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IIM Sambalpur
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Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur
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Private
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2015
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Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersSambalpur, India
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Sambalpur
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India
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Asia
Markets served

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Offices3 records

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Keyword5 values
management education, MBA programs, executive education, doctoral management programs, corporate training
Industry3 codes
1Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs
CodeEDAHAHAOPrimaryYes
2Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate)
CodeEDAFAAAAPrimaryNo
3Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)
CodeEDAAALAMPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Business Schools and Computer and Management Training6114
  • Professional and Management Development Training61143
  • Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities54172
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Educational Services8200
  • Services-Management Services8741
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model2 records
1MBA and Academic Program Tuition Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue generated from full-time MBA, MBA in Business Analytics, Executive MBA, MBA for Working Professionals, PhD programs, and Bachelor of Science programs in Data Science & AI and Management & Public Policy. Programs are delivered at Sambalpur campus and the Delhi Centre (ISID, Vasant Kunj).

iimsambalpur.ac.in
2Management Development Programs (MDP)
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Customized executive education and training programs for corporate clients, including the AI training program for MCL officers under the CSR-funded MoU.

iimsambalpur.ac.in
Marketing channels5 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
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Services
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IIM Sambalpur is a government-run management institute delivering degree programs (two-year full-time MBA, MBA in Business Analytics, Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Fintech & AI, MBA for Working Professionals, PhD in Management, Executive PhD/DBA dual degree with Bordeaux University, B.S. in Data Science & AI, B.S. in Management and Public Policy) and customized corporate training (Management Development Programmes and CSR-funded executive education such as AI training for MCL officers). Instruction is supported by a Moodle-based LMS with Impartus lecture capture and Turnitin, and offered in residential and blended formats across its Sambalpur campus, Delhi Centre, and Bhubaneswar research facility.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 100% placement achieved for MBA 2021-23 batch with highest package of Rs 64.61 lakh
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

IIM Sambalpur offers a comprehensive portfolio of management and technology education programs. The core offerings include the flagship two-year full-time MBA, MBA in Business Analytics (with optional dual-degree at AIT Thailand), Executive MBA programs including specialized Fintech & AI track, PhD programs including a dual-degree DBA with Bordeaux University, and undergraduate B.S. programs in Data Science & AI and Management & Public Policy. The institution operates through a platform-plus-centers model with its Moodle-based Learning Management System supporting all programs, I-Hub for innovation and incubation, and four Centers of Excellence (Responsible Business, Rangavati, Product Management, Odisha Research). Supporting offerings include Management Development Programmes (MDPs), the Foundation Programme in Management (FPIM), Nurturing Future Leadership Programme, and the AI4Odisha initiative for MSMEs. All programs are supported by technology integrations including Moodle LMS, Impartus lecture capture, and Turnitin for academic integrity.

Scale indicator6 records

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Partnership10 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-17
Description

IIM Sambalpur and IIM Ahmedabad jointly launched the AI4Odisha initiative to promote artificial intelligence-led growth among MSMEs, traders, and local entrepreneurs in western Odisha. The program titled 'AI for Business Growth: From Local Markets to National Reach' was virtually inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with more than 350 industry delegates participating in the workshop.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-10
Description

IIM Sambalpur signed an MoU with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a Coal India subsidiary, to train 500 officers in AI and related technologies. The collaboration aims to improve coal business operations, process management, business development, and innovation, helping MCL integrate advanced technologies into its operational and administrative systems. Additionally, MCL is funding a Rs 44.54 crore girls hostel project at IIM Sambalpur under its CSR initiative.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-10-19
Description

SIDBI and IIM Sambalpur signed an MoU to strengthen weaving and craft clusters for MSEs (Micro and Small Enterprises), providing business development support to artisan communities.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-02-09
Description

Flipkart and IIM Sambalpur signed an MOU to promote weavers and artisan businesses through digital platforms and startup enterprises, supporting e-commerce integration for local artisans.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

International partnership for student exchange programs, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

International partnership for student exchange, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

International partnership for student exchange, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

International partnership for student exchange, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Dual-degree program option for MBA in Business Analytics students, with an option to pursue a second year of the program or dual-degree at AIT in Thailand.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Dual-degree Executive Ph.D. and DBA program between IIM Sambalpur and Bordeaux University (first cohort Batch 2024-27), providing international doctoral-level education.

