24th Batch of PGPMX Begins at IIM Indore Mumbai Campus

24th Batch of PGPMX Begins at IIM Indore Mumbai Campus

• 20 Participants Embark on an Advanced Journey in Executive Management Education

The 24^th batch of IIM Indore’s Weekend MBA – the Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives in Mumbai (PGPMX), commenced on January 10, 2026, at IIM Indore Mumbai Campus. The batch of 20 participants was inaugurated by Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore. Prof. Mit Vachhrajani, Chair – PGPMX, faculty members, and staff members were also present on this occasion.

In his inaugural address, Prof. Himanshu Rai urged participants to approach the programme with an open heart and an open mind, emphasizing that learning happens through every interaction – with faculty, peers, and alumni alike. He encouraged the cohort to cultivate conscientiousness, discipline, and effective time management, stressing that true growth comes from clarity of purpose. “Focus on what you truly want to do. When you invest time in what genuinely matters to you, your habits shape your character,” he said.

Prof. Rai also highlighted the importance of self-empathy, reminding participants not to judge or compare themselves with others. He urged them to live courageously, let go of the fear of failure, and recognize that while hard work is essential, it must be complemented by grit, patience, and resilience. Emphasizing leadership in a complex world, he spoke about the value of networking across diverse perspectives, encouraging participants to engage with people from different backgrounds to develop an inclusive outlook—one that defines empathetic, adaptable, and impactful leaders.

In his welcome address, Prof. Mit Vachhrajani congratulated the participants for taking a significant step toward leadership and professional growth. He highlighted the unique structure of the PGPMX, which enables professionals to learn while they work, with alternate weekend classes allowing for the immediate application of classroom concepts in real-world settings. “This simultaneous learning and implementation creates a rich, experiential learning curve,” he noted. Emphasizing IIM Indore’s participant-centred pedagogy, he said that learning is not one-sided – the peer group and cohort diversity form the real strength of the programme. Over the two-year journey, he added, participants reflect, evolve, and emerge as better leaders, professionals, and responsible citizens.

The 24th PGPMX batch comprises 20 experienced professionals from a range of domains including engineering and infrastructure, manufacturing, banking and financial services, consulting, information technology, automation, construction, media and entertainment, energy, and digital services. With an average work experience of 13 years, the cohort comprises professionals across various experience bands.

Academically, the batch is diverse, with qualifications such as BE, BSc, B.Tech, B.Arch, BA, BBA, and BAF. Participants hold mid to senior-level roles, including Senior Manager, Manager, Lead, Principal Engineer, Deputy Manager, Business Manager, Project Manager, System Engineer, and Specialist roles across their respective industries.

Notably, PGPMX has been ranked No. 1 in India for Career Progression and 13th globally in the Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA Rankings. This recognition reflects the tangible career advancement and leadership growth experienced by participants over the years. The programme has consistently enabled working executives to accelerate their careers, broaden their perspectives, and take on higher-impact roles, reaffirming PGPMX as a powerful catalyst for professional transformation.

This strong mix of experience, functional expertise, and academic diversity lays a robust foundation for deep peer learning, reflective practice, and multidimensional classroom discussions, reaffirming PGPMX Mumbai as a powerful platform for executive transformation.