ISB News Updates

ISB News Updates Stay informed about the latest developments, research breakthroughs, and transformative initiatives from one of India's premier business schools. This comprehensive update covers ISB's ongoing commitment to excellence in education, research, and social impact.

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OVERVIEW

ISB's Multifaceted Impact The Indian School of Business (ISB) is actively engaged in diverse

The school demonstrates strong commitment to sustainability and has

initiatives, from empowering tribal women through forest economies to

recently received significant philanthropic support to enhance its

advancing cutting-edge research in AI, finance, and healthcare. The

executive education facilities.

institution makes research accessible through platforms like ISB Discover.

This comprehensive update helps aspirants make informed decisions about the ISB MBA by covering the latest news, research, partnerships,

ISB prioritizes student development through specialized programs, real-

and program developments.

world case simulations, and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighted by events like the One Club Conclave and Shark Tank India interactions.

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October 2025 Latest Updates & Developments

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RESEARCH

Memes as Modern Political Communication

Meme-Hunter AI System

Cross-Cultural Analysis

Digital Dynamics

AI-driven system that detects, classifies,

Reveals how memes mutate, spread, and

New insights into modern political

and tracks political memes across cultures

influence public discourse globally

communication patterns

A groundbreaking study by Prof. Sumeet Kumar (ISB), along with Dave Beskow, Ph.D. and Kathleen Carley, introduces Meme-Hunter, demonstrating how memes have evolved from internet humor to powerful instruments of political expression.

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STRATEGY

Redefining Online Channel Strategy Strategic Framework for Suppliers As digital marketplaces mature, choosing the right sales channel has become a strategic imperative. Prof. Parshuram Hotkar and co-authors Stephen Gilbert and Chuanjun Liu identify scenarios where reselling on online platforms outperforms traditional agency models.

The research is particularly relevant for high-demand, well-known products where online experiences substitute physical retail, providing a timely framework for datainformed, performance-driven channel strategies.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Taparia Family Scholarships

50

10

5

Students Supported

Annual Scholarships

Year Commitment

Over five years

Full funding per year

Long-term investment

ISB has announced the Taparia Family Scholarships, a transformative initiative by Mr. Mahavir Prasad Taparia and Mr. Shivratan Taparia of Supreme Industries Limited.

Beginning this academic year, the scholarships will fully fund students from the ISB PGP and ISB PGP YL programmes.

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FINANCE

Strategic Transparency in Profit Disclosure

Disclosure Strategy

Regulatory Defense

Long-term Impact

Why firms publicize strong financial

Disclosing profits can reduce regulatory

Strategic transparency as defensive strategy

performance despite risks

scrutiny

A study by Prof. (Ram) N. V. Ramanan and Anil Arya reveals counterintuitive logic: firms may use disclosure not as vulnerability but as a long-term defensive strategy by projecting openness and competitive fairness.

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Accountability of Independent Directors ISB Insights Forum 2024 At the ISB Insights Forum 2024, a session titled "High Stakes, Higher Standards: How to

Regulate Independent Directors?"—chaired by Prof. Sanjay Kallapur—delved into the meaning and limits of "duty of care."

As regulatory enforcement strengthens under the Companies Act and SEBI norms, the discussion emphasized striking a balance: excessive enforcement could deter talent, while leniency risks corporate negligence.

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HEALTHCARE

Women's Health White Paper White Paper Launch

IDEAS Framework

Actionable Pathways

Released at 6th Public Health Summit by

Innovation, Equity, Accessibility, Digital

Inclusive digital health adoption strategies

Smriti Irani

solutions, Safety

ISB's Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM) unveiled "New Ideas and Innovations for Women's Health in India" co-authored by Deepshikha Batheja, Prof. Sarang Deo, Navsangeet Saini, Subhiksha Shankarraman, and Priyanka Singh, identifying structural barriers and outlining solutions.

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Fighting Misinformation in the Digital Age IIDS Workshop

Skills Development

The ISB Institute of Data Science (IIDS),

A pre-conference event of the IndiaAI

in collaboration with the CyberPeace

Impact Summit 2026 (MeitY), the

Foundation and supported by Google,

workshop equipped journalists with

hosted an exclusive workshop titled

hands-on skills in fact-checking,

"Cyber First Responders: Fighting

SynthID verification, and digital safety

Misinformation & Fake News in the

through sessions led by experts from

Digital Age".

