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The Heart
of the Matter

X
LRI - Xavier Institute of across parameters of performance and success. leave policies, apart from financial grants. A
Management, Independent India’s However, XLRI’s significance in the committed, vibrant student body committed
first management institute – nation’s corporate-scape is more than just to the need to work towards more than
celebrates its Platinum Jubilee this its numbers, as admirable as they may be. Its self. And an environment where intellectual
year, the very year that marks the impact and influence has been of a different curiosity is actively encouraged.
end of national celebrations of 75 years of nature and level. The participative culture extends to
India’s independence. Fitting, given that the While the need for professional participative governance, with all decisions
institute was established in 1949 as a step management education is undoubted, being absolutely collective. This consensual-
towards nation-building. B-Schools are often unfortunately wrongly based system forms the bedrock of XLRI’s
XLRI has travelled a journey which reflects perceived as institutions churning out success. Faculty members who have worked
that of independent India – from a simple generations of corporate sharks. Except for in other premier management institutes
beginning to that of a formidable presence XLRI. affirm that the sense of community here is
and power. XLRI’s contribution to the process XLRI is the one management institute unparalleled.
of nation-building has been immense and standing tall in its perception as ‘different’, All of these factors enhance stakeholder
immeasurable. as an institute creating and nurturing satisfaction, which in turn drives greater
The enormous challenges that professionals rooted in the human involvement. This makes XLRI a highly sought
accompanied the attainment of connection, and with the spirit of service. as employer of choice, even above institutes
Independence could only be addressed well as citizens who work dedicatedly for the with and equal status and significantly higher
through education. Specialised education betterment of society in their own spheres. pay packages.
was what the fledgling nation need to power What is it about XLRI that fuels this At the heart of this culture is the fact that
through to her true potential. redoubtable reputation? XLRI is a Jesuit institution, managed by the
It was in this context that XLRI As we walked the shady streets of the Society of Jesus. Student after student, faculty
Jamshedpur was established in 1949 by the XLRI campus from interview to interview, member after faculty member has reiterated
Society of Jesus, with help from Tata Steel, meeting to meeting, it is this question that we that the environment at the institute, driven
then known as TISCO. Jesuit education has attempted to answer. More for ourselves than by the Jesuit fathers at the helm, is one of
been one of the pillars of modern India and the purposes of publishing this issue. safety, inclusion, intellectual endeavour and
XLRI is an especially distinguished illustration The answer is as simple as it is complex. social consciousness and fosters a self-belief
of this legacy of contribution. XLRI’s distinguishing factor is its unique in achieving excellence, both individual and
XLRI has created and nurtured culture. A culture that is not hierarchy-driven, collective.
generations of thought leaders and captains is highly participative, thrives on individual At XLRI, ‘for the greater good’ is more
of industry. Their placement figures – the freedom and responsibility, empowers the than just its motto. It is a way of life. And
ultimate report card of any professional personal growth of its members, and fosters in this lies XLRI’s distinctive identity and its
institute – are exemplary. Its intellectual heft an unshakeable commitment to one’s fellow unique success.
is unquestioned, with a thriving culture of human beings and the greater good.
research. Stakeholder engagement – with A transparent, open environment where
state and non-state agencies – is among the anyone can raise questions. A comfortable
highest in the country. compensation matrix – across faculty and
Be it Diversity and Inclusion, governance, staff. A policy of empowering its members’
sustainability compliances, the ethical academic endeavours, research focus as
framework, XLRI is at the top of the curve well as interest areas through generous Sukanya Das, Issue Editor

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T
he story of XLRI is inextricably The founding Fathers committee not only oversaw the operations
linked with that of the township Fr John Holland, S.J. had arrived at Tatanagar of the fledgling institute, but taught labour
of Jamshedpur. Ever since this Railway Station on January 14, 1948 along laws, wages, collective bargaining, trade
pretty town in Jharkhand, nestled with Fr Carrol I Fasy, S.J., Fr Quinn Enright, S.J., unionism, parliamentary procedures and

A LABOUR
between the Dalma Hills, was Fr Edward Dineen, S.J., Fr James Keogh, S.J., public speaking. Workers and executives from
founded in the first decade of the 20th and Fr Anderson Bakewell, S.J., a group of six local industries were among the first students.
century by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, it has dedicated Jesuits. This was in response to the SC Joshi, then Personnel Manager of TISCO,
been a city of workers, with thousands of decree dated February 2, 1947, by which was a big drawing card with his classes on

OF LOVE
employees and officers of various mega Fr John Baptist Janssens, S.J., the then General Labour Law.
organisations working and living here. of the Society of Jesus, created Jamshedpur Fr Nugent, S.J., Jesuit Provincial from
In 1948 India was immersed in nation- mission and entrusted it to the Maryland Maryland (U.S.) expressed his satisfaction and
building, the steel city had all its engines Jesuit Province of the United States of wrote, “to my mind the inauguration of this
literally fired up to drive the economy of the America. With the Steel City set to be ‘home’ Institute after no more than two years in the
Independent India’s very first management fledgling nation. It was in this context that one for some time, the Jesuit fathers rented a mission field is an outstanding feat to the
day in 1949, a junior official of TISCO (Tata Iron house affectionately known as the Pink credit of Jamshedpur Mission. More than that,
institute, XLRI, turns 75 this year. As XLRI and Steel Company, today known as Tata Steel) Bungalow at 43 Circuit House Area. the advanced level on which it is carried out is
celebrates its Platinum Jubilee, a look back approached Fr John Holland, S.J., the then Coming back to the suggestion made still more extraordinary.”
upon the building blocks, the stabilising steps Treasurer of the Jesuit Mission, Jamshedpur. by the TISCO official, the idea was accepted, And extraordinary it was. The visionary
and the vision for the future of this He held in his hand a copy of the Readers’ batted around, relayed to the Provincial (in Fr Enright, S.J., had said of the future, “XLRI
redoubtable institution Digest dated January 1949 with a story on the Baltimore) Fr David Nugent, S.J. in February will be a leaven that will make the whole
Labour School run by Fr Philip A Carey, S.J., a 1949 by Fr Carroll I Fasy, S.J. the Superior leavened.” Even though XLRI began by
Professor and Director of Xavier Institute of of Jamshedpur Jesuit Mission. Without offering short-term courses in management
Fr Donald D’Silva, S.J. Industrial Relations at Fordham University, any further delay, in the following month and trade unions in 1949, a full-time two-
United States of America. (March 1949) Fr Nugent, S.J. approved the year programme with 70 students was
He suggested that the model presented project suggesting that either Fr Q Enright, started in 1953 from a set of rooms at Loyola
by Fr Philip A Carey, S.J. could be mirrored S.J., or Fr Blandin, S.J., be entrusted with School. The first batch of the Institute’s Post
at Jamshedpur. The official went on to urge the responsibility of starting the very first Graduate students took the M.A. in Labour
the Jesuits, saying “if you people do not work ‘Labour School’ of an independent India. The and Social Welfare examination conducted
on this, no one will. You have the means to lot fell on Fr Enright, S.J., who ably took it up. by Bihar University in 1955. The faculty then
mobilise the help needed, and you are the On October 11, 1949 with the name “Xavier consisted of Fr Q Enright, S.J. as Director
only people that could be trusted.” A fine Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) and with the and Fr EH McGrath, S.J. as Dean Academics,
challenge for a Jesuit heart who believes in exalted motto “you shall renew the face of the Prof Joe Philip, Prof Prem Lal Govil, Prof TK
the ‘Greater Glory of God’. earth” (Ps 103:30), Fr Enright, S.J., started what Karunakaran, Prof Narayan Mukherjee,
is today the globally-acclaimed Management Dr Subbiah Kannappan, Fr PC Antony, S.J.,
School, XLRI: Xavier School of Management. Fr Bill Tom, S.J., Fr Jim Collins, S.J., Fr Dominic
XLRI, Jamshedpur
George, S.J., Fr Dawson, S.J. and Fr Heffernan,
The initial years S.J. They were ably supported by the office
Fr Enright, S.J., the founding Director of XLRI, staff, Maureen Watkins and JD David.
with the help of NJ Haley, the then General In 1956, the Institute consolidated
Manager of TISCO, formed a core committee with the commencement of a two-year
comprising Michael John (Union Leader), MD regular programme in Industrial Relations
Madan, Dr Sukhantme, GV Apte, as well as the (IR) leading to a Post Graduate Diploma
then Assistant Labour Commissioner. They recognized by the Central and all the State
started operating from the Boulevard Hotel Governments of India. During the first seven
in Bistupur and also started holding classes in years of experimentation and growth, several
KMPM School from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. The courses for management and trade union
organizations were developed. Evaluating
the importance of the Jesuit Mission to the
IN 1956, THE INSTITUTE CONSOLIDATED nascent field of management education in
WITH THE COMMENCEMENT OF A India, the TISCO authorities offered a 4.59-
acre plot of land on lease to Loyola School
TWO-YEAR REGULAR PROGRAMME IN for XLRI. And on December 08, 1956, the
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (IR) LEADING TO groundbreaking ceremony was held for the
A POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA RECOGNIZED present XLRI campus.
BY THE CENTRAL AND ALL THE STATE The vision of Fr Enright, S.J. was ably
GOVERNMENTS OF INDIA nurtured by the selfless efforts of the

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Naval H Tata, the Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal

President V V Giri at 1963 for Industrial Peace. Professors Sudas Roy,
Convocation. He is flanked by Classroom in 60s’
Ramesh Anand, LC Gupta, Baldev Sharma, B.R.
Fr Tony Roberts, S.J. & Sir
Jehangir Ghandy Dey, Dr Julius Rezler were among the many
who made significant contributions besides
P Jayarajan, the Chief Librarian.
On January 02, 1970, the Government
of India officially recognized the Institute’s
two-year full-time and three-year part-
time Post Graduate diplomas in Industrial
Relations, and Business Management for
recruitment to supervisor posts and services
under the Central Government, for which
an MBA degree or equivalent diploma from
a recognized institution is prescribed as a
qualification.

Shifting gears to higher goals

It was now 1969. The Jamshedpur Jesuit
Province had managed all the affairs of
XLRI since inception, along with providing
unstinted support for the extensive financial,
founding fathers of XLRI - Fr EH McGrath, S.J., government and also, other B-Schools. of workers, dedicated his life to provide administrative and manpower requirements
Fr William N Tome, S.J., Fr Jim Collins, S.J., Tata Steel continued – and continues – to justice to the labour force. Taking a leaf out needed to build an institute of excellence. At
Fr Dawson S.J., Fr H Covely, S.J. The efforts of be a generous supporter of XLRI. XLRI needed of Fr Philip Carey’s life, he became a greatly this juncture, Fr William Tome, S.J. decided
these six Jesuits laid a strong foundation for a world-class auditorium and more land respected labour mediator and through his to register the institute under Societies
XLRI, the brand. The landmark Administrative to accommodate faculty quarters, student writings, training programmes and personal Registration Act 1860 with its legal title,
Building was inaugurated in 1962 in the C.H. residences and the International Centre. association with members of the working class, “Xavier Labour Relations Institute”, in order to
Area (East). TISCO supported XLRI significantly To meet these just demands of world-class he attained iconic status. Fr McGrath, S.J. was build an independent identity and to provide
with the services through its Town Office infrastructure, Tata Steel leased out an even called to mediate between the TISCO top-level career opportunities to students.
(today known as TSUISL). Rumi Master, the additional 36.15 acres of land in subsequent management and its labour union. All the assets so far owned by the
Town Architect and Planner, was another years, making XLRI a vast and beautiful 40.74- At that point in its history, India Jamshedpur Jesuit Society at XLRI were freely
major source of assistance. The park and acre campus with lush lawns, lovingly-tended needed more and more formally educated and generously transferred to this newly
gardens division helped XLRI immensely with gardens, natural forest cover and well- management professionals. Heeding this registered society to support the Jesuit cause
the landscaping and the planting of trees designed buildings. need, XLRI decided to shift focus to stable of supporting education. Sir Jehangir Ghandy
that today provide the shady pathways of regular programmes. V V Giri, who later was elected as the first Chairman of the newly
the serene campus. Fr RW Norman, S.J. and The Sixties story became the third Vice President and then the constituted Board of Governors of XLRI and
subsequently SC Sarkar played a major role in Come the Sixties, XLRI withdrew from the fourth President of India, was the keynote served XLRI as the Chairman from 1969 to
the development of the Student Residences, M.A. programme and relied on their own speaker at the first annual convocation in 1972. Even after XLRI became an independent
Library and the faculty offices. Honours Diplomas. One of XLRI’s most 1963 in the presence of Sir Jehangir Ghandy Society managed by a Board of Governors,
After a decade of service, Fr Enright, S.J. was significant contributions in this decade was and Fr Tony Roberts, S.J. In his closing the Jamshedpur Jesuit Society continued to
replaced by Fr EH McGrath, S.J., as the Director that, in collaboration with the steel unions, it remarks, Sir Jehangir Ghandy said, “the support XLRI financially until it became self-
(1959-62) followed by Fr William N Tome, S.J helped start the Steel Workers’ College. This Institute has justified its existence. You have sufficient in 1986.
(1962-70 & 1973-78). Under their leadership, started with union courses in the various doubtless a great future ahead of you.” Immediately after forming the new
XLRI soon became a leader in management steel centres: Durgapur, Burnpur, Rourkela, In 1965, a three-year evening programme society, XLRI gained in both importance
education in India, and a generator of top- Bokaro, Jamshedpur and Bhilai. The support in Business Management was started followed and popularity. In 1969, XLRI’s Management
notch talent for business organizations, of unionists VG Gopal, Gopeshwar, SL in 1966 by a two-year evening programme Development Programmes (MDP) Division
Passey and Ben Sharman was crucial to this in Management for junior executives of was formed. These programmes in different
endeavour. The one-month course run in Jamshedpur Industrial Complex. In 1968, this functional areas of management, were
Jamshedpur for unionists was very popular. was offered as a three-year programme. And offered to young executives who were
THE YEAR 1969 WAS SIGNIFICANT FOR Eventually, the Steel Workers’ Federation in 1968 a two-year full-time programme in nominated by different organizations on a
A GREAT FRIEND AND SUPPORTER OF decided to take over the programme and set Business Management was started. need-basis. The participants who attended
XLRI-VV GIRI BECAME THE PRESIDENT up the college in Kadma, Jamshedpur under V V Giri’s love for XLRI saw him return to these programmes came all the way from
OF INDIA. IN 1972, THE PRESIDENT OF their own supervision. the Institute for the 1968 Annual Convocation neighbouring countries such as Sri Lanka,
INDIA VV GIRI INAUGURATED XLRI’S SIR Fr EH McGrath, S.J., with his unrelenting where Naval H Tata was the convocation Nepal, Kuwait and Bangladesh as well.
JEHANGIR GHANDY LIBRARY commitment to the uplift and wellbeing speaker. Sir Jehangir Ghandy conferred on The year 1969 was significant for a

