Varun Nagaraj

Dean, SPJIMR

“Advancing wise innovation is our North Star. We believe that we must harness technology and innovate to create meaningful impact. True innovation must be responsible, inclusive, and serve a larger purpose with a focus on the three Ps—people, planet, and profit—to ensure sustainability, long-term value, and positive societal impact. At SPJIMR, our goal is to nurture future leaders who balance business success with ethical responsibility.”

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Insight meets impact | India’s Top Private
B-School

December 15, 2025

Dean Varun Nagaraj, in this article, explains that SPJIMR undertakes two kinds of initiatives, both aligned with the institution’s vision of nurturing next-generation managers equipped to lead with responsibility and impact.

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December 10, 2025

Reimagining business school education in India | Fortune India Boardroom

In this edition of Fortune India Boardroom, Dean Varun Nagaraj shared insightful perspectives on why B-schools must stay relevant and how they need to evolve in a world that is changing faster than ever.

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October 13, 2025

Perspectives on AI in teaching

Dean Varun Nagaraj speaks at the plenary session themed 'Leveraging AI in Indian B-Schools: Current State, Future Outlook' at the 15th Indian Management Conclave (IMC 2025).

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August 21, 2025

Top 3 challenges in management education

India’s top B-schools thrive, but many others risk irrelevance with falling admissions and weak opportunities

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June 06, 2025

Preparing future leaders for a sustainable tomorrow

As climate change becomes an urgent global concern, the adoption of institutional...

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Dr. Varun Nagaraj on changing MBA landscape, placements, selection criteria

August 30, 2025

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Dean Varun Nagaraj explores AI’s role in human-centred design

July 22, 2025

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Future of B-schools likely to be new format courses, with fewer 2-year MBAs

February 05, 2025

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How can India lead the frugal economy

January 23, 2025

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Leadership, innovations, and the pursuit of critical thinking

January 20, 2025

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