NRDC.

The Institute will also take forward the second phase of campus development, its Net-Zero ambition, and the already operational solar power initiative.

70-acre Pune campus to drive next phase of growth

The proposed Pune campus at Moshi will be one of the biggest pillars of IIM Nagpur’s next phase. Dr Metri said the Maharashtra Government has allotted the 70-acre land on a ₹1 lease, while its estimated market value is more than ₹180 crore. He thanked the Chief Minister and Revenue Minister of Maharashtra for their support.

“Several IIMs have smaller satellite or extension centres, but our vision for Pune is fundamentally different,” Dr Metri said.

The Pune campus will focus on areas such as manufacturing, Industry 4.0, digital technologies, AI and IT management. Proposed academic offerings include an integrated BBA–MBA programme and a five-year BTech–MBA programme in collaboration with leading IITs.

“Pune gives us a unique opportunity to rethink management education and develop leaders who understand technology, management and industry as an integrated whole,” Dr Metri said.

NAGPUR, January 29, 2026 : Imagine a village where every development plan is backed by expert research, where local youth are trained like professional managers, and where government schemes reach the right person at the right time. This is the vision behind a new partnership between the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, Tata Motors Foundation (TMF), and the Government of Maharashtra.

The three organizations have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch IVDP 2.0 (Integrated Village Development Programme 2.0). The goal is simple: to turn rural Maharashtra into a model of success using modern management techniques.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Bhimaraya Metri (Director, IIM Nagpur) and Vinod Kulkarni (CEO, Tata Motors Foundation). The ceremony took place in the presence of Priya Khan from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Government of Maharashtra, and Prof. Anoop Kumar, IAS (Retd.) and currently Professor of Practice at IIM Nagpur. On this momentous occasion, Col. Makarand Alur (CAO, IIM Nagpur) and Prof. Neelkanth Dhone were also present.

While the Tata Motors Foundation provides the funding and the government provides administrative support and leadership, IIM Nagpur will serve as the Knowledge Partner for the project. Additionally, IIM Nagpur will work alongside YASHADA (the State’s training institute) to train field staff, ensuring that government schemes reach the doorsteps of the underprivileged without delay.

Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur, stated: “We don’t want our expertise to stay only inside classrooms. Through this initiative, IIM Nagpur is going directly to the doorsteps of farmers and rural families. We are bringing world-class management to the village level to ensure every child gets a better education and every farmer gets better support”.

Mr. Vinod Kulkarni noted that to enhance the quality and scientific rigor of this initiative, they are seeking IIM Nagpur’s engagement in providing inputs to strengthen and refine the planning process for Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) formulation, validating the final GPDPs, and undertaking a comprehensive impact assessment after three years of implementation.

Prof. Anoop Kumar added that the institute’s role is to ensure these villages become self-reliant. “We are creating a ‘success formula’ that can be used to develop any village in India, starting right here in Maharashtra”.

Priya Khan emphasized the State Government’s commitment to aligning flagship programs with ground-level needs. “This collaboration ensures that the IVDP 2.0 model remains transparent, efficient, and perfectly aligned with our state’s development priorities”.

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Dr Bhimaraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur; Vinod Kulkarni, CEO, Tata Motors Foundation; Priya Khan from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Maharashtra; after signing the MOU. Prof. Anoop Kumar, Col. Makarand Alur and Prof. Neelkanth Dhone also seen in the picture.

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.

Nagpur, December 20:

In a nationally significant move aligned with India’s clean energy ambitions, the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur and ONGC Green Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 20 to collaborate on research, capacity building, and policy-driven initiatives in the field of green and future energy.

The MoU was signed on behalf of IIM Nagpur by its Director, Prof Bhimaraya Metri, and on behalf of ONGC Green Limited by its Chief Operating Officer, Harsh Nupur Joshi.

Senior faculty members of IIM Nagpur Prof. Alok Kumar Singh, Dean – Executive Education Programmes and Prof. Nikunj Kumar Jain, Chairperson of the Executive MBA in Energy Management, were present. On behalf of the ONGC, Deepak Kumar, GM (Electrical), was present.

Speaking on the occasion, Joshi said the energy sector is undergoing a rapid transformation. “Our aim is to work together to support India’s net-zero target by 2070. We intend to take up projects in energy storage, biofuels, and future energy solutions such as green hydrogen, which is going to be a game changer for India,” he said.

