SASTRA Deemed University Signs MoU with Annapurna Finance to Enhance Employee Skills Development

SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar, to enhance employee capabilities through structured skill development and training programmes.

Under the partnership, SASTRA's School of Management will deliver customised modules covering leadership, financial management, customer centricity, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance for Annapurna Finance employees across Tamil Nadu. The initiative, launched in line with SASTRA’s commitment to industry-academia collaboration, will begin in November 2026 and is expected to benefit more than 200 employees in its first phase.

Key Details of the Collaboration

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. S. Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice-Chancellor of SASTRA Deemed University. The delegation from Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd. was led by Mr. Subrat Sabyasachi Roy, Head of Strategy. The event was also attended by Dr. R. Chandramouli, Registrar; Dr. S. Selvabaskar, Dean of the School of Management; and representatives from both organizations.