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great friend and supporter of XLRI - V V Giri programme and expansion plan as well
became the President of India. In 1972, he as the justification of an expansion of this
inaugurated XLRI’s Sir Jehangir Ghandy scale, was the offer made by computer giant
Library. Since then, this has been the heart IBM to use the XLRI computer facility to
of the institution. The Library acts as a centre train its personnel, in return for computer Learning Centre 01 at
for the collection of literature predominantly equipment. Thus, in the “Research Centre” Jamshedpur Campus
related to labour relations, management and was built a dust-free, damp-free, windowless
its allied subjects and intends to develop room to house the computer that would
a comprehensive collection of information make possible the Information Management
that is useful for teaching, research and Systems. At a time when no one even in their
learning purposes. wildest dreams thought of computers in an
institution, XLRI did. Four Jesuits were sent
The stabilising Seventies to the US for a year’s training in computers
It is time now to talk of one of XLRI’s many to help XLRI become pioneers in adopting
magicians. Fr Richard Norman, S.J. was the technology in advanced learning. Sadly,
magician of this moment. Nothing was too due to the changes in the policies of the
small for his attention, nor too big for his Government of India, IBM could not operate
shoulders. It was in his years as Administrator and the computer never became a reality-
at XLRI that he worked his “magic”. He financing the type of computer envisaged
directed the construction of the new was far beyond XLRI’s capabilities at that time.
buildings on the land additionally leased out It took 10 more years for XLRI to start the Office), Thomas Kurisinkal (Estate Officer), with its alumni in the years to come.
by TISCO for faculty residences, a library, an computer lab and teach information systems. Roshan Dastur (secretary to Fr McGrath It was during this time that XLRI acted
office building and a 1300-seater auditorium. who has served for more than 45 years and based on the feedback from industry and
By 1975 “the dream” had become a reality. The elevated Eighties is still associated with the alumni office), alumni and articulated a focus and stress on
Except for one thing. At the core of the While the infrastructure was being planned, Dorothy Mendonza, Shernaz Mirza, Marshall ethical aspects in business. This resulted in
research was growing in importance. In Fernandez and Lilly, who operated the the establishment of the JRD Tata Foundation
response, in 1984 the Centre for Human switchboard with elan. for Business Ethics in 1991 even though ethics
Resource Development was established. With the support of the able, committed, had been a part of the curriculum as a core
The Pillars of the In 1985, keeping in mind the needs of the and selfless Jesuit Fathers, faculty and staff, subject from 1969. Annually, the JRD Tata
industry, XLRI renamed its two-year full- in the late Eighties, XLRI had achieved an Oration of XLRI sees renowned, committed
SEVENTIES and EIGHTIES time programme in Industrial Relations and independent, prime identity and brand value. business leaders engaging with students and
Social Welfare to Personnel Management The courses conducted had the approval inspiring the young generation to conduct
Fr EH McGrath, S.J. Fr William N Tome, S.J. and Industrial Relations (PMIR). XLRI was of national Universities, till the Central business with ethics at the core of their
Fr R W Norman, S.J. Fr H Covely, S.J. Fr J.C. Collins, S.J. growing in the right direction and by then, Government enacted the All-India Council management practice.
Fr P.C. Antony, S.J. Prof N Mukherjee Prof Joe Phillip had become the most sought-after B-School for Technical Education (AICTE) law in 1993 In 1997, India’s first full-time General
in the country. This attracted the attention which brought all ‘stand-alone’ technical Management Programme for Executives was
Prof TS Srinivasan Prof Nilima Acharji of the then Chief Minister of Odisha, Janaki and engineering institutions in India under launched under the leadership of Fr PD Thomas,
Prof TK Karunakarn Dr Bani Mahadeva among others. Ballabh Patnaik, who invited XLRI to start its jurisdiction. From 1993, XLRI has been S.J. and Prof MA Vanjour. Following this, using
a similar institute in Odisha. In 1987, XLRI operating under the aegis of AICTE. the expertise of Prof HK Pradhan, the Centre
established an independent B-School, ‘Xavier
Integral part of the XLRI legacy Institute of Management’, Bhubaneswar
for Small Enterprises was set up by the Small
The nimble Nineties Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in
Fr WA Dawsons, S.J. Fr JM Kennedy, S.J. (XIMB) under the leadership of Fr Romuald The Nineties at XLRI was about being nimble 1998 and in 1999, the Centre for Logistics and
D’Souza, S.J. All support in terms of land, in a decade of unprecedented change and Transportation Management was formed.
Fr TA Mathias, S.J. Fr John C Prabhu, S.J.
and the first buildings was provided by the also about making the nation take note of
Fr Joseph Arroyo, S.J. Fr Ozzie Mascarenhas, S.J. Government of Odisha. XLRI’s heft. As the institute was working on The turn of the century
Fr K Cyriac, S.J. Prof Sudas Roy Prof CGK Nair In 1988, the Fellow Programme in adapting its curriculum to fit the needs of It was now not just the turn of the century
Management – FPM (equivalent to Ph.D.) industry, alumni inputs were recognised as but of the millennium. XLRI had already been
Prof Ramesh Anand Prof B R Dey Prof Jai Singh and Executive FPM in 2006 were started an invaluable resource. So, in 1990, under at the forefront of management education
Prof Pritam Singh Prof Baldev R Sharma respectively. The first batch of FPM began the leadership of Fr E Abraham, S.J., and for over 50 years at this time, leading the
Prof L C Gupta Prof Kamla Mathur Prof MN Kaura with two scholars. Prof Narayan Mukherjee, the XLRI Alumni curve every which way. Its alumni had served
XLRI always remembers with gratitude Association was officially constituted at their organisations, their community and the
Prof MA Vanjour Prof MJ Xavier Dr Mithilesh Jha the support staff who dedicated extra the first national alumni convention held nation well in varied capacities. As the year
Prof ML.Monga Prof MV Madan Prof BP Verma hours of their family time and served in Jamshedpur. Prem Sagar was appointed 2000 dawned, XLRI stood poised to face the
Prof Keith D’Souza Prof Renu Mattu the institute in difficult and challenging the first President and Prof Madhukar new century with its attendant challenges by
times such as Maureen Watkins, JD David, Shukla played a pivotal role in carrying the marking new milestones and writing glorious
A Hannan (Librarian), Keti B. Jilla (Dean’s association forward and linking the institute new chapters.

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Pages from History

Life at XLRI through the years, captured in photographs

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B- School to provide management education

using satellite connectivity through its Virtual
Interactive Learning (VIL) programme, thus
creating opportunities for hundreds and

NEW CENTURY,
thousands of students across India. Then, in
2004, a 14-month certificate programme in
Human Resources Management (satellite-
based live classrooms across the country) was

NEW HORIZONS
launched. With the growing market demand
for upskilling of working professionals, in
2005, a 14-month Post Graduate Certificate N Chandrababu Naidu, former Chief Minister of Cyrus Mistry, former Chairman of Tata Sons
(PGC) in Financial Management, PGC in Andhara Pradesh at the Amaravati Campus at the Jamshedpur Campus
Software Management and PGC in Logistics
Stepping into the twenty-first century, XLRI was and Supply Chain Management were also
determined to scale new heights, both in the launched.Today VIL offers several short and cause of becoming responsible leaders in XLRI at Delhi-NCR
academic world and in terms of expansion. With its long-term certificate programmes creating management education, the Fr Arrupe Centre The Delhi Jesuit Society gifted 10 acres
trademark dedication, the institute set about not opportunities for those who otherwise for Ecology (FACE) was launched under the of land to XLRI at Jhajjar and leased out
cannot do a regular programme. initiative of Fr Paul Fernandes, S.J. in 2007. In another 10 acres to start its operations.
only marking milestones but setting new standards Just as ethics was embedded in XLRI’s 2011, the Centre was expanded to include XLRI purchased 30 acres of land from the
in management education and practice DNA, sustainability was another dimension Sustainability and renamed as the Fr Arrupe neighbours and in 2017, the foundation
XLRI felt was imperative to introduce to Centre for Ecology and Sustainability (FACES), stone for the XLRI campus was laid by
Fr Donald D’Silva, S.J. its students in the classroom and in other making it a multi-disciplinary centre. Om Prakash Dhankar, Cabinet Minister,
committee activities. In 2006, XLRI became Government of Haryana. The Jesuits of
the first Indian B-School to integrate Infrastructure initiatives Delhi Province, Fr John Ari, S.J. and team

A
sustainability into its curriculum by launching Simultaneously with academic growth, coordinated construction works and in
s an institute, XLRI has always been a mandatory course on Sustainability. In XLRI focussed on consistently extending 2020, XLRI started Business Management
ahead of the curve and as the world 2007, XLRI sealed its commitment to a its infrastructure with additional Student programme in the newly-built Jhajjar campus
stood at the threshold of a new sustainable future by becoming India’s Residences, Learning Centres, Lecture Halls, with Fr S George, S.J. as its first Director.
century and a new millennium, first B-School to sign the UN Global International Centre and parks with beautiful
the institute was looking forward Compact’s Principles for Responsible views of the Subarnarekha as well as the XLRI at Mumbai Neral
to carving the future. This transition towards Management (PRME). Responding to the Dalma Hills surroundings. The new extended Walter Saldanha, ad guru and co-founder of
planning and embracing new challenges campus was inaugurated on November 17, Chaitra Advertising Private Limited, now Leo
was ably managed by Fr PD Thomas, S.J. who 2015 by Cyrus Mistry, Chairman, Tata Sons in Burnett India, founded the Asian Institute
served as the Director till 2004. the presence of XLRI Chairman TV Narendran of Communication and Research (AICAR)
In the year 2002 under the able leadership and Director Fr E Abraham, S.J. in 2001 at Neral. AICAR had entered into an
of Prof AK Pani, XLRI became the first Indian At this time, with IIMs being established arrangement with APTECH to manage the
in different states of India, Fr E Abraham, S.J., institution, but Saldanha, accessing the state of
dreamed of seeing a pan-India XLRI presence affairs of AICAR approached XLRI Jamshedpur
and dared to propose new XLRI campuses to see if XLRI could fulfil his dream. The Board
at Delhi-NCR (Haryana), Mumbai (Neral of Governors of XLRI decided to take over the
XLRI Delhi-NCR Campus
in Maharashtra), and Amaravati (Andhra institute run by APTECH as well as the AICAR
Pradesh). After intense rounds of negotiations Trust. This was formalised in July 2017 and XLRI
with the Jesuit Provincials of Delhi Province, appointed its trustees on the Board of AICAR,
Mumbai Province and Andhra Province, the bringing the ailing institute under its total
Society of Jesus was convinced to support the control. XLRI purchased some land and was
dream of the Jamshedpur Jesuits to have XLRI gifted 6 acres by Chaitra Farms and 47 acres
in their respective provinces. of land at Neral became available for a XLRI
Mumbai-Neral Campus.
COVID 19 played a disruptor – renovation
as well as campus optimisation initiated by
THE NEW EXTENDED CAMPUS WAS Fr PD Thomas, S.J., Fr Jerome Cutinha, S.J. and
INAUGURATED ON NOVEMBER 17, Fr Donald D’ Silva, S.J., had to postpone.
2015-BY CYRUS MISTRY, CHAIRMAN, With the direction of Board of Governors,
TATA SONS IN THE PRESENCE OF XLRI Jamshedpur and Bombay Jesuits provinces
CHAIRMAN TV NARENDRAN AND will chalk out a strategic plan for XLRI’s
DIRECTOR FR EABRAHAM, S.J. campus at Neral.

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XLRI at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh

The vision of Fr E Abraham, S.J. was to have an
XLRI presence in Southern India as well. With
the help of Fr KS Casimir, S.J., XLRI formally
their ideas into successful businesses. XLRI
understands that starting a company is a
difficult and uncertain journey and that is
why, as an institution, it strives to create a
FRAMED
The vibrant heart of XLRI - its
requested the State Government for the supportive and collaborative environment
necessary support. Without any hesitation, that fosters innovation and growth. students - through the years
the Hon’ble Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Entrepreneurs have access to experienced
Naidu allotted 50 acres of land to XLRI in the mentors with a wealth of knowledge
designated State Capital City, Amaravati. and expertise in various industries. These
This new campus is being planned in Inavolu mentors provide guidance, feedback and
village, Thullur Mandal. advice that will help startups navigate the
Commenting on this, Hon’ble CM had said, early stages of business development.
“XLRI Jamshedpur has thoughtfully designed On the other hand, inspired by the
world-class infrastructure facilities and has Jesuit spirit of Magis, the Centre for Peace
become one of the most reputed national and Justice promotes peace and harmony
B-Schools. XLRI practices what it preaches. It amongst fellow human beings, without
observes value orientation in every sphere discrimination of any kind as enshrined
of life. I am happy to learn that XLRI has in various International Conventions and
completed 70 glorious years of educating Covenants and the Constitution of India.
global business leaders, and for 70 years the The Centre collaborates with state and non-
institution has diligently focused on training state stakeholders with similar objectives
future business leaders who can help shape and values to set up and support academic
the destiny of India with integrity, competence, programmes, advocacy, research centres and
and commitment. It is a matter of happy training for the advancement of education
coincidence that XLRI is entering into its and knowledge in the field of peace studies,
Platinum Jubilee Celebration year in 2023.” justice, conflict resolution and communal
With the pandemic delaying the start of harmony, thereby aiming to achieve the
the XLRI Delhi-NCR campus and the Neral greater common good.
Mumbai campus, the Amaravati project is on
hold for the time being. The way ahead
With a view to promoting academic
Excellence at XLRI programmes with foreign collaboration, in
XLRI has always stood for excellence. The 2022, XLRI flagged off a Double Master’s
quality education delivered as well as its Program - PGDM in Logistics & Supply Chain
overall impact resulted in XLRI receiving Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur &
accreditation from the Association of MS in Supply Chain Analytics from Rutgers
MBAs (AMBA) in 2015 and re-accreditation Business School.
in 2020. In 2016, XLRI received the most As a Category One AICTE institute, XLRI’s
prestigious accreditation, the AACSB, with re- consistency in disseminating management
accreditation in 2021 and NBA in 2022. education through its diverse portfolio of
In 2019, the XLRI Council for Entrep- educational programmes is well regarded.
reneurship Excellence and Development As such, industry also has expectations from
(XCEED) and the Centre for Peace and the institute and thus, in 2022, XLRI launched
Justice were formed. XCEED supports BM, HRM and Finance programmes under the
the development of early-stage startup XOL banner (XLRI-Online Learning) in 2022 for
companies led by XLRI students, alumni, working professionals.
and faculty members. The incubator offers a Today, as the institute celebrates
comprehensive set of resources and services 75 years of existence, with its glorious
designed to assist entrepreneurs realise past and its aspirational future, XLRI is
set to commemorate its Jubilee Year by
launching a cutting-edge Business Analytics
programme. XLRI is determined to focus
IN 2016, XLRI RECEIVED THE MOST on research and publication, venture into
PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION, THE innovative methods of imparting knowledge
AACSB, WITH RE-ACCREDITATION IN and prepare students for industry with
2021 AND NBA IN 2022 sound ethical values and integrity.

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MAJOR MILESTONES IN
75 YEARS OF XLRI
Compiled by Fr Donald D’Silva, S.J.

Xavier Labour Two-year full-time Jesuit Fathers of XLRI

Relations Institute was programme in establised Xavier Institute
Commenced Industrial Relations
M.A. in Labour Three-year registered under the Commenced for Tribal Education (XITE) at
Society’s Registration and Social Welfare was Gamariah. Later this initiative
and Social Welfare evening Fellow Programme Centre for Small
Act (1860) renamed as Personnel resulted in starting a School
in Loyola School programme in Management Enterprises was
Management and and a College
premises in Business set up by the
Industrial Relations
Management Small Industries
(PMIR)
A two-year was started Development Bank A 14-month,
programme Two-year of India (SIDBI) certificate program
The Jesuits of in Industrial
Jamshedpur full-time XLRI was the in Human Resources
Relations (IR) XLRI Jamshedpur programme Management
Mission started first Indian JRD Tata
was launched Campus was inaugurated in Business (Satellite based live
XLRI by appointing B-School to Foundation for
in the XLRI Management classrooms across
Fr Q Enright, S.J., introduce Business Ethics
campus was launched the country) was
as its first Director “Business Ethics” established
as a mandatory launched
core course

1956 1960 1963 1966 1969 1984 1987 1990 1997 2002 2005

1953 1962 1965 1968 1985 1988 1991 1998 2003 2004
1949

XLRI Alumni
Association was XLRI was the first
XLRI’s first Annual constituted Indian B-School to
Convocation was held at the first provide management
at the new campus National Alumni education using
Convention held satellite connectivity
Withdrawal of M.A. in Jamshedpur through its Virtual
Commenced programme Two-year evening Interactive Learning
for Management & Trade University programme Management
and relied on XLRI’s own programme in India’s 1st full- (VIL) programme
Union Organization of Management for Development time General
Tata Steel in Boulevard Honours Diploma in Programmes XLRI established
Industrial Relations (IR) junior executives Xavier Institute Management
Hotel and KMPM School of Jamshedpur for Middle and Programme for
Senior level Centre for of Management,
Industrial Complex Bhubaneswar Executives was
Tata Steel (then was launched, Executives were Human Resource launched
launched Development (XIMB) A 14-month Post Graduate
TISCO) offered land later in 1968 the Certificate (PGC) in Financial
to XLRI to begin its same was offered established
Management, PGC in Software
independent campus as three-year Management and PGC in
at C.H. Area (E) programme Logistics and Supply Chain
Management were started

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XLRI was
re-accredited
XLRI was the First XLRI extended by National XLRI Centre for
Indian B-School to its infrastructure Board of Public Policy and
sign the UN Global with additional Government of
Fr Arrupe XLRI Delhi Accreditation Public Affairs (XLCP)
Compact’s PRME Learning Centre and Andhra Pradesh
Centre for NCR campus (NBA) was inaugurated
International Centre allotted 50 Acres
XLRI was the First Indian Ecology and of land for XLRI started its XLRI
B-School to introduce Sustainability first Business A two-year PGD Celebrates
at Amaravati, in Innovation,
a mandatory course on (FACES) Accredited Guntur district Management Platinum
Sustainability inaugurated batch Entrepreneurship Jubilee
by AACSB; and Venture Capital
as a multi- re-accredited
disciplinary was started
in 2021
centre