Dr. Metri said that India’s progress in green energy is being closely observed globally. “The world will be watching India’s initiatives towards sustainable and green energy. IIM Nagpur is proud to be associated with ONGC Green in this important national mission. Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute research, leadership, and policy insights that can shape India’s future energy ecosystem,” he said.

Under the MoU, the two institutions will jointly work on key areas such as environmental sustainability and ESG frameworks, renewable energy integration into power systems, carbon and green credit markets, energy storage, e-mobility policies, and leadership development. The collaboration will combine IIM Nagpur’s academic and policy expertise with ONGC Green’s operational experience in the renewable energy sector.

The outcomes of this partnership are expected to directly benefit common citizens by supporting cleaner and more reliable power, promoting affordable and sustainable energy solutions, generating green jobs, and contributing to healthier living conditions. By strengthening India’s green energy ecosystem, the IIM Nagpur–ONGC Green collaboration aims to play a meaningful role in meeting the country’s future energy needs while ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth.

ONGC Green is the renewable energy arm of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, leading the organisation’s ambitious plan to achieve 10 GW of green energy capacity by 2030 through solar, wind, energy storage, biofuels, and green hydrogen projects. The partnership with IIM Nagpur is expected to provide strong academic and policy support to these efforts, while also contributing to India’s broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.

नागपुर, 10 दिसंबर: वन प्रशासन को अधिक सक्षम बनाने और सरकारी सेवाओं का लाभ आम जनता तक अधिक प्रभावी तरीके से पहुंचाने हेतु भारतीय प्रबंध संस्थान (आईआईएम) नागपुर और चंद्रपुर वन प्रशासन, विकास एवं प्रबंधन अकैडमी (सीएफए) के बीच बुधवार को एक महत्वपूर्ण समझौता (MoU) किया गया। इस समझौते के तहत आईआईएम नागपुर वन क्षेत्र में कार्यरत अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों को आधुनिक प्रबंधन, नेतृत्व कौशल, संवाद कौशल, सार्वजनिक नीति विश्लेषण और सतत विकास से संबंधित प्रशिक्षण प्रदान करेगा। इसका सीधा लाभ नागरिकों और जंगलों पर निर्भर रहने वाले समुदायों को मिलेगा।

सीएफए की ओर से महाराष्ट्र वन्यजीव विभाग के प्रधान मुख्य वनसंरक्षक एम.एस. रेड्डी ने तथा आईआईएम नागपुर की ओर से निदेशक प्रो. भीमराया मेत्री ने समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए। इस अवसर पर सीएफए के प्राचार्य एवं अतिरिक्त निदेशक उमेश वर्मा तथा आईआईएम नागपुर के प्रो. अनूप कुमार और कार्यकारी शिक्षा कार्यक्रमों के अधिष्ठाता प्रो. आलोक कुमार सिंह उपस्थित थे।

समझौते के महत्व पर बोलते हुए प्रो. मेत्री ने कहा कि इस सहयोग से तैयार होने वाले शैक्षणिक कार्यक्रम राष्ट्र के सर्वांगीण विकास में योगदान देंगे। उन्होंने कहा, “यदि वन अधिकारियों की नेतृत्व क्षमता और प्रबंधन कौशल मजबूत होगा, तो वन संसाधनों का बेहतर नियोजन संभव होगा। इससे ग्रामीण नागरिकों का सशक्तिकरण होगा, पर्यावरण संबंधी समस्याओं के समाधान में मदद मिलेगी और निरंतर विकास के लक्ष्य साधना भी सरल होगा। इस साझेदारी से सुशासन का सीधा लाभ आम लोगों तक पहुंचेगा।”

एम.एस. रेड्डी ने समझौते का महत्त्व बताते हुए कहा कि इसका सीधा संबंध आम जनजीवन से है। उन्होंने कहा, “आज वानिकी केवल संरक्षण तक सीमित नहीं है। आईआईएम नागपुर के प्रबंधन विशेषज्ञों से प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त करने वाले हमारे अधिकारी अधिक वैज्ञानिक, पारदर्शी और जनकेंद्रित तरीके से काम कर सकेंगे। इसका प्रत्यक्ष लाभ नागरिकों और वन पर निर्भर समुदायों को मिलेगा।”

