IIM Kozhikode Hosts Third Labour Conference
IIM Kozhikode’s third India Labour Conference spotlights gig workers, urging fair practices in India’s digital economy amid flexibility paradoxes and low wages.
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“Scale doesn’t excuse shifting all risk to workers”: Hidden power gap in India’s gig economy
Labour oversupply, fragmented workforces, and algorithmic control enable gig platforms to absorb strikes quietly, revealing a growing power imbalance between app‑based companies, their workers, and India’s evolving labour laws. Even when delivery partners stage city‑wide protests, platforms can maintain service levels without overt confrontation, underscoring how structural advantages shield companies from accountability.
Inside IIM Bangalore’s startup incubation journey and the rising wave of Deep Tech funding in 2026
IIM Bangalore’s startup and entrepreneurship centre, NSRCEL, has spent over a decade refining its incubation model, evolving from a mentor‑led hub into a more structured engine for early‑stage innovation. At the same time, India’s deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum, with venture capital commitments expected to deepen in 2026 as investors increasingly back science‑driven startups.
Vikram Solar names Sameer Nagpal as CEO to spearhead expansion and global integration
Vikram Solar Limited has appointed Sameer Nagpal as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 20, 2026, as the company accelerates its capacity expansion and global growth agenda. With over three decades of multi‑industry leadership experience, Nagpal is expected to strengthen Vikram Solar’s position in the solar and emerging energy‑storage markets.
IIM Lucknow alum Amit Banati to receive $18.4M “make‑whole” payout from Fortune Brands despite never serving as CEO
Amit Banati, an IIM Lucknow graduate and former CFO of Kenvue, was set to take over as CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations in May 2026 but stepped aside before starting, amid a governance shakeup. Despite never working a single day in the role, he is due to receive an $18.4 million separation payment to compensate him for leaving his prior position.
IIM Jammu Launches 15‑Day ‘Nurturing Future Leadership Program’ for Educators
IIM Jammu has inaugurated its 15‑day Nurturing Future Leadership Program under the Malaviya Mission to build leadership skills among educators nationwide and prepare them to drive educational transformation.
Mandatory CSR Spending May Hurt Investor Confidence: IIM Lucknow Study 📉
Mandatory CSR spending in India is linked to a higher cost of equity, as investors view it as compliance cost rather than strategic investment, a new IIM Lucknow study finds.
IIM Tiruchirappalli Hosts Daksha 4.0: Leadership Conclave on AI and the Human Element 🌟
Daksha 4.0 at IIM Tiruchirappalli explored how leadership must evolve in the age of AI, emphasizing human‑centred, ethical, and technology‑informed leadership as organizations reimagine decision‑making, culture, and responsibility.
Mission YUVA: Empowering Youth from Aspiration to Enterprise 🌱
J&K’s Mission YUVA empowers youth entrepreneurship, targeting 1.37 lakh enterprises and 4.25 lakh jobs. Nano model, AI app, and four pillars drive self-reliance.
IIM Sambalpur Hosts Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue to Empower Future Changemakers 🌟
IIM Sambalpur hosted the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, spotlighting youth leadership, innovation, and inclusive growth in Odisha. Organized under MY Bharat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the event brought together young leaders and tribal delegates for impactful discussions. 🌿