Kozhikode, April 7: Manappuram Finance Ltd extends its heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) on the occasion of its 28th Annual Convocation. Degrees were conferred upon 1,432 students across eight programmes at the ceremony held on Saturday.
Recognized as one of India’s premier institutions of higher learning, IIM Kozhikode continues to uphold global standards, as reflected in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Speaking at the event, Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd and Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIMK, emphasized the pivotal role of management education in preparing leaders to navigate complex challenges, drive innovation, and make ethical decisions. He encouraged graduates to embrace lifelong learning and contribute meaningfully to India’s growth by building institutions, creating value, and advancing inclusive and sustainable development.
The convocation was also graced by Mr. T.V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited, who highlighted the importance of self-awareness, adaptability, and leveraging technology—especially artificial intelligence—as a transformative enabler in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape. He remarked that while technology changes business dynamics, it also creates new opportunities, drawing parallels between historical computerization and the potential of AI to generate new growth avenues.
Dr. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, underscored the institute’s commitment to providing world-class management education and enhancing its standing in the global higher education ecosystem.
Manappuram Finance Ltd congratulates all graduates and wishes them success in their professional journeys, confident that they will make significant contributions to society and the economy.
