Navi Mumbai, June 23, 2026: SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), School of Business Management (SBM), welcomed the MBA Batch of 2026–28 at its Navi Mumbai campus through an orientation program that marked the beginning of their management education journey. The program brought together students enrolled in the MBA introducing them to SBM’s academic ecosystem, industry-oriented learning approach, leadership development framework, and future-focused curriculum.
Designed to facilitate a seamless transition into the rigors of management education, the Foundation Programme offers students a comprehensive overview of academic expectations, experiential learning opportunities, industry engagement initiatives, student support systems, and the values that define the SBM experience. The program aims to equip students with the mindset, skills, and perspectives required to thrive in an increasingly dynamic, technology-driven business environment.
Addressing the incoming cohort as Chief Guest, Mr. Santosh Shankardasan, EVP, SBI Caps, shared insights from his professional journey spanning over two decades across leading organisations and global markets. Reflecting on the qualities that define successful leaders today, he encouraged students to embrace curiosity, adaptability, and empathy while navigating the evolving business landscape.
Welcoming the new batch, Dr. Arun Sharma, Director, NMIMS Navi Mumbai, stressed thatour focus extends beyond preparing students for their first job. Our institute aims to develop individuals who can learn continuously, navigate uncertainty, work across disciplines, and create value in a rapidly changing world. He highlighted that the future will belong to those who combine knowledge with judgment, initiative, and purpose.
Reinforcing this vision, the SBM leadership emphasized the importance of learning beyond the classroom and developing the resilience, adaptability, ethical grounding, and technological fluency required to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and AI-driven business environment. They highlighted the school’s continued focus on combining academic rigor with industry relevance, innovation, research, and global perspectives to prepare students for emerging business challenges and opportunities.
The event was graced by distinguished academic leaders from the School of Business Management, including Dr. Nitin Balwani, Associate Dean and Professor (Finance), School of Business Management, NMIMS Navi Mumbai. Through their leadership and academic contributions, they continue to advance excellence in education, foster innovation, and strengthen SBM’s commitment to impactful research and strategic growth.
The inauguration program also provided students with an opportunity to interact with academic leaders, faculty members, alumni, and peers, helping them gain a deeper understanding of the learning opportunities, support systems, and collaborative culture that define the SBM experience.
As one of India’s leading business schools, SBM NMIMS remains committed to nurturing responsible, innovative, and future-ready leaders through a blend of academic excellence, industry engagement, experiential learning, and global exposure. The Foundation Programme sets the tone for this transformative journey, encouraging students to build the knowledge, skills, and values required to lead with confidence, purpose, and impact in an increasingly complex business environment.
