The B-School Saga: Journey of Business Education in India (1947-2025)

<p>From blackboards to boardrooms from chalk to AI-powered classrooms The B-School Saga tells the compelling story of how business education in India evolved over seven transformative decades.</p><p>In this book Ashish Gupta a seasoned education professional chronicles the journey of Indian management education&mdash;from its roots in ancient trade wisdom and colonial commerce colleges to the establishment of the iconic IIMs the explosion of private B-schools post-liberalization and the rise of digital entrepreneurial and purpose-driven MBAs in the 21st century.</p><p>Spanning 1947 to 2025 this book brings stories of visionaries policy shifts institutional breakthroughs and the growing role of Indian B-schools in shaping leaders for both local impact and global relevance. It covers key milestones including:</p><p>The founding of IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta with international collaboration<br/>The emergence of ISB and new private models of excellence<br/>The growing influence of Tier 2 and Tier 3 city B-schools<br/>The impact of NEP 2020 EdTech AI and ESG on curriculum and pedagogy<br/>More than a history this is a blueprint for the future. The B-School Saga challenges educators policymakers and students to reimagine business education not just as a route to corporate careers but as a force for national development.</p><p>Whether you&rsquo;re an aspiring MBA a business school leader or curious about India&rsquo;s growth story this book offers valuable insights into how business education shaped India.</p>