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Bhavan's SPJIMR Alumni Newsletter
November 2025 |
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SPJIMR has been recognised as the ‘Top Private Management Institute – PGDM’ |
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SPJIMR has been named the Top Private Management Institute – PGDM in the Times Education Icons Mumbai 2025, based on the Times B-School Survey 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that the institute has earned Rank 1 in this category.
The survey assessed leading management institutions across India on parameters such as weighted salary, international course experience, international mobility, and other indicators of academic and career excellence.
The award was received on behalf of SPJIMR by Ramessh Misshra, Deputy Director, Central Programme Marketing.
SPJIMR’s PGDM programme continues to be recognised for its innovative curriculum, values-based orientation, and strong career outcomes.
This repeat recognition underscores the institute’s commitment to developing leaders prepared for a dynamic and evolving global business landscape.
To know more click here |
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WISE Tech |
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Pitchathon 2025 Concludes with High-Impact Grand Finale |
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On November 14, 2025, SPJIMR WISE Tech concluded the WISE Tech India Pitchathon 2025, powered by the Sunil Bhatia Start-up Hub, with a dynamic Grand Finale at the Mumbai campus. The event brought together start-up founders, investors, incubator heads, and corporate leaders committed to strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem.
This year’s Pitchathon spanned 16 regional editions across 12 cities—including Ambala, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hubballi, Mumbai, Raipur, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and the Northeast. More than 700 applications were received, of which 35 promising ventures advanced to the national stage.
The Finale opened with insightful addresses by Sunil Bhatia and Ashish Fafadia, who encouraged founders to dream boldly, build responsibly, and remain deeply rooted in customer value. Finalists delivered focused, clarity-driven pitches evaluated by Sunil Bhatia; Jatin Madhra of Blume Ventures; and SPJIMR Dean, Dr. Varun Nagaraj. Three start-ups emerged as winners: • Pamawel
• DentAtHome
• Glovatrix
The winning ventures received prizes totaling ₹6 lakh and a direct entry into the WISE Tech Accelerator beginning January 2026. Dean Nagaraj congratulated the finalists and reaffirmed SPJIMR’s commitment to fostering responsible, inclusive, and impact-led innovation |
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Alumni Focus |
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Notable Alumni |
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Saurabh Gandhi (PGDM, Class of 2019) has been elevated to the position of Vice President at BlackRock. Read more here
Pooja Sablok (PGDM 2011) as Chief Marketing Officer, where she will shape brand strategy and digital outreach. Read more here
Girish Wagh (PGDM 1997) appointed Tata Motors MD & CEO – Commercial Vehicles Read more here
Rajesh Jejurikar (PGDM 1986), Executive Director & CEO (Auto & Farm Sector), Mahindra Group, on being recognised by Fortune India as one of India’s Best CEOs 2025, winning in the Auto – Passenger Vehicles/Four-Wheelers category.
Read more here
Anirush Likhite PGDM, Class of 2013) has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Supply Chain & Procurement at Pilgrim. Read more here
Aditya Swamy (PGDM, Class of 1998) appointed Managing Director, Google Play – driving digital innovation across 14 markets. Read more here
Abhishek Choudhary (PGPM, Class of 2016) has a short story featured in Acorn to Oak, an anthology published by TWAGAA Books & Publishing. Read more here
Radha Mohan Gupta (PGDM, Class of 1995) on the cover of its edition titled
“Leading the Future of Supply Chain: The Voices Shaping 2025 and Beyond.
Read more here
Anuj Goel (PGEMP, Class of 2020) has authored Corporate Launch, a practical guide to bridging the yawning gap between academic success and professional effectiveness. Read more here |
Share your success stories in brief at alumni.admin@spjimr.org, and include the relevant hyperlink
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A Nostalgic Homecoming: FMB Alumnus Revisits Campus After 16 Years: Eklavya Rishi (FMB 12),visited the campus where he completed the PGPFMB programme 16 years ago, also interacted with participants of FMB 37. |
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Kolkata alumni meet was held on 7th Nov 2025 when the alumni come forward and promised to keep the city chapter active.
Alumni from early 2000 to 2025 year of graduation came together for a fun evening.
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Alumni based in London met on 14th November 2025. |
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Past Imperfect Episode 23: Padraic X. Scanlan on why Ireland’s Great Famine matters.
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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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