In their latest piece, ‘As AI automates knowledge, experience becomes education’s edge’ for Forbes India, Dr. R Srinivasan, Chairperson, Center for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) and faculty of the Strategy area at IIM Bangalore, and Dr. Amar Saxena, Professor of Practice at RT-MSSU, examine a fundamental question for education in the age of AI: if machines can increasingly provide knowledge, what should education teach us that machines cannot? The authors make a compelling case for bringing “productive discomfort” back to the centre of education.

The Global Leadership Development Programme for ACE Designers, designed and delivered by IIM Bangalore, was a Custom executive education initiative aimed at grooming a cohort of 28 high-potential senior leaders into effective business and organizational leaders. The programme focused on strengthening business acumen, strategic thinking, analytical and decision-making capabilities, leadership effectiveness, and the ability to align organizational priorities with execution.

The programme was completed over 28 days across eight modules spanning nine months, through in-person campus immersions at IIM Bangalore. Its curriculum covered diverse areas including economics, finance, strategy, data-driven decision-making, organizational behavior and leadership, marketing, operations and supply chain management, innovation, technology, and corporate governance.

A key feature of the programme was its experiential learning approach, which combined faculty-led sessions, case studies, group exercises, peer and practitioner interactions, self-learning, and Action Learning Projects (ALPs). These projects enabled participants to apply their learning to real organizational challenges and present their outcomes as part of the programme.

As markets evolve faster and business leaders navigate uncertainty, the ability to think beyond conventional boundaries is becoming a strategic capability. Recognizing this imperative, 3M India partnered with IIM Bangalore for a three-day Strategic Leadership Development Programme, held from 17^th to 19^th August 2026.

Designed for 3M’s senior leaders, the programme brought together strategic foresight, commercial acumen, innovation and executive influence. Under the academic direction of Dr. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean, Programmes; Chairperson, Office of International Affairs, and faculty of the Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management area of IIMB, participants explored ways to envision future markets, understand macroeconomic forces and translate emerging trends into future-ready strategies.

The 12^th batch of the General Management Programme for Aerospace and Aviation Executives (GMAE) commenced at IIM Bangalore on 16^th September 2026, bringing together experienced professionals from across the aerospace and aviation sector.

Led by Prof. S Raghunath and Dr. G Shainesh, Chairperson, Digital Learning and Initiatives on Consumer Insights and faculty of the Marketing area of IIMB, the programme helps participants develop management and leadership capabilities through sector-focused learning, an international module, and insights from IIMB faculty as well as industry experts.

GMAE equips professionals to broaden their perspectives and take on larger techno-managerial as well as leadership responsibilities in a rapidly evolving industry.

The 79^th batch of the Executive General Management Programme (EGMP) was inaugurated on 17^th September 2026, marking the beginning of an engaging learning journey designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of general management and equip them with contemporary business knowledge as well as leadership perspectives.

The EGMP is a recurring Executive Education Programme offered by IIM Bangalore, providing working professionals the opportunity to enhance their managerial capabilities while continuing to pursue their professional commitments.

Journal Name: Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems

Abstract: DPGs are openly accessible tools and technologies designed for public welfare.  India’s DPG-based approach for digital social transformation is globally recognized for its scale and inclusivity and has the potential to offer pivotal insights for state-led digital transformations. While conventional analyses attribute the approach’s effectiveness largely to technological factors, this paper adopts a novel perspective from the entrepreneurship domain: the Effectuation Approach. Effectuation offers a way to facilitate business creation in the face of uncertainty by leveraging available means, embracing affordable losses, and co-creating with stakeholders.

Journal Name: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

Abstract: We evaluate the First-Generation Graduate Scholarship scheme implemented in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which waives tuition fees for first-generation college students in technical education. The scheme represents a large-scale non-identity-based affirmative action policy in higher education, using first-generation status as the basis for eligibility. Using household survey data in difference-in-differences (DiD) and synthetic DiD frameworks, we find substantial improvements in enrollment, stream choice, and graduation in technical courses, with downstream effects on regular employment, occupational choices, and household welfare. Male students gained more than female students. The scheme also increased reliance on education loans to cover residual costs. The findings suggest that policies based on first-generation status can promote intergenerational mobility by expanding higher education access and improving labour market outcomes.

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IIMBx, the digital learning initiative of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), continues to expand access to high-quality management education through the SWAYAM platform and its portfolio of Open programmes for working professionals.

