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Indus Business Academy (IBA) Recognized Among the Best Education Brands 2025 for the 8th Consecutive Year

April 17, 2025: Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore, has been honored as one of the Best Education Brands 2025 by Economic Times – ET NOW for the 8th consecutive year. This prestigious recognition was presented by Shri Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General (Joint Secretary), and Ministry of Communications, reaffirming IBA’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development.

Speaking at the 8th edition of ET NOW Best Education Brands 2025, Dr. Manish Jain, Chairman (Founder & CEO) of IBA Bangalore, emphasized the importance of personalized education over a one-size-fits-all approach. He stated, “Education must be aligned with individual aspirations, not just skill development. True progress will come when we move beyond numbers and focus on smaller, more tailored learning environments that nurture each student’s vision and aptitude. Until we bridge the disconnect between students, parents, and educators, we won’t truly empower the next generation.”

Receiving this recognition for eight consecutive years is a testament to IBA’s student-centric approach, industry-aligned curriculum, and dedication to shaping future leaders.

IBA wins Best Academia Practices Award by NHRD

March 13, 2025: The National Human Resource Development (NHRD) is recognized as the apex body for HR professionals and managers across India. In its recent evaluation of academic practices at leading management institutions, NHRD has spotlighted the exceptional efforts of Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore. We are proud to announce that IBA has been awarded the prestigious Best Academic Practices Award at the 27th National Conference, NHRD 2025 and HR Showcase, held on February 7-8, 2025. 

 The NHRD recognition adds to IBA's growing legacy of success stories. Each year, our students embark on their corporate journeys with confidence, backed by a strong foundation of knowledge and practical experience. The relationships we cultivate with industry leaders and organizations further enhance our students’ opportunities for placements, creating a seamless transition from academia to the professional world. 

In summary, the Best Academic Practices Award from NHRD 2025 is a proud moment for Indus Business Academy, reaffirming our mission to provide quality education that transforms lives and careers. We look forward to continuing this journey of excellence and nurturing the next generation of business leaders. 

MARKCON 2024 Vows to Bid Adieu to Unsustainable Marketing Practices

January 15, 2024: The 15th International Conference and Research Consortium in Marketing, MARKCON 2024, organized by Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore, concluded on January 6, 2024. Themed "Sustainable Marketing: a Conscious Consumerism and Public Policy Perspective," the three-day event began on January 4, 2024, with an inaugural keynote address by Padmabhushan Dr. Jagdish Sheth of Emory University and Dr V. Kumar of Brock University, Canada. Dr Sheth emphasized the existential threat of global warming and highlighted the importance of public education, economic incentives, and market-driving policies for sustainability. Dr. Kumar focused on brand efforts in value creation and appropriation for sustainable marketing practices. The conference, unique in addressing contemporary issues of business sustainability, featured expert deliberations and research paper presentations from global scholars and management students. Dr V. Kumar received the Shri BML Jain Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award, and Dr Shainesh from IIM, Bangalore, received IBA's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research.

The valedictory ceremony's keynote address was delivered by Dr. Kalpana Gopalan, with Dr. Swapna Abraham as the Guest of Honour. Research paper presentations awarded Dr Sara Wurzer, Mrs. Archana Motta, and Ms. Gayathri S for their outstanding contributions. Dr. Manish Jain, Founder & Chairman of IBA, along with other dignitaries, presided over the event, expressing gratitude during the vote of thanks delivered by the conference Co-Chairs Dr. Nagendra Hegde and Prof Narendra Babu.

Indus Business Academy Conducted an Insightful Workshop on Change Management by Peter De Jager

12 November 2023: It was an honor for Indus Business Academy to conduct a thought-provoking two-day session on change management with distinguished expert Peter de Jager. The students spent the last two days fully submerged in the realm of transformation picking up priceless knowledge, techniques, and resources to help them manage the constantly changing corporate environment and beyond. 

Indus Business Academy conducted the International Humanistic Management Symposium on 30th October 2023

10 November, 2023: Indus Business Academy, Bangalore, in association with HMN & Indus Business Academy - IBA, Bangalore, presents a glimpse of the International Humanistic Management Network Symposium. Shiv Tripathi, Ernst Von Kimakowitz from the University of Lucerne, Switzerland, Sara Wurzer from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, Agnieszka Konior from Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, Anna Pluszy?ska Pluszynska from Jagiellonian University of Krakow, Poland and Christina Schwabenland from University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK were cordially invite as the speakers for this event.

Indus Business Academy (IBA) Received “Best Education Brand 2023” from The Economic Times

July 26, 2023: Indus Business Academy (IBA) shines as the “ Best Education Brand 2023” receiving recognition from The Economic Times for its commendable performance in delivering High-Quality Education and nurturing future leaders. The Chief Guest for the day was Temjen Imna, Hon’ble Education and Tourism Minister, Nagaland. Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), MoE, Govt. of India  was the Key Note Speaker and presented the  Best Education Brands 2023  award to Dr. Manish Jain,  Founder & Chairman,Indus Business Academy (IBA)  in the presence of august audience.

