IIM Mumbai’s first-ever MBA batch of 505 students graduates and marks a historic milestone

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, witnessed a splendid celebration of its first-ever MBA Batch – the Batch of 2026 – graduating at the Mumbai campus today. In the presence of Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD &CEO of National Stock Exchange, Prof. Manoj Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, and Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman & BoG of IIM Mumbai, and Chairman & Founder of Allcargo Group, the MBA batch was honored for their dedication throughout the courses spanning across general batches, operations & logistics and sustainability management.

A total of 505 students graduated from IIM Mumbai’s campus today, after its formal recognition from NITIE in 2026. In the MBA batches, 300 students from the General MBA course, 177 students from MBA – Operations and Supply Chain Management, and 28 students from MBA – Sustainability Management graduated today. Additionally, 39 students from the first batch of One Year Post Graduate Programme for Executives on Logistics and Operations Excellence through Digitization, 26 students of the One Year Post Graduate Programme for Executives, and 6 students from doctoral degrees graduated.

Present at the event, Ashishkumar Chauhan said, “my heartfelt congratulations to the graduating students of IIM Mumbai. This milestone in your journey reflects discipline, perseverance, and a pursuit of excellence. As you step into an increasingly complex and interconnected world, remember that success will depend not only on knowledge, but also on your ability to adapt, think critically, and act with integrity. The values of clarity, resilience, and responsibility will guide you in navigating uncertainty and creating meaningful impact. As India moves towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, as envisioned by honourable PM Narendra Modi, your role as future leaders and nation-builders will be crucial. Go forward with confidence, purpose, and a commitment to make a difference.”

Adding to this, Prof. Manoj Tiwari said, “the graduation of our first MBA batch reflects a significant step in the institute’s evolution. I am proud of their academic journey with us, and confident they will create meaningful impact across sectors while upholding the values that define this institution.”

Shashi Kiran Shetty also added, “On this momentous day, we are proud to present to the nation a cohort of future-ready leaders equipped to contribute to India’s growth and global competitiveness. With a planned investment of over ₹1,000 crore student capacity set to scale to 4,000 by 2028, we are scaling IIM Mumbai into world-class institution that continues to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership to drive national progress.”

With this, as IIM Mumbai concluded its graduation ceremony for the MBA batch of 2026, the institution is committed to developing optimistic educational learnings for aspirants in management studies.