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Bhavan's SPJIMR Alumni Newsletter
July 2025 |
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Pre-Sitaras step into the spotlight |
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On June 29, 2025, the auditorium was filled with 62 eager parents and excited children, ready to begin their journey with Abhyudaya as pre-Sitaras in class 6. The orientation session introduced families to the programme’s vision, values, and structure, while setting clear expectations for the year ahead. It laid the foundation for trust and alignment, emphasising the shared commitment required from both children and parents for meaningful participation and growth.
The first Sunday session on July 13, 2025, saw 58 students in attendance, marking the official start of pre-Sitaras learning. The day focused on creating a warm and inclusive environment through ice-breaking and group activities.
Academic sessions introduced the following subjects:
Abacus – building number sense and mental math techniques English – introducing reading comprehension and communication Science – encouraging observation, inquiry, and curiosity through simple discussions
Ground rules on punctuality, neatness, and respectful behaviour were shared. The “Touch Me Not” policy was also introduced, emphasising personal space, body safety, and respectful boundaries.
Children of SPJIMR staff join as pre-Sitaras
Pre-Sitara: Kunal
School: St. Catherine's High school
Parent: Tina (mother) works at the SPJIMR mess
Pre-Sitara: Jignesh School: Versova Welfare Association High School and Junior college Parent: Nitin (father) assists with audio-visual support in SPJIMR classrooms
To know more click here |
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Wise Innovation Studio for Emerging Technologies (WISE Tech) |
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Sanitary Waste in India: A Crisis Met with Innovation |
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Sanitary waste in India is a roaring crisis. Thankfully, it is one that is now being acknowledged and addressed by multiple stakeholders. Startups, communities, and regulatory bodies are coming together to take on the environmental and social dimensions of this challenge.
Innovations in design and manufacturing, along with new methods of waste collection and disposal, are steadily emerging as part of the solution.
Read more here |
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Plugging into Progress: Lessons from India’s Digital Infrastructure |
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What lessons are learnt from India’s digital stack that has spurred inclusive, secure, and citizen-focused innovation? We all know how India’s pioneering digital public infrastructure like Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker—has enabled scale, interoperability, and public-private collaboration.
Read more here |
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Alumni Focus |
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Notable Alumni |
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Gautam Bhattacharya (PGDM, Class of 1996) has been appointed Partner and Head of Technology Consulting at KPMG, he will lead the firm’s technology consulting practice, with a focus on enterprise transformation, digital innovation, and modernization initiatives for clients across sectors. Read more here
Aparna Krishnamurthy (PGDSM-MIT, 2009) has taken on the role of Director of Marketing at Zinnov. She brings rich expertise in brand positioning, demand generation, and strategic communication to lead Zinnov’s global marketing efforts for their Strategy practice. Read more here
Rahul Tandon (PGEMP, Class of 2016)appointed as Business Head – Gas at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Chairman of Goa Natural Gas Private Limited (GNGPL). Read more here
Tushar Singhal (PGDM, 2004) has been elevated to the role of Managing Director at Nuvama Group, an important milestone in his illustrious two-decade-long career involving investment banking, private equity, and capital advisory. Read more here
Husein Virani (PGEMP, 2017) has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer at Metro Family Holdings — the family office of the Metro Brands Group. Read more here
Shubhankar sen (PGEM, 2014) has been appointed as the Director Marketing at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL). Read more here
Mohit Jain (PGDM, Class of 1999) on his appointment as Chief Operating Officer at iSOFT Group.. Read more here
Sanil Bhatia PGDM Class of 2012) he has raised over ₹8 crore in a seed round for their kids-first health and wellness startup, Wellopia, backed by Fireside Ventures. A proud moment for the founders and a big step forward in making wellness fun, accessible, and safe for children. Read more here
Manika Gupta (PGDM Class of 2012) has been recognised with the prestigious Global CIO 100 Award, marking her second major honour this year. This recognition highlights Manika’s excellence in digital transformation and strategic leadership in the evolving tech landscape. Read more here
Arindam Chandra (PGDM, Class of 1999) has authored a book titled "The Art of Retention" The Complete Modern Handbook to Retain Employees, Customers, and Relationships for the Long Term. Read more here
Vinita Gursahani Singh (PGDM,1994) has been working in the social development sector since her graduation. Happy to share that her story ‘The Powerful Path’ is now part of a collection of stories of 30 people working towards social change in India. The book is called ‘The Spark Within'. Read more here |
Share your success stories in brief at alumni.admin@spjimr.org, and include the relevant hyperlink
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PGEMP to the C-Suite: JCB India CEO Deepak Shetty on Lessons in Leadership
This special conversation featuring Mr. Deepak Shetty PGEMP (Class of 2008) CEO & MD of JCB India and proud alumnus takes you behind the scenes of the PGEMP Batch 100 celebrations.