This honour serves as a reminder of the rewarding outcomes of steadfast effort and dedication. This award serves as living proof that IBA consistently aspires to do its best and inspire the best performance from its stakeholders with the only purpose of making a significant contribution to society, particularly in the areas of leadership management and education. IBA is incredibly proud of its instructors, staff, students, alumni, and governing bodies for their commitment and hard work. We happily go forward as we celebrate this accomplishment and carry on with our mission to provide superior education and leadership development. Indeed, this is a well-deserving accomplishment! IIM Indore,  FMS Delhi,  BITS Pilani, NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies  and Miranda House, University of Delhi were among other institutes that were given  Best Education Brands 2023 award  at the ceremony along with IBA, Bangalore.

Economic Times Announces IBA as One of the Best Education Brands 2022

July 19, 2022: Indus Business Academy becomes one of the Best Education Brands 2022 as per Economic Times Survey for its continuous efforts as an institute in uplifting educational standards. Indus Business Academy has been continuously winning this award for last five years. Dr Ranoj Pegu, Hon'ble Education Minister, Government of Assam, India was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. Dr Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), MoE, Govt. of India was the Guest of Honour and presented the Best Education Brands 2022 award to Dr. Manish Jain, Founder & Chairman, Indus Business Academy (IBA) in the presence of august audience. IIT Delhi, Delhi Technological University, Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, BITS Pilani and Jawaharlal Nehru University were among other institutes that were given Best Education Brands 2022 award at the ceremony along with IBA, Bangalore.

Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra Interacts with Students

July 12, 2022: There is no substitute for knowledge. To take advantage of the chances to acquire a plethora of knowledge, all we need to do is keep our eyes and ears wide open. IBAians have encountered one such excellent opportunity on June 21, 2022, proving that you never know when the chance to learn comes knocking.

Senior diplomat and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister in Africa, Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra, conducted a session.

Throughout the following two hours, Dr Vohra's captivating tales from his global experience kept the audience glued to their seats. The story of India's change from the 1970s to 2022 flew in elegantly enough to hold the audience's attention. The progression of India from a conquered people to an independent country was clearly explained. It was fascinating to learn how India used her diversity to her advantage whenever she was faced with a crisis, whether it was a natural disaster or a danger from outside forces, etc. Even the stories of India stepping in to help poor countries, be they large Russia or remote African nations, made my skin crawl. He recalled the mantra of long-held Indian belief: "All in oneness, oneness in all." Nobody could have provided the narratives in a more compelling way than someone who has personally witnessed India's development.

Dr. Deepak Vohra elaborated on the strength of a country (young population). He warned the youth about striking the correct balance between literacy and common sense, aggression and procrastination, and between the past, present, and future, and he did not hold back when doing so. The message is fairly severe and compelling at a time when the younger generation may be at a turning point.

In the end, he addressed the audience members' questions with ease.

His storytelling prowess, sense of humour, and general wealth of travel experience all captured the attention of the audience. At the conclusion, Dr. Vohra stood to thunderous cheers from the IBAinas.

Former ‘World Bank Advisor’ Joins IBA Bangalore’s ‘Governing Council’

July 28, 2021: Indus Business Academy Bangalore recently began its 21st batch of PGDM students. Students in the class come from varied states and academic backgrounds. Nearly half of the students in the class are female, which is a healthy proportion compared to past years.

Dr Manish Jain (Founder and Chairman) stated during the Orientation and Induction session that Susan Verghese, a Harvard Business School and IIT Delhi alumna, has agreed to join the IBA's ‘Board of Governors.’

Verghese spent more than an hour after the announcement interacting with newly minted IBA students and professors, discussing her experiences and fielding questions.

Verghese is also a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors in the United States, as well as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association® (ISACA) in the United States and a Certified Quality Assessor of Internal Audit from the Institute of Internal Auditors in the United States.

She has 38 years of expertise in governance, management, internal audit, information technology, and finance, including 18 years at the World Bank Group.

Her leadership, risk management and governance, strategic thinking, and project/ programme management abilities are well-known.

From 1998 until 2016, she worked for The World Bank Group in Washington, DC, in a variety of jobs and assignments.

She worked for the World Bank Group in the United States as a ‘Advisor, Budget Performance and Strategy,’ ‘Advisor, IT Risk Management,’ and ‘Head of Audit Quality and Strategy Team.’

She has worked for TCS (India and France), ISCT Information Technologies Limited (India), CitiBank Information Technology Industries Limited (India), IBM Global Service (India), and Welspun (India) in addition to the World Bank (India)

She is a gifted orator who is fluent in French, Spanish, and German, as well as various Indian languages.

Her skills and guidance, as well as that of other Board Members, will assist IBA and its stakeholders in gaining access to their enormous experience, knowledge, and network.