सहयोग के शैक्षणिक स्वरूप की जानकारी देते हुए प्रा अनूप कुमार ने बताया कि दोनों संस्थान मिलकर प्राकृतिक संसाधन प्रबंधन, नेतृत्व विकास, टीम बिल्डिंग, सततता और वन आधारित उद्यमिता को शामिल करते हुए प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम तैयार कर रहे हैं। ये कार्यक्रम ऑनलाइन और ऑफलाइन दोनों पद्धतियों के मिश्रण से बनाए जा रहे हैं। उन्होंने कहा, “हमारा उद्देश्य अधिकारियों की निर्णय क्षमता बढ़ाना और वन क्षेत्र में रहने वाले लोगों के साथ उनके समन्वय को मजबूत करना है। इन कार्यक्रमों में वन अधिकारी, कर्मचारी और इस क्षेत्र में काम करने वाले अन्य लोग भी भाग ले सकेंगे। प्रशिक्षण का एक भाग नागपुर में आईआईएम में और दूसरा भाग चंद्रपुर में अकैडमी में होगा। इसके अलावा, ऑनलाइन माध्यम से विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के विशेषज्ञ भी मार्गदर्शन देंगे।”

समझौते के तहत प्रशिक्षण, अनुसंधान, परामर्श परियोजनाएं, सार्वजनिक नीति, सतत वानिकी, पर्यावरणीय सेवाओं की योजना तथा अन्य संबंधित गतिविधियों पर दोनों संस्थान मिलकर काम करेंगे। साथ ही विद्यार्थियों, प्रशिक्षुओं और विशेषज्ञों का आदान-प्रदान भी किया जाएगा।

महाराष्ट्र वन विभाग के अंतर्गत कार्यरत सीएफए एक स्वायत्त संस्था है, जो वानिकी, पर्यावरण, प्राकृतिक संसाधन प्रबंधन और जलवायु परिवर्तन के क्षेत्र में शिक्षा और अनुसंधान को बढ़ावा देती है। आईआईएम नागपुर के साथ हुए इस सहयोग से वन प्रशासन मजबूत होगा, ग्रामीण समुदायों की आजीविका के नए अवसर विकसित होंगे, सरकारी कार्यप्रणाली की दक्षता बढ़ेगी और सतत विकास के प्रयास अधिक प्रभावी रूप से जनता तक पहुंचेंगे, ऐसी आशा व्यक्त की जा रही है।

Nagpur, November 17, 2025| The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur on Monday launched its Case Research Centre (CRC), a facility that will help improve how managers, businesses, and public institutions learn from real-life Indian examples. The Centre will develop case studies on Indian companies, start-ups, government projects, and social organisations, making management education more meaningful and relevant to India’s needs.

With this launch, IIM Nagpur has become the fourth IIM in the country—after IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Bangalore— to establish a dedicated Case Research Centre. IIM-N has collaborated with Ivey Publishing, world’s second-largest producer of management case studies for this centre.

The event took place in presence of Prof. Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur; Violetta Gallagher, Director – Product & Publishing, Ivey Publishing; Alejandro Garcia, Associate Director – Business Development, Ivey Publishing; and Prof. Rakesh Gupta, Chairperson – Case Research Centre. Senior faculty members, students, and officials of IIM Nagpur attended the ceremony.

Speaking at the inauguration, Violetta Gallagher emphasized the global relevance of the new Centre. “This is not just the opening of a Case Centre; we’re opening new pathways for collaboration, storytelling, and impact—in India, at Ivey, and around the world,” she said. Gallagher described the Centre as a “story engine” capable of capturing the unique narratives emerging from India’s dynamic business environment.

In his address, Prof. Bhimaraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur, highlighted the Centre’s significance in strengthening India’s presence in management scholarship. “India is the next big thing. With thousands of business schools and a young population, we are a land of opportunities. Many global universities are opening campuses here, and this Case Research Centre is going to be a milestone in that context,” he said.

A speciality of IIM Nagpur’s case research centre is that its benefits are not limited to IIM Nagpur alone. Initially, nine prominent B Schools in country have already partnered as ‘Member Business School’ in this centre and they will get the direct knowledge sharing benefit of this centre in the form of hand holding in case writing, opportunity to attend cse writing and teaching workshop organized by IIM-N, and participate in other activities organized by case research centre.

Representatives from these nine B-schools were also present at the inauguration. They include renowned names like Amrutvahini Institute of Management & Business Administration, Sangamner; Dr. Moonje Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Nashik; FORE School of Management, New Delhi; IILM Lodhi Road; IMI Kolkata; IMS Ghaziabad; Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi; PML SD Business School, Chandigarh and Sanjivani University, Ahilyanagar.