2011 2013 2017 2021 2023

2006 2007 2015 2016 2019 2020 2022

2023-24
Accredited
First B-School to set by AMBA;
Commencement up a Behavioural re-accredited XLRI Council for
of Executive Fellow Lab in the country. in 2020 Entrepreneurship
Programme in Laboratory devoted Excellence and
Management to interdisciplinary Expansion of XLRI Development(XCEED) XLRI launched XLRI Leadership
human behaviour XLRI – Rutgers, a
began with XLRI and the Centre for two-year double XOL: Xavier Education And
acquiring land in Peace and Justice Master’s Program Online Learning Development
PGDM in
Delhi-NCR and were inaugurated in Supply Chain Programmes (XLEAD)Trust was
PMIR was
Neral-Mumbai Management registered
renamed
into PGDM and Supply Chain
(HRM) Analytics was
launched
Established Centre
for Gender Equality
and Inclusive
Leadership (CGEIL)

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the fledgling nation could achieve her true financial and academic support.
potential and that only education could drive What is it that keeps the Jesuits going?
future growth. Primary education was both Probably, the Order’s “humanism” – its
a basic need and a fundamental right, yet steadfast refusal to condemn anything that
higher education and specialised education is human – and its willingness to use all

THE MAGIC
focussed on nation-building was the need. human knowledge and achievements in the
Without exaggeration, one of the biggest service of God and people. Another Jesuit
agents of this drive towards educating India characteristic is flexibility and the willingness

OF Magis
has been the Society of Jesus. Known, admired to adjust. Jesuits are taught to be rigid and
and loved all over the world as the Jesuits, the uncompromising only when it comes to
Society of Jesus is a Christian Religious Order sin. Another distinguishing feature is the
that has played a stellar role in spreading way Jesuits combine stern inner discipline
quality education far and wide in India. with maximum freedom for each individual
The Society of Jesus is one of the foremost contributors If we are to talk numbers, in India, the member in external life and in the choice of
to education in the world. Particularly in India, the Society of Jesus has founded 118 Primary methods. Finally, there is a certain typical
and Middle Schools, 220 High Schools, 58 Interestingly, education does not have thoroughness in all that is undertaken. This
Order has played a major role in nation-building. University Colleges, 22 Technical Institutes, 2 is expressed by the frequent use of the word
Jesuit education is undoubtedly one of the pillars that any special status in the Order’s Constitution.
Universities and 17 Business Administration However, Jesuits are synonymous with magis, “greater”, “higher” “More” in relation to
has created and nurtured thought leaders, captains of Institutes. Almost all of these are among education and are reputedly among the the goals the Jesuits, as individuals and as a
industry as well as citizens who work dedicatedly for India’s most reputed – St. Xavier’s, Calcutta, world’s best educators. Everywhere and community, strive for. Their age-old maxim
the betterment of society in their own spheres. But, Mumbai, Ranchi; Loyola, Chennai, Vijayawada; anywhere in the world, a Jesuit institution is to aim at the greater good for the greater
perhaps the most pathbreaking contribution of the St. Joseph’s, Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Trichy, St delivers quality secular education in an number of people.
Xavier & XIM Universities and of course XLRI, atmosphere that aids character formation Jesuit institutions aim to help students
Jesuits in India is their contribution to management Jamshedpur. Collectively, these institutions become mature, spiritually-oriented
and lays the foundation for moral values and
education. XLRI, as India’s first B-School, stands as a employ 11,525 teachers, and are educating integrated development. individuals of character; to encourage them
proud testimony to this fact 3,34,538 students every year, across social What is it about Jesuit educational continuously to strive for excellence; to value
classes, communities and linguistic groups. methods that sets them apart? The answer and judiciously use their freedom; to be clear
Debjani Das If these numbers seem unbelievable to lies in the Order’s spirit that underlines and firm on principles and courageous in
the reader, just one word will set all doubts their every effort. First, Jesuits have an action; to be unselfish in service of fellowmen;
aside. And that is ‘Xavier’s’. All Xavier’s incomparable willingness to use any branch to become agents of necessary social change.
institutes are run by Jesuits, and are named of human knowledge, modern languages, Each Jesuit institution works to transform
after Francis Xavier, disciple of Ignatius of philosophy, theology, medicine, law, media society for the better. The causes of social
Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. and every branch of science and technology justice, equality of opportunity, genuine
Across India, the word ‘Xavier’s’ has come to – Jesuit education entertains no concept of freedom, and respect for religious and moral
mean quality education, all-round personal taboos. Second, it lays stress on character- values are sacrosanct to those in the Order.
growth and a legacy to be proud of. The word building and a sense of discipline along In India, the Society of Jesus has focussed
has become synonymous with achievement with the development of free thinking. on establishing management institutes – they
and the hope of a better future. Third comes the continual drive towards felt that the needs of a new nation were best
India occupies a core place for the Order self-improvement, by stretching talents met by creating a cohort of professionals with
- it is here that Ignatius of Loyola sent Francis and abilities. Ambition and individual world-class management education. Starting
Xavier. He worked in India from 1542 to 1552 - achievement are stimulated and rewarded with XLRI in Jamshedpur, they established
the Xaverian decade. This laid the foundations while teamwork is encouraged. one management institute after another.
for the premier institutions of India today. Compulsory in a Jesuit education is the XLRI is one of the biggest examples of
St. Francis Xavier opened the first Jesuit development of the moral and intellectual Jesuit spirit, endeavour and achievement.
institution in Goa in 1543, St. Paul’s College. qualities of leadership: love for country, The spirit of Magis- ‘Greater’ in Latin – serves
While today St. Paul’s is nothing more than a integrity, human relations, understanding, as its foundational bedrock. XLRI has always

W
historical record, it was the predecessor of the hard work, organisational ability, cooperation worked towards building a just and humane
ith Independence 75 years hundreds of educational institutions being and teamwork, and the power of expression society. The institution recognised early on
ago, India stepped into a new run by the Jesuits. in speech and writing. the need to create thought leaders who
era with its own enormous Founded in 1540, the Society of Jesus A Jesuit institution aims to form “men and would build the country, brick by brick, idea
challenges. Apart from meeting has been active in the field of education women for others” - agents of change for their by idea, plan by plan.
the basic needs of food, clothing globally – running 3,897 educational families, communities and countries. Jesuits There is no doubt that through their
and healthcare, India needed to grow its institutions across 96 countries. These Jesuit view their work as “the service of Faith in God immeasurable contributions to education,
economy to become the welfare state Educational Institutions engage the efforts of and the promotion of Justice in the world”. the Society of Jesus in India can rightly be
envisioned in the Constitution. The founding approximately 1,34,303 teachers, educating To this end, they offer preferential treatment called one of the architects of the India we
fathers knew that education was the only way approximately 29,28,806 students worldwide. to economically poor students in terms of know today.

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A SOUND SYSTEM
A well-thought-out system that enables
coordination, collaboration and autonomy

THE
and has been in place for decades and is
embedded in XLRI culture. The Student
Affairs Council (SAC) is the apex body and
the representative council of the students

STUDENT AT
of XLRI. SAC consists of a General Secretary
and four elected Principal Secretaries who
are in charge of the internal, external,

THE CORE
academic and placement affairs – all elected
representatives are from the senior batch.
SAC is the interface between students and
the administration. All activities that happen
on campus are directed and governed by
As independent India’s first management institute, SAC which works with the ultimate goal of
XLRI Jamshedpur has been at the heart of transformative continuous betterment of academic content,
moments in the nation’s history – both big and small. And student life and activities on campus.
at the heart of such moments have been its students A matter of placement
The Placement Committee (PC) is solely
Agneyo Das Preparation for placement covers multiple COUNTING ON CO-CURRICULAR
responsible for the Summer and Final

A
Placements for all students in XLRI. From aspects - helping students prepare their CVs, XLRI has a total of 11 co-curricular committees
s an institute, XLRI has always liaisoning with corporates to maintaining providing relevant support encompassing – these work to develop domain knowledge in
understood that sending out well- industry relationships and ensuring the best both academic and soft skills-based content, students and also organize events.
rounded students to the workforce possible placements for all students – all fall arranging mock group discussions, mock AXIOM (Association at XLRI for Industrial
means providing them the within the charter of this committee. The interviews, academic preparatory sessions and Operations Management) aims to extend
opportunities to be autonomous committee is also responsible for conducting through professional consultants and and integrate knowledge that contributes
while maintaining the mandates of the engagement activities such as pre-placement professors alike. The committee ensures that to the improve understanding and practice
institution, the space to make mistakes, and talks, corporate competitions and leadership the batch puts their best foot forward when of operations, analytics and supply-chain
the support to learn from these mistakes and talks, all with the aim of improving the they face recruiters in the Group Discussion management. Guest lectures, workshops,
make better choices. Thus, life at the institute student-company connection. Various other and Personal Interview rounds. competitions, live projects, plant tours and
has always been more than coursework. And committees support the PC to ensure smooth This is one of the most rigorous jobs on affiliation with international organizations are
the contributions of its students to the larger placement process. campus as CRISP is also tasked with ensuring all part of AXIOM’s endeavours.
cause of both industry and nation-building, that the information presented to recruiters is The CPPR (Committee for Public Policy
when looked at through this lens, can be The academic quotient authentic and thus has to follow a meticulous Research) seeks to bridge the gulf between
understood better. With new global realities The Academic Committee (AcadCom) acts as verification process through its well-knit business leaders and public leaders,
demanding management leaders who are the bridge between students and the faculty. network of verifiers. reconcile policymaking and managerial
holistic in their approach, this approach has A Secretary and two Class Representatives decision-making, and serve as an agency for
gained even greater significance. (CRs) elected from each section comprise Sense and sensitisation public policy orientation of future managers
Through co-curricular activities, students the committee. As the CRS elected by The Committee for Awareness, Sensitisation in line with the institutional motto of
learn the intricacies of the world of work. the students of each section, they are and Empowerment (CEASE) works under fostering the Greater Good.
Through extra-curricular activities, they meet accountable to them. The sole objective of the aegis of the Committee Against Sexual CRUX (Consulting and Research
people, pursue their interests, discover new AcadCom is to serve as a central coordinator Harassment (CASH) and is tasked to redress, Undertaking at XLRI) strives to develop
ones and enhance their understanding of the that works for the benefit of the students, help and counsel any issues related to consultancy skills, nurture research initiatives,
world around them. faculty and administration. sexual harassment, discrimination, assault, and undertake activities that promote
or any distress arising from gender-related consulting as a career. The committee is
Recruitment ready issues on campus. The Committee was committed to branding XLRI as a recruitment
The Campus Recruitment Information established to spread awareness about destination for top consulting firms.
IN INDIA, THE SOCIETY OF JESUS sexual harassment, discrimination as well as DARVIX (Data Analytics, Research &
System Portal (CRISP) functions primarily
HAS FOUNDED 118 PRIMARY as a placement support committee that has to promote equality and respect among all Visualization Committee at XLRI) has an
AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, 149 HIGH the responsibility of preparing students for genders. CEASE also organizes International ambitious vision to establish XLRI as a
SCHOOLS, 58 UNIVERSITY COLLEGES, their placement process. This includes both Men’s Day & Women’s Day celebration on thought leader in analytics. Dynamic events,
22 TECHNICAL INSTITUTES, 2 the summer internship process for first-year campus along with sensitization workshops. workshops, and collaborations are organised in
UNIVERSITIES AND 16 BUSINESS students and the lateral and final placement These work as platforms where students can order to empower students with skills in data
ADMINISTRATION INSTITUTES processes for second-year students. freely express themselves. analytics, research, and visualization. DARVIX

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works to foster a data-driven decision-making popularize the field of Marketing at XLRI

culture and promotes the latest tools and and ensure that fun and creativity are an
techniques. Making students future-ready integral part of the entire process. MAXI
is their aim, extending to enabling students designs events such that students receive
to excel in the rapidly evolving analytics a deep, working insight into what the field
landscape. By cultivating expertise and of marketing is really about. A plethora of
thought leadership, DARVIX contributes to competitive events, leadership talks and
XLRI’s reputation as a leading institution in the interactions, conferences and of course, the
realm of analytics and its applications. world-renowned MAXI Fair all play their part.
The E-Cell (Entrepreneurship Cell) works With an active presence on social media
to create a culture of entrepreneurship platforms, MAXI has an enviable reach among
for all the stakeholders of the institute — marketing enthusiasts everywhere.
students, alumni and faculty. Along with PROMETHEUS is the most recent member
its advisory board comprising faculty of the XL family. The earlier societies of
members and eminent guests, the society SOCRATES and ProdUX united in order
works to inculcate and nurture the spirit of to reinvent themselves as more than
entrepreneurship. simply the IT face of the institute. The new
FINAX (Finance Association) is a responsibilities include assisting CRISP in
committee of like-minded students Product Management preparation, curating
with a flair for finance. One of the oldest product management and technology
committees on campus, FINAX has a legacy related content, organising the institute’s
of more than 30 years and alumni working in flagship techno-product management festival
the highest echelons of the finance industry. (TeXLence) and online gaming events.
FINAX strives to promote a culture of finance SAPPHIRE (Students’ Association for
among the students of XLRI GNOSIS, the the Promotion of Personnel Management,
annual flagship symposium of FINAX is Human Resources and Industrial Relations)
conducted every year and is attended by established in 1989, is another committee that
stalwarts of the finance industry. stands tall with its more than three-decade
FIREAX (The Forum for Industrial old legacy as the foremost student body for
Relations) works to promote industrial Human Resources at XLRI. It aims to integrate
relations. Inculcating dialogue amongst the experiences of practitioners with the
the student community about key aspects theoretical knowledge of academicians and
of Employee Relations/ Industrial Relations to that end, organizes a consortium of events
is its aim and it helps students to explore ranging from inter-B School HR simulations
the dynamic world of industrial disputes, to its flagship event, The Annual National HR
resolutions, bargaining and agreements. Conference. The committee is committed to
With XLRI’s roots and incomparable legacy upholding the legacy of Human Resource
in Labour Law and IR culture, the committee Development at XLRI.
is a significant factor in keeping this alive at SIF (Student Investment Fund) is the in-
XLRI and thus, contributing to maintaining its house equity research and investment team
distinguishing factor. which carries out research covering major
MAXI (The Marketing Association of XLRI) sectors of the Indian equity market and seeks
has a special place in the XLRI ecosystem. It investment opportunities. SIF manages a
is not just the oldest committee on campus, portfolio of funds contributed by the analysts
but also the oldest co-curricular committee and is also responsible for knowledge
in India. Established 52 years ago, in 1971, dissemination through sector reports and
MAXI’s mandate has been simple – to equity analyst reports. SIF intends to cultivate
a strong culture of investment education
in XLRI through first-hand experience of
fund management, thus developing skills
SIF (STUDENT INVESTMENT FUND) IS that will help students in the domain of
THE IN-HOUSE EQUITY RESEARCH AND finance. Knowledge transfer takes place by
INVESTMENT TEAM WHICH CARRIES OUT Senior Analysts mentoring Junior Analysts
RESEARCH COVERING MAJOR SECTORS OF along with faculty guidance – this helps
THE INDIAN EQUITY MARKET AND SEEKS them achieve reasonable expertise in sector Breaking barriers at XLRI
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES analysis and investment decisions.

