FIIB Convocation 2026 Overview

On June 30, 2026, the Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB) held its convocation ceremony in New Delhi for the Class of 2026. The institute conferred postgraduate diplomas in management on 297 PGDM students and also recognized a doctoral scholar from the same cohort.

Placement Highlights

The graduating batch has already joined a diverse set of organisations, including Deloitte, Accenture, Wipro, HDFC, S&P Global, Tata Capital, CBRE, MakeMyTrip, and DHL. These placements span consulting, BFSI, technology, analytics, and operations functions.

Institutional Milestones

During the two‑year study period (2024‑2026), FIIB secured AACSB accreditation, positioning the school within the top 6 % of business schools worldwide. In the same timeframe, FIIB introduced its flagship curriculum initiative FIIBx, redesigning course content to integrate industry‑driven learning pathways and career‑ecosystem support.

Convocation Speakers

The ceremony featured Dr. Manish Gupta, Senior Director at Google DeepMind, who leads AI research across India and Japan. In his address, Dr. Gupta emphasized that AI is a powerful partner but must be combined with curiosity, resilience, ambition, and strong values to build successful careers and address global challenges.

Dr. Radhika Shrivastava, President & CEO of FIIB, reflected on the cohort’s journey, underscoring the importance of depth, credibility, and lifelong learning. She noted that the business landscape has transformed markedly over the two years, and urged graduates to maintain curiosity beyond formal qualifications.

Distinguished Alumni Recognitions

FIIB honoured two alumni for industry contributions:

  • Darpan Khurana Chandra, Director – Supply Chain Transformation at Coca‑Cola India, recognized for leading supply‑chain transformation, digitalisation, and excellence initiatives across India and South‑West Asia.
  • Tapan Bansal, Director at Mothercare Sourcing India Pvt. Ltd. and Co‑Founder of Globgrid Fashion Hub Pvt. Ltd., acknowledged for nearly three decades of leadership in fashion manufacturing, global sourcing, and retail.

Closing Remarks

The convocation concluded with Dr. Shrivastava urging the new graduates to retain the instinct of asking questions long after any formal reward, reinforcing the institute’s emphasis on continuous curiosity and adaptability.

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