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:
A Ph.D from American University (USA), Ajitava Raychaudhuri is Professor and former Head & Coordinator of Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He was a senior Fulbright Scholar at Economic Growth Center, Yale University and Reid Hall Scholar in Residence of Columbia University, Paris Campus. He had also worked as a visiting faculty at Indian Statistical Institute (Calcutta), Calcutta University, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (Calcutta) and SOAS, University of London. He had undertaken several important projects from UNESCAP, ADB, World Bank, UNDP, PEP, GDN, IPPG, SANEI, Finance Commission, Planning Commission etc. He has also written numerous papers in international and national journals and also has edited books. Among his notable books are India’s Exports: An Analytical Study (with Sugata Marjit) published by Oxford University Press and International Trade in Services in India: Implications for Growth and Inequality in a Globalising World (with Prabir De) also from Oxford University Press. He also authored two District Human Development Reports for West Bengal (with Sushil Haldar) published by UNDP and Planning Commission of India. His latest edited book (with Prabir De) is on Myanmar’s Integration with the World, published as Palgrave Macmillan series by Springer.
Suchitra Guha is a Human Resource subject matter expert with over four decades of experience in the full spectrum of HR and IR functions of an enterprise. She is especially recognized in the industry for her deep knowledge of: Industrial Relations, trade unions, collective bargaining, wage agreements and tribunal cases. She also has substantial experience in workforce planning, competency frameworks, performance management, learning and training, outsourcing HR services and right-sizing organizations, undergoing mergers, acquisitions or re-structuring. She also has deep experience in managing internal equity and designing reward systems.
Suchitra’s experience and subject matter expertise combines both Human Resource management and Industrial Relations. Suchitra’s area of influence at Tata Steel spanned all the HR functions and she was viewed by the organizations leadership as a strategic advisor and key influencer. She provided HR partnership to a business unit which had a headcount of over 5000 which included professionals, unionized staff and a contingent workforce across multiple locations.
Suchitra played a critical role in Tata Steel’s internal transformation journey and its subsequent globalization. Post retirement from Tata Steel, Suchitra provides independent advisory and consultancy services to both for profit and not for profit organizations. She is currently an external HR advisor to the C-suite of Tata NYK, Singapore. Suchitra is also the external independent member of the Sexual harassment and internal complaint committee of Tata Steel. Tata metallic’s, British Oxygen.
Leadership Connect – A Meaningful Interaction with Management Students
Date: September 19, 2025
Name of Guest Speakers: 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.
The Nuances of ‘Operations of the FMCG Industry’
Date: February 9, 2024
Name of Guest Speakers: 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.
A Comprehensive Overview of BFSI Sector
Date: September 24, 2024
Name of Guest Speakers: 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.
Commodity Derivatives Workshop on Introduction to Commodity Markets
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.
The nuances of ‘Employability Scope in the Consumer Electronics Sector’
Date: September 15, 2023
Name of Guest Speakers: 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.