IIM Nagpur's vision: nurturing globally competent yet locally grounded leaders

IIM Nagpur Director Prof Bhimaraya Metri reflects on the institute's evolving focus — from data and industry linkages to sustainability and Indian knowledge systems — as it grows across campuses and contexts

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• What are the unique strengths or focus areas that set IIM Nagpur apart from other IIMs?

IIM Nagpur has built a distinctive identity around innovation, inclusivity and sustainability. Its GRIHA-rated green campus in MIHAN-SEZ features a 2 MW solar plant and eco-conscious infrastructure. In the past five years, the institute recorded a 40.82% CAGR and ranks among India's top B-schools for executive education, delivering programmes for Tata AutoComp, Adani, IOCL, WCL, SAIL, MOIL, Novo Nordisk and Lupin. In NIRF 2025, it is ranked 25th in management within a decade of inception. For 2023-25, placements were 100%, with a highest package of Rs 69.57 LPA, four international offers, and recruiters such as Deloitte, BNY, Accenture, Amazon, ICICI Bank, Aditya Birla Group and Infosys. Global exposure includes placements and internships in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

• What is the institute doing to strengthen industry partnerships and improve student employability?