Recent move2 records

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Expansion highlight6 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

India's top-ranked business school and IIM Sambalpur's joint AI4Odisha partner — a broader incumbent that anchors the IIM system, sets placement benchmarks, and lends reputational pull to the AI4Odisha initiative.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Same 2015 founding cohort as IIM Sambalpur, offering full-time MBA, executive education, and doctoral programs — directly comparable on vintage, scale, and branding phase.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Also founded in 2015, with a comparable two-year MBA and developing executive education track — direct peer in the newest IIM cohort competing for identical talent and recruiter segments.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Established 2011, a contemporary IIM operating in a similar NIRF band, offering comparable full-time MBA, executive, and doctoral programs — directly comparable on admissions funnel, placement structure, and program portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Also a third-generation Indian Institute of Management (est. 2010) located in eastern India, with a comparable two-year MBA, executive programs, and NIRF ranking close to IIM Sambalpur's tier — the most head-to-head comparable peer on geography, vintage, and program mix.

TypeDirect peer
Description

2015-vintage IIM with parallel MBA, executive, and doctoral tracks — directly comparable on scale, accreditation progress, and recruitment cycle dynamics.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Fifth IIM founded in 2015 with the same program architecture (MBA, executive, PhD) and similar NIRF tier, making it a natural cohort peer on admissions, placements, and executive education revenue.

TypeDirect peer
Description

2015 founding-cohort IIM located in eastern India, mirroring IIM Sambalpur's challenge of building brand outside the top-6 cohort while expanding MDP, MBA, and PhD programs — direct geographic and cohort peer.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Newer IIM (est. 2016) with a similar program mix and NIRF band — competes for the same layer of CAT applicants and corporate MDP clients.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Peer third-generation IIM (est. 2011) with similar accreditations, MBA/PhD portfolio, and a recently established permanent campus — competes with IIM Sambalpur for the same CAT candidate pool and corporate MDP budgets.

Market position
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Weaknesses5 records

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Named customers4 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Integration7 records

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AI capability3 records

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Compliance5 records

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IIM Sambalpur

IIM Sambalpur firmographics

Firmographics
Name
IIM Sambalpur
Legal name
Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur
Website
https://iimsambalpur.ac.in
Company type
Private
Founded year
2015
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

IIM Sambalpur industry classification

Industry
NAICS
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)
akta.pro primary industry
Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)
akta.pro secondary industries
Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

  • Management education
  • MBA programs
  • Executive education
  • Doctoral management programs
  • Corporate training

Where IIM Sambalpur is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Sambalpur
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

IIM Sambalpur business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. MBA and Academic Program Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from full-time MBA, MBA in Business Analytics, Executive MBA, MBA for Working Professionals, PhD programs, and Bachelor of Science programs in Data Science & AI and Management & Public Policy. Programs are delivered at Sambalpur campus and the Delhi Centre (ISID, Vasant Kunj).
  2. Management Development Programs (MDP): Customized executive education and training programs for corporate clients, including the AI training program for MCL officers under the CSR-funded MoU.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

IIM Sambalpur product offering

Product offering

Core offering

IIM Sambalpur is a government-run management institute delivering degree programs (two-year full-time MBA, MBA in Business Analytics, Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Fintech & AI, MBA for Working Professionals, PhD in Management, Executive PhD/DBA dual degree with Bordeaux University, B.S. in Data Science & AI, B.S. in Management and Public Policy) and customized corporate training (Management Development Programmes and CSR-funded executive education such as AI training for MCL officers). Instruction is supported by a Moodle-based LMS with Impartus lecture capture and Turnitin, and offered in residential and blended formats across its Sambalpur campus, Delhi Centre, and Bhubaneswar research facility.

Product overview

IIM Sambalpur offers a comprehensive portfolio of management and technology education programs. The core offerings include the flagship two-year full-time MBA, MBA in Business Analytics (with optional dual-degree at AIT Thailand), Executive MBA programs including specialized Fintech & AI track, PhD programs including a dual-degree DBA with Bordeaux University, and undergraduate B.S. programs in Data Science & AI and Management & Public Policy. The institution operates through a platform-plus-centers model with its Moodle-based Learning Management System supporting all programs, I-Hub for innovation and incubation, and four Centers of Excellence (Responsible Business, Rangavati, Product Management, Odisha Research). Supporting offerings include Management Development Programmes (MDPs), the Foundation Programme in Management (FPIM), Nurturing Future Leadership Programme, and the AI4Odisha initiative for MSMEs. All programs are supported by technology integrations including Moodle LMS, Impartus lecture capture, and Turnitin for academic integrity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

  • 100% placement achieved for MBA 2021-23 batch with highest package of Rs 64.61 lakh
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use IIM Sambalpur

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

IIM Sambalpur technology and API

Technology

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AI maturity

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Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