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THAT EXTRA EDGE

Nine active extracurricular committees add to SPIC MACAY (The Society for Promotion of
the vibrancy of campus life at XLRI. Indian Classical Music and Culture among
The CII-Yi (CII Young Indians) chapter Youth), a prominent non-profit voluntary
at XLRI is established in collaboration with organization spread across educational
Yi (Young Indians), an integral part of CII institutions around the globe, has an
(Confederation of Indian Industry). The Yi active chapter at XLRI. The organisation’s
net at XLRI is an initiative to empower the stated objective is to facilitate the
students to work towards the development of exchange of traditional Indian values and
education, employability, environment, youth to generate awareness amongst the youth
affairs and health sectors. about rich Indian cultural traditions and
Creative instincts take over whenever the XLRI Chapter constantly endeavours
DRACULA (Dramatics and Cultural Association to introduce traditional Indian culture and
of XLRI) comes on the stage. Dance dramas, classical art forms.
debates, theatrical productions, street plays,
quizzing leagues and literary pursuits – all are The SPORTSCOM (Sports Committee) of
organised by the committee. XLRI, is responsible for all the day-to-day
PiXL, the official photography committee sporting activities as well as the conduct
at XLRI Jamshedpur, works to promote the of sporting events at the institute. XL
art of photography on campus. Workshops prides itself on its sports culture – various
and photowalks are conducted, as are sporting disciplines such as athletics, FORM IN FUNCTION ISEP (The International Student Exchange
photography competitions throughout basketball, cricket, badminton, table- With their varied charters, the functional Program) is the student body representation
the year. The committee also undertakes tennis, football, futsal, pool, chess, carrom, committees at XLRI are instrumental in of the International Student Exchange
projects to show the campus from different volleyball, tennis, and throwball are played fostering the excellence that the institute is Programme of XLRI. The committee is tasked
perspectives through creative videos and with enthusiasm. Throughout the year, known for. with creating and managing partnerships
photos in order to capture life on campus. the committee is busy conducting various ALCOM (Alumni Committee) is constantly with foreign universities. It also facilitates the
SAMARTHYA, the Human Potential sporting events such as Cricblitz (a multi- connected and engaged with XLRI alumni in entire application process of the outgoing
Centre of XLRI aims to stimulate the growth sport indoor tournament), Futsal League, order to build lifelong and mutually beneficial XLRI students. It maintains collaboration
of the student community of Jamshedpur XL-IIMC (known as the greatest B-School relationships with them. The committee with the student exchange committees
and beyond. Guided career counselling and sporting battle) and also participates in organizes Summer Alumni Meets, Alumni of collaborating educational institutions
speaker sessions are some of the chosen ways various external tournaments. Homecoming, Silver Jubilee and other reunions. to procure best deals for XLRI students for
to model future talent in collaboration with EXLINK (External Linkages) was founded insurance, visa, travel cards etc.
external stakeholders. This committee works TOASTMASTERS XLRI, with its focus on in 1999 to mark XLRI’s Golden Jubilee
to exponentially improve the experience of honing public speaking, serves to not celebrations and to take a step forward in In our interests
school students at differing points of time in only hone debating skills but helps power the journey of branding XLRI. ExLink is the Active and activating Interest Groups ensure
their developmental journeys. students through the placement process. committee entrusted with building the brand that life in XLRI equals a lifetime experience
SIGMA-oikos creates a platform to network The team Ideates and executes weekly and handling the media management of XLRI that also equips the students in various ways
with NGOs, corporate governance cells and meetings, events under their flagship Jamshedpur. ExLink always brings together a to lead a life that is founded on the values
government departments to engage in and event, ECLECTUS. team made up of diverse individuals who work of inclusion and sensitivity. Groups such as
enhance community capacity building. This constantly year-round with other committees Pride@XL are responsible for inclusivity and
student body primarily aims to help NGOs XLANC (XLRI Adventure & Nature Club) on campus and handle the various branding sensitization while PEACE and FLIX help keep
formulate effective fund-raising strategies, organizes various adventure activities and channels and platforms for promoting XLRI. your passion alive and ensure you do what
develop new programmes, curtail expenses emphasizes the responsibility of future ExLink is also responsible for handling XLRI’s you love. To ensure that XLRI is a home away
and perform better. The committee is also the managers towards the environment and admissions, in order to ensure a smooth from home, there are regional committees
Jamshedpur chapter of Switzerland-based community. These activities get students onboarding process for incoming students. that ensure no festival passes without
student organization oikos International. out of their comfort zones and makes INFRACOM (Infrastructure Committee) celebrations on the campus.
them experience and learn new things. acts as an interface between the student
Trekking, wall-climbing, water-rafting, body and the administration in order to ENDNOTES
INFRACOM (INFRASTRUCTURE go-karting, horse-riding, archery, rifle ensure maintenance of students’ hostels Campus life at XLRI is completely student-
shooting, obstacle races, eco-friendly
COMMITTEE) ACTS AS AN INTERFACE activities and term break trips are some of
and messes including designing the daily led. From late-night discussions at the
food menu. It drafts new proposals for the dining hall, to debates over keema
BETWEEN THE STUDENT BODY AND THE the events organised. XLANC is credited approval from administration as and when sandwiches at Café Jampot, to dance
ADMINISTRATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE with making XLRI the first Indian B-School the need arises from the student residential productions to fiercely fought sports
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENTS’ HOSTELS to encourage experiential learning in the areas and liaises with the administration to competitions – everything plays its part in
AND MESSES INCLUDING DESIGNING THE form of a leadership expedition to Mt. negotiate with the mess contractors and fostering the excellence that is synonymous
DAILY FOOD MENU Everest base camp. handle student mess accounts. with education at XLRI.

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The
XL
life
Beyond the classroom
Moments from student life
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centric knowledge base and grow into more

competent business leaders.

Programmed to Excel
The various programmes on offer serve

THE
to show the breadth and depth of XLRI’s
academic heft.

ACADEMIC
In the Business of Management
XLRI’s Post Graduate Diploma in
Management (Business Management) or
PGDM (BM)is an extremely prestigious one

QUOTIENT
and has consistently been rated as one of
the finest of its kind in India.The success of
the alumni of this programme who currently
occupy very significant positions in various
industries, both in India and abroad, is
XLRI, independent India’s first business school, was testament to its quality.
born out of an understanding of the need for This is a two-year full-time programme on
management education at all levels. In the 75 years of Business Management, on completing which,
its existence, XLRI has been a driver of management candidates are conferred with a Post Graduate
education in the country Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM).

Debjani Das Resource at the Heart

The Human Resource Management course

A
is not just the oldest, but also the most
t the core of XLRI’s enviable prestigious of the Institute’s teaching
reputation are intelligently designed programmes. This has been ranked as the
courses and programmes that best programme in India and the Asia-Pacific
address a range of management Region across parameters by various ranking
education needs across domains, agencies. The programme endeavours to
accessibility factors and other parameters. equip students with the knowledge and skills
The inception was with some required to manage Human Resources in a Faculty group with CP Radhakrishnan, Honb’le Governor of Jharkhand
management-centric courses for trade way that contributes to the development of
unions. Since then, XLRI has added several both individuals and organizations.
management-centred academic programmes XLRI’s Post Graduate Diploma in programme is yet another testament to of working executives, managers, faculty
to its portfolio. Along with enhancing Management (Human Resource Management XLRI’s deep commitment to nation building members and researchers unable to commit
academic offerings, the institute expanded its PGDM (HRM) is a two-year full time as this programme is reputed to nurture to full-time residential doctoral study.
infrastructure to meet the growing demand programme in Human Resource Management socially responsible change agents who are Both of these programmes – the FPM
of both industry and students. on completing which, students are conferred committed to transforming the business & EFPM - offered by XLRI Jamshedpur
Notable among these are also quite a with Post Graduate Diploma in Human landscape of modern India into a more are recognized as equivalent to the Ph.D.
few short and long-term programmes for Resource Management. ethical, equitable one. programme of an Indian University by the
working executives that have been launched Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
over the years in order to meet the needs of Matters of Experience Fellowship in Academics
professionals to upgrade their management- One of XLRI’s most valued offerings is XLRI’s full-time, residential doctoral The Doubles Game
an eighteen-month full-time residential programme offering studies in different The XLRI-RBS Double Masters Programme
management programme PGDM (GM), fields of management and functional areas in Supply Chain Management & Supply
previously known as GMP. is known as the Fellow Programme in Chain Analytics in association with Rutgers
PGDM (BM)IS AN EXTREMELY Students who attend this course require Management (FPM) and attracts some of the University is one of the premier double
PRESTIGIOUS COURSE AND HAS a minimum of five years of experience in any best minds in the country. degree programmes offered in the country.
field. The programme is known to generate The Executive Fellow Program in Students admitted to this programme will
CONSISTENTLY BEEN RATED AS ONE OF corporate warriors imbued with a human Management (EXEC-FPM) is a non-residential complete their first year in XLRI Jamshedpur
THE FINEST IN INDIA.THE SUCCESS OF touch. Students are enabled to grasp the doctoral programme that also offers and the second year at Rutgers Business
THE ALUMNI WHO CURRENTLY OCCUPY latest in management theory, broaden their studies in different fields of management School, USA. On successful completion of
SIGNIFICANT POSITIONS IN INDIA AND perspectives and are ready to be launched and functional areas. This programme has the required courses and other formalities
ABROAD, IS TESTAMENT TO ITS QUALITY into new avenues of problem solving. This been designed to meet the scholarly needs as stipulated by the respective institutions,

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XLRI Leadership & Administration OCTOBER 11, 2023 - OCTOBER 10, 2024

JAMSHEDPUR CAMPUS
TV Narendran
Chairman

Fr S George, S.J. Dr Sanjay Patro Fr Donald D’ Silva, S.J.

Vice Chairman & Director Dean-Academics Dean- Administration & Finance

Dr Paramjyot Singh Dr PC Padhan Dr Sumit Sarkar

Associate Dean – Student Affairs Associate Dean – GM Programmes Associate Dean–BM & HRM Programmes
Dr Manoj T Thomas Dr Ajith Kumar J Dr Dipankar Bose
Associate Dean–Corporate Associate Dean–FPM & Research Associate Dean–XOL Programmes
Programmes & VIL
Dr Trilochan Tripathy Dr Rahul Shukla Dr T A S Vijayaraghavan the students will be awarded PGDM in LSCM immersions and additionally full XLRI alumni
Convenor–MLS, Case Research Centre Convenor–Admissions Convenor–Alumni Relations from XLRI Jamshedpur and MS in SCA from benefits accrue to students.
RBS, US. XLRI also offers a plethora of Management
Development Programmes (MDPs) – around
Dr Ashish K Pani Dr Supriya Kumar De Dr A Kanagaraj Virtual Reality 30 - covering all functional areas.
Convenor–International Relations Chairperson, Information Technology Convenor, Placement (BM,HRM, GM) Given the lessons of the pandemic, XLRI
designed a flagship two-year AICTE In Good Company
Dr Sunil Kumar Sarangi Fr Donald D’Silva, S.J. Dr Ravi Shekhar Kumar approved programmes culminating in Among XLRI’s most sought-after programmes
Co-Convenor, Placement (BM, HRM,GM) Convenor, Administrative Council & Convenor, Accreditation Post Graduate diploma in online mode to are customized In-Company Training
Grievance Redressal Cell those not able to avail the regular course Programmes, the duration of which range
due to space, opportunity or other related from 2 days to 1 month depending upon the
Dr Manish Singhal Dr Apratim Guha Dr D Israel resource constraints. This is under the aegis variety, magnitude and complexity of topics
Convenor, Internal Quality Assurance Convenor, Ranking Advisory Committee Convenor, Scholarships & Medals of XOL – XLRI Online Learning. This offers covered. Some of these are conducted at
three programmes - Post Graduate Diploma the Institute, while many are held at client
Dr Pritha Guha Dr Paramjyot Singh Prof Sabyasachi Sengupta in Business Management, Post Graduate organisation premises.
Convenor, Committee against Sexual Convenor, Committee on Anti-Ragging Convenor, Disciplinary Committee Diploma in Human Resource Management & As an extension of the above, XLRI also
Harassment at the Workplace Post Graduate Diploma in Finance. offers Virtual Customized In-Company
Programmes for corporate audiences. Such
Dr Arindam Mondal Dr Kalyan Bhaskar Venturing into Entrepreneurship programmes aim to provide corporate India
Convenor, SC/ST Committee Convenor, Student Wellbeing and Innovation with a cost-effective multiple location option
XLRI’s Post Graduate Diploma in for large-scale training needs.
Management (Innovation, Entrepreneurship The Executive Diploma in Human

Academic Administration (Area Chair)

& Venture Creation) is a 2-year full time Resource Management (EDHRM) was
AICTE approved course in Entrepreneurship. started in 2014 to help participants to
This offers structured long-term support develop capabilities and skills for continued
Dr Rahul Shukla Dr N Sivasankaran Dr Kumar Alok for aspiring entrepreneurs by combining professional success. It provides an
Area Chair ( General Management) Area Chair ( Finance) Area Chair (OB) management education with incubation/ opportunity for professionals seeking to
acceleration. As of now, this is functional at update themselves professionally.
Prof Rajiv Misra Dr Himadri Roy Chaudhuri Dr Anita Sarkar the XLRI Delhi NCR Campus only. XLRI’s VIL Programmes for Working
Area Chair (PODS) Area Chair ( Marketing) Area Chair ( HRM) Executives are offered by the Virtual
Education at Work Interactive Arm of the institute.
Dr Santanu Gupta Dr Supriya Kumar De Dr Kalyan Bhaskar XLRI as an institute has always been sensitive
Area Chair ( Economics) Area Chair ( Systems) Area Chair ( Strategy) to the needs of working professionals. XLRI Endnotes
has designed Asia’s first PG Diploma in These programmes have been instrumental
HRM(Online) for CHROs – this is the first to not only in the success of its students or the
DELHI-NCR CAMPUS offer a blended HR PG Diploma for executives.
Unique features such as 1-1 mentoring by
institution but has helped power many an
organisation to the next league by creating
Fr S George, S.J. Fr K S Casimir, S.J. Dr Rajeev Roy Fr P T Joseph, S.J. CXOs, curated curriculum, weekend online dynamic, sensitised leaders who are agents
immersive learning sessions, 3 on-campus of change.
Vice Chairman Director Dean–Academics Dean–Administration & Finance

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For instance, we had Fr Mathias, who A There are two aspects to this question and
used to take a public speaking course. He its answer. The first is the structural aspect.
was actually the UN representative for India There are two options and we thought
when Indira Gandhi was our Prime Minister. ‘Deemed University’ is the route to take.
So, we have always had teachers of that However, a second option is emerging – we
stature. There is also peer learning and the can retain our PGDM status and still align with

Academically
culture of training. We always tell junior AICTE norms and NEP mandates.
faculty members to sit in on the classes There are more than 3500 management
of senior faculty members to get a feel of institutes but if you consider the top 100 to

SPEAKING
the place, get an idea of the culture, how 200, the contribution of these institutes to
we interact with the students. Otherwise, the economy in terms of generating the right
all content is there in books and journals kind of workforce, is huge.
and now, the internet. Education delivery Another aside: When I joined here, I
is much beyond that and which only was the 28th faculty member and we were
As one of India’s foremost Higher Educational comes from observation and inculcation – approaching the Golden Jubilee. Today I am
something we follow here at XLRI. in the middle of Platinum Jubilee Year and
Institutions (HEI), quality academic delivery is a today, we have about 82 faculty members
given at XLRI. What does it take to meet the Q What about research scholars – what only at the XLRI Jamshedpur campus.
expectations of all stakeholders when it comes is the support system for research and
to maintaining academic rigour, industry publications? Q What is the second aspect?
A Concerted efforts to expand the research A Very important if the institutes compliance
connect as well as producing impeccably trained
ecosystem actually started from 2010. with statutory obligations and the
management graduates? Dr Sanjay Patro, By research ecosystem, we mean more documentation of that compliance. For
Dean Academics, speaks to Sukanya Das people in the FPM programmes. This is not instance, when we filled up forms for
just another programme. While today, the accreditation organisations, we realized that
number of doctoral scholars is significantly thanks to the visionaries who started the
Q You are in your 26th year with XLRI. In MBA pedagogy, case studies, role play, higher than before, it is one area that we institute, we’ve been following what is now
What changes have you seen in terms of exercises, simulation, online gaming – all of want to work on further. We want to recruit mentioned as ‘due process’, almost since
education delivery since the turn of the these are part of our practice. people who have demonstrated research our inception!
century? output. I must also mention here that in For instance, the AMBA accreditation or
A The methods and techniques of academic Q What about the General Management India, R&D was never in place and especially even the AACSB American Associate College,
delivery over the years have been influenced Programme today? not in the Management Schools. Indian School of Business that we got for
most by the changing criteria of selection and A This has always been for working To get quality scholars, the institute’s the first time in 2016 and the second time in
the difference in the profile of students. About executives, with the criterion being a offering must also be substantial. Today, the 2021, just set out a process of documentation
20-30 years back, about 15-20 percent of our minimum of five years of work experience. stipend we pay is respectable and as a result, that we had been following for about 30 years
incoming batch would have some experience But on an average, the median experience we have some good work happening. at that point in time. All these requirements
of about two years. If somebody with will be seven-eight years. As this is a full-time Coming to the tangibles, our A category, serve to document our practices.
around seven years would apply, we would residential course, usually they leave their A Star-category publications have gone up
not consider them for selection. We would jobs as not many companies would allow this. significantly in number. In fact, in the last Q Academically, what makes XLRI
instead tell the applicant that they would be Now, this one-year full-time residential 10-12 years, the increase would be around different?
better served in the General Management programme for working professionals started ten times! It’s not that earlier people were A We encourage pedagogical innovations
Programme. Today, 70-80 percent have at in 1997 – much ahead of any IIM. So, XLRI is not directing their energies towards this because we understand that these are
least two years of work experience. They not just the first B-School to be established but today, it has been systemized with key differentiators in delivery of the XLRI
appear for the same entrance exam of course, in independent India. It has also been first in incentivization and rewards. experience.
but in the interviews, greater weightage is offering programmes and initiatives. In fact, we have a centre for learning and
given to candidates with work experience – Not just the first, we are also among the Q As Dean Academics, can you tell us teaching innovations where pedagogical
this is a huge change in the selection criteria. best. Within four years, that is 2001-2002, we how aligned XLRI is with the National innovations are documented, experienced
This aligns with the way management were training more than a 1000 executives. Education Policy (NEP) 2020? What are faculty share tips, share with the class, and
education is delivered worldwide. In the Students came from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, the challenges in aligning with NEP? share with other colleagues. In fact, we have
United States of America for instance, one is in fact from all over the country. And some also opened up our learnings for educators
not eligible to enroll in most prestigious MBA from foreign countries as well – from the of other institutes as Faculty Development
programmes if one is a fresher. This is because Middle East, Nepal, as well as other countries Programmes so that these competencies
they do not want an MBA student to study in in the subcontinent as well as South East Asia. WE ENCOURAGE PEDAGOGICAL spread to other schools.
the same way they studied for their Bachelor’s This has only increased, especially with the INNOVATIONS BECAUSE WE UNDERSTAND We do all this because we at XLRI believe
Degree as MBA education is practice-led, not enhancement of connectivity. And the sole THAT THESE ARE KEY DIFFERENTIATORS in the cause of spreading education for the
doctrine and dogma. reason is the quality of academic delivery. IN DELIVERY OF THE XLRI EXPERIENCE greater good.

