INDIA'S BEST B-SCHOOLS
India’s management education ecosystem stands at a pivotal transition. While demand for MBA programmes continues to surge, the landscape is being reshaped by muted hiring cycles, rising fees, slower salary growth, and shifting expectations from industry. This issue of Business Today examines how B-schools must evolve beyond legacy formats to remain relevant in an economy defined by AI, geopolitical unpredictability, and a changing corporate talent pipeline. The latest BT-MDRA rankings highlight not just institutional performance but the emerging divergence between established IIMs and ambitious private schools striving to differentiate through new programmes, multi-campus models, and industry-aligned curricula. From integrated degree formats to an increased push towards executive and doctoral programmes, the centre of gravity is slowly moving from traditional two-year MBAs to continuous learning. Yet challenges persist: declining return on investment, reduced industry-sponsored projects, and uneven alignment between academic training and employer needs. The issue underscores a broader imperative—Indian B-schools must balance research depth, globalisation, ethical leadership, and practical career outcomes to stay ahead of a shifting corporate world. All insights, rankings, trends, and data—now in the latest Business Today issue. On stands & online.
With its focus on promoting entrepreneurs, IIM Lucknow has emerged as the Start-Up School
IIMC emerges strong despite a challenging economic landscape
With a new campus in Dubai and a course on AI, IIMA is preparing the leaders of the future
Can the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme push India past the assembly model production?
RBI's monetary policy addresses concerns about imported inflation due to the tariffsThe RBI noted that though there is a risk of imported inflation because of the tariffs, the potential impact on growth is more pressing.Teena Jain Kaushal
UBER: 'Safety key for popularity of autonomous cars', says Sachin Kansal, Chief Product Officer, UberSachin Kansal, Chief Product Officer, Uber, shares insights on the company’s autonomous vehicle strategy, AI-driven innovation, and the balance between human drivers and self-driving technology.Chetan Bhutani
How Haldiram's is fuelling global expansion by raising funds from marquee investment firmsThe 88-year-old Indian snacking giant, Haldiram's, is fuelling global expansion by raising funds from marquee investment firms.Arnab Dutta 
Buyout Bet to Mitigate Risks: Acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper gives ITC a presence in north IndiaThe acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper gives ITC a presence in north India, with in-house expertise in pulp manufacturing.Krishna Gopalan
Allianz Exit a Pivotal MomentThe key question for the Indian insurance sector now is whether composite licences will drive consolidation or would 100% FDI attract new entrantsTeena Jain Kaushal
IKEA doubles down on a sustainability-first strategy as it expands into North IndiaWith its latest foray into North India, IKEA is doubling down on a strategy that prioritises sustainability over speed
Arnab Dutta 
India Hiring Resilient for B-Schools, to that of US and other overseas B-schoolsThings are not bleak for business school placements in India when compared to that of US and other overseas B-schoolsGeorge Skaria
BT Golf Hyderabad: For Indian business leaders it was all competitive camaraderie on the links
BT Golf Kolkata: Corporate bigwigs turn up in huge numbers at the iconic Tolly Club to showcase their golfing chops
Smells like tee spirit: BT Golf 2023-24 kicks off in Delhi
BT Golf Kolkata edition was a glittering affair
BT's Most Powerful Women in Business awards: Celebrating success
Club it away: Highlights from BT Golf's Bengaluru edition
