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| First Prize Glory for SDMIMD, Mysuru’s Garden |
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SDMIMD Mysuru has won the First Prize in the Dasara Flower Competition 2025 under the Educational Institution Category, organized by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka. The institute has been consistently recognized in this competition since 2005, reflecting its deep commitment to nature and aesthetics. Appreciation to Mr. Nanjaiah, Horticulture Officer, and the Garden Team for maintaining the campus as a vibrant and inspiring green space. |
| Young Indians-CII Hosts Mysuru Entrepreneurship Habba 2025 |
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Young Indians – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the Mysuru Entrepreneurship Habba at SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) on September 12, 2025. The primary objective of the event was to transform Mysuru into a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship. The inaugural session brought together eminent industry leaders who have achieved significant milestones in their entrepreneurial journeys. Nagaraj Gargeshwari, Chairperson of CII Mysuru and President & Whole-time Director of Automotive Axles Limited, addressed the gathering and spoke about how entrepreneurial journeys begin. “Necessity is the mother of invention. An entrepreneur identifies the needs of society and develops products accordingly. However, to be a successful entrepreneur, business acumen, financial knowledge, and the ability to take risks are very important,” he explained. Read More>
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| SDMIMD Evaluates and Reports the Impact of JK Tyre’s CSR Projects |
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As part of a recent corporate engagement, SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, undertook a comprehensive evaluation of several community-oriented projects initiated by JK Tyre’s Mysuru units. The evaluation culminated in a detailed report, which has been submitted to the senior management of JK Tyre.
The assessment focused on JK Tyre’s CSR interventions across key verticals—livelihood enhancement, school education, and water & lake conservation. The projects were found to generate multi-dimensional outcomes in the short term, with significant long-term impacts on the communities involved. The initiatives were observed to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic and environmental well-being of grassroots populations. Read More>
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| Mega Blood Donation Drive at SDMIMD |
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Akhil Bharath Terapanth Yuvak Parishad, in collaboration with SDMIMD, Mysuru, Rotary Club Mysuru, and JCI Mysuru Royal City, organized Raktadan Amrit Mahotsava 2.0—a mega blood donation camp—at the SDMIMD campus on September 17, 2025. Mr. Mahesh Shenoy, Managing Director of Kamakshi Hospital and Horizon Estate & Developers, was the Chief Guest for the event. In his address, he said, “Blood donation camps foster empathy towards society and bring people together. Management students play a crucial role in such initiatives, and it is commendable that SDMIMD has a strong team of volunteers managing this entire event.” Read More>
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| Upcoming Events |
13th International Finance Conference on Emerging Trends in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets - October 17-18, 2025
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10th International conference on “Economic Growth and Sustainable Development- Emerging Trends” - November 27-28, 2025
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13th International Conference on HR 5.0: The Human - Centric Future of Work - 18 and 19 December 2025 - Conference Webpage
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7th International Marketing Conference, themed “Technology and Transformation in Marketing: Advancing Purpose, Performance, and Personalisation for Impact” - January 23, 2025
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| GHRDC B-Schools Survey Results - 2025 |
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SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) has once again been recognized among India’s leading management institutions. SDMIMD is ranked 8th overall among 69 private B-schools, 3rd among 7 distinguished B-schools, and 9th among 15 government and private B-schools in the category of Faculty, Publication, Research, Consultancy, MDP & Other Programmes. Additionally, SDMIMD secured 9th position in Placement, USP, Social Responsibility, Networking & Industry Interface, and holds 1st position among the top 15 government and private B-schools in Karnataka. |
| Third International Leadership Conference |
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SDMIMD, Mysuru, successfully hosted the 3rd International Leadership Conference on the theme “Leading in a Disrupted World: Reimagining Leadership for Complexity, Sustainability, and Human-Centric Innovation.” This prestigious event was organized in collaboration with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) – SDMIMD Centre for Management Excellence. Read More>
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| SDMIMD, in partnership with Intel’s Unnati Program, inaugurates advanced AI-lab |
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Shri D. Surendra Kumar, Vice President of SDM Trust, formally inaugurated a new high-end laboratory at SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, marking a significant step in the institution’s pursuit of technological excellence. The facility is the result of a strategic partnership between SDMIMD and Intel, under Intel’s Unnati Program. The lab is built on Intel’s Intelligent Desktop Virtualization (IDV) platform, combining high-performance desktop virtualization with a robust server backbone engineered to support data-intensive artificial intelligence workloads. Read More>
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| When Software Meets Sales: UltraTech’s Stanley Jacob Shares Industry Wisdom |
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At SDMIMD, students of the Sales and Distribution Management program recently had the opportunity to gain firsthand industry insights from Mr. Stanley Jacob, Vice President – Marketing at UltraTech Cement (Aditya Birla Group). His presentation—titled “Software Meets Sales: Transforming Data Insights into Sales Mastery”—captivated the audience with the story of his own career transformation. Beginning as a software programmer, Mr. Jacob later moved into sales and marketing with Forbes Gokak (a TATA Group company) before advancing through leadership roles at L&T Cement and eventually UltraTech Cement. In sharing his journey, he emphasized how adaptability, learning, and vision serve as the pillars of growth. Read More>
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| Hands-on Session on NSE SMART Trading Simulator Enhances Students’ Market Learning |
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SDMIMD, Mysuru, continues to bridge classroom learning with practical exposure through initiatives that enhance professional competence. A hands-on session on the NSE SMART Trading Simulator (NSMART) was recently conducted by Mr. Vijaya Raghavan from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The NSMART platform offers a virtual trading experience, enabling students to practice market strategies and understand real-time trading dynamics without financial risk. This session helped students deepen their knowledge of capital markets and develop vital practical skills for their future careers.
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| Guest Session on Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining |
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The ESG Committee organized a guest session on Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining on 17th September 2025, delivered by Mr. Kiran Kumar Shetty, HR Manager at ITC. Mr. Shetty explained the core concepts of industrial relations and collective bargaining in an engaging manner, drawing parallels with stories from the Mahabharata to illustrate negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building. He emphasized the role of trade unions in safeguarding employee interests and promoting healthy employer–employee relations.' Read More>
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| A session on Cyber Security |
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SDMIMD hosted a special guest lecture on Cybersecurity at its campus. The session was delivered by Dr. Ravichandra Kulkarni, Dean of Research and Development and Head of the Department of Cybersecurity at MIT Mysuru. The lecture primarily focused on cybersecurity issues in business processes. Dr. Kulkarni highlighted the various types of cybersecurity threats and explained the precautionary measures organizations must adopt to safeguard themselves. Read More>
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