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. www.goalisb.com | Shruti P | ISB, IIM, MBA Expert | contact@goalisb.com | https://www.youtube.com/@Goalisb
ISB's Multifaceted Impact
The Indian School of Business (ISB) is actively engaged in diverse initiatives, from empowering tribal women through forest economies to advancing cutting-edge research in AI, finance, and healthcare. The institution makes research accessible through platforms like ISB Discover.
ISB prioritizes student development through specialized programs, realworld case simulations, and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighted by events like the One Club Conclave and Shark Tank India interactions.
The school demonstrates strong commitment to sustainability and has recently received significant philanthropic support to enhance its executive education facilities.
This comprehensive update helps aspirants make informed decisions about the ISB MBA by covering the latest news, research, partnerships, and program developments.
Memes as Modern Political Communication
Meme-Hunter AI System
AI-driven system that detects, classifies, and tracks political memes across cultures
Cross-Cultural Analysis
Reveals how memes mutate, spread, and influence public discourse globally
Digital Dynamics
New insights into modern political 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.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
50 Students Supported Over five years 10 Annual Scholarships Full funding per year 5 Year Commitment 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.
Strategic Transparency in Profit Disclosure
Disclosure Strategy
Why firms publicize strong financial performance despite risks Regulatory
Disclosing profits can reduce regulatory scrutiny Long-term Impact Strategic transparency as defensive strategy
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.
Accountability of Independent Directors
ISB Insights Forum 2024
At the ISB Insights Forum 2024, a session titled "HighStakes,HigherStandards:Howto RegulateIndependentDirectors?"—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.
Women's Health White Paper
White Paper Launch Released at 6th Public Health Summit by Smriti Irani
IDEAS Framework Innovation, Equity, Accessibility, Digital solutions, Safety
Actionable Pathways
Inclusive digital health adoption strategies
ISB's Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM) unveiled "NewIdeasandInnovationsforWomen'sHealthinIndia"co-authored by Deepshikha Batheja, Prof. Sarang Deo, Navsangeet Saini, Subhiksha Shankarraman, and Priyanka Singh, identifying structural barriers and outlining solutions. www.goalisb.com
Fighting Misinformation in the Digital Age
IIDS Workshop
The ISB Institute of Data Science (IIDS), in collaboration with the CyberPeace Foundation and supported by Google, hosted an exclusive workshop titled "CyberFirstResponders:Fighting Misinformation&FakeNewsinthe DigitalAge".
Skills Development
A pre-conference event of the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 (MeitY), the workshop equipped journalists with hands-on skills in fact-checking, SynthID verification, and digital safety through sessions led by experts from ISB, Google India, and CyberPeace Foundation.
Women's Health White Paper Details
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.
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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Key Events & Milestones
4th International Research Conference Details
Conference Focus
The conference explored the evolving landscape of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, bringing together leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the Hyderabad campus.
Distinguished Speakers
Prof. Madan Pillutla (Dean, ISB)
Shri Ravi Mital (Chairperson, IBBI)
Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog)
Prof. Dushyant Vyas (University of Toronto)
BORS Partnerships
Research examines impact on price competition and retailer profitability
Market Dynamics Can soften price competition under specific conditions
Win-Win Outcomes
Benefits for online retailers, offline partners, and customers
ISB Professors Ahmed Timoumi and Abhinav Uppal published groundbreaking research in MarketingSciencerevealing that while BORS partnerships increase footfall for offline retailers, they can also reduce showrooming behavior and enhance consumer welfare.
ISB Leadership Summit 2025Mohali
Following a successful edition at the Hyderabad campus, the ISB Leadership Summit 2025 took place at the Mohali campus on September 20, themed "LeadershipinTimes ofChangeandAmbiguity."
Industry Leaders
Ganesan Ramachandran (Accenture), Aniruddh Jain (Cars24), Ruma Kishore (Unilever) Entrepreneurs
Arpitta Jerath (SolarSquare Energy), Deepthi Bopaiah (GoSports Foundation) Defense Leadership
Admiral Sunil Lanba (Former Chief of Naval Staff) www.goalisb.com | Shruti P | ISB, IIM, MBA Expert | contact@goalisb.com | https://www.youtube.com/@Goalisb
ISB PGP
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
India's Drug Safety Challenges
Critical Analysis
Professor Parshuram Hotkar from ISB's Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM), along with co-author Amanjeet Singh, published an opinion piece in TheHinduaddressing critical challenges in India's drug safety system.
Key Concerns
Fragmented policies across states
Limited enforcement capacity
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.
Cut-and-Play Algorithm Breakthrough
Innovation
Practically efficient algorithm for Nash equilibria computation
Complex Games
Handles nonconvex and unbounded optimization problems
Performance
Outperforms existing approaches in challenging scenarios
Professor Sriram Sankaranarayanan, along with international co-authors Margarida Carvalho, Gabriele Dragotto, and Andrea Lodi, published research in OperationsResearchoffering new solutions for real-world strategic decision-making. www.goalisb.com
Motilal Oswal Executive Centre Inaugurated
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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.