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journals. A system of financial rewards for

publication in prestigious journals has been
established. The number of publications in
A, A* category publications has gone up
significantly – about 10 times over the last

THE
10-12 years. This is a result of systemization
with rewards. The institute is pushing forward
towards XLRI publications in all the FT 50

RESEARCH
journals, with an aim of 10-15 publications in
the next five years.
Anand Jhawar Neha Bellamkonda Charvi Hasmukh Shukla
An Environment of support PhD Scholar, PhD Scholar, PhD Scholar,

FRONTIER
XLRI believes in enabling faculty members in Marketing Area Organizational Behaviour Area Human Resources Management Area
their research efforts through financial support
by way of grants and generous leave policies. ability to think in academic terms. the unique spirit of XLRI. Studies show that
For individual research studies, faculty can Dr. Ajith Kumar J, Associate Dean, FPM teaching is 30 per cent of a faculty member’s
‘To extend frontiers of knowledge through relevant apply for internal grants, even multiple grants and Research, talks about the exacting job. Research is another 10-20 per cent.
simultaneously. At the moment, each grant standards of the XLRI doctoral programme Another 10 per cent is how we handle admin
and contextual research’ is part of XLRI’s articulated is of Rs. 3 lakh and the institute is working when he says, “XLRI has been allotted 40 40 duties, The rest is how we counsel students,
mission. And especially in recent years, the institute towards enhancing this amount. These grants doctoral seats by the AICTE - 20 seats each in manage students outside the classrooms.
has focused intensely on growing its research enable faculty to manage their travel and FPM and EFPM. We exercise caution in filling This pastoral care is of utmost importance
environment, culture, and output accommodation, meet people, spend time at up this quota. We accept applicants based on for quality work, for students to reach their
another educational institution, consult with their understanding and explanation of basic potential as the pressurized environment of
Sukanya Das an organization – essentially, do whatever they theoretical concepts, their intellectual rigour Indian education can be extremely difficult.”
need to. This is coupled with a 90-day leave – the ability to go deep into a subject, look Neha Bellamkonda, another FPM scholar

A
facility for research and consulting activities at the nuances, not gloss over the nuances, adds, “The support given to us to truly explore
s one of India’s top B-Schools, over and above casual leave, work leave and look at conflicting opinions, be able to our interests is incomparable. We are not
XLRI sees research as not just an medical leave. This attracts research-oriented reconcile competing perspectives. We look for held to strict timelines and this gives us the
obligation to meet accreditation members of faculty and scholars to the institute. scholars who can avoid becoming dogmatic freedom to produce exceptional quality work.
parameters, but as a responsibility of about one particular viewpoint, are able This is an important XLRI differentiator”.
great importance. Towards that end, Expanding the ecosystem to accommodate other viewpoints yet still
the institute works to foster a thriving research Concerted efforts to expand the research managing to defend their own point.” Growing the faculty pool
ecosystem, grounded in intellectual rigour. ecosystem – more scholars in the doctoral The primary aim of the FPM programme
or FPM programmes - actually started The supporting role is to contribute to the faculty pool. All
Scholars at work from 2010. Though the number of doctoral Given the programme’s rigorous nature, the doctoral students are mandated to attend
Scholarly work – as opposed to the MBA scholars is significantly higher today, it stability of the support system available to a compulsory course - Pedagogy for
programme where practical application is the requires further thrust. Efforts are on to recruit scholars is an issue of importance. A recently Management Teachers – taught by Dr Sanjay
prime learning objective – is about theorizing, people with demonstrated research output. established committee called Scholcom Patro. Teaching internships in the third,
developing theories and extending existing The institute acknowledges that its offerings only for FPM and EFPM candidates facilitates fourth and fifth year requires scholars to work
theory. A community of individuals with the must also be substantial to get scholars academic socialization, academic support with a faculty member in one course. “this is
ability and disposition to think in a scholarly of quality and thus, the stipend has been and academic collaboration. Scholcom acts perhaps the most useful course we do here”,
manner, XLRI stands for intellectual activity enhanced to a respectable amount. as a body that supports them to support each says Charvi Hasmukh Shukla, another FPM
with tangible output – for research, measured The scholar profile today is diverse - other and build a cohort. Looking forward, this student. FPM alumni from XLRI today teach
in terms of publications in journals. students from across the country, across a is hoped to contribute to a more collaborative at institutes such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM
XLRI emphasises publishing in the top very wide range of disciplines, come to XLRI faculty pool in the future in India. Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, Exeter University.
for their PhD. As an interdisciplinary field, Anand Jhawar, FPM scholar at XLRI, says, To support research endeavours, the
management doctoral programmes can “I believe XLRI is the first to start a committee institute encourages collaboration with
accept students from a wide range of streams. for scholars. While any PhD programme is self- international faculty. The calendar every week
The doctoral programme focusses on driven, this gets us out of our ivory towers.” has three to four talks by visiting scholars. One
all the nine Areas taught at the institute – The other aspect of life at XLRI that adds to faculty member is exclusively allocated to get
Economics, Finance, General Management, the environment of support is the pastoral distinguished faculty members to collaborate
Marketing Management, Organizational care extended by professors. Continues with students. This is an intense thrust area.
Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Anand, “Professors invite us home for meals, In its Platinum Jubilee year, XLRI has
Information Systems, Production, Operations & counsel students going through a low. They renewed its determined focus on research
Decision Sciences, and Strategic Management. give us the gift of their time and this has been and publication, and in keeping with its stated
Scholars are selected on the basis of their of utmost importance in carrying forward mission, extend the frontiers of knowledge.

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Centre for Entrepreneurship Centre for Peace and Justice was established Centre for Learning and Teaching
The newly created Centre for Entrepreneurship in 2019 and is dedicated to being a ‘People’s Innovations
aims to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of Centre’ that works to minimise conflict and The Centre of Learning and Teaching
students and the budding entrepreneurs maximise peace, without discrimination of Innovations strives to work towards
of the state of Jharkhand. This is planned any kind as enshrined in various International deploying the tools and pedagogical

CENTRED ON
to be achieved by tapping into the existing Conventions and Covenants and the approaches to improve students’ reasoning
ecosystem and creating a more viable Constitution of India. The Centre collaborates and argument building skills and to develop
ecosystem in the state by bringing all with state and non-state stakeholders with critical thinking. The Centre will work
stakeholders on one common platform. similar objectives and values to set up and towards understanding and developing the

EXCELLENCE
support academic programmes, advocacy, best practices of teaching and learning.
XLRI JRD Tata Foundation for research centres and training for the
Business Ethics advancement of education and knowledge Fr Arrupe Centre for Ecology &
In 1991, in association with a few select in the field of peace studies, justice, conflict Sustainability (FACES)
At the heart of XLRI’s stature as a premier Tata Group Companies, XLRI established resolution and communal harmony, thereby Fr Arrupe Centre for Ecology and Sustainability
the JRD Tata Foundation in Business Ethics aiming to achieve the greater common good. (FACES) is a multi- disciplinary centre at XLRI,
management institute serving its stakeholders and to espouse its long-standing commitment Jamshedpur, which aims to promote policies,
society are its Centres of Excellence. A closer look at and contribution to business ethics in India. XLRI Case Research and Simulation practices and dialogue which have an impact
these dedicated Centres that strive to uphold and The Foundation’s stated aim is to publicly Development Centre on holistic and sustainable development of
further XLRI’s vision to be an institution of excellence affirm the urgent need to uphold ethics in all Case studies, games and simulations are the society and enterprises.
nurturing responsible global leaders spheres of business. founding stones of management teaching
JRD Tata, himself a role model par pedagogy. XLRI Case Research and Simulation Financial Market Centre
excellence, who delivered the first oration Development Centre (XL-CRSDC) was The Financial Market Centre (FMC) was
in 1991 was known to proclaim and live one established to meet this growing demand established in 1998 to facilitate advanced
Debjani Das challenge: Ask not just what is legal, but go for inclusion of more cases, games, and learning and research for the Indian financial
beyond, and ask, is it the right thing to do? simulations in the teaching curriculum. The sector. The FMC serves as the focal point

T
The JRD Tata Chair in Business Ethics at XLRI centre envisages making XLRI a world-class of interest at XLRI in research, training and
he Centres of Excellence are a point for the advancement of research in this field business case repository. The cases are written consultancy in financial markets.
of pride for XLRI and rightly so. also falls under the aegis of the Foundation. by faculty members, research scholars and Some important activities of FMC
Dedicated to furthering the cause The Foundation teaches Managerial professional case writers. The services offered included the National Derivatives Conference
of advanced learning and research Ethics/ Business Ethics/ Corporate Ethics as a by the centre include providing writing and (1998), International Workshops on Value at
in various management-centric standalone core course to all junior students editorial assistance to case writers along with Risk in collaboration with the Risk Metrics
fields ranging from responsible leadership in HRM, BM, GMP as well as the Weekend managing distribution and promotion of the New York (2003 & 2004), Workshops on Bond
to sustainable development, the Centres Batch. It also offers several MDPs such as registered cases. To develop impactful field- Markets and Interest Rate Derivatives (2009-
execute activities that engage multiple Putting People First, Resolving Management based cases the centre has been establishing 12), International Conference on Inclusive
stakeholders including students, faculty, staff Dilemma, Powering Executive Leadership strategic collaboration with corporates Finance (2012, 2013 & 2014), and pan-India
and practitioners from India and abroad. The with Ethics and Morals; In-company and institutions. To promote the cases on a Workshops on Wealth Management &
Centres also collaborate with state and non- programmes like Value Ethics (VE) and global platform, the centre has partnered Investment Advisory in collaboration with SBI
state stakeholders sharing a similar objective Organizational Ethics Culture Building (OECB) with The Case Centre (UK) and is in the Mutual Funds (2014 & 2105).
to set up an academic and research ecosystem. for NHPC, Pillars of Indian Oil Vision (Ethics, process to establish partnership with Harvard The initiative works to promote financial
environment, Customer, People, Technology, Business Publishing as well. The centre also literacy among the underserved. XLRI has
Centre for Skill Development Innovation) for Executives of IOCL, Gurgaon, facilitates the case authors in sending cases been registered by RBI as an institution
XLRI Jamshedpur had its roots in a vision to among others. for international competitions. Many of the for promoting Depositor Education and
train youth in managerial skills. In its Platinum The Foundation has designed a new cases registered with the centre have won Awareness activities. The centre has received
Jubilee year, XLRI’s Skill Development Cell application technique for diagnosing accolades in international forums. support from several premier financial
is aiming at going back to these roots and corporate fraud - the LEMS technique organisations of India such as State Bank
reliving the original dream of the founding (Legality, Ethicality, Morality, and Spirituality) of India, National Bank for Agricultural and
fathers of the Institute. To fulfill this mission, – which proposes a four-fold lens for JRD Tata Chair Professors of Business Ethics Rural Development (NABARD), the Small
XLRI is committed to train youth coming from checking and developing the humanizing Prakash L Tandon (1997-2000) Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
the rural areas of Jharkhand and Odisha, with content of executive decisions. in furthering the activities in the domain of
employment skills to enhance not just their The Foundation hopes to attract highly Fr Ignatius Puthiadam, S.J. (2000-2004) inclusive finance.
livelihoods but their lives. qualified faculty in Business Ethics for
SDC is working to bring in youth from teaching both the standalone core course as Sarosh J. Ghandy (2004-2009) Centre for Human Resource Development
the SC/ST/OBC categories who fulfill the well as electives in Applied Business Ethics. The Centre for Human Resource Develop-
necessary criteria to be trained at institutes and Fr Oswald Mascarenhas, S.J. (2009-2022) ment undertakes research, conducts training
workshops. XLRI will be providing the necessary Centre for Peace and Justice programmes and organizes conferences
financial support to complete the programme. Inspired by the Jesuit spirit of Magis, the Fr Kuruvilla Pandikattu, S.J. (2022 – present) to support the knowledge creation and

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Objectives of The Centre For

Learning and Teaching Innovation
To share the best practices of teaching and sharing of experiences
To undertake research on effectiveness of various pedagogical approaches
and the role of participant centered learning in the Indian context
To sensitize faculty members about the dynamics of adult learning
To collaborate with other Management Schools both from India and abroad
To explore how technology can be harnessed to maximize learning
To provide a forum for faculty to understand the foundational elements of
scholarship of teaching and to enhance learning of the dynamics of case-
based learning, simulations and other active learning approaches
To act as a resource centre and a mentor for faculty to achieve excellence

dissemination in the area of Human Resource Gender Parity report. In terms of economic
Management. CHRD has pioneered a opportunities for women, India is ranked 149th
number of initiatives such as housing of the out of 153 participating. India’s historically
first secretariat of National HRD Network, poor gender ratios, disparate gender-specific
starting the NHRD Newsletter, conducting access to healthcare along with other
HRD conferences, among others. In the entrenched societal issues, exacerbate the
context of XLRI’s legacy in Human Resource problem. The Centre aims to improve gender
Management, the Centre assumes great equality and workforce participation of
significance within the institute’s ecosystem. women in industry, government and social
sectors through promoting research and
Centre for Logistics & SCM dissemination of gender-related issues and
The vision of The Centre for Logistics and best practices, developing programmes and
Supply Chain Management is to provide interventions to promote inclusive leadership
leadership for the evolving logistics and supply across corporate and social segments, and
chain profession through the development, building awareness through advocacy to
dissemination, and advancement of logistics influence and shape policy and practices.
and supply chain knowledge
The centre aims to provide national XLRI Centre for Spirituality
and international focal points for advanced XLCeS is the Centre that addresses
teaching, training and research in the field of spiritual yearnings at XLRI, Xavier School
Logistics and Supply Chain Management. As of Management. The Centre for Spirituality
part of its activities, the Centre has designed undertakes training sessions in spiritual
a Post Graduate Certificate Programme in activities, conducts research in spiritual
Logistics and Supply Chain Management animation, in mentoring young scholars
(PGCLSCM) for working executives for India on the spiritual path. The Centre also works
in 2005 and Dubai in 2007. These have been towards spiritual wellbeing by networking
reintroduced as e-MDPs. The centre has with other centres of spirituality.
professional ties with major professional bodies
like Indian Institute of Materials Management Endnotes
and CII Eastern Region and Association of The Jesuit spirit of Magis that exhorts
Supply Chain Professionals (ASCP) India. members of the XLRI community to excel in
everything they do has been at the heart of
Centre for Gender Equality & the establishment of these Centres. In turn,
Inclusive Leadership the presence of the Centres emanate the
The trigger for the genesis of the Centre for genuine intent to work towards the greater
Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadership good, thereby influencing generations
was India’s escalating gender gap highlighted of XLRI students to become responsible,
in the World Economic Forum’s 14th Global mindful leaders.