ISB, Google India, and CyberPeace Foundation.

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POLICY

4th International Research Conference on Insolvency & Bankruptcy 01

02

Conference Overview

Distinguished Speakers

Jointly organized by IBBI and ISB at Hyderabad campus on September

B.V.R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog) as Chief Guest, along with

28–29, 2025

ministry and IBBI leadership

03

04

Research Presentations

Global Perspectives

24 rigorously reviewed papers on technology, cross-border insolvency,

Keynote addresses from University of Toronto and Deloitte India

and governance

leadership

The conference convened scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders, reinforcing ISB's role as a leading hub for research-informed policy dialogue.

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Women's Health White Paper Details IDEAS Framework Innovation: New approaches to healthcare delivery Equity: Ensuring fair access across populations Accessibility: Removing barriers to care Digital solutions: Leveraging technology Safety: Protecting patient wellbeing The white paper highlights national outcomes including reduced MMR, increased institutional deliveries, and prescribes practical pathways for inclusive digital health adoption.

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FAMILY BUSINESS

4P Model for HR in Family Business Research Brief Prof. Kavil Ramachandran and co-author Sanjay Paul Antony present a 4P Model outlining HR roles during family business professionalization phases.

ISB Discover Comprehensive article available on ISB Discover platform for deeper insights into the framework and its practical applications.

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September 2025 Key Events & Milestones

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September 2025 Highlights Sep 27 - I-Venture Graduation

1

Cohort 2 graduation ceremony featuring Prof. Bhagwan Chowdhry and Kavikrut (T-Hub CEO)

2

Sep 28 - Leadership Commentary Dean Madan Pillutla on global political leadership framing

Sep 30 - AMPH Residency

3

and prestige vs dominance

Advanced Management Programme for Healthcare Class of 2026 Mohali residency launch

4

Sep 30 - NABH Partnership MoU with ISB Healthcare to study impact of accreditation on hospital performance

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CONFERENCE

4th International Research Conference Details Conference Focus

Distinguished Speakers

The conference explored the evolving

Prof. Madan Pillutla (Dean, ISB)

landscape of the Insolvency and

Shri Ravi Mital (Chairperson, IBBI)

Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, bringing together leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the Hyderabad campus.

Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog) Prof. Dushyant Vyas (University of Toronto)

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RESEARCH

Buy Online, Return in Store Agreements

BORS Partnerships

Market Dynamics

Win-Win Outcomes

Research examines impact on price

Can soften price competition under specific

Benefits for online retailers, offline partners,

competition and retailer profitability

conditions

and customers

ISB Professors Ahmed Timoumi and Abhinav Uppal published groundbreaking research in Marketing Science revealing that while BORS partnerships increase footfall for offline retailers, they can also reduce showrooming behavior and enhance consumer welfare.

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ISB Leadership Summit 2025 Mohali Following a successful edition at the Hyderabad campus, the ISB Leadership Summit 2025 took place at the Mohali campus on September 20, themed "Leadership in Times

of Change and Ambiguity."

Industry Leaders Ganesan Ramachandran (Accenture), Aniruddh Jain (Cars24), Ruma Kishore (Unilever)

Entrepreneurs Arpitta Jerath (SolarSquare Energy), Deepthi Bopaiah (GoSports Foundation)

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RECOGNITION

ISB PGP Ranked 5th Globally

5th

1st

Global Ranking

India Ranking

LinkedIn Top MBA Programs 2025

Leading business school

Recognition Criteria The ranking, based on exclusive LinkedIn data, evaluates real career outcomes including: Hiring demand and placement success Career advancement opportunities Network strength and alumni connections Leadership potential development Gender diversity and inclusion

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HEALTHCARE

India's Drug Safety Challenges Critical Analysis

Key Concerns

Professor Parshuram Hotkar from ISB's Max Institute of Healthcare

Fragmented policies across states

Management (MIHM), along with co-author Amanjeet Singh, published

Limited enforcement capacity

an opinion piece in The Hindu addressing critical challenges in India's drug safety system.

Prevalence of branded generics Risk to global reputation

Despite producing one in five generic drugs worldwide, India faces regulatory gaps that risk quality and consumer trust.

