Navi Mumbai, 24 July, 2025: ITM Business School opened the academic year for its MBA Batch 2025-27 by a lively two-day ceremony. The ceremony signified the beginning of an academic journey for the incoming group of students and presented an opportunity for corporate leaders, distinguished alumni, esteemed faculty, and the latest members of an ITM community, to come together.
The ceremony served as a warm welcome and set a strong foundation for the year ahead. It highlighted ITM’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and industry-oriented learning environment, supported by a robust network of alumni and corporate partners. The inaugural address was delivered by senior leadership including Dr. P V Ramana, Chairman of ITM Group of Institutions, Prof. RSS Mani, Co-founder and Vice President – Institutional Development, Dr. J V Shelar, Vice Chancellor of ITM Skills University, and Dr. Lakshmi Mohan, Pro Vice Chancellor of ITM Skills University and Director of ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai. Their messages encouraged students to embrace innovation, resilience, and purposeful leadership as key drivers of success in today’s business world.
In addition to the value of the experience, notable industry leaders spoke to the students about a range of topics including leadership, career development, and the changing world of business. The viewpoints shared by the industry leaders gave the students hints at what the corporate world expects of them, and how they can best prepare for the future.
“At ITM, we believe in shaping not just professionals, but responsible leaders who are ready to take on tomorrow’s business challenges with confidence, creativity, and integrity,” said Dr. Lakshmi Mohan, Pro Vice Chancellor – ITM Skills University and Director – ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai.
Equally inspiring were the sessions by ITM alumni, who returned to campus to share their journeys and experiences. The alumni shared their journeys, and particularly how they developed and pushed through to achieve success. This gave the new batch a direction and sense of belonging within the ITM ecosystem.
The inauguration had an element of interactivity and networking, allowing for richer conversations among students, faculty, alumni, and industry guests. As the MBA Batch of 2025 – 27 are getting ready for an academic journey, the inauguration was fitting homage to ITM Business School’s mission to develop well-rounded, future-ready business leaders through high-quality academics and robust industry engagement.