Alejandro Garcia of Ivey Publishing spoke about the long-term potential of the partnership.
“IIM Nagpur and Ivey—along with other partners—can co-create cases that travel between classrooms in India, Canada, and the world, sparking conversations that cross borders and disciplines,” he said.

Delivering the introductory remarks, Prof. Rakesh Gupta, Chairperson of the Centre, called the launch “a dream come true.” “We are now the fourth IIM in India to have such a Centre, and its benefits are already reaching other B-schools. This is a national academic resource being built right here in Nagpur,” he said.

The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Yatish Joshi, Chairperson – Brand and Media, who acknowledged the contribution of all guests, partner institutions, faculty participants, and IIM Nagpur’s administrative teams.

A press interaction and two faculty workshops—Case Writing and Use of AI in Case Development—were held following the ceremony.

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IMG_0953: Prof. Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur; Violetta Gallagher, Director – Product & Publishing, Ivey Publishing; Alejandro Garcia, Associate Director – Business Development, Ivey Publishing; and Prof. Rakesh Gupta, Chairperson – Case Research Centre, along with others.

IMG_0979: Prof. Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur lighting traditional lamps to mark the formal inauguration of the case research centre while Violetta Gallagher, Director – Product & Publishing, Ivey Publishing; Alejandro Garcia, Associate Director – Business Development, Ivey Publishing; and Prof. Rakesh Gupta, Chairperson – Case Research Centre, and others look on.

Nagpur, November 16, 2025 |  “Energy is real power, and India’s development journey depends on skilled energy managers,” said Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur, while inaugurating the institute’s first-of-its-kind Executive MBA in Energy Management on Sunday (November 16). This specialized course for working professionals in the field of Energy management is offered in collaboration with National Power Training Institute (NPTI).

The inauguration marked a national milestone, with the first batch representing 16 states across India, underlining the wide national demand for advanced energy education. Of the 168 applicants, 43 working professionals were selected for the inaugural cohort.

Dr. Tripta Thakur, Vice Chancellor of Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University and former Director of NPTI—who conceptualized this program— was chief guest for the event. Prof. Nikunj Kumar Jain, Chairperson – EMBA-EM, Prof. Prashant Gupta, Dean (Faculty & Academics), and Dr. Indu Maheshwari, Principal Director, NPTI, were present on the dais.

Delivering the Keynote Address, Dr. Thakur, said India has made tremendous progress in power access. “We have achieved electricity for all, but the next target is 24×7 quality power for all,” she said. India has increased its generation capacity from 100 GW to 500 GW in recent years and aims to double this in the next 10–15 years. She highlighted a major national achievement: 51% of India’s installed power capacity now comes from renewable sources.

“With a net-zero target set for 2070, the participants of this MBA will be the professionals who understand energy, environment, and management together. They will become the future leaders the sector urgently needs,” she added.

Earlier, Dr Metri emphasized that India is entering an era of unprecedented growth, where massive economic expansion, rising per-capita power consumption, and the vision of Viksit Bharat demand a highly capable workforce trained in energy leadership and modern management.

Calling it a “benchmark first batch,” Dr. Metri highlighted that no business school in India has launched such a specialized MBA, and IIM Nagpur is now positioned to train the future managers who will shape India’s power ecosystem. “We are adding nearly a trillion dollars to our economy every year, and by 2047 India will be a 35–40 trillion-dollar economy. Such growth requires clean, reliable and abundant energy, and that demands perpetual learning,” he said, stressing that the age of big data and advanced analytics will further increase productivity across the sector.

This MBA aims to produce leaders who can drive India’s goals of clean, affordable, and reliable energy access, said Prof. Nikunj Kumar Jain, Chairperson of this course while presenting an overview.

“The batch reflects strong diversity with 55% participants from public sector and 45% from private sector. Out of all, 50% are from power generation & distribution sector, 25% from renewable energy & sustainability, 10% from oil & gas and Remaining from consulting, minerals, and entrepreneurship,” he said.

Regarding Work experience, 45% of the participants have 5–10 years of experience while significant 27% are having with 10 to 15 years of executive experience in the field. Major organizations include Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (9), Damodar Valley Corporation (3), NTPC (3), IOCL (1), Mittal Nippon Steel (2), and others.