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GAME THEORY

Cut-and-Play Algorithm Breakthrough

Innovation

Complex Games

Performance

Practically efficient algorithm for Nash

Handles nonconvex and unbounded

Outperforms existing approaches in

equilibria computation

optimization problems

challenging scenarios

Professor Sriram Sankaranarayanan, along with international co-authors Margarida Carvalho, Gabriele Dragotto, and Andrea Lodi, published research in Operations Research offering new solutions for real-world strategic decision-making.

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Motilal Oswal Executive Centre Inaugurated

1.9L+ Square Feet Total facility area

Inauguration Details The Motilal Oswal Executive Centre (MOEC) was inaugurated by Sri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, in the presence of benefactors Motilal Oswal and Raamdeo Agrawal's families, along with ISB Executive Board members.

The facility features future-ready classrooms, flexible meeting spaces, and collaborative workspaces designed to catalyze growth, innovation, and long-term impact.

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ISB Leadership Summit - Hyderabad Edition

Nandita Sinha

Suresh Nanduru

Gurmit Singh

CEO, Myntra

India Lead, Accenture Strategy & Consulting

General Manager APAC & MEA, Quora

The annual ISB Leadership Summit took place at the Hyderabad campus on September 6, 2025, themed "Leadership in Times of Change and

Ambiguity," featuring thought-provoking sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

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STUDENT INITIATIVE

One Club Conclave Expands to Mohali Event Overview

Activities

Following its successful inaugural edition at Hyderabad, the One Club

Case simulations and business challenges

Conclave was hosted at ISB Mohali campus as a student-driven

Product thinking exercises

initiative bringing together all professional student clubs.

Idea pitches and presentations

The two-day event, themed "Learn. Network. Grow," featured industry

Domain-specific workshops

leaders, recruiters, and students on a common platform for domain-

Networking sessions

specific learning.

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August 2025 Strategic Initiatives & Conferences

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CONFERENCE

India Strategy Conference - December 2025 1

2

Partnership

Theme

Joint initiative with IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore

"Technology, Geopolitics, and Competitive Advantage: Strategy in the New Global Order"

3

4

Duration

Call for Proposals

3-day event at ISB Hyderabad campus, December 15-17, 2025

Submission deadline: August 31, 2025

The third edition brings together researchers, academicians, industry leaders, and strategy scholars from around the world to discuss critical challenges in strategic management and international business.

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ISB PGP: Core Admissions & Process Program Overview ISB PGP (One-Year MBA): Comprehensive program details and structure

Application FAQs Frequently asked questions about the ISB application process

Step-by-Step Guide ISB Admissions: Complete walkthrough of the process

Checklist & Timelines Application process requirements and key dates

Eligibility Criteria ISB MBA Eligibility: Requirements explained in detail

Interview Process What to expect during ISB interviews

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RECOGNITION

Faculty Appointments & Teacher of the Year Awards New Faculty

PGP Class of 2025

PGP PRO & MAX

Anindo Sarkar -

Prof. Prasanna Tantri

Prof. Shyam V Sunder

Assistant Professor

(Core & Elective)

(Accounting)

in Finance (PhD, UC

Prof. Sumit

Prof. Luis Martins

San Diego)

Kunnumkal (Core)

(Management)

Karthik Balakrishnan

Prof. Vijaya Sunder

Prof. Venkat

- Professor in

M (Core & Elective)

Subramaniam

Prof. Achal

(Finance)

Bassamboo (Core -

Prof. Sarang Deo

Mohali)

(Operations)

Accounting (ISB PGP Co '03, PhD NYU) Sandeep R. Assistant Professor in Operations (PhD, UCLA Anderson)

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Teacher of the Year Awards - Continued Cross-Campus Excellence

Specialized Programs

Student Impact

Several faculty members received

PGP PRO and PGP MAX programs also

Awards honor significant contributions to

recognition across both Hyderabad and

recognized outstanding faculty across

students' academic journeys through

Mohali cohorts, demonstrating consistent

multiple cities including Delhi, Mumbai,

expert guidance, research insights, and

teaching excellence and broad impact on

Bengaluru, and Hyderabad for their

real-world learning experiences that

student learning experiences.

contributions to executive education.

prepare them for leadership roles.