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Fostering
Partnership MOUs have been signed
with TiE Delhi NCR, Lets Venture,
Guptaji Investors, Soonicorn

entrepreneurship
Ventures, IvyCap Ventures and
Fundcorps.

through XCEED
Mentorship
XCEED Entrepreneurs will have IN FOCUS:
XLRI DELHI-NCR
access to experienced mentors
with a wealth of knowledge and
India is well on the way to becoming the world’s fifth-largest expertise across industries. These
mentors will provide guidance,
economy. The need of the hour is job-creators and not just job feedback and advice that will help
seekers. A closer look at XLRI’s approach to nurturing entrepreneurs startups navigate the early stages of XLRI Delhi, established after intense discussions
business development. Ten mentors with the Jesuit Provincials of Delhi Province, marked

T
he institute’s legacy Networking Opportunities: have already been assigned to a new direction and focus for XLRI Jamshedpur.
is in Human Resource Conducting networking venture-ready startups. Plus, a pool How will XLRI Delhi-NCR carve its own niche, while
Management and General events regularly to connect of 38 mentors has been created to retaining the unique essence of the parent
Management. The XLRI entrepreneurs with potential map startups.
student body consists of highly partners, investors, and industry
institution? Fr KS Casimir, S.J., Director, XLRI Delhi-
intelligent, highly detail-oriented experts. Shifting gears NCR, talks to Sukanya Das
individuals who have cracked In 2022, Fr Paul Fernandes, S.J.,
one of the toughest competitive XCEED offers a comprehensive with the help of Prof. Rajeev
examinations in India. XLRI gets set of resources and services Roy, started a two-year Post
– and takes – a certain type of designed to assist entrepreneurs in Graduate Diploma in Management Q What is the overarching vision opportunities in smaller and A The location of our campus
student. This type is characterized turning their ideas into successful (Innovation, Entrepreneurship for XLRI Delhi-NCR? large groups. An expansive, green in Delhi-NCR gives XLRI an
as ‘compliance’ personalities - those businesses. Benefits offered by & Venture Creation). A full time A XLRI Delhi-NCR is just another and sustainable campus with an unprecedented opportunity to
who follow the rules. partners can be utilized to create AICTE-approved course, this offers campus of XLRI Jamshedpur; it is excellent library, convivial meeting engage with our corporate partners.
This is not the entrepreneurial a collaborative environment that structured long-term support undergirded by the same vision rooms, and cafes offer opportunities We have leveraged our site to
mindset. Entrepreneurship requires fosters innovation and growth. for aspiring entrepreneurs by and ethos of XLRI. The sense of to break barriers and build bonds, interact face-to-face to enable
a different personality - risk- XCEED also partners various state combining management education community and its collegial culture and learn from everyone. placements, internships, industry
taking with a high tolerance for and non-state holders in order to with incubation/acceleration. Post helps students imbibe the values of Specialised, domain-specific live projects, and leadership talks. An
uncertainty and failure. In order carry out its activities. Graduate Diploma Management ‘excellence and integrity’ through a Centres such as CGEIL(Centre for exciting thing has been for us to tap
to participate in the process of Students participate in seminars, in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, process of osmosis and imbues them Gender Equality and Inclusive into our alum community and get
generating job creators, XLRI has workshops, competitions attend and Venture Creation (PGDMIEV) with a commitment “for the greater Leadership) add to the intellectual very senior and respected industry
thus adopted a different approach. investor meetups and other is designed to empower students common good” in their undertakings. heft of the organisation. Some are personnel to be guest faculty and
XLRI Council for Entrepreneur- entrepreneurship events within to think creatively and critically already functioning, and others are visiting faculty at the campus.
ship Excellence and Development Delhi-NCR to understand the about identifying and solving Q How does XLRI Delhi-NCR plan taking shape.
(XCEED), a Section 08 company entrepreneurial process, from problems, and to equip them on recreating the ‘essence’ of XLRI Community service is embedded Q What do you think the future
was started in 2019 by the then ideation to scaling. to turn ideas into successful at this campus? What processes in the academic curricula, and XLRI is holds for Brand XLRI?
Director Fr E. Abraham, S.J. with ventures. The programme aims and systems will help achieve this? already a key partner with Industry A We are humbled and deeply aware
a dream to empower students, The ACE Conclave to foster an entrepreneurial A The same Board of Governors, around the campus of Delhi-NCR. that no organisation owns success.
alumni and faculty, to launch high- Agent for Change Entrepreneurship mindset through theoretical and admission process, curriculum, Alums form a significant strength It only rents it, and the rent is due
impact new ventures and to scale (ACE) is India’s first accelerator for practical coursework, hands-on mutual exchange of faculty, joint of XLRI. At the Jhajjar campus, the every day. By embracing an attitude
up. XCEED works to deliver impact idea-stage startups in Delhi-NCR. projects and internships, along placement system and community alumni network is leveraged through of “ignoramus” (I do not know), being
to entrepreneurship by backing This seeks to address some of India’s with opportunities to network service programme ensure the same the formal institutions of the Alumni a community of ravenous learners
purpose-driven entrepreneurs toughest problems by helping with industry professionals and spirit governs and guides us and that Chapter and informally through any and daring to disrupt ourselves
to solve some of India’s toughest early-stage startups working in successful entrepreneurs. the foundational practices of XLRI alumni who wishes to give back. constantly, we hope to bolster and
problems using business models these areas. During the 6-month Jamshedpur are embedded in each While we treasure and cherish the buttress this legacy and be of more
specific to India. programme, founders will receive Endnotes endeavour. It is one XLRI and two glorious legacy of XLRI, this campus excellent service for the greater
direct mentorship from experienced The significant feature of this campuses. Every stakeholder, be it will continue this legacy by leveraging common good in these exponential
Activities at XCEED entrepreneurs, a stipend of Rs 6 initiative is to provide diverse student, staff or faculty, experiences its proximity to Delhi-NCR and the times. Our ability to leverage our
Training: Hosting workshops lakhs, access to Rs 2 Cr in seed opportunities to students. Hence, the same culture and values and prodigious opportunities it affords. proximity to the epicentre of India’s
and seminars on a wide range funding and other perks. the programme offers two tracks: leverages the strength of each. new economy in and around Delhi-
of topics relevant for startups XCEED is also actively exploring Startup Track and Family Business The faculty-student ratio offers Q What excites you about being NCR will play a significant role in this
incubated at XCEED. partnerships with relevant actors. Track. SD excellent interaction and learning at the helm of XLRI Delhi-NCR? endeavour.

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on the basis of their performance during

Placement 2022-23
their Summer Internships. The students
from Jamshedpur and Delhi NCR campuses
participated in the placement process. PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM)

A MATTER OF Executive Programme: PGDM (GM)

The placement drive for XLRI’s 15-month
flagship MBA programme for the 2022-23
Batch Statistics Placement Highlights

PLACEMENT
cohort was a resounding success. The cohort
of students brought with them a wealth of 463 Number of
Batch Size Offers:
diverse experiences, having previously excelled Number of Number
in various roles such as Project Management, 356 107 Batch Size: Recruiters:
484
of new Domestic
Product Management, Consulting, Marketing, JSR Delhi 463 117 Recruiters: +3
Placement is at the heart of the offerings of any Software Technologies, Supply Chain, and HR
286 30 International
professional institute, especially a business school. With at renowned companies including Fortune 500 BM
cent per cent placement year on year, decade on firms, Big 4 consulting firms, Unicorns, and other
decade, placements are not in question at XLRI. But, the industry-leading organisations. Furthermore,
the average work experience of the cohort was
177
quest for the perfect fit – for the student, the industry HRM
7 years, with an average age of 29.
and the organization – continues. A closer look at the We are delighted to share that XLRI’s 284 Mean CTC: Top 10%ile
dynamics of the exceptional placement figures at XLRI PGDM (GM) program witnessed a notable Male PPO Rate: Median CTC: average: INR
43.8% INR 30 LPA INR 32.7
Sukanya Das
increase of 11% in the average CTC, reaching
LPA 57.7 LPA
₹29.40 LPA, and a 6% increase in the median, 179
reaching ₹27.50 LPA, during this Campus Female

I
Placement Season. The highest salary offered
n its 75th year, XLRI, one of India’s top reached a record high of ₹80.35 LPA, with the
business schools, marked another top 10% of students earning an average of
milestone in its illustrious history. With a ₹55.27 LPA, the top 25% earning ₹41.90 LPA, Highest Highest
student of the Batch of 2020-23 reaching and the top 50% earning ₹35.89 LPA during Top 25%ile domestic international
the Rs 1.10 Cr pay package mark, new the recruitment process. averag: INR offer: INR offer: INR
standards were set. The institute received overwhelming 46.8 78.2 LPA 1.1 crore
response from industry leaders, including per annum
Flagship Programme: Amazon, Jio, Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS,
PGDM (BM) & PGDM (HRM) Trident, Deloitte, Accenture, ServiceNow,
XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi NCR has Axis Bank, among others, who actively
successfully achieved 100% placements participated in the recruitment process.
for the outgoing batch of 2021-23 for its The Class of 2023 was offered a range of Batch Statistics Sector wise Placement Placement Highlights
flagship programs Two-year PGDM (BM) roles, encompassing positions such as Chief
and Two-year PGDM (HRM) with all 463 People Officer, Assistant Vice President, HR PGDM (GM)
candidates securing offers through the Final Leadership Development, DGM – National
Recruitment Process. The Final Placement Academic Operations, CMI - Group Digital %
3.88
process was conducted in two stages. Channels and Partnership, Senior Product 113 1.94% 0.97%
The first stage - the Lateral Recruitment Manager, Senior Project Manager, Manager- Batch Size 0% 0.97%
6.8 80.35 55.27 35.89
Process (LRP) – was conducted over a week Delivery Excellence, Relationship Manager, 8.7

in January 2023 where students with prior Senior Consultant, Digital Strategist,
29 4%
IT/ITES
Lakhs Lakhs Lakhs
Avg Age
work experience were interviewed and were Business Process Improvement, and Strategy BFSI
offered higher than entry-level positions. Program Management. 7 Telecom 27.50 41.90
The second stage – the Campus Recruitment What powers this excellence year on Avg Work Ex. (Yrs) Lakhs Lakhs
Consulting
Process (CRP) – was conducted in a single year is a no-compromise focus on making
day in February 2023 where there was no students industry-ready in the truest sense, 108 Automobile

segregation basis the work experience. The balancing industry demands and ensuring Opting for Placement 9.71% Manufacturing Highest Average Average
Salary Salary of Salary of
process saw participation from 117 recruiters the institution continues to serve the needs of Analytics Top 10% Top 50%
with 484 domestic offers and 3 international its stakeholders. 29 E-Commerce
offers, including 30 new recruiters. These Male
Operations Median Average
also include pre-placement offers (PPOs) Ready for industry Salary Salary of
which were offered to 43.8% of the batch All B-Schools try and make their students as 31 12.62% Education Top 25%
Female 40.78%
13.59%

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industry-ready as possible. With the economy

in overdrive, most institutes do achieve over
their institute and the education it provides.
They meet students from other schools, they ALUMNI SPEAK
70 per cent placement. But, the challenge at go for competitions where they win against
XLRI is different. The job profile expected by 25,000 students from across schools. They Ranaveer Sinha, President of the Alumni Association,
the student or the institute is not a typical know where they stand with respect to their XLRI Jamshedpur, speaks to Sukanya Das
entry-level job for a two-year MBA graduate peer group. This is a major factor in XLRI’s
– those CTCs are not commensurate with placement performance. are a part of. That said, there is a more publications in A grade
XLRI achievables. At the same time, at the lot more that we can do. Towards journals. We want our scholars
most 60-70 per cent of the batch have work A fine balance this end, we have processed to benefit from living on campus
experience and that too of a maybe two to What then is the challenge when it comes the necessary government so that they can focus on their
three years at most. to placements? “Managing expectations. documentation that qualifies XLRI academic endeavours. This is
In order to make a near-fresher industry- Enormous expectations. From the students, for CSR spend. We hope this will important for alumni as well as
ready at the level that is expected, the the industry and the institution itself”, says make it easier for people in positions publications are an important
definition of industry-readiness changes. Dr A. Kanagaraj, Convenor Placements [BM, Q As President of the Alumni of power in profitable corporates to parameter for rankings and
Students need to be trained such that they HRM and GM]. The Placement Cell confirms Association, what is your allocate some of their CSR funds for rankings impact the market value of
can handle responsibility from day one. They this, saying, “Students today have extremely charter? India’s first B-School. members of the alumni.
need to demonstrate knowledge of at least detailed specifications – this company, A This is an honorary position As of today, two batches – the
some of the basic elements of business, the this role, this location, this CTC, this salary from which I can drive alumni Batch of 1984 and the Batch of 1987 Q Going forward, what are your
willingness to learn and high adaptability. breakup, this career path. For internships, connect for growth, development, – have raised funds for classrooms expectations from the institute?
Industry-readiness also means being they want to know how much stipend, stay improvement of curriculum, in the new learning centre. We are A That the XLRI tradition of human
aware of what industry needs. Towards that - guest house or star hotel, airfare, travel mentoring of students, and of hopeful that more batches will touch in the process of teaching
end, XLRI is continuously striving to maintain allowance, reporting officer and so on and so course for placements. This is to contribute. management continues. So that
a strong relationship with companies across forth. Unless they are fully satisfied, they will benefit the ecosystem - students, For the Platinum Jubilee year, we continue to have people who
domains. One input source is XLRI’s strong not agree to anything. Multiply this by 600 alumni and the institute. we are trying to gift the institute a have been nurtured in the ethos of
and widespread alumni base, who give students every year.” Research Scholars’ Block. connection and service. We want
unstintingly of their time to share their This change was inevitable once the Q We believe the alumni has been to support the institute’s social
experience and insights. placement process is institutionalized into an very active in fundraising? Q Why specifically research engagement endeavours – we must
This takes a variety of forms ranging inherent activity – a must for accreditations A There have been significant scholars block? protect the human value of XLRI at
from engagement in guest talks, in live and rankings – from an add-on activity as contributions, of course. As A In alignment with the institute’s all costs. And with the Society of
projects. It must be remembered that the earlier. individuals, through drives and own goals, we want to facilitate Jesus at the helm, I have no doubt
student body is made up of extremely As an institutional activity, XLRI treats through organisations that alum research efforts so that XLRI has that this will remain so.
meritorious individuals who have cracked the process of placement with utmost
one of the toughest competitive exams in seriousness. Especially because the institute
the country. With their natural talents and the needs to meet the expectations of industry
guidance of the institute, students actively as well. certain candidates have often escalated to significant differentiator is that XLRI students
try to understand how business works. They Companies are extremely demanding – CEO and Chairman levels”, laughs Dr Kanagaraj. are excellent team players, with a very high
procure problem statements from companies and competitive - as well. The Placement Cell Also, each company expects preferential human touch.
and solve these problems remotely. They informs us that post COVID, companies expect treatment during the process. A surefire
actively participate in a large number of every new recruit to be able to leverage formula for a lot of unhappiness. Endnotes
industry-conducted competitions – case the power of new technologies - be it data However, the performance of XLRI Perhaps the best validation of this comes
competitions, problem-solving, simulations analytics, artificial intelligence or metahours. students leaves no room for complaints from a stalwart in the industry and an XLRI
and so on. All this not only increases their To address this industry expectation, XLRI has and the next year, the same companies alumni to boot. Raj Narayan, an alumnus
practical knowledge base, but gives them an started training students for technology as come back, hoping to recruit some more of XLRI who retired as the Chief Human
edge when it comes to placements. well. An institutional subscription to a global outstanding XLRI students. This in turn feeds Resources Officer of Titan, says, “That human
The institute also places great emphasis digital learning platform has democratized organizational goals of both intake and touch, that understanding of team dynamics,
on the summer internship at the end of the access to technological value-addition for the placement. that XLRI students have is unparalleled. With
first year by reaching out to the industry’s students – this gives access to 11,500 courses half the cohort being HR, with faculty also
best organisations. This is because, summer free of cost. The feedback factor being HR-driven, human-centric values and
internships result in jobs for 65 to 70 per cent The primary challenge with regard to Industry satisfaction with XLRI students approach become inculcated and ingrained.
of students. These internships at the best industry is that companies expect all 600 is very high. And the main reasons that Even the most hardcore marketing and finance
companies provide students the opportunity students in a batch to be made available. Then, differentiates them from other management students will be fantastic team players, will
to experience direct business And, it provides the top 10 to 20 percent becomes a common school graduates is their attitude towards bring a greater human quotient into their
companies a close-up of a potential recruit. choice among multiple recruiters. Some work and learning. As per industry role and their domain. And that will change
This exposure to the real world also profiles also attract competitive attention – feedback, XLRI students are always pursuing the culture of my organizations for the better,
enhances students’ confidence as they are students with very high CGPA, with an IIT or knowledge and their ability to work with few which as an HR person, is important for me.
not only able to evaluate themselves, but also Lady Shriram background. “Competitions for resources is superb. But perhaps the most That is why we hire from XLRI.”

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amazing to see how students go about organizing projects. We have already started work with the Tata
large scale events on and off campus. They do a Group. The next goal is to enter the government-level
fantastic job in managing their committees. initiatives and programmes.

