IIM Raipur

IIM Raipur is delighted to announce Batch II of the Business Accelerator Program, an initiative designed to help SC/ST entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, build leadership capabilities, and move towards scalable growth, in collaboration with the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH), Ministry Of Msme, Government of India.

Guided by the Program Directors: Dr. Sanjeev Prashar, Dr. Satyasiba Das, and Dr. Daniel Inbaraj Jublee, the program goes beyond classroom learning to focus on practical ex*****on.

Participants will work closely with IIM Raipur faculty and industry mentors to strengthen critical business decisions across areas such as pricing, cash flow management, market strategy, and growth planning, while developing the partnerships and networks essential to sustainable expansion.

A focused learning and mentoring experience for entrepreneurs looking to strengthen decision-making, explore new markets, and build the capabilities required for sustainable business growth.

Program Duration: 5-10 October 2026
Application Deadline Extended: 30September 2026

For more information, visit: IIM Raipur Business Accelerator Program
(https://lnkd.in/dvRgfuwJ)

IM Raipur continues to strengthen its contribution to management research through impactful case writing and academic scholarship.

We are delighted to share that the case, “Managing Communication and Accountability in High-Stakes Projects,” authored by Shubhashree S. Iyer and Dr. Ritu Gupta, Assistant Professor (HRM & Organisational Behaviour), has been recognised as an Ivey Publishing 2025–2026 Bestseller.

The case examines the critical role of communication and accountability in high-stakes project environments, offering valuable insights into managing coordination, responsibility, and decision-making in complex organisational settings.

IIM Raipur students have stepped into diverse professional environments through their Summer Internships in 2026, applying classroom learning to real-world challenges and gaining firsthand exposure to the demands of the corporate world.

From new responsibilities to meaningful learnings, these experiences have shaped their perspectives and contributed to their professional growth.

Through SIP Diaries 2026, we bring you their stories, reflections, and key takeaways. A glimpse into their journey from the classroom to the workplace.

IIM Raipur celebrates the remarkable achievement of Dr. Manojit Chattopadhyay, Professor (Information Systems), who has been conferred the prestigious “Senior Scholar Award for Research Excellence” at the 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference 2026, held in Leh from 4th to 8th August 2026.

This distinguished recognition underscores his excellence in research and sustained contributions to academic scholarship.

IIM Raipur extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Manojit Chattopadhyay on this significant achievement.

IIM Raipur continues to celebrate excellence in research and case writing that contribute meaningfully to academia and practice.

We are delighted to share that the case, “Growing Friday Engineering in a Globalised Economy: Crossing Cultural Barriers”, authored by Karishma Roychowdhury, Dr. Mrunal P. Chavda, Assistant Professor (Humanities & Liberal Arts), Dr. Ritu Gupta, Assistant Professor (HRM & Organisational Behaviour), and Sonali Narbariya, has been recognised as an Ivey Publishing 2025–2026 Bestseller.

The case explores the complexities of navigating cultural barriers in a globalised business environment, contributing valuable insights to contemporary management education and practice.

IIM Raipur invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to the inaugural issue of the Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development Review, the Institute's flagship open-access, bi-annual research journal, published in association with Sage India.

Led by Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Director-in-Charge, IIM Raipur and Editor-in-Chief of EED, the journal aims to serve as an India-led, globally relevant platform for high-quality research at the intersection of entrepreneurship, enterprise, and management, with a special focus on emerging economies.

The official SAGE Journal submission portal is LIVE!

Researchers can submit their manuscripts through the online submission system:

https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/eedr


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IIM Raipur extends its heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished speakers, industry leaders, and guests who graced the Leadership Summit 2026. Their diverse perspectives enriched conversations on AI as a collaborative colleague, inclusive leadership, sustainable business strategies, and the evolving dynamics of the modern workplace.

Through meaningful dialogue and industry-led perspectives, the Summit strengthened the connection between academic thought and organisational practice, offering students a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of corporate strategy.

Hon'ble Chief Guest: Mr. Gautam Sinha
Guest of Honour: Mr. Govil Aggarwal

Guest Speakers: Mr. Mohit Sharma, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Mr. Sudarshan Bose, Mr. Suresh Goel, Ms. Vijaya Hingar, Mr. Binamra Dash, Mr. Brijesh Prabhakar, Mr. Dinesh Kumar Kotha, Mr. Rohit Piparsania, Mr. Shishiv Jain, Mr. Vijay Nair, Mr. Amit Ganpati Kamath, Mr. Ashutosh Mandelia, Mr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Ms. Urvashi Bhura, Dr. Arnab Banerjee, Mr. Arup Roy, Mr. Manish Nadir, Mr. Piyush Chandak, Mr. Souren Paul, Ms. Suchandra Dutta, Mr. Varun Alagati, Ms. Alka Pandey, Mr. Binoj Kumar, Ms. Neha Garg, Mr. Prateek Garg, Ms. Sarika Gajanan Arthmwar, Mr. Ashutosh Naik, Mr. Neelesh Srivastava, and Ms. Pallavi Sachin Yarnalkar.

IIM Raipur has successfully concluded the Leadership Summit 2026, culminating in a powerful roadmap for the next era of corporate strategy.

Through intensive panel discussions, industry veterans and future managers dismantled the pressing challenges facing modern enterprises, from integrating AI as a collaborative colleague to fostering genuinely inclusive leadership and transitioning ESG into a profit-driving strategy.

The event was brought to a memorable close by our esteemed valedictory guest, Mr. Govil Aggarwal, Associate Director, Talent Strategy Consulting at Marsh(erstwhile Mercer Consulting). His concluding address perfectly captured the core mandate of the summit: the need to adapt to technological disruption, embrace diverse perspectives, and remain agile in a rapidly changing world.

The summit may have ended, but the mandate to build businesses that last is clearer than ever.