IIM Sambalpur partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • IIM AhmedabadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2026IIM Sambalpur and IIM Ahmedabad jointly launched the AI4Odisha initiative to promote artificial intelligence-led growth among MSMEs, traders, and local entrepreneurs in western Odisha. The program titled 'AI for Business Growth: From Local Markets to National Reach' was virtually inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with more than 350 industry delegates participating in the workshop.
  • Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2026IIM Sambalpur signed an MoU with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a Coal India subsidiary, to train 500 officers in AI and related technologies. The collaboration aims to improve coal business operations, process management, business development, and innovation, helping MCL integrate advanced technologies into its operational and administrative systems. Additionally, MCL is funding a Rs 44.54 crore girls hostel project at IIM Sambalpur under its CSR initiative.
  • SIDBIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2022SIDBI and IIM Sambalpur signed an MoU to strengthen weaving and craft clusters for MSEs (Micro and Small Enterprises), providing business development support to artisan communities.
  • FlipkartminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2022Flipkart and IIM Sambalpur signed an MOU to promote weavers and artisan businesses through digital platforms and startup enterprises, supporting e-commerce integration for local artisans.
  • Copenhagen Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for student exchange programs, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.
  • Frankfurt Institute of Finance and ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for student exchange, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.
  • Antwerp Management SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for student exchange, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.
  • Alba Graduate Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for student exchange, research collaborations, and faculty exchanges managed through IIM Sambalpur's Office of International Relations.
  • Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-degree program option for MBA in Business Analytics students, with an option to pursue a second year of the program or dual-degree at AIT in Thailand.
  • Bordeaux University (DBA Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-degree Executive Ph.D. and DBA program between IIM Sambalpur and Bordeaux University (first cohort Batch 2024-27), providing international doctoral-level education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

IIM Sambalpur competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • IIM Ahmedabad: India's top-ranked business school and IIM Sambalpur's joint AI4Odisha partner — a broader incumbent that anchors the IIM system, sets placement benchmarks, and lends reputational pull to the AI4Odisha initiative.

Direct peers

  • IIM Nagpur: Same 2015 founding cohort as IIM Sambalpur, offering full-time MBA, executive education, and doctoral programs — directly comparable on vintage, scale, and branding phase.
  • IIM Amritsar: Also founded in 2015, with a comparable two-year MBA and developing executive education track — direct peer in the newest IIM cohort competing for identical talent and recruiter segments.
  • IIM Trichy: Established 2011, a contemporary IIM operating in a similar NIRF band, offering comparable full-time MBA, executive, and doctoral programs — directly comparable on admissions funnel, placement structure, and program portfolio.
  • IIM Ranchi: Also a third-generation Indian Institute of Management (est. 2010) located in eastern India, with a comparable two-year MBA, executive programs, and NIRF ranking close to IIM Sambalpur's tier — the most head-to-head comparable peer on geography, vintage, and program mix.
  • IIM Sirmaur: 2015-vintage IIM with parallel MBA, executive, and doctoral tracks — directly comparable on scale, accreditation progress, and recruitment cycle dynamics.
  • IIM Visakhapatnam: Fifth IIM founded in 2015 with the same program architecture (MBA, executive, PhD) and similar NIRF tier, making it a natural cohort peer on admissions, placements, and executive education revenue.
  • IIM Bodhgaya: 2015 founding-cohort IIM located in eastern India, mirroring IIM Sambalpur's challenge of building brand outside the top-6 cohort while expanding MDP, MBA, and PhD programs — direct geographic and cohort peer.
  • IIM Jammu: Newer IIM (est. 2016) with a similar program mix and NIRF band — competes for the same layer of CAT applicants and corporate MDP clients.
  • IIM Udaipur: Peer third-generation IIM (est. 2011) with similar accreditations, MBA/PhD portfolio, and a recently established permanent campus — competes with IIM Sambalpur for the same CAT candidate pool and corporate MDP budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

IIM Sambalpur social profiles

Digital presence

IIM Sambalpur compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance5 records

IIM Sambalpur financial estimates

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IIM Sambalpur leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

IIM Sambalpur funding detail

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IIM Sambalpur M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about IIM Sambalpur

What does IIM Sambalpur do?

IIM Sambalpur is a government-run management institute delivering degree programs (two-year full-time MBA, MBA in Business Analytics, Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Fintech & AI, MBA for Working Professionals, PhD in Management, Executive PhD/DBA dual degree with Bordeaux University, B.S. in Data Science & AI, B.S. in Management and Public Policy) and customized corporate training (Management Development Programmes and CSR-funded executive education such as AI training for MCL officers). Instruction is supported by a Moodle-based LMS with Impartus lecture capture and Turnitin, and offered in residential and blended formats across its Sambalpur campus, Delhi Centre, and Bhubaneswar research facility.

Is IIM Sambalpur a public or private company?

IIM Sambalpur is a private company. It is currently operating.

When was IIM Sambalpur founded?

IIM Sambalpur was founded in 2015. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is IIM Sambalpur based?

IIM Sambalpur is headquartered in Sambalpur, India, in the Asia region.

How does IIM Sambalpur make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. MBA and Academic Program Tuition Fees are the primary driver. The others are management Development Programs (MDP).

