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SDMIMD in the CSR Rankings of B-Schools in India 2025
SDMIMD is placed in the 10th position among the 15 Top Supreme Private B-Schools; 16th among the 20 Top B-Schools under the category “Faculty, Publication, Research, Consultancy, EDP & Other Programmes”; 12th among the 20 Top B-Schools under the category “Placement (Domestic & International), USP, Social Responsibility, Networking & Industry Interface”; and 4th among the 14 Top B-Schools (Government and Private) in Karnataka State.
Outlook–ICARE B-School Survey 2026
In the Outlook–ICARE B-School Survey 2026, SDMIMD is placed in the 15th position among the Top 200 Private B-Schools in India and 6th among the Top 70 Private B-Schools in the South Zone.
Alumni Insights that Inspire Future Leaders
When experience blends with aspiration, learning becomes truly impactful. At SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru, our alumni remain our greatest strength—embodying the institution’s values, excellence, and legacy. Their achievements across reputed organizations continue to motivate and guide our students toward purposeful careers.
 
As part of the Sales and Distribution Management (SADMA) course under the Marketing Specialization, Mr. Charanjith Shetty, Associate Consultant at Infosys and a proud SDMIMD alumnus, visited the campus for an interactive session with students.
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Upcoming Events
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
7th International Marketing Conference, themed “Technology and Transformation in Marketing: Advancing Purpose, Performance, and Personalisation for Impact” - January 23, 2025
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13th International Finance Conference
The 13th International Finance Conference on Emerging Trends in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets was held under the theme “Indian Financial Market: Resilient Amid Global Headwinds.” Bringing together eminent academicians, industry experts, and researchers, the two-day event facilitated rich knowledge exchange through technical sessions and paper presentations.

The conference was inaugurated on October 17th by Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist, NSE Ltd., whose keynote addressed the evolution of Indian capital markets and the strengthening macroeconomic environment.

Dr. (Lt. Col) S. N. Prasad, Director of SDMIMD, spoke on India's financial market transformation and the interplay of financial intelligence and human imagination in AI. Conference Chairperson Dr. M. Sriram highlighted the macro factors strengthening India's financial resilience amid global challenges.

Technical Session 1 by Mr. Ramkumar Sukumar of ROC 360° discussed AI-driven finance, digital CFO systems, and talent decentralization shaping corporate finance.

On Day 2, Mr. Jyothiprakash emphasized the critical role of fintech in MSME lending, supply chain financing, and AI-enabled credit risk assessment. Across nine specialized presentation tracks, the conference featured discussions on digital payments, financial inclusion, risk analytics, AI-based financial modelling, behavioural finance, sustainability, and rural financial literacy.

Organized in collaboration with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC), the conference fostered meaningful industry–academia dialogue and showcased forward-looking financial research. The overwhelming participation of scholars and practitioners reinforced the event’s objective of advancing insight into emerging trends in Indian and global financial markets.
From Classroom Theory to Industry Reality: ABB’s Sales Director Brings Real-World Insights to SDMIMD
SDMIMD, Mysuru organised a guest lecture on The Sales and Distribution Management (SDM) at its campus. Mr. Yogesh Sholapurkar, Sales Director at ABB was the resource person for the session. 
 
In a session packed with actionable insights, Sholapurkar outlined the dynamics of achieving sales excellence in today’s competitive environment. He emphasized the importance of smart target setting, urging teams to align goals with real market capacity through intelligent segmentation and account-based strategies. On incentive engineering, he discussed tailoring motivators to different roles—revenue for sales managers, profit margins for leadership, and data quality and leads for CRM teams.
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SDMIMD Collaborates with CFAL and MGP for Tree Census Initiative in Mysuru
SDMIMD has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Advanced Learning (CFAL), Mangaluru, and Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) to jointly conduct a comprehensive Tree Census in and around Siddharthanagar and adjoining areas of Mysuru city.
 
The collaboration marks a significant step toward creating a scientific and publicly accessible database of the city’s tree wealth. The initiative aims to promote sustainable urban planning, environmental monitoring, and informed climate action by systematically documenting tree species, size, location, and health across the identified areas.
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SDMIMD Concludes Customised MDP for Kaynes Technology India Ltd.
SDMIMD successfully concluded the three-month Customised Management Development Program (CMDP) on Finance for Non-Finance Executives, MIS, and Communication for Kaynes Technology India Ltd., on October 25, 2025.
 
M/s. Kaynes Technology India Ltd., a leading electronics manufacturing solutions provider headquartered in Mysuru, collaborated with SDMIMD to design and deliver this specialized executive education initiative. The valedictory ceremony was held at the SDMIMD campus and graced by Dr. N. Muthu Kumar, Managing Director, Kaynes Technology; Dr. Prasad S.N., Director, SDMIMD; and Dr. Nanda Kishore Shetty, Chairperson – Corporate & External Training Programs, SDMIMD. Faculty resource persons from SDMIMD and mid to senior-level executives from Kaynes Technology attended the event.
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