IIM Ranchi Induction 2026 continues with sessions on AI, global education, and professional conduct

IIM Ranchi Induction 2026 Continued with Day 3 Highlights Future of Management, Technology and Global Opportunities

IIM Ranchi’s Induction 2026 continued with Day 3 sessions for the new cohorts of MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA-BA, and PhD programmes, featuring engaging interactions with distinguished speakers from academia, technology, and industry. The sessions provided students with valuable insights into the future of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, along with emerging trends in industrial packaging, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, and end-to-end travel services.The very first speaker, Prof. Sudipta Dasmohapatra, Senior Associate Dean, Georgetown University, USA, addressed the incoming students on the evolving landscape of management education and leadership in an AI-driven world. Emphasising adaptability, continuous learning, and ethical decision-making, she highlighted the need for future managers to combine strong functional knowledge with human-centric skills such as communication, collaboration, negotiation, and storytelling. She also underscored the growing importance of AI literacy, data-driven decision-making, and responsible leadership in navigating contemporary business challenges.Continuing in the session, Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, Chairman & Managing Director, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., engaged students in an interactive session, drawing on his extensive professional experience across consulting, technology, manufacturing, and public sector leadership. Reflecting on his career journey and the evolution of organisations over time, he emphasised the importance of adaptability, resilience, continuous learning, and the willingness to step beyond one’s comfort zone. He encouraged students to build strong professional foundations, cultivate meaningful relationships, embrace diverse opportunities, and approach challenges and setbacks as catalysts for personal and professional growth.During the session, Prof. Neelu, Chairperson - International Relations, addressed the students and provided an overview of the Internationalization at IIM Ranchi, and the Student Exchange Programme (STEP), including the process, guidelines, academic requirements, and the partner international business schools associated. She also shared testimonials and experiences of past students, motivating the new batch to explore global learning opportunities.She further introduced students to various international initiatives and activities planned by the International Relations Office (IRO) during the academic year. The session encouraged students to actively participate in global exposure opportunities and understand the importance of international collaboration in management education.The session concluded with an interactive discussion, where students raised their queries and received valuable guidance and suggestions from the speakers.

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IIM Ranchi Induction 2026: Students Gain Insights on Global Business Education, Career Growth and Professional Conduct

IIM Ranchi continued with Day 4 sessions of Induction 2026 for the new cohorts of MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA-BA, and PhD programmes, featuring engaging interactions with distinguished speakers from global B-school networks, academia, finance, and institutional leadership. The sessions focused on global accreditation, career development, leadership mindset, professional ethics, and responsible conduct.The first session was led by Ms. Shikha Taunk, Strategic Engagement Manager - India, AMBA & BGA, who provided students with valuable insights into the significance of international accreditation and membership for leading business schools. She explained that accreditation such as AMBA serves as a global benchmark of quality, credibility, and continuous improvement, helping institutions strengthen their academic standards and identify opportunities for growth.Highlighting the role of students in strengthening institutional reputation, Ms Taunk emphasised that the success of a B-school is a collective responsibility among the institution, faculty, and students. She encouraged students to develop a “manager mindset” from the beginning of their academic journey by actively participating in institutional initiatives, networking opportunities, committees, and community engagement activities. She also highlighted the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility in shaping the identity of future business leaders. She also shared reflections on the importance of managing time effectively in the digital era and encouraged students to move beyond passive consumption of short-form content and adopt purposeful learning habits that enhance focus, discipline, and professional growth.The second session featured Shri Neelotpal Sahai, Director - Indian Equities & Head Offshore Advisory, HSBC Asset Management, who shared insights from his extensive professional journey across technology, finance, and investment management. Drawing from his experiences at institutions such as IIT, Infosys, IIM Calcutta, and the global investment industry, Shri Sahai encouraged students to view their careers as a continuous journey of learning and adaptation.Sharing his perspective on career growth, he highlighted the importance of curiosity, resilience, and lifelong learning. He explained that different experiences gathered throughout life often become valuable assets at later stages. Using examples from investment decisions, competitive activities, and personal growth, he emphasised the importance of decision-making under uncertainty, focusing on processes rather than outcomes alone, and learning from failures. Inspiring the students, Shri Sahai said that “life is like a river that finds its own path; challenges and barriers may come, but one must remain focused on the goal.” He advised students to “connect the dots” with honesty and patience while making career decisions. He also discussed investment strategies, highlighting that financial decisions are often made with incomplete information and therefore require proper analysis, planning, and discipline. He encouraged students not to regret starting late, as every journey brings its own opportunities for growth.The induction programme further included important student orientation sessions. Prof. Jyoti Verma, Chairperson - Student Engagement and Development Committee (SEDC), interacted with students and shared details about the institute’s Anti-Ragging Policy, including compliance procedures and consequences of violations. Following this, Prof. Shweta Jha, Chairperson - Internal Committee (IC), addressed the students on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, highlighting the importance of creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment.The day concluded with a session by Col. Tarun Kumar Jha (Retd.), Administrative Officer - Programme (I/C), who guided students on classroom etiquette, academic processes, attendance guidelines, and the functioning of the Academic Programme Office.

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