Dr. Indu Maheshwari, Principal Director, NPTI, delivered the closing remarks. With this launch, IIM Nagpur positions itself as a pioneering institution committed to producing high-impact energy managers for India’s sustainable and prosperous future.

Nurturing Future Energy Leaders

Participants from 16 states

Representing India’s power, renewable, oil & gas

Directly contributing to India’s clean and reliable energy goals.

India’s first dedicated Executive MBA in Energy Management, launched by any B-School

IMG_0580_ First batch of IIM Nagpur’s Executive MBA in Energy Management course with the dignitaries in a group photograph.

Nagpur, October 18, 2025 | The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, through its Community Outreach Club Ummeed, has launched “Yukti – Nutrition Nirmaan: Building a Healthier India”, a national-level case competition aimed at addressing India’s malnutrition challenge through innovative, actionable ideas from students across the country.

Organized in collaboration with UNICEF, the Public Health Department of Maharashtra, the National Health Mission (NHM) – Maharashtra, and the Nutrition Bureau, Nagpur, the initiative brings together institutional expertise and youth-driven innovation to develop real-world solutions that can strengthen India’s nutritional landscape.

Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur, said that Yukti underscores the institute’s focus on aligning management education with national development priorities. He noted that addressing nutrition and public health challenges requires innovative thinking and socially conscious leadership. “At IIM Nagpur, we believe that management education must go beyond classrooms to address issues that shape society. Nutrition is the foundation of human capital, and a healthy population is key to economic and social progress. Through Yukti, we seek to engage young minds in developing implementable ideas that contribute to a healthier and more resilient India,” Dr. Metri said.

The competition invites participants to propose strategic interventions promoting balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits, especially among children and young adults. Students are encouraged to develop creative, scalable approaches ranging from awareness campaigns and community-driven interventions to sustainable nutrition models that can contribute to long-term public health outcomes.

Hosted on the Unstop platform, the competition is open for registration from October 16 to October 31, 2025. All participating teams submitting entries in the first round will receive certificates of participation.

By combining experiential learning with social innovation, Yukti reinforces IIM Nagpur’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Zero Hunger (SDG 2) and Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3). Through this initiative, IIM Nagpur and its partners reaffirm their shared vision of advancing a Swasth Bharat a Healthy India built on awareness, collaboration, and sustainable change.

IIM Nagpur has taken a massive leap in the NIRF rankings from 43^rd rank in 2023 to 31^st rank in 2024 and now 25^th rank in 2025 reflecting its rapid rise as one of the most promising management institutions in the country.

With just a decade of excellence, IIM Nagpur is one of the youngest institutions to break into the NIRF Top 25 in Management, while the average age of the Top 25 institutions in this category is 36 years. This underscores the institute’s exceptional progress and its ability to stand alongside long-established peers.

As IIM Nagpur celebrates this milestone, it highlights the institute’s consistent progress and its commitment to providing high-quality management education, impactful research, and nurturing future leaders who drive change across industries and society.

A closer look at the 2024-2025 performance comparison highlights IIM Nagpur’s achievements:

• Rank: Improved from

31 (2024) to 25 (2025)

• Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): Increased from 71.57 to 73.59 → 2.8% improvement, reflecting continued strengthening of academic infrastructure
• Research & Professional Practice (RP): Rose from 27.17 to 34.91 → 28.48% improvement, marking significant growth in research output and publications
• Graduation Outcomes (GO): Improved from 86.55 to 87.03 → 0.6% rise, consolidating excellent career outcomes
• Outreach & Inclusivity (OI): Advanced from 70.33 to 74.65 → 6.1% improvement, underlining IIM Nagpur’s growing emphasis on diversity and accessibility
• Peer Perception (PP): Increased from 29.78 to 34.62 → 16.2% improvement, reflecting rising recognition from peers and industry stakeholders

Congratulating the institute community, Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur, said:

“IIM Nagpur has completed its 10-year journey, and in this short span, the institute has earned its place among the Top 25 management institutions in the country a distinction that many achieve only after decades. This remarkable journey reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, and the collective spirit of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and well-wishers. Achieving such a milestone within a decade is a testament to our dedication and passion. As we mark our 10th anniversary, this success not only celebrates our journey so far but also inspires us to set higher benchmarks in management education, pathbreaking research, and global impact”

This performance not only marks IIM Nagpur’s steady growth and remarkable rise in the national rankings, but also reaffirms its vision of being a leader in management education, contributing meaningfully to industry, society, and policy.