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PHILANTHROPY

Major Philanthropic Contributions

₹100Cr

₹1.91Cr

Motilal Oswal Foundation

Punjab & Sind Bank

Largest single gift to ISB

CSR grant for multiple initiatives

Motilal Oswal Executive Centre

Punjab & Sind Bank Initiatives

The ₹100 crore grant from Motilal

The ₹1.91 crore CSR grant enables

Oswal Foundation will support the

launch of Street Vendor Enterprises

upcoming Executive Centre at

Incubation Centre, provides merit-based

Hyderabad campus, featuring state-of-

scholarships, and offers over 1,000

the-art infrastructure including lecture

learners access to ISB's curated online

theatres, meeting rooms, collaborative

programmes.

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MPS Limited CSR Scholarship Alumni-Led Support Led by ISB alumnus Rahul Arora (PGP Co '11), Chairman and CEO of MPS Limited, the scholarship supports the recently launched Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL).

The MPS Limited Scholarship benefits three students from the founding cohort, providing tuition and commitment fee waivers, enabling pursuit of aspirations without financial constraints.

This demonstrates collaboration between industry and higher education to nurture emerging talent and reflects how ISB alumni support the School through meaningful institutional partnerships.

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INNOVATION

New Program Launches & Platforms ISB Discover Platform Digital gateway transforming rigorous faculty research into clear, actionable insights for business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs

PGP YL Launch Post Graduate Programme for Young Leaders designed for bold thinkers with 0-2 years of work experience

DST NIDHI Accelerator High-impact program for early revenue-stage startups solving challenges across agri-value chain

These initiatives underscore ISB's commitment to innovation in education, research accessibility, and entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

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Major Conferences & Academic Events One Club Conclave 2025

1

Inaugural 2-day conclave at Hyderabad campus bringing together all professional student clubs with industry

2

leaders and recruiters

Summer Research Conference Hosted by Centre for Analytical Finance featuring pioneering

Digital Piracy Conference

3

research on generative AI, discount rates, climate risk, and entrepreneurship

Two-day conference with CBI and INTERPOL on "Digital Piracy - Securing the Future of Creativity"

4

Data User's Conference Collaboration with MoSPI exploring data products and surveys led by National Statistical Office

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ISB Governance Summit & Specialized Workshops Governance Summit 2025

ISB-POMS Workshop

Third edition hosted by Bharti Institute

Annual workshop focused on

of Public Policy at Mohali campus,

"Operations and Supply Chain

themed "Megatrends and Policy Shifts:

Management in Emerging Markets" in

Charting India's Future."

collaboration with Production and

Featured book launch: "Lakhpati Kisan:

Transforming Agriculture-Based

Operations Management Society (POMS).

Livelihoods for Smallholder Farmers in

Topics included sustainability,

India" and special fireside chat with

healthcare operations, risk

veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury.

management, agriculture and food supply chains, retail operations, and pharmaceutical supply chain.

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PARTNERSHIPS

Government & Industry Partnerships Andhra Pradesh Partnership

Forum for Resident Commissioners

Bharti Institute of Public Policy partnered with Government of

Fourth edition bringing ISB's impactful research into conversation

Andhra Pradesh to empower tribal women through forest-based

with policymakers and public sector practitioners in New Delhi

economies, establishing women-led economy for forest produce

ISB-Wharton Joint Research

Shark Tank India Season 5

Welcomed Sagar Saxena, Assistant Professor from Wharton School,

Shark Tank India team visited ISB Hyderabad campus engaging

for enriching research exchanges with ISB faculty and students

with ISB's vibrant entrepreneurial community

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Program Orientations & New Cohort Welcomes PGP Class of 2026

PGP YL Inaugural Cohort

Week-long orientation at both Hyderabad and

Founding class welcomed at Hyderabad

Mohali campuses with engaging ice-breaking

campus with team-building exercises and

sessions and activities

I-Venture Immersive 52 entrepreneurs welcomed with 3-day orientation featuring over 20 distinguished speakers

AMPI & AMPOS Advanced Management Programmes welcomed with industry conversations and strategic perspectives

stakeholder interactions

PGP MFAB Class of 2026 Inspiring orientation at Mohali campus with Honour Code presentation and alumni panel discussion

PGP MAX & PRO Executive programs welcomed with dynamic team-building activities and faculty sessions

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