MINISTERING
With Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)
Q Can you tell us about the social engagement standards already being mandated, ESG quotients
activities at the institute? will become prerequisites for funding, projects,
A Other than students’ direct involvement with the collaborations. We plan to set up a dedicated Centre

TO THE CAUSE OF
lesser privileged section of the society through regular for Sustainability, start offering programmes, with
activities such as organizing literacy programmes, the eventual aim of offering a full time, two-year
awareness drives, blood donations, distribution of care programme. And if we are offering programmes, it is

EDUCATION
packages, XLRI utilizes its funds, about two crores a but understood that our compliances are also in place.
year for the promotion of primary education in rural
areas in terms of giving back to society. Q What other administrative practices and
XLRI in 1949 began by offering short-term courses cultural factors foster the excellence that XLRI
in management and trade unions. In our Platinum is known for?
An institution on the scale and scope of XLRI Jubilee year, XLRI’s Skill Development Cell (SDC) is A I would say a higher degree of pastoral care - the
necessitates strategic administration and deft handling aiming at reliving the original dream of the founding involvement of professors and staff with students
of funds. That it is run by the Society of Jesus places its fathers. To fulfil this mission, we are committed to train beyond the classroom. Students and young people
own prerequisites. Fr Donald D’ Silva, S.J., Dean, youth from the rural areas of Jharkhand and Odisha, today in general, exist in a high-pressure and highly
with employment skills. SDC aims to bring in the SC/ complex environment. The burden of paying back
Administration & Finance, talks to Sukanya Das ST/OBC youth together to explore their potential and their student loans, intense competition and of course
about the underpinnings of XLRI’s approach learn skills that will make them independent. Those their personal challenges. Today it is important for
fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted and professors and even staff members to be available
trained with financial support from XLRI. to them outside of class hours and play a vital role in
Q As one of India’s foremost B-Schools, XLRI is Mumbai, then Amaravati. Further plans will now be In our first year, we received about 90 applications. mentoring and counselling.
considered a ‘rich’ institute. What does it entail executed from our own resources. Considering the feasibility and effectiveness, the first XLRI started as a 60-student institute – the
to manage the finances of such an institute? batch of 32 students was selected for Computer Data students, faculty members used to play together,
A The first thing to remember is that XLRI is purely Q We see so many Centres of Excellence, Entry Skills and Communicative English. On October attend parties together. Today the numbers make
self-financed. If we look back at the early years, for the endowments and the Chairs. How are 16, the first batch commenced their programme this impossible but it has evolved to suit present-day
almost four decades, XLRI struggled financially. these funded? at Human Life Centre, Bhubaneswar. Today, 17 realities. One may say that this places an additional
The support of the Jamshedpur Jesuit Province A Yes, one major success is that we have allocated students are doing the Sewing Machine Operator’s burden on the faculty members. But, you see, my
kept the institute running and growing. It is the funds for specific causes. Such as the JRD Tata course at Chaibasa, 7 candidates will be trained in colleagues are deeply invested in the success of
Jamshedpur Jesuit Province who have put up all Foundation for Business Ethics, JRD Tata Chair, electrical wiring, Motor Mechanics and A.C repair & their students, the institute and they understand the
this infrastructure on campus from scratch on land Fr McGrath Education Fund, then HRD Centre Maintenance respectively in Jamshedpur. About 55- importance of pastoral care.
leased to us by Tata Steel. Fund, several endowment funds, scholarship 60 youth will be helped by the SD Cell in this financial If you compare with other B- Schools, the
There were times when the then Directors funds, medal funds, alumni funds, XLRI Education year. Efforts are on to find funding for SD Programmes interaction between faculty and students is at a much
would have to send out letters to leading Development Fund; Environment & Sustainability to scale up the number of beneficiaries. higher level. We cultivate a culture of care. Students
businessmen in the township to help pay salaries. It Fund and Infrastructure Development Fund. I am coordinating this initiative with the help of my know who to reach out to, they have help available. Of
was only in the new century when we started doing These funds have been created to secure the colleagues, James Tirkey and Caroline Daniels. course, certain things are mandated but many more
the satellite programmes, the institute started institute from financial crisis – so that our work things are simply part of our culture here.
seeing some income. These were the first revenue- under these aspects continues. These funds were Q From finance to administration. In terms The core value at XLRI remains family – and it is
generating programmes we started, and since then generated from the surplus, allocations and alumni of governance, how does XLRI adhere to the through these interactions outside of class hours
by the grace of God, the immense hard work by contributions primarily. As a policy, a part of the requirements of the future? that we build the core strengths in our students that
faculty members, and of course, alumni support we surplus is allocated to the specific funds every year to A At the heart of all our planning for the future are XLRI is known for.
have not suffered from such financial crisis. ensure that the services we render through various issues of sustainability, of collaboration, of giving back
Faculty members have worked extremely centres and committees do not suffer. to the community. Q Any endnotes, Father?
hard to bring in more Management Development As the first B-School to teach sustainability as a core A Just that we are marshalling and managing all our
Programmes, consultancies in companies, and Q You mentioned committees - how are subject, we are conscious of our own obligations. Our resources in order to grow from strength to strength.
several short-term certificate programmes. Thus, student activities financed? sustainability practices and initiatives include that of And to go back to your first question, XLRI has always
the institute gathered the resources to stabilise and A Committee activities are funded by the institute keeping our campuses sustainable. Our Delhi building been rich in its culture, its spirit of excellence and its
grow. It is through the student fees we achieved but the major events are all through sponsorships is a state-of-the-art green structure. Jamshedpur poses spirit of service. Every member of the XLRI community
the academic infrastructure needed. that the students raise themselves. Every year, other challenges as the buildings are much older. We is committed to ensuring that the XLRI legacy
Collectively, this revenue was used to establish students raise significant amounts through work with solar power. Every day, we strive to grow our continues unabated. I am happy with the talented,
the new campus, building the International Centre, sponsorships. This is real-life training for them – compliance with not just the requirements mandated energetic, enthusiastic and passionate students, faculty
the Learning Centre and so on. It is this that enabled they exercise their talent, leadership, organizational by government but the just requirements of the future. and staff. This is our strength and we draw our energy
us to go beyond our campus to Delhi - NCR, then skills, negotiation skills, fundraising skills. It is really The second aspect is working on sustainability from each other to move forward.

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literacy interventions. XLRI has been

Sustainability and
registered by RBI as an institution for
promoting Depositor Education and
Awareness activities. The institute has EXPERIENCE NEXT-GEN BANKING

Social Engagement
received support from several premier
financial organisations of India such
as State Bank of India, National
Bank for Agricultural and Rural
The first B-School to teach sustainability as a core Development (NABARD), the Small
subject, at XLRI, sustainability is a way of life. An insight Industries Development Bank of India
(SIDBI) in furthering the activities in
into how the institute is keeping sustainability at the the domain of inclusive finance.
front and centre of its intentions and actions XLRI is also trying to be the nodal
centre for fostering the ecosystem
of entrepreneurship in Jharkhand.
XLRI’s vision is to be an institution of excellence nurturing Jharkhand has tremendous potential
responsible leaders for the greater common good and a and XLRI, with its unique situation in
sustainable future. Ethics, Sustainability and Social Responsibility Jharkhand is perfectly positioned to
are important pillars of XLRI’s Vision & Mission. Over the years, the be this nodal agency.
Several initiatives have already
institute has augmented its faculty resources, programmes, been launched. Prof Sunil Kr.
research, operations, outreach and stakeholder engagement to Sarangi, involved with some of
fulfil its sustainability commitments these, says, “For the last two-three
years, we have been involved
with the assessment of quality
Sustainability as a pillar Governance (ESG) standards already education in schools in the area.
Apart from academics, XLRI being mandated, ESG quotients will I personally have been on the
is focussing on their internal also become prerequisites for funding, steering committee of the Tata
sustainability practices and initiatives. projects, collaborations and so on. Education Excellence Program,
Keeping the campuses sustainable The idea was to set up a dedicated which is a government mandate
is an action point. While the Delhi Centre for Sustainability where XLRI for the Tata Group. Here, we train
building is a state-of-the-art green will start offering programmes, with school teachers, principals, and
structure, Jamshedpur poses other the eventual aim of offering a full time, also try to bring in an element of
challenges as the buildings are two-year programme. entrepreneurship in the school
much older. The institute works Once corporate and public students by exposing them to
with solar power. Every single day, discourse increases, this will be a different facets of entrepreneurship”.
XLRI strives to grow its compliance viable career option for management Another aspect of social
with the requirements – not those aspirants. The institute is working to engagement at XLRI is managing
mandated by governments but the bring this into public discourse and the Jamshedpur Management
just requirements of the future. are looking at engaging international Association, probably the most high-
faculty for this. performing chapter among all Indian
Sustainability in academics student management associations.
With its legacy as the first B-school Engaging with society This initiative attempts to bring
to introduce sustainability in the On the subject of social engagement, together government, academia,
curricula, XLRI is actively recruiting Dr HK Pradhan, Professor-Finance, and industry to spread management
more faculty members specialising says, “The mission of the institute education among the entities and
in sustainability issues. Greater is, broader, social engagement. Dr. people who ideally don’t have
engagement with corporate entities Pradhan has been at the helm of access to this. Dr. Sarangi says, “We
on sustainability projects are being a well-received social initiative – have played a very important role in
worked towards. Work with the Tata Sanchetana - a nation-wide financial creating an academic council”.
Group has already begun. The next literacy initiative started in 2012, Fostering social consciousness
goal is to enter the government that was founded and mentored by among students is one of the
level initiatives and programmes. Dr Pradhan with support from State hallmarks of Jesuit Business
Students of course will benefit Bank of India. The initiative works to Education, and XLRI lays great
by receiving the relevant inputs as promote financial literacy among emphasis on inclusive and
well as projects. underserved sections of the country sustainable growth of people and
- focusing on their financial wellbeing communities and strongly advocates
Centre of Excellence through collaborative events, social responsibility alongside
With Environmental Social and innovative projects as well as targeted corporate activities. SD

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‘Excellence and Integrity’ and

‘For the Greater Good’ The Ethics and
XLRI’s motto, ‘Excellence and Integrity’,
succinctly encapsulates the institution’s core Integrity Quotients Values at the Core
values. It reinforces the idea that academic
XLRI’s values, inspired by the Jesuit spirit

ETHICS AND
excellence must always be coupled with XLRI’s commitment to ethics and integrity
unwavering integrity. This motto serves as a extends beyond the classroom. The institution of Magis, represent a holistic approach
constant reminder to all stakeholders, from actively promotes ethical leadership through to education that places ethics and
integrity at the centre of its educational

INTEGRITY AT
students to faculty, of the non-negotiable various activities and initiatives:
commitment to ethical conduct in every philosophy. These values include:
aspect of management.

XLRI
‘For the Greater Good’, the principle JRD Tata Foundation for Business Ethics: XLRI’s collaboration
underpinning all of XLRI’s endeavours, is Ethical Conduct: Ethical conduct is not just
with the JRD Tata Foundation for Business Ethics exemplifies its
a testament to its commitment to ethical an option at XLRI; it is a fundamental value
dedication to advancing the discourse on ethics in business. that guides every decision and action taken
leadership and societal well-being. It echoes within the institution.
the institution’s belief that business and Teaching of Managerial Ethics: Since it is a core course each
management should not be pursued merely student of XLRI profits from this course. Integrity and Trust: XLRI places immense
for personal gain but should serve as a force importance on building and maintaining trust
Annual Tata Oration: The Tata Oration series in ethics, initiated through unwavering integrity. This value is
for positive change in society. This tagline by JRD Tata in 1991, has been a platform for influential leaders instilled in students and faculty alike.
underscores the importance of ethics in to discuss the crucial connection between ethics and business
driving businesses and organizations towards success. The first Oration was conducted by JRD Tata himself Passion for Excellence: While ethics and
XLRI- Xavier School of Management, has a sustainable and equitable future. integrity are non-negotiable, XLRI also
on March 4, 1991 on the topic, “Ethics and Business Success.” encourages a relentless pursuit of excellence
consistently upheld the principles of ethics and These orations continue to inspire XLRI’s community. This year’s in all aspects of education and research.
integrity as fundamental tenets of its mission and The Alumni Legacy 31st oration will be given by Mr Arun Maira, a former member
One of the most compelling indicators of of Planning Commission of India and alumni of XLRI. Sensitive Social Conscience: The institution’s
vision. A closer look at the integral value of these commitment to the greater common good is
XLRI’s success in instilling ethical values is the
principles to the institute exemplary conduct of its alumni. Over the In-Company Programmes: XLRI collaborates with businesses reflected in its focus on nurturing a sensitive
to develop in-company programmes that emphasize ethical social conscience among its students.
years, XLRI alumni have consistently upheld
the principles of ethics and integrity in their leadership and integrity in the corporate world. Inclusiveness and Tolerance: XLRI believes in
Fr Kuruvilla Joseph Pandikattu, S.J. fostering a diverse and inclusive community
professional lives. Their commitment to the Management Development Programmes (MDP): XLRI’s
greater common good is evident through their that values tolerance and respects differing
MDPs not only impart management skills but also stress the perspectives.
contributions to society, as they have refrained importance of ethical decision-making in managerial roles.
As one of India’s premier business institution, XLRI Creativity and Innovation: XLRI recognizes
from engaging in serious scandals and instead
stands as a beacon of excellence in management dedicated themselves to working for the Publication of Books and Research Articles: XLRI actively that ethical leadership often requires
education. The pivotal role of ethics and integrity in betterment of the nation. This legacy of ethical contributes to the dissemination of knowledge on ethics and innovative thinking, and it encourages a
integrity through the publication of books and research articles culture of creativity and innovation.
the XLRI faculty, staff and students is clearly seen, leadership among alumni stands as a testament
to XLRI’s enduring impact on the business world. that promote ethical leadership. Global Mindset: In an increasingly
emphasising how these values have been embedded
interconnected world, XLRI promotes a global
in its history, mission, and activities, ultimately National and International Conference/Workshops. Regular
mindset that prepares its students to be
Vision and Mission conferences and workshops on themes related to ethics are
shaping responsible global leaders for the greater XLRI’s vision and mission statements reflect
effective leaders on the global stage.
conducted. The next international conference is scheduled for
common good and a sustainable future. its unwavering commitment to ethics and February 2-3, 2024.
integrity in management education.
The vision statement, “To be an institution
of excellence nurturing responsible global knowledge through research, nurturing ethical a living proof of the enduring impact of
leaders for the greater common good and a leaders, and encouraging critical thinking aligns ethical education, working tirelessly for the
sustainable future,” places a strong emphasis perfectly with the institution’s core values of greater common good. As XLRI continues to
Rooted in History on responsibility and the common good. It excellence and integrity. nurture responsible global leaders, it stands
From its very inception, XLRI recognized the implies that XLRI’s primary goal is not just as a testament to the idea that excellence
paramount importance of managerial ethics. producing business leaders but producing Looking Forward and integrity are not mutually exclusive but
This commitment to ethical conduct has ethical, responsible leaders who will XLRI’s unwavering commitment to ethics and rather complementary pillars upon which
endured for over seven decades, reflecting contribute to the betterment of society. integrity has been a guiding light for over ethical leadership and successful business
the institution’s unwavering dedication to The mission statement further reinforces this seven decades. This commitment is deeply are built. In a world where ethical culture and
its mission. This continuous focus on ethics commitment through its focus on values such as ingrained in the institution’s history, values, leadership are increasingly becoming vital,
in management education has produced ethical conduct, integrity, and a sensitive social vision, and mission. Its founding fathers were XLRI remains a shining example of how an
graduates who are not only skilled in business conscience. XLRI’s mission of disseminating pioneering Jesuits with deep conviction educational institution can shape a brighter
but also grounded in values. knowledge, extending the frontiers of and commitment. XLRI’s alumni serve as and more responsible future.

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Two sectors that seem set on a growth they also interview for BM. So, that’s an
trajectory are healthcare and perhaps, real immediate benefit. The second benefit is even
estate management. So, the second campus BM students are recruited by HR managers
will focus on healthcare management and other and almost all HR managers at all the top
allied courses. Business Administration and companies are from XLRI.

IN NEW
Entrepreneurship. These are year-long courses
but we are looking at eventually offering Q What are the immediate challenges
fulltime two-year healthcare management that the institute is facing?

