⁠Chief Guest TV Narendran, Acting Chairman VP Nandakumar, director, Debashis Chatterjee, IIMK BoG Member, Faculty and Graduating Batch at 28th Convocation

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, which held its 28th Annual Convocation, conferred degrees to a total of 1,432 students across eight programmes.

TV Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited who was the chief guest at the function underscored the importance of cultivating self-awareness in an increasingly uncertain and rapidly evolving world. He encouraged students to view technology—particularly AI—not as a force to be resisted, but as a powerful enabler to be embraced and leveraged. Emphasising the need to remain globally aware, he urged graduates to stay attuned to geopolitical developments in order to navigate a dynamic environment effectively.

He also highlighted the critical role of strong interpersonal and soft skills in leadership, and called upon students to remain sensitive to social inequalities, contributing meaningfully towards building a more inclusive and empathetic society.

VP Nandakumar, acting chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIMK said management education plays a vital role in shaping leaders capable of navigating complexity, driving innovation, and making responsible, ethical decisions in today’s rapidly evolving and uncertain global landscape. He urged the graduates to embrace lifelong learning, adaptability, and clarity of thought. Emphasising India’s immense growth potential, he called upon the students to contribute meaningfully by building institutions, creating value, and advancing inclusive and sustainable development, guided by curiosity and anchored in strong values.

The ceremony witnessed awarding of MBA Degree: PGP (488 students), PGP-BL (62), PGP Finance (53), PGP-LSM (54); two batches of Executive MBA Programmes – EPGP Main Campus (581), EPGP Kochi Campus (157). The 28th edition of IIMK’s biggest ceremonial event also witnessed an award of 37 Doctoral (PhD) Degrees, out of which 22 were awarded to DPM (Regular) and 15 awarded to DPM (Practice Track) Scholars.

Published on April 5, 2026