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IIM Indore Marks 30 Years with Awards & Vision
3 Oct
Summary
- IIM Indore celebrated its 30th Foundation Day with faculty, staff, and students.
- Director Himanshu Rai outlined future imperatives for knowledge, leadership, and societal impact.
- Several faculty and staff members were recognized with awards for teaching and service.
Indian Institute of Management Indore commemorated its 30th Foundation Day this past Saturday. The milestone event brought together faculty, staff, and students to reflect on three decades of impactful work in management education, research, and leadership development.
Director Himanshu Rai addressed the gathering, highlighting that the institute's thirty-year journey brings significant future responsibilities. He outlined three key imperatives: generating knowledge that truly matters, cultivating leaders capable of creating tangible impact, and building institutions that serve both society and the nation. Rai stressed the importance of upholding values, embracing inclusivity, and ensuring a close connection between excellence and responsibility, stating the institute's aim is purposeful growth.
The celebrations also served as a platform to honor achievements across the campus. Professor Udayan Sharma received the Best Teacher Award 2026, while Professor Ranjeet Nambudiri was recognized with the Best Case Award 2026. Professor Saurabh Kumar earned the Best Teaching Innovation Award 2026 for his engaging pedagogical approaches. Additionally, faculty members ranked in the top 5% for their performance in degree programs were felicitated.
The Best Staff Awards 2026 celebrated dedicated employees, including Piyush Trivedi, Neha Gupta, Punit Mishra, Abhishek Vijay, and Arun Kumar Singh. The institute also honored employees for their long-standing service of 10, 20, and 25 years. A special coffee-table book documenting IIM Indore's rich 30-year history was unveiled during the event.
Established in 1998 with an initial batch of 37 students, IIM Indore has expanded its offerings to include a diverse range of programs. The institute now holds prestigious accreditations from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, and maintains active partnerships with 72 institutions across 28 countries. As IIM Indore embarks on its fourth decade, it continues to focus on strategic growth and its evolving role in shaping future leaders and contributing to society.
