Indore, 21 April 2025: SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Indore Campus, organized the Convocation Ceremony of the School of Business Management (SBM).The ceremony celebrated the successes of the graduating MBA students, acknowledging their educational journey and ushering them into a world of professional possibilities.
The ceremony was honoured by the dignified Chief Guest, Shri Gunjan Shah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bata India Ltd whose speech gave valuable inputs and motivation to the graduating batch. The ceremony was chaired by Shri Akhilesh Rathi, Nominee of the Hon’ble Chancellor, SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be University Mumbai. Other notable dignitaries present included Mr. Ashish Apte (Controller of Examinations), Mr. Ajay Bankda (Mentor, NMIMS Indore), and Mr. Arvind Banthia (Chairman, LPC & Mentor, NMIMS Indore).
The ceremony began with the NMIMS Anthem, followed by the lamp-lighting setting a reverent tone for the event. Shri Akhilesh Rathi officially opened the convocation, following which the dignitaries were greeted with bouquets and souvenirs.
Shri Ashish Apte, Comptroller of Examinations and the Nominee of the Registrar, facilitated the official proceedings, with the Welcome Address being given by Dr. Sharad Mhaiskar, Pro Vice Chancellor and Nominee of Vice Chancellor. A comprehensive overview of the School of Business Management through key milestones, academic developments, and student excellence was presented by Dr. Anshuman Jaswal, Director, SVKM’s NMIMS Indore.
Following the event, Dr. Jaswal said: “Today marks not just the end of an academic journey, but the beginning of a lifelong commitment to growth, gratitude, and contribution. We expect our graduates to honour those who supported them, and move forward with the wisdom and responsibility that comes with true education. This is the journey of transformation — from being a Vidyarthi (student) to becoming a Vidvan (wise individual). They should embrace the challenges ahead with confidence, and strive to contribute meaningfully to society.”
A special moment of pride was the announcement of academic awards and the Dean’s List certificates by the Chief Guest, Shri Gunjan Shah. The crowning moment was the Best Student Award, also given by Shri Shah, awarded for outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements.
In his convocation address, Shri Gunjan Shah motivated students with his experience spanning industries such as FMCG, Telecom, and Retail, and highlighted the importance of strategic thinking, flexibility, and people-focused leadership in the fast-paced global business environment today. Based on his vast experience at Bata India, Britannia Industries, Asian Paints, and Motorola, Shri Shah urged the graduates to remain dedicated to lifelong learning, perseverance, and teamwork.
The ceremony ended with a vote of thanks by the Associate Dean, Dr. Suman Chakraborty, the official announcement of the closure of the convocation, the National Anthem, and a photo session of celebration followed by lunch.
Dressed in their best ethnic wear, graduates, faculty, and family members exchanged smiles of happiness and pride as they attended the culmination of a momentous chapter and the launch of a promising new one. The convocation not only showcased the scholarly discipline and values ingrained in NMIMS, but the vision too of building leaders who are future-ready.