Who are IIM Sambalpur's main competitors?

IIM Ahmedabad is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are IIM Nagpur, IIM Amritsar, IIM Trichy, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu and IIM Udaipur.

Does IIM Sambalpur have an API?

No public API is recorded for IIM Sambalpur.

What industry is IIM Sambalpur in?

Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHAHAO, Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs, with a secondary code of EDAFAAAA, Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate). Its NAICS code is 6114 and its SIC code is 8200.

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Live signals
The Times of IndiaDelhi HC to hear IIM, Sambalpur students’ plea over satellite campus facilitiesThe Delhi high court will hear a Sept 18 petition from IIM Sambalpur students over alleged lack of infrastructure at its Delhi satellite campus. The students seek a shift to the main campus and a refund of Rs 6.3 lakh per student, while the institute director rejected the allegations.TimesNowIIM Admissions After Class 12: UG Programmes That Accept JEE Main, Advanced ScoresIndian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have expanded beyond traditional postgraduate programs to offer undergraduate bachelor's programs accepting JEE Main or JEE Advanced scores, marking a significant shift in management education accessibility in India. The article details specific programs at five IIMs: IIM Mumbai (BS in Digital Science and Business Management), IIM Bangalore (BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship), IIM Sambalpur (BS in Data Science and AI), IIM Kozhikode (BMS with JEE score as test waiver), and IIM Lucknow (BS in AI and Business Analytics, the only program accepting JEE Advanced scores). Each institute follows its own admission policy, with varying criteria including personal interviews and percentile requirements.The Times of IndiaIIM Sambalpur, IIM Ahmedabad launch AI4Odisha initiative to empower MSMEsIIM Sambalpur and IIM Ahmedabad jointly launched the AI4Odisha initiative to promote artificial intelligence-led growth among MSMEs, traders and local entrepreneurs, with Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan virtually inaugurating the programme. More than 350 industry delegates from western Odisha participated in the workshop titled 'AI for Business Growth: From Local Markets to National Reach', which focused on practical AI applications including customer assessment, business operations, supplier management and market expansion.The Times of IndiaIIM Sambalpur, MCL join hands to train 500 officers in AI | Bhubaneswar News - The Times of IndiaIIM Sambalpur signed a memorandum of understanding with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to train 500 officers in artificial intelligence and related technologies. MCL director (HR) Keshav Rao and IIM Sambalpur director Mahadeo Jaiswal signed the MoU on Saturday. The collaboration aims to improve coal business operations, process management, business development and innovation, helping the Coal India subsidiary integrate advanced technologies into its operational and administrative systems.PSU WatchMCL partners with IIM Sambalpur to train workforce in AI, Machine LearningMahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a Coal India subsidiary, has signed an MoU with IIM Sambalpur to provide specialized training in AI and Machine Learning to 500 of its officers across various disciplines. The customized curriculum is designed for the coal and energy sector, aiming to equip executives with advanced knowledge to optimize processes and drive innovation. MCL's CMD expressed confidence that the partnership would bring transformative changes through AI-driven solutions as part of the company's digital transformation initiatives.The Times of IndiaMCL to fund girls hostel at IIM SambalpurMahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has signed an MoU with IIM Sambalpur to construct a 450-bed girls hostel under its CSR initiative, providing financial assistance of Rs 44.54 crore for the project. The MoU was signed between Jyotirmay Sinha, MCL's general manager (CSR), and Mahadeo Jaiswal, director of IIM Sambalpur. The project will include three G+5 hostel buildings with modern facilities including lifts, solar water heating systems, CCTV surveillance, fire safety mechanisms, and air conditioning.Manufacturing Today IndiaIIM Sambalpur brings global experts for POMS 2025IIM Sambalpur hosted the POMS India International Conference 2025 in collaboration with the POMS India Chapter, gathering over 500 global experts to discuss resilience and sustainability in supply chains. The event highlighted how geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and technological shifts are reshaping operations, with a focus on digitalisation and decarbonisation. Key speakers emphasized India's growing role as a hub for Global Capability Centres and the need for future managers to adapt to these complex changes.The Times of IndiaIndia needs to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually: PM's Principal Secretary Mishra - The Economic TimesPK Mishra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Principal Secretary, addressed the 9th convocation of IIM Sambalpur on April 19, 2025, emphasizing the need for India to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually to meet economic goals. He highlighted India's growing digital economy, noting 185 million UPI transactions in 2024-25 and 8,000 million internet users, while pointing to government initiatives like Digital India and Skill India as responses to this need. IIM Sambalpur celebrated its 10th anniversary during the event, with the institute stating it is pursuing triple accreditation (AACSB, EFMD, and BGA) to position itself among elite Indian Institutes of Management.