DIRECTIONS
programme adhering to XLRI standards. A Our real focus in the immediate future is
Further, with the help of our new campuses addressing the National Education Policy
at Neral and Amaravati, our vision is to create and aligning with its requirements. The NEP
an impact on Industry and Society with clearly states that stand-alone Post Graduate
innovative programmes. Jesuits of Jamshedpur Degree in Management will be invalidated
As XLRI celebrates its Platinum Jubilee, and Bombay Provinces will come up with a after 2035. So, we as a stand-alone PGDM
it is also time to look forward towards sustainable plan to make our vision a reality. institution affiliated to the AICTE, have to
the future. What is XLRI working either become part of a university, form
Q Academically, what else is the a cluster university or become a deemed
towards as it nears its centenary year?
institute working towards? university. Working towards becoming a
Fr S George, S.J., Director, in a A International collaborations. Given the deemed university is the most ideal for XLRI.
conversation with Sukanya Das glocal realities of today, collaboration is So, our immediate challenge is to meet the
the way forward. On paper, we have 28 requirements of deemed universities, without
universities as collaborators, but not all in any way compromising the quality of
relationships are as active as desired. Our education delivered and placement provided.
focus will be both on activating the existing
Q There is no question about XLRI’s premier body collaborating with partner relationships and on developing new ones. Q What is the way ahead for XLRI
incomparable impact on not just industry institutions, governments, and funding We will also be generating greater in its 75th year?
in India but nation-building. What do you agencies to interweave the mindset, awareness for our existing dual degree A We have engaged with government,
see as the future of the institute? approach and habits that shall make programme with Rutgers University, USA. with industry, with society, international
A As always, our focus remains on offering realisation of Gender Equality and Inclusive Of course, there are quite a few other institutions as well. We will be looking to
courses that not only address the needs of Leadership a lived experience in all facets and outstanding management programmes increase interaction across stakeholder
the present but are future-forward – ones arenas of society. The Centre is collaborating available to students at this cost. But the real categories, especially community and the
that foresee the needs of the future and with XLRI Alumni in running XL for Women differentiator is that with this programme, parents. The order of priority now stands at
address them. programmes committed to encourage and students are guaranteed a three-year work parents, community and government. We
Towards this end, we have also set up improve gender equality in the workforce, visa for the United States of America. are of course already engaged but not at the
centres in other parts of India that are focused entrepreneurial participation of women International accreditations are another desired level.
on the future. After the Business Management across sectors and segments. area of thrust. We already have the prestigious XLRI’s consistency in disseminating
programme was set up in 2020 in the newly In 2022, venturing into Policy Studies, AMBA and AACSB accreditations. The next management education through a diverse
built Jhajjar campus – I was in fact the first Fr Paul, S.J., started the XLRI Centre for Policy one in our sights is EQUIS. These are Triple portfolio of educational programmes,
Director – the institute decided to explore under the name ‘Centre for Public Policy and Crown International Accreditation. as a Category One institute in AICTE
other avenues of public interest. Subsequently, Public Affairs’. The Centre for Policy (XLCP) is a classification has also been strengthened
the Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusive hub of cutting-edge ideas on areas as vast as Q XLRI’s legacy in Human Resource by XLRI providing further opportunities to
Leadership (CGEIL) was founded in 2021, and corporate governance, conflict management Management is well-established. Can the working professionals by starting BM,
in 2022, under Fr Paul Fernandes, S.J., the and mediation, building effective public- you tell us why a student should choose HRM and Finance programmes under XOL
Delhi campus introduced PGDM - Innovation, private partnerships and public leadership. It General Business Management at XLRI banner (XLRI-Online Learning) in 2022. We are
Entrepreneurship and Venture creation (IVE) brings together scholars and practitioners to over other institutes? looking to further develop and expand these.
programme with state-of-the-art facilities. engage in dialogue that impacts our world A Yes. That while our HRM programme is As we are in the 75th year of existence and
The Centre for Gender Equality and and helps in creating workable solutions to exemplary, our BM programme has among celebrating XLRI glorious past and its growth
Inclusive Leadership (CGEIL) was founded the policy questions of our current times. the best in the country as well! HRM is our over the years, in the Jubilee Year we plan
to shape policy, guide actions, and support In seeking to build ideas and leaders for strength, our legacy. But our BM programme to launch Business Analytics programme.
individuals, firms, and governments in the future, we offer training in public policy has consistently ranked among the top 5 in XLRI is determined to focus on research and
enabling a more equitable society. CGEIL through an interdisciplinary lens which will the country. publication, venture into innovative methods
focusses on empowering livelihoods and equip you to address the most complex Apart from the fact that we offer top- of imparting knowledge and prepare
employment opportunities on a gender- and daunting problems with creative notch education, several benefits accrue to students for the industry with sound ethical
neutral basis. XLRI’s guiding motto of and sustainable solutions. It is one world, our BM students because of our HRM legacy. values and integrity.
‘Excellence with Integrity’ is at work in the our world, and we need to preserve it for For instance, no recruiter will lose the chance And of course, the constant XLRI promise –
Centre’s endeavour to establish itself as a generations to come. to come to XLRI for HRM. Once they come, to continue to excel for the greater good!

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For the Greater Good:

REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF XLRI
The 75 years of XLRI have been glorious, and its legacy, enormous. XLRI however does not wish to rest on
its past laurels. The institute is looking forward to growing from strength to strength and becoming more
and more relevant in the business landscape of India as well as in nation-building
Dr TAS Vijayaraghavan

For the
GREATER GOOD

1 2 3 4 5

Creating a world class Digital/

Outcome Based Programmes
Delivery of Innovative,

Technology Backbone
Stakeholder Connect

Knowledge Creation
and Dissemination
Globalization of

Boundaryless
Brand XLRI

BRAND DIFFERENTIATION
Global Mindset, Creativity & Innovation, Sensitive Social Conscience,
Ethical Conduct, Excellence & Integrity, Inclusiveness & Tolerance

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T
he nature of work – and with it the privileged and not significantly transformed
world as we know it - is changing the lives of the disadvantaged. It is up
at an unprecedented pace. to the more fortunate to ensure that the
Humans are being replaced in the benefits from technological advancement
workplace by Artificial intelligence accrue not only to the top of society but to
conducted through their research and help
and automation. While technology can be the last person in the line. The relevant approaches can be identified as: raise awareness and provide a framework
harnessed to bring about positive societal Evolutions in external environments -
for reflection on the role of individual
transformation, historically technological globalization of education, technological
advancements have favoured the already innovations and demands for new skills
Increasing focus on partnership and network, students in bringing about change, and by
- inevitably cause a shift in how business transcending boundaries extension, to support students and faculty
as they develop concrete strategies.
education is perceived as well as societal
Ensuring that curricula reflect the needs of As independent India’s first B-School,
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES expectations. Higher education institutes
society and business XLRI has never allowed itself to become
and especially business schools have a
AND ESPECIALLY BUSINESS crucial role to play in responding to these
irrelevant. It has always viewed its legacy as
SCHOOLS HAVE A CRUCIAL ROLE ever-changing challenges and working Focusing on transformative knowledge creation a vantage point to take the next leap, and
TO PLAY IN RESPONDING TO THESE towards positive impact.
not the top of the tallest mountain.
EVER-CHANGING CHALLENGES Their responsibility would be two- Deploying flexible and contemporary teaching It is thus imperative for XLRI to play
AND WORKING TOWARDS fold – to generate new knowledge that methods leveraging technology. a thought leadership role in developing
business education and to drive the
POSITIVE IMPACT informs and transforms the way business is

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The Five Pillars : A Causal Flow

World-class Boundaryless
Brand Digital Knowledge Innovative
Creation Programs Stakeholder
Globalization Infrastructure Connnect

process. This is to be done by generating as its underpinning philosophy – for the

new knowledge that informs and greater good.
transforms the way business is conducted
as well as by updating curricula that reflect The architecture of ‘greater good’
the changes in the environment. The institute has identified five principles
While students, businesses, and society that form the pillars of the house. These
all have various roles to play, this represents areas are expected to help the institute
an opportunity for XLRI to surge forward realise its vision, and serve as the focus
proactively and incorporate these into its for immediate action to both launch and
own development strategy. support its journey of transformation.
XLRI’s framework of transformation It must be noted that the institute is
takes into account the five pillars as well looking to build on its legacy and not by
discarding it. The pillars are built on the
base of XLRI’s unique and enviable brand
identity. The overarching roof, of course, is
WHILE STUDENTS, BUSINESSES, XLRI’s stated purpose of existence - and at
AND SOCIETY ALL HAVE VARIOUS the top, depicting the roof, is our purpose
ROLES TO PLAY, THIS REPRESENTS of existence - for the Greater Good, which
in tangible terms translates to the need to
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR XLRI TO activate and nurture social conscience.
SURGE FORWARD PROACTIVELY AND XLRI being action-oriented, the five
INCORPORATE THE THESE INTO ITS OWN pillars include possible Key Result Areas
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY that need attention.

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body that I formally represent. Activities – Q How vibrant is campus life?

academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular A Extremely. Every single weekend, something
- are constantly on and the committees do a is happening. Each of the 30 committees

ASPIRING TO
fantastic job by themselves. My responsibility on campus has a flagship event as well
is not to enhance activities or even as a smaller one - 60 events straightaway.
academics, but instead, to enhance the entire Then there are the calendar events and all

THE GREATER
experience of student life - how students live the college activities. Our calendar is full
and experience the institution. with a diverse mix of events ranging from
The second stakeholder is the finance or marketing competitions to dance
organization itself. It is an immense presentations to social service drives.

GOOD
privilege and honour to be elected as the
General Secretary during XLRI’s Platinum Q What is the level of involvement
Jubilee year. There’s such a lot of history of research scholars?
and of course, with the Jubilee activities on, A FPM scholars are included in activities, in
What do the students of XLRI aspire to beyond a there is so much more opportunity to give so much as they can afford to be involved.
fulfilling career? What does ‘student-run’ really back to the organization. This is primarily Especially when we have performing
by connecting with the alums, learning teams. But, when it comes to organizing or
mean at XLRI? General Secretary of the Student how General Secretaries worked then and committee work, they are not involved as it is
Affairs Council, Vishruti K. Acharya, talks to knowing what they wanted to achieve but difficult to categorise them.
Sukanya Das about student life at the institute couldn’t, and trying to take their Also, the nature of their work is isolating
work forward. to an extent. And even more intense than
The third stakeholder is myself. I stood ours. The support they need is from their own
for elections in order to contribute to my cohort – and they get that.
cohort and to the organization and achieving
some measure of contribution will be my Q Tell us about the support system in
An engineer, a professional Kathak dancer and a give out nominations, candidates pitch to the responsibility to myself. place for someone in distress.
student body, there is a Question-and-Answer A We have a counsellor as mandated by
professional with four years of work experience, Q What are the advantages of being a part
session and we go straight to polling. There government regulations. She is there
Vishruti represents the student body of XLRI as of the council or the committees? throughout. The SAC and the Inter-Student
is no campaigning. This unusual practice
the General Secretary of the Student Affairs also stems from the XL culture. It has been A Learning how to deal with people! While Affairs Council keep in touch with her to
Council. Vishruti is truly representative of the like this historically. The underlying belief is many of us have come here after working check if there are any spikes, especially during
student body at XLRI – highly intelligent, highly that candidates are standing for elections in the industry, these two years have been placement season. We provide as much
ambitious and highly motivated. However, as to represent the students, so it is expected on a different level. The reason is simple support as we can.
that students already know you. All that is – as a premiere MBA institute, each and
with her cohort, she is driven by a need to do Q What else is the batch of 2024 looking
needed is to let students know your specific every student is highly intelligent, highly
more, to give back to the institution and to plans for the community. This also deters ambitious and highly competitive. But, not to achieve in the Platinum Jubilee year?
society. And this is a result of the culture at negative campaigning or the possibility of all ideas can be taken, nor can one please A A common thread running through the
XLRI. Excerpts from a conversation: the environment becoming vitiated. everybody. Unless one learns to draw the 75th year conversations has been how to give
Also, unlike other institutes, the entire line, there will be chaos. So, one learns to say back to the state where we are located. How
election process is managed by the no. One learns that tough conversations are to work for the development of the tribal
outgoing Student Affairs Council. No faculty not only unavoidable, they are necessary. population of Jharkhand. We are working on
Q Tell us what led to you standing representation is solicited, offered or required. this as a team - trying to get them to come to
for elections. All of us at XL strongly feel that this is how it campus for skill development, having events
A The atmosphere at XLRI. Unlike most other should be. for and with them. Also, the 11 regional
institutions or organisations, the environment This is a space where one can be political committees are now trying to identify some
here is highly conducive for contribution. without being politicised, where one can THE FIRST STAKEHOLDER GROUP issue in their region that we as MBA students
explore what it means to be part of a can help solve.
Everything is student-run. All committees IS THE STUDENT BODY THAT I To sum up, we are committed to giving
- from placements to exam scheduling to productive community, of civil society.
media management – are student-run. To
FORMALLY REPRESENT ACTIVITIES back to society in any way we can. I am
experience that first-hand, to be a part of Q As General Secretary SAC, what do you – ACADEMIC, CO-CURRICULAR AND hopeful that these initiatives will gather
the decision-making body is something that consider your primary responsibility EXTRA-CURRICULAR - ARE CONSTANTLY momentum and we will be able to contribute
really excited me. towards the various stakeholder groups? ON AND THE COMMITTEES DO A to the greater good – something that XLRI has
The election process is also interesting. We A The first stakeholder group is the student FANTASTIC JOB BY THEMSELVES always stood for.

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Social Entrepreneurship and Social Justice

COMMITTED TO
A SUSTAINABLE
Dear Readers,

Fr. Ed. McGrath was among the founding fathers at XLRI, a

FUTURE remarkable teacher, and an extraordinary human being.

On his 100th birth anniversary, XLRI is establishing the Fr.

The history of XLRI is inextricably intertwined with that of Tata
Steel. This tie has been a constant since the inception of XLRI at McGrath Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Social
the behest of an official of Tata Steel and a matter of significant Justice to carry forward his legacy.
pride for both organisations. TV Narendran, Managing Director
of Tata Steel and the Chairman of XLRI about Tata Steel expresses The centre’s purpose is to identify and drive impactful
his thoughts about his association with India’s Premier B-School projects, endeavouring to create sustainable benefits for
on the occasion of its Platinum Jubilee society. It also aims at inculcating human values in the

F
student community and promoting research in the field of
rom the initial days of XLRI, family. Generations of dynamic XLRI The XLRI vision also talks
Tata Steel has been an ardent students have impressed Tata Steel about creating a sustainable Social Entrepreneurship and Social Justice.
and committed supporter management with their pitching future. XLRI has been preparing
of the institution. The very skills and have brought the company students to become leaders who Do make your contribution towards the INR 50cr endowment fund for the centre, the
first batches were taught by Tata on board as Principal Sponsor for envision the future from a lens of
Steel employees - S.C. Joshi, then event after event – academic, co- sustainability. These are the needs interest of which will be utilized to run its various activities. You may scan the QR code
Personnel Manager of TISCO (as Tata curricular and extra-curricular, thus of the hour and of the future. XLRI below for more details. This contribution will be eligible for 80G benefits.
Steel was then known), was one of ensuring Tata Steel presence on with its stated vision of nurturing
the biggest draws with his classes campus throughout the year. responsible global leaders for
on Labour Law. Of course, there are the the greater common good and a
Your support towards this initiative will not only help us honour
That land had been leased to XLRI committed and erudite members of sustainable future, and the Tata Fr. Ed. McGrath's contributions but also enhance the substance
by TISCO is well documented – first faculty who have worked with Tata Steel Foundation, one of the most and quality of education and research at XLRI.
to establish the institution on its own Steel institutionally. Together, some respected CSR implementation
premises, and then at various stages, companies of the Tata Group and institutions in the world have come
to grow, both in area and in impact. XLRI Jamshedpur have collaborated together to offer an AICTE-approved Best Regards,
Tata Steel has always supported to set up one of XLRI’s Centres of one-year Post Graduate Certificate
XLRI on its growth path – be it with Excellence - the JRD Tata Foundation Programme in CSR (Corporate Social
additional building infrastructure or for Business Ethics. The Foundation Responsibility) Leadership. Mario Lobo
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human resources such as engineers was established to advocate for Last, not the least and certainly Head - Fundraising Committee Fr. McGrath Centre for
and landscape specialists. and further their long-standing the most important is how we work Managing Director - PSS Group of Companies Social Entrepreneurship and Social Justice
But, this has not been without commitment and contribution to for the greater common good. For me,
interest. Tata Steel has always business ethics in India. this remains the most powerful phrase
understood the value that XLRI It is important to remember that in the XLRI vision and at the heart of For queries, you may contact 9920518980 / [email protected] or visit www.xlri.ac.in/
brings. Not just to management the conversations of impact and XLRI’s identity as an institution that
education but to nation-building. influence in coming years will be creates leaders who are encouraged
While Tata Steel understands and on sustainability, climate change, to think beyond the narrow confines
appreciates the value of legacy, it biodiversity, water, equitable access of management thought. XLRI is
is a forward-looking organization. to resources, among others. With an institute with a soul, one that The PSS Group of companies wishes XLRI a glorious platinum jubilee. May the
It recognizes XLRI’s similar values the United Nations’ Sustainable inculcates the spirit of service. institute continue to inspire and educate future generations of leaders, achieving
and approach, and to that end, has Development Goals driving national As a part of both Tata Steel and even greater success and growth in the years to come.
assumed a partnership role with economic policies, working towards XLRI Jamshedpur, I can confidently
whole-hearted commitment. a more equitable world is today more state that this association has
Tata Steel has consistently been than a moral science lecture or an enabled both entities to contribute
happy to provide internships to idealistic vision. Towards this end, Tata to the community, society and
the bright students of XLRI and has Steel has been facilitating XLRI’s Rural the nation and that we remain
been even happier to make them Immersion Programme, a mandatory committed to collaborate together
long-term members of the Tata part of the course at the institute. for the greater good.

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