23-11-2025 12:00:00 AM
IMT Hyderabad hosted its convocation ceremony for the batch of 2023-2025 on its campus, celebrating the successful culmination of another academic year. The auspicious event witnessed an inspiring procession led by Prof (Dr) Steven Raj Padakandla, PGP Chairperson, IMT Hyderabad, and the distinguished Chief Guest, Shri Kamal Bali, President & Managing Director, Volvo Group India. The convocation procession comprised Prof (Dr) K M Baharul Islam, Director, IMT Hyderabad, members of the Board of Governors, and faculty members. The ceremony commenced with the Chief Guest and the Director of IMT Hyderabad lighting the inaugural lamp, symbolizing a prayer for unity and harmony.
Prof (Dr) K M Baharul Islam and Chief Guest Shri Kamal Bali introduced a new CSR initiative of IMT Hyderabad, ‘Daaitva’, and unveiled the logo. This was followed by the release of the convocation souvenirs for the graduating batch of 2023-25.Addressing the gathering, Prof (Dr) K M Baharul Islam shared key highlights from the academic year 2025, presenting the annual report. He also highlighted all the significant events that took place during the year. He emphasized notable achievements in placements with over 120 prestigious companies, including the Bank of New York, PepsiCo, Deloitte, and Micron Technology, among others, which visited the campus for final placements and provided a range of exciting opportunities for graduating students.
Shri Kamal Nath, the esteemed Chief Mentor of IMT Hyderabad, addressed the graduating Class of 2025, highlighted the institute’s vision to cultivate professionals with a global mindset and local insight, qualities that the graduates have truly embodied. He emphasized the importance of core values- curiosity, humility, connectedness, and responsibility and urged graduates to nurture these principles throughout their journeys. Shri Kamal Nath also underscored the enduring support of IMT Hyderabad’s faculty and alumni network, encouraging graduates to stay connected and contribute meaningfully to the institution’s legacy.
The Chief Guest, Shri Kamal Bali, in his address, extended warm congratulations to the graduating students on this momentous day of achievement. He emphasized that this occasion marks not only a celebration of past efforts but also a stepping stone toward fulfilling the institute’s mission of promoting excellence, enhancing industry preparedness, and fostering social responsibility. Shri Kamal Bali highlighted the complex global challenges ahead, including climate change, digital transformation, growing nationalism, and geopolitical tensions. As a token of recognition for their outstanding performances, 4 gold medals and 3 silver medals were awarded to the most deserving students of the batch 2023-2025, acknowledging their exemplary dedication and academic brilliance, along with a Distinguished Achievement Award to one of the students.