Industry Connect

The Industry Connect program serves as a vital platform where experienced industry professionals, primarily recruiters, visit the campus to interact with students. Through engaging discussions, they share insights on the latest trends, expectations, and skill requirements of the corporate world. This initiative helps bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands, ensuring students are equipped with practical understanding in addition to theoretical learning. By aligning classroom education with real-world requirements, the program enhances employability and prepares students to thrive in dynamic corporate environments.

Listed below are some of the recent sessions that took place:

Leadership Connect – A Meaningful Interaction with Management Students

Mr. Souvik Sadhukhan

Date: September 19, 2025

Name of Guest Speaker: Mr. Souvik Sadhukhan

Designation: State Marcom Head, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited

Learning Takeaway: Mr. Souvik Sadhukhan shared valuable insights on the role of marketing communications in shaping brand visibility and customer engagement in the telecom sector. He emphasized the importance of digital strategies, consumer-centric campaigns, and innovation in building lasting brand connect in a highly competitive market.

Commodity Derivatives Workshop on Introduction to Commodity Markets

Mr. Gaurav Kaushik and Ms. Sudha Rani Kindo

Date: December 19, 2024

Name of Guest Speaker: Mr. Gaurav Kaushik

Designation: Zonal Head (AVP) - Business Development (East), MCX

Name of Guest Speaker: Ms. Sudha Rani Kindo

Designation: Assistant Manager, SEBI - ERO

Learning Takeaway: The session highlighted the role of regulators, price discovery, and risk management in commodity markets. Students gained key insights into exchange operations and commodities as an investment avenue.

A Comprehensive Overview of BFSI Sector

BFSI Sector Speakers

Date: September 24, 2024

Name of Guest Speaker: Mr. Debkumar Chakraborty

Designation: State Head, ICICI Securities

Name of Guest Speaker: Mr. Airawat Sharma, GBS Alumnus Batch 2016–18

Designation: Regional Head, ICICI Securities

Name of Guest Speaker: Mr. Dipankar Giri

Designation: Regional HR Manager, ICICI Securities

Learning Takeaway: The session offered insights into the current landscape of the BFSI sector, highlighting emerging opportunities, challenges, and career prospects. Students gained an understanding of industry expectations, skill requirements, and how academic learning translates into professional success.

The Nuances of ‘Operations of the FMCG Industry’

Ms. Jayeeta Nandi

Date: February 9, 2024

Name of Guest Speaker: Ms. Jayeeta Nandi

Designation: Regional HR Manager (East & Central), Bajaj Consumer Care

Learning Takeaway: The session provided an in-depth understanding of the operational dynamics of the FMCG sector, including supply chain efficiency, talent management, and evolving consumer demands. Students gained practical insights into industry best practices and the critical role HR plays in driving business success.

The Nuances of ‘Employability Scope in the Consumer Electronics Sector’

Mr. Anand Kumar Singh

Date: September 15, 2023

Name of Guest Speaker: Mr. Anand Kumar Singh

Designation: Regional Head – Human Resources (East), Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

Learning Takeaway: The session highlighted career opportunities and skill requirements in the consumer electronics sector. Students gained insights into industry expectations, employability trends, and the role of HR in shaping talent for this rapidly evolving industry.