Leap into the book of 2024

Dear PSGIM Alumni,

As we ‘leap’ into the book of 2024 with 366 chapters shining ahead of us, let’s embrace the opportunities and possibilities that await us in this new year. PSG Institute of Management is here to recall the best moments of December that will inspire us to propel into greater heights in 2024 with an unstoppable momentum.

Rapport rewind:

And it is time to play the cassette of memories from the flagship “Rapport of the Year” which engaged you and your alma mater in an evening of reunion and edutainment. Missed it? Well, then this is your quick playlist to know why you should register for Rapport 2024!

Speed networking:

“Rapport” commenced with a dynamic collaborative environment, bringing together over twenty accomplished alumni (batches 1974-2023) and students in a stimulating intergenerational learning exchange.

Mr. T S Jayakumar, District President, ExNoRa International, (1974 MBA batch)

Mr. Kali Prakash, Founder, Panmayam, Permaculture, Pollachi, (2005 MPIB batch)

Mr. Arumugam Vadivelu, HR Business Partner, FACE prep, (2014-16 PGDM batch)

Mr. Vinothkumar. B, General Manager, Schneider Electric India Private Ltd, (2014 -2017 MBA batch)

Coffee with Chetan:

Rapport 2023’s chief guest Mr. Chetan Bhagat was welcomed with a hot coffee and a round of discussion headed by PSG Institute of Management Director, Dr. V Srividya, PSG Management Alumni Association Chairperson, Ms. Preetha S Priyadarsini Naidu, and EC members.

Alumni Scholarship Program:

“Let there be charity so that others can share my family’s prosperity.”-Shri. P.S. Govindaswamy Naidu, Founder, PSG & Sons Charities. In line with the vision, PSG Management Alumni Association inaugurated the Alumni Scholarship Program under the patronage of Managing Trustee, PSG & Sons Charities, Shri. L. Gopalakrishnan, in the presence of PSG Institute of Management Director, Dr. V Srividya, PSG Management Alumni Association Chairperson, MS. Preetha S Priyadarsini Naidu, and event chief guest, Mr. Chetan Bhagat to acknowledge and reward academically high-performing students to make a difference in the world beyond financial barriers.

Alumni Software Launch:

PSG Management Alumni Association launched the most anticipated software with a mission to level up the networking process among PSG alumni all over the globe.

Personal Branding Masterclass:

India’s bestselling author and distinguished chief guest speaker Mr. Chetan Bhagat’s session addressed the theme,” from unknown to unforgettable” and also featured Mr. Bhagat’s insightful notes from his life.

Comic gig:

King of Chennai comedy, Mr. Mervyn Rozario, and Mr. Williams Rajakumar’s exceptional crowd-work stand-up comedy performance brought laughter to the reunion.

Other events rewind:

Conference:

PSG Institute of Management partnered with IIT Madras to organize an International Conference, “Confluence on Startups and Innovation” from December, 13 to 15. This strategic collaboration between PSGIM and IIT Madras leveraged both institutions’ expertise, which focused on fostering knowledge exchange and creating networking opportunities. The conference also laid a platform for bridging the gap between academia and industry in the dynamic realm of startups.

12 papers were submitted from PSGIM with paper presentations by 7 faculty members: Dr. V Sakthirama, Assistant professor; Dr. P Nalini, Assistant professor (Sl. Gr); Dr. R Sujatha, Associate professor; Dr. Asha K S Nair, Associate professor; Dr. D Susana, Assistant professor; Dr. D Kavitha, Associate professor; Dr. M Kirupa Priyadarsini, Associate professor and Poster presentation by 2 students: Puviarasi and Latchumanan, MBA-WM/SE second-year.

In the photo: Faculty of PSGIM as participants of IIT Confluence. Faculty: Dr. V Sakthirama, Assistant professor; Dr. P Nalini, Assistant professor (Sl. Gr); Dr. R Sujatha, Associate professor; Dr. Asha K S Nair, Associate professor; Dr. D Susana, Assistant professor; Dr. D Kavitha, Associate professor; Dr. M Kirupa Priyadarsini, Associate professor

In the photo: Dr. D Kavitha, Associate professor, PSGIM during her paper presentation

In the photo: Snapshot with the partners of IIT confluence

In the photo: Poster presentation by Puviarasi and Latchumanan, MBA-WM/SE second-year student of PSGIM

Young Entrepreneurs Meet:

PSG Institute of Management’s E-Cell in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Yuva, and Young India and organised by Ms. Vaishnavi Janani, the Yuva Chair 2023, led a speaker series, “Young Entrepreneurs Meet” for the faculty, staff, and students with a vision to promote the importance of entrepreneur skill development with the industry’s distinguished speakers, Mr. Vikram Ahuja- Managing Director, Ahuja Developers, and Ms. Aanchal Bhatia – Chartered Accountant.

In the session: Mr. Vikram Ahuja- Managing Director, Ahuja Developers

In the photo: From left- Ms. Vaishnavi, Core Team Member and Institutional Chair, Yuva, Dr. Vijaykumar N-Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) in Marketing, PSGIM, Dr. V Shripria, Professor, PSGIM, Dr. V Srividya-Director, PSGIM, Mr. Vikram Ahuja- Managing Director, Ahuja Developers, Ms. Aanchal Bhatia – Chartered Accountant and Mr. Vishnu, Core Team Member Yuva.

In the photo: From left- Ms. Vaishnavi, Core Team Member and Institutional Chair, Yuva, Dr. Vijaykumar N-Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) in Marketing, PSGIM, Dr. V Shripria, Professor, PSGIM, Dr. V Srividya-Director, PSGIM, Ms. Aanchal Bhatia – Chartered Accountant.