The ISME Newsletter - January 2026

Bangalore INDIA

Warm New Year wishes and welcome to the ISME Newsletter – January 2026 edition.

ISME was founded in 2006 by a team of visionary leaders with academic roots in globally renowned institutes such as IIT, IIM, CMU, Purdue, and Wharton. ISME has consistently been ranked among the Top 30 B-Schools in India by the Times of India (2025) and among the Top 4 Eminent B-Schools of Super Excellence by Competition Success Review (2024).

Here’s what’s been keeping our campus buzzing! In this edition, we bring you the latest highlights from exciting events and student achievements to the celebrations that make ISME vibrant and dynamic.

Read on to catch all the action!

Upcoming Events

Campus News

The International School of Management Excellence congratulates our student Nehal Chinnappa on being invited as the Keynote Speaker at ALISS 2025.

Her keynote address, “AI and You: The Human Heart Behind Intelligent Machines,” highlighted the connection between technology and humanity, with a strong focus on ethics in the age of AI. The session reflects ISME’s commitment to developing future-ready and ethically grounded leaders.

The International School of Management Excellence (ISME) congratulates Gourinanda Srinivasan on winning the Best Paper Award for the research titled “Artificial Intelligence in Talent Management and HR” at the International Student Seminar organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science.

The paper reviews the use of AI in talent management across Asian businesses and highlights important ethical considerations. ISME wishes Gourinanda continued academic success and meaningful research contributions.

ISME recently hosted 16 MBA students from the University of Virginia, USA, along with Professor Chiraag Mittal, for an enriching academic exchange on emerging business trends and the evolving India–US partnership.

The program featured an inspiring keynote by Dr. Satish Puranam, Vice President – Reliance Industries Limited, and a high-impact panel discussion with distinguished industry leaders including Mr. Faiz Azim, Chief Product & Growth Officer, Playo; Mr. Ram Prasad, Chief Human Resources Officer, Brilyant; Mr. Ankur Verma, Career Transition Coach, Ankurit; and Ms. Antra Bhargava, Founder, The Dhruthi Collective and Dr. Purnajit Chatterjee

The International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore organized a one-day Faculty Development Programme on “Leveraging AI for Academic Excellence: Enhancing Administrative Efficiency and Research Productivity.”

The session, led by Director Dr. Nitin Garg, highlighted how AI can support teaching, administration, and research through tools for literature review, data analysis, plagiarism checks, and publication support. It also emphasized ethical AI use, data privacy, and the need for continuous learning among faculty and staff.

The Department of Research, ISME Bangalore organized a one-day workshop on “Conceptualising Research: Translating Literature into Research Questions, Frameworks, and Methodological Choices.”

The sessions focused on key aspects such as research frameworks, methodology, research design, variable identification, and basic statistical considerations.

ISME PhD Scholars Awarded Doctoral Degrees by the University of Mysore on 5 January 2026.

Warm Congratulations to Our ISME PhD Scholars!

Dr. Bharathi Ravishankar has been honored with the Research Excellence Award, receiving the Gold Medal for Research Excellence in recognition of her outstanding contributions to academic research. The award was conferred under the FPM Programme at ISBR Business School, acknowledging her scholarly rigor, research impact, and commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.

ISME Academic Excellence

An academic case study authored by Indranil Dutta in collaboration with Dr. Shampa Nandi was presented at ICMC 2025 held at BIMTECH. The case study examined a start-up market research firm, highlighting the key challenges faced by emerging players in a competitive market environment. The case was published by Bloomsbury Publishing and was formally inaugurated during the conference.

The PGDM programme at ISME organized a Guest Lecture on “Entering Foreign Markets, Marketing Management, and Pricing Strategies”, delivered by Mr. Sorkin Siamen, Senior Lecturer, Belarus State University, Europe. The session provided valuable international perspectives on market entry strategies, pricing decisions, and global marketing practices, enriching students’ understanding of cross-border business dynamics.

Research Spotlight

He Said, She Said: Understanding Gender Variances in factors influencing Cognitive Dissonance in Online Shopping of Electronic Products

By Dr. HARITHA. S,

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Intelligent Process Automation and Its Relevance to Various Industries

By Dr. Shashi Kala Patil

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Placement Success

Campus Events

The International School of Management Excellencecelebrated Christmas on campus, bringing students and faculty together in a joyful and warm atmosphere.

The International School of Management Excellence celebrated Pongal (Sankranti) on campus, embracing the spirit of harvest, gratitude, and unity.

The International School of Management Excellence celebrated Republic Day with pride and patriotism, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution and the values it upholds.