Why Give Back?
As a pioneering effort among management schools in India, the IIMA Endowment Fund represents a
truly ground-breaking effort to establish a financial foundation to ensure the long-term flexibility of
IIMA. This visionary initiative aims to go beyond traditional fundraising by exemplifying a model that
prioritises transparency and governance in the allocation of donations to the institute and thus be a
torchbearer in organised giving in the country.
Giving back is a powerful way to perpetuate the positive impact of education on future generations.
By supporting IIMA, you contribute to the continued growth and success of the institution that
played a pivotal role in shaping modern Indian industry. It's a way to express gratitude, ensuring
future generations benefit from the same transformative experiences. Through giving, you
strengthen the sense of community, fostering connections that endure in society. Ultimately, giving
back is an investment in your legacy, creating a ripple effect of positive change and opportunity for
those who follow in our footsteps.
Contribute to General Corpus
The IIMA Endowment Fund offers donors diverse avenues for contributing to the Institute's
success. Donors can support the fund's general corpus, providing a permanent and planned
impact. Alternatively, they can direct their contributions towards specific purposes such as
research, scholarships, infrastructure, and more. This flexibility allows donors to align their
philanthropic vision with areas that resonate most with their values and interests.
Deployment of the General Corpus
IIMA Endowment Fund Case Awards: Honouring Innovation and Excellence in Case Writing
Case methodology has been the hallmark of pedagogy at IIMA. This initiative, supported by the IIMAEF general corpus aims to promote a culture of excellence and innovation in case writing among our esteemed faculty.
The award winners and their cases are as follows:
| Sr No | Title | Author/s |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | We Work: Public versus Private Markets |
Prof Sobhesh Agarwalla Prof Jayanth R Varma Prof Vineet Virmani |
| 2) | Rebel Foods: Sustaining Growth Through Business Model Innovation |
Prof Indranil Bose
Prof Adrija Majumdar |
| 3) | We Skill: Sustainability Challenges of a Platform Start-up in an Emerging Market |
Prof Ambrish Dongre
Prof Sourav Bikash Borah |
| 4) | Toward Purity in Indian Jewelry Markets: Hallmarking Initiatives by BIS |
Prof Asha Kaul
Prof Chitra Singla |
| 5) | Khedut Feeds & Foods Private Limited: Implications of Country of Origin | Prof Sourav Bikash Borah |
| 6) | Zomaland by Zomato: Delivering the Experience Punch | Prof Saral Mukherjee |
| 7) | Aminia: Menu Structuring, Delivery Platforms, and Sustainability | Prof Debjit Roy |
| 8) | Contractual Termination Conundrum: The Sudden Insolvency of Phones 4U Limited | Prof Akhileshwar Pathak |
| 9) | The Undulations During an Organization Transformation: The Journey of NCJM Employee Cooperative | Prof George Kandathil |
IIMAEF Entry Scholarships
60 students were supported with entry level scholarships in the FY 2024-25.
IIMA Endowment Fund General Corpus supports meritorious students in pursuit of their academic excellence. The initiative underscores the commitment of IIMA to fostering educational excellence highlighting its proactive stance in supporting students who exhibit exceptional promise and dedication.
IIMA Endowment Chairs
The following Institute Chairs are funded by the IIMA Endowment General Corpus:
- Operations & Decision Sciences under Prof. Debjit Roy
- Information Systems under Prof. Pankaj Setia
- Marketing under Prof. Hyokjin Kwak
Best Startup Pitch Contest
IIMAEF launched the Best Startup Pitch Contest for IIMA students.
INR 1 Crore – highest prize awarded in IIMA history with mentoring of winners by IIMAEF Founders in PE and VC domain