ISB Leadership Summit - Hyderabad Edition
Nandita Sinha
CEO, Myntra
Suresh Nanduru
India Lead, Accenture Strategy & Consulting
Gurmit Singh
General Manager APAC & MEA, Quora
The annual ISB Leadership Summit took place at the Hyderabad campus on September 6, 2025, themed "LeadershipinTimesofChangeand Ambiguity,"featuring thought-provoking sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. www.goalisb.com | Shruti P | ISB, IIM, MBA Expert | contact@goalisb.com | https://www.youtube.com/@Goalisb
One Club Conclave Expands to Mohali
Event Overview
Following its successful inaugural edition at Hyderabad, the One Club Conclave was hosted at ISB Mohali campus as a student-driven initiative bringing together all professional student clubs.
The two-day event, themed "Learn.Network.Grow,"featured industry leaders, recruiters, and students on a common platform for domainspecific learning.
Activities
Case simulations and business challenges
Product thinking exercises
Idea pitches and presentations
Domain-specific workshops
Networking sessions
The event was entirely planned and executed by students in collaboration with CAS and ASA. www.goalisb.com | Shruti P | ISB, IIM, MBA Expert | contact@goalisb.com | https://www.youtube.com/@Goalisb
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
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Faculty Appointments & Teacher of the Year Awards
New Faculty
Anindo SarkarAssistant Professor in Finance (PhD, UC San Diego)
Karthik Balakrishnan - Professor in Accounting (ISB PGP Co '03, PhD NYU)
Sandeep R.Assistant Professor in Operations (PhD, UCLA Anderson)
PGP Class of 2025
Prof. Prasanna Tantri (Core & Elective)
Prof. Sumit Kunnumkal (Core)
Prof. Vijaya Sunder M (Core & Elective)
Prof. Achal Bassamboo (CoreMohali)
PGP PRO & MAX
Prof. Shyam V Sunder (Accounting)
Prof. Luis Martins (Management)
Prof. Venkat Subramaniam (Finance)
Prof. Sarang Deo (Operations)
Teacher of the Year Awards -
Cross-Campus Excellence
Several faculty members received recognition across both Hyderabad and Mohali cohorts, demonstrating consistent teaching excellence and broad impact on student learning experiences.
Specialized Programs
PGP PRO and PGP MAX programs also recognized outstanding faculty across multiple cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad for their contributions to executive education.
Student Impact
Awards honor significant contributions to students' academic journeys through expert guidance, research insights, and real-world learning experiences that prepare them for leadership roles.
Motilal Oswal Foundation
Largest single gift to ISB
Motilal Oswal Executive Centre
The ₹100 crore grant from Motilal Oswal Foundation will support the upcoming Executive Centre at Hyderabad campus, featuring state-ofthe-art infrastructure including lecture theatres, meeting rooms, collaborative office spaces, and faculty lounge.
Punjab & Sind Bank
CSR grant for multiple initiatives
Punjab & Sind Bank Initiatives
The ₹1.91 crore CSR grant enables launch of Street Vendor Enterprises Incubation Centre, provides merit-based scholarships, and offers over 1,000 learners access to ISB's curated online programmes. www.goalisb.com | Shruti P | ISB, IIM, MBA Expert | contact@goalisb.com | https://www.youtube.com/@Goalisb
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.
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.
Major Conferences & Academic Events
Governance Summit 2025
Third edition hosted by Bharti Institute of Public Policy at Mohali campus, themed "MegatrendsandPolicyShifts: ChartingIndia'sFuture."
Featured book launch: "LakhpatiKisan: TransformingAgriculture-Based LivelihoodsforSmallholderFarmersin India"and special fireside chat with veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury.
ISB-POMS Workshop
Annual workshop focused on "Operations and Supply Chain Management in Emerging Markets" in collaboration with Production and Operations Management Society (POMS). Topics included sustainability, healthcare operations, risk management, agriculture and food supply chains, retail operations, and pharmaceutical supply chain.
PARTNERSHIPS
Government & Industry Partnerships
Andhra Pradesh Partnership
Bharti Institute of Public Policy partnered with Government of Andhra Pradesh to empower tribal women through forest-based economies, establishing women-led economy for forest produce
Forum for Resident Commissioners
Fourth edition bringing ISB's impactful research into conversation with policymakers and public sector practitioners in New Delhi
ISB-Wharton Joint Research
Welcomed Sagar Saxena, Assistant Professor from Wharton School, for enriching research exchanges with ISB faculty and students
Shark Tank India Season 5
Shark Tank India team visited ISB Hyderabad campus engaging with ISB's vibrant entrepreneurial community
Program Orientations & New Cohort Welcomes
PGP Class of 2026
Week-long orientation at both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses with engaging ice-breaking 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
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PGP YL Inaugural Cohort
Founding class welcomed at Hyderabad campus with team-building exercises and 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