For the SWAYAM July 2026 semester, IIMBx is facilitating a total of 113 courses across more than 15 domains. Of these, 42 courses are offered by IIM Bangalore, comprising 11 new courses and 31 re-run courses. An additional 71 courses are being offered by partnering institutes, including 19 new courses and 52 re-run courses.

The July 2026 semester has recorded a total enrolment of 365,773 learners, reflecting the continued reach of online learning across diverse academic and professional domains. Examinations for the semester are scheduled to be held from 8^th to 12^th December 2026.

Alongside the SWAYAM semester, IIMBx is also set to welcome participants to a new set of Open programmes, beginning October 2026. Designed for professionals at different stages of their careers, these programmes combine academic rigor with practical application enabling learners to strengthen their managerial and leadership capabilities, while continuing in their professional roles.

The Certificate in General Management for Emerging Leaders, ELP, is an eight-month blended programme for first-time managers and emerging leaders moving into broader managerial responsibilities. Structured across 10 courses and five themes, the programme develops capabilities in leadership, financial acumen, customer value, strategy, innovation and data-driven decision-making, including the use of generative AI. Participants learn through self-paced content, live sessions, campus immersions and workplace application. A faculty-guided Action Learning Project and Learning Log further help participants connect programme concepts with real organizational challenges.

The Certificate in General Management for Young Leaders, YLP, is an eleven-month programme for early-career professionals seeking to develop a broader understanding of business beyond their functional roles. The curriculum covers communication, statistics, people management, finance, organizational design, operations, digital product management, customer management, entrepreneurship and strategy. Primarily delivered online, the programme also includes two campus immersions, industry expert sessions and opportunities for practical application, helping participants build cross-functional thinking, collaboration and stronger decision-making capabilities.

The Professional Certificate in Self, People and Business Leadership, SPBL, is a six-month blended programme for managers, leaders and high-potential professionals preparing to take on larger leadership responsibilities. Built around three themes – Self, People and Business – the programme focuses on personal effectiveness, people management, navigating change and informed business decision-making. Participants engage through self-paced learning, live sessions with IIMB faculty, campus immersion, mentoring and reflection-based activities, culminating in a capstone project based on a real business challenge. The curriculum also integrates AI, finance, strategy, decision-making and stakeholder management.

Together, the SWAYAM July 2026 semester and the upcoming IIMBx Open programmes reflect IIM Bangalore’s continued efforts to make rigorous and relevant management education accessible to a wider community of learners. Through flexible learning formats, practical application and engagement with contemporary business challenges, these initiatives enable learners to strengthen their capabilities and prepare for evolving professional as well as leadership responsibilities.

Selvam Chinnappan has joined IIM Bangalore as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Mizuho India Japan Study Centre (MIJSC), taking over from Dr. Saideep Rathnam.

Selvam Chinnappan holds a Master’s degree in Electronics and Psychology, a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and an LL.B. He brings with him extensive industry and academic experience as a JLPT N1-certified bilingual senior leadership professional, corporate trainer and business leader. He possesses expertise in Japanese language proficiency and cross-cultural business engagement, with an advanced command of Japanese at the highest JLPT certification level (N1).

Over the course of his career, he has held several senior leadership positions across reputed organizations, including as Vice President & Head at Tech Mahindra; Associate Vice President & Business Leader/Sales Director at KPIT; Regional Sales & Business Development Manager at HCL Technologies; Senior Analyst, Investment Research at Goldman Sachs, and as Lecturer at St. Joseph’s College and Member in Board of Studies at PSG Institutions. Prior to joining IIMB, he served as the Managing Director of NETSUI Consultancy.

With his unique blend of expertise spanning technology, business leadership, investment research, training, education, psychology, law and Japanese language proficiency, Selvam Chinnappan is sure to contribute significantly to the growth and development of MIJSC.

The Centre for Software and Information Technology Management (CSITM) at IIM Bangalore will host an expert talk titled ‘Dynamic Affective–Agentic Positionings in Climate Engagement: Theorizing the Social Media Rhizome’, featuring Prof. Sutirtha Chatterjee, Information Systems area, Lee Business School, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The expert talk will take place on 15 October 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at IIM Bangalore.

Interested participants can register for the session through the registration link: https://forms.gle/Uthy1Gi2skyAE86e6