Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Stressing the importance of serving family, society, and the nation, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, National Stock Exchange, has urged the students to be agents of change and contribute to India's progress.
Participating in the convocation of IIM Jammu as the chief guest, Chauhan congratulated the graduating students, their families, and the leadership and faculty of the institution.
He highlighted the institute's commitment to diversity and inclusion and its role in nation-building in the unique context of Jammu and Kashmir.
He encouraged graduates to leverage both traditional and modern knowledge to solve India's challenges, emphasising the need for well-qualified professionals.
Chauhan acknowledged the current global uncertainties but pointed to India's stability and rising global stature, which will benefit the graduates in their careers.
Addressing the graduates' potential anxieties, he shared guiding principles for success: be grateful, responsible, continuously curious, hungry for knowledge, courageous, sincere, humble, ethical and kind.
He also advised them to be patient yet passionate, consistently add value, remain open to new opportunities and maintain optimism.
He advised them to enjoy the journey, persevere, adapt to changing realities and seize the immense opportunities presented by India's growth over the next 50 years.
His address served as a reminder that integrity, gratitude, and continuous learning are the cornerstones of responsible leadership.
He concluded by wishing them success as they transition from students to alumni and lead India towards a prosperous future.
Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, delivered the welcome address, while Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, presented the Director’s Report, highlighting the key achievements of the Institute.
A total of 772 students received their degrees at the convocation.
Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, welcomed Chauhan and other dignitaries and hailed him as a key architect of India’s modern financial markets, instrumental in transforming NSE into a global leader in trading and innovation.
His inspiring leadership aligns with India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy and serves as a model for aspiring managers at IIM Jammu. Reflecting on India’s doubling from $ 2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025- an unprecedented 105% GDP growth—he emphasised the role of strong financial systems and technology in driving Viksit Bharat—a self-reliant, resilient, and globally influential India.
He appreciated the implementation of NEP 2020, aligning with IIM Jammu’s multidisciplinary and innovation-driven approach.
He highlighted the inauguration of IIM Jammu’s state-of-the-art campus by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 as a milestone that fosters entrepreneurship and leadership. Applauding the institute’s achievements, he mentioned the prestigious five-year BGA International Accreditation and acknowledged IIM Jammu’s contribution for Jammu and Kashmir and the nation through various capacity-building initiatives and national conferences.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, presented the Director’s Report and delivered an inspiring address tracing the Institute’s remarkable journey since its inception in 2016.
He highlighted IIM Jammu’s rapid growth, academic diversification, and key milestones, notably the inauguration of its permanent Jagti Campus by the Prime Minister in 2024. He celebrated the achievements of medal winners and shared the Institute’s consistent placement success, with leading recruiters offering attractive compensation packages.
He emphasised the Institute’s robust research ecosystem, global collaborations, and recent recognition—awarded BGA Accreditation for five years.
He noted IIM Jammu’s 42nd position in NIRF 2024 among management institutes, 18th among IIMs, and 22nd in IIRF 2025.
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