The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) has a rich legacy of producing some of the finest business minds in the country. Its alumni have consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to making a positive impact on various industries. In this article, we highlight the achievements of some of the top alumni who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields.
| Name | Indra Nooyi |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 28, 1955 |
| Place of Birth | Madras, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in T. Nagar. |
| UG | Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Madras Christian College, University of Madras |
| PG | PGP Diploma – Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Yale School of Management |
| Role/Company | Indian-American Business Executive who was the chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo. |
| Achievements/Awards | America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report – 2008 The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women – Forbes Magazine Bower Award for Business Leadership from the Franklin Institute Awards Program – 2019 National Women’s Hall of Fame – 2021 |
| Name | Gopal Vittal |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1967 |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Rishi Valley School in Andhra Pradesh |
| UG | Madras Christian College |
| PG | MBA – Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
| Role/Company | CEO of Bharti Airtel (India) and South Asia |
| Achievements/Awards | NA |
| Name | Amish Tripathi |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1974 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | The Lawrence School, Lovedale Cathedral & John Connon School |
| UG | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| PG | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
| Role/Company | Author and Diplomat |
| Achievements/Awards | Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagruti Popular Writer Award – 2023 21st Century Icon Awards, London – 2021 Golden Book Award – Legend of Suheldev – 2022 |
| Name | Ajit Balakrishnan |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 22, 1948 |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | Bachelor of Science, University of Kerala |
| PG | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
| Role/Company | Founder, Current Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Rediff.com Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Calcutta |
| Achievements/Awards | NA |
| Name | Ramachandra Guha |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 29, 1958 |
| Place of Birth | Dehradun, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Cambrian Hall The Doon School |
| UG | St. Stephen’s College – Delhi |
| PG | Masters in Economics – Delhi School of Economics Ph.D. in sociology – Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
| Role/Company | Historian, Author, Public Intellectual, and Distinguished University professor at Krea University |
| Achievements/Awards | Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize – 2015 Honorary Doctor of Humanities by Yale University – 2014 |
| Name | Sunil Duggal |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani |
| PG | MBA – Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta |
| Role/Company | Indian Entrepreneur and Business Executive Ex-Chief Executive Officer of Dabur, India’s largest Ayurvedic medicine manufacturer |
| Achievements/Awards | NA |
| Name | Ashishkumar Chauhan |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 16, 1968 |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG (if Applicable) | Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay |
| PG (if Applicable) | MBA – Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta |
| Role/Company | MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange |
| Achievements/Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award by Global Custodian in Singapore ‘Visionary Awards 2021’ – Financial Sector by Governance Now, India |
| Name | Nishi Vasudeva |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 30, 1956 |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | NA |
| PG | MBA – Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta |
| Role/Company | Indian Business Executive Former Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Achievements/Awards | Most Powerful Women in India Bussiness by Bussiness Today |
The top alumni of IIM Calcutta stand as shining examples of the institute’s commitment to excellence and leadership. From the realms of finance and economics to literature and sports commentary, these individuals have not only excelled in their chosen fields but have also made lasting contributions to society. As IIM Calcutta continues to produce future leaders, it can take pride in the accomplishments of its distinguished alumni, who have carved a niche for themselves on the global stage.