Currently in the news: “Rossari Biotech made a solid debut on Thursday, as the scrip got listed at Rs 670 on BSE, a premium of 57.65 per cent over its issue price of Rs 425. About Rossari Biotech: Rossari Biotech deals in specialty chemicals, on the onset the main characteristic of these chemicals is that they enjoy a huge margin laced with low volumes. It manufactures a whole range of products that find application in Home, Personal Care formulations, especially in the laundry and cleaning Read more [...]

  Author: Prof. Soumya Choudhury   From Marshall Goldsmith’s book “What got you here won’t get you there” (ISBN-13: 978-0739342237), we understood that the principles of hard work and efficienttime management done to progress in our careers till middle management was not enough to propel us to the corner office viz. the CEO’s office.   Many of us may choose to be satisfied as mid-level managers and not aspire further but what would be your reaction if I told you Read more [...]

  Author: Vanshika Shukla   The other day I got into a verbal exchange with a friend of mine about how the idea of God is unnecessary for our ethics to evolve or to some degree for our sense of morality. He claimed that ethics refer to the rules provided by an external source, whereas, morality is something subjective and to some degree, he was right over his claim that science has made us more rational, which explains why we should reappraise ourselves before throwing away our heritage Read more [...]

  Author: Vanshika Shukla   The field of study I’m in deals with data science jargons like machine learning, deep learning, big data, neural network, etc. Although the mathematics or statistics involved in the algorithm of these terms are not new, the advancement in the computational power of the computers in recent years has made its application feasible in practical life without one being a statistician and has opened up a new horizon in every discipline. The intermix of domains Read more [...]

The hashtag #MeToo created a viral sensation over social media recently with millions of women in the world speaking up about incidents of sexual assault, harassment, abuse, misconduct and mental health in the workplace and beyond. It became a social movement and opened a floodgate of stories and responses from India too. Our country has been plagued with issues concerning women’s safety with horrific cases being reported every single day.     With a strong aim to change this very Read more [...]

Although India is steadily climbing the global charts in terms of industrialisation, being a digital economy, trade relations and more- education is a sector where the country still lags behind. Although the education system has undergone significant changes in the urban areas, rural India still faces critical issues which have led to many girl children dropping out of school or being denied education from an early age. Poverty, backward traditions, improper sanitation methods, access to basic amenities Read more [...]

When you educate a man, you educate a man. When you educate a woman, you educate an entire generation - Brigham Young    Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Indra Nooyi, Chanda Kochar- are not just founders of successful mega-conglomerates, but represent the growing women workforce of India. Our country has made significant advancements in every field and is truly shaping up to be a global player in today’s digital economy. Contributing to its success are companies/industries built by the women of Read more [...]

The importance of having adequate work experience in today’s post-graduate academic scenario is enormous. Whether you are applying for a job or to pursue a PGDM course, the more the relevant experience, the better a candidate’s chances are. Well- rounded candidates are sought after by companies and it’s the work experience that shapes their thinking in the classroom. Here are 4 reasons why it’s important to have worked in the industry you wish to build your future in.       Learning Read more [...]

Financial technology, popularly known as FinTech, is a groundbreaking technological advancement that has eased the use of financial services globally. FinTech has redefined the use of technology in the industry with mechanisms like digital payments, the blockchain, bitcoins, etc. FinTech, as an emerging industry in India, has had its fair share of challenges and opportunities in the business. IFIM Business School recently hosted its corporate meet event, Confluence 2017: Edition 3, on 2nd December Read more [...]