In it, he shares how his learnings from the SPJIMR classroom helped him navigate real-world leadership scenarios and achieve boardroom success. |
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Denver Annunciation (FMB, Batch 9)
Owner at Janus International Pvt Ltd
was part of panel member for evaluation of the Final Business & Role Plan for FMB 33 and also Guest Speaker for the Family Friday session for FMB 36. |
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Jai Bahal (FMB, Batch 15)
was a panel member for evaluation of the Final Business & Role Plan for FMB 33. |
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Upcoming Events |
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| Register Now! |
The Alumni Night is your chance to spot that ex-classmate in a crowd and maybe even pull a fast one on him, for old times’ sake.
Whether you are fresh out or it has been years since you walked the hallowed halls of SPJIMR, this is your moment to reconnect, reminisce, and relive those golden days when campus life was all fun and happening.
Join us for an evening of stories, laughter, hugs, high-fives, and maybe even a little nostalgia-induced dancing.
Save the Date!
📆Date: Friday, Aug 8th, 2025
⏲️Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
📍Venue: Ground Floor, Hub, DLF Tower,10th Rd, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, Sector 25, Gurugram, Haryana 122002.
Register Now
Registration Fees:
Early Bird (till Aug 6th): ₹1,150 per person Standard Rate (after Aug 6th): ₹1,700 per person
(Food + Beverages included – because what’s a reunion without some good eats and chilled drinks?) Let us make this reunion, one for the books.
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Mega Vibes at the Mumbai Meet-Up
The Mumbai Alumni Meet was held on 10th July 2025 at Capital Social, BKC. Marked by a spirit of camaraderie and bonhomie, alumni across programmes reconnected, renewed old ties, and reignited the flame of their college days. The SPJIMR spark stayed alive throughout the evening.
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UK Alumni gathered for a fun-filled meet on July 24th, 2025.
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A blast from 1984 to 2025 – Alumni reunited, memories reignited
The passage of time provided the perfect setting to spur new beginnings, as Bengaluru alumni from the classes of 1984 to 2025 mingled and networked on a common platform. Over 100 alumni were all ears as Dean Varun Nagaraj spoke about the latest developments at the institute and shared ways, they could give back to their alma mater.
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PGPM participant Ankit Walia and Professors Anshul Verma and Amol Dhaigude reveal how carbon risk is changing the rules of credit. In the Indian bond market, investors are no longer just looking at balance sheets—they’re scanning carbon footprints. Their research shows that bonds from carbon-intensive firms carry significantly higher credit spreads.
Larger polluting firms are penalised more, while growth in operating income—especially for those signalling green intent—is rewarded with tighter spreads. Traditional credit metrics? Losing ground. The message is clear: climate exposure is now a key driver of borrowing costs.
Read the article here |
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Past Imperfect Episode 21: Rosinka Chaudhuri on Young Bengal’s Fearless Radicalism |
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Sapience Episode 12: Thriving amidst organisational disruptions
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Management Development Programmes (MDP) |
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SPJIMR is offering 2-day, in-person learning programmes designed for working professionals, around diverse themes. You also have an option to stay at the hostel, re-living your old days at the campus.
20% discount for SPJIMR alumni.
Enroll now
Have questions or need help choosing a programme?
📧 mdp@spjimr.org | 📞 +91-8422888064 |
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Online Merchandise |
Order SPJIMR merchandise online and have them delivered to your doorstep, anywhere in India, using the ‘Campus Mall’.
Click on the E-store - Campus Mall
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