Western Times- Saksham 2026
Shanti Business School (SBS), Ahmedabad, proudly welcomed 253 student managers of its 17th PGDM cohort with the inauguration of SAKSHAM 2026, a flagship week-long induction programme. The programme was organized around the theme "Focus 3R – Reimagine, Resilient, Responsible", encouraging students to develop leadership qualities, professional responsibility, resilience, and innovative thinking.
Dr. Neha Sharma, Director of SBS Ahmedabad, delivered the welcome address and encouraged students to take responsibility, demonstrate accountability, lead with integrity, and become transformative leaders.
The programme featured several distinguished industry experts and guest speakers. Mr. Ronak Chiripal, Promoter of Chiripal Group, inspired students through the concept of "Reimagine", highlighting curiosity, open-mindedness, and the importance of exploring new opportunities.
Chief Guest Shri Saurabh Singhvi, Managing Director of Litera Technologies, shared insights on resilience, drawing from his experience of scaling teams at Cimpress. He emphasized consistency, courageous decisions, and continuous reinvention as essential qualities of effective leadership.
Dr. P.K. Rajput, Global Leadership Coach and author, delivered an engaging session on communication, accountability, and self-awareness, connecting the three pillars of the programme with practical leadership skills.
The second day featured an energetic and interactive session by Mr. Mihir Mehta, Founder of Zoobiz, followed by discussions with emerging entrepreneurs, including Mr. Abhishek Gupta, Ms. Aditi Gupta, Mr. Dipesh Prajapati, and Mr. Ashish Nahata.
SAKSHAM 2026 provided students with valuable industry exposure, entrepreneurial insights, leadership lessons, and opportunities to interact with experienced professionals. The programme aimed to prepare future managers to become innovative, resilient, and responsible leaders in the corporate world.