IIM Nagpur Conference Champions Global Reach for Indian Business Narratives
The potential of Indian business stories to bring revolutionary changes to global management thinking was powerfully emphasized at the 2nd IIM Nagpur Case & Research Conference 2026. The event, inaugurated on Saturday at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur, saw industry leaders and academic experts unite to promote India's management knowledge on the world stage.
Leadership Perspectives on India's Global Management Role
KS Cheema, chairman and managing director of the KS Cheema Group of Companies, delivered a compelling keynote address. "Indian business stories are worth telling to the world," he declared, highlighting their capacity to inspire transformative shifts in international management practices. His remarks set the tone for a conference dedicated to elevating India's corporate narratives.
Echoing this sentiment, Dr Bhimaraya Metri, director of IIM Nagpur, stated that India is now prepared to export its management wisdom globally. "This is the time for India to speak to the world," he asserted. "Our business stories, leadership journeys, and innovation narratives will now reach global classrooms and boardrooms through structured case research."
Institutional Excellence and Overwhelming Participation
IIM Nagpur stands out as a pioneer in this field, housing one of the few dedicated Case Study Centres in the country. This facility makes it:
- The third IIM in India to establish such a centre
- The first among the new-generation IIMs to achieve this milestone
The conference, organized in collaboration with Ivey Publishing, demonstrated remarkable growth from its previous edition. Prof Rakesh Gupta, Organising Chair, noted, "The current edition has recorded manifold growth in participation, reflecting the increasing relevance of case-based research in management education and policymaking."
Key participation statistics include:
- Over 600 registrations from across the globe
- Both online and offline attendees
- Mentorship from leading experts in management case writing
Conference Structure and Future Impact
Conducted under the leadership of Dr Rakesh Gupta, along with Dr Prashant Gupta and Dr Yatish Joshi as Organising Co-Chairs, the two-day event focuses on the theme ‘Advancing Business Transformation Through Cases & Research’. The agenda features:
- Paper presentations by researchers and academics
- Expert sessions on case study methodology
- Scholarly discussions on business transformation
This initiative is poised to significantly enhance the global visibility of case studies based on Indian industries and enterprises. By nurturing a new generation of Indian case writers through expert mentorship, the conference aims to create a lasting repository of indigenous business knowledge that can influence international management curricula and corporate strategies.
The overwhelming response and institutional commitment underscore a pivotal moment in management education, where India's unique business experiences are being systematically documented and prepared for worldwide academic and professional consumption.
