School of International Business

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Placements 2011 PLACEMENTS 2011-12

Look beyond the apparent.

Explore new possibilities.

Go beyond boundaries.

These are the mantras that form the crux of IIFTs pedagogy, where seeing beyond the horizons is a matter of routine.

In an increasingly globalized world, managerial excellence depends on the ability to straddle various social, cultural and business paradigms, all the time. IIFTs system of education equips one with the relevant skills and enhances the acumen required to think like a visionary. We invite you to IIFT to meet the change agents and business leaders of tomorrow.

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Contents

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Directors Message CPAs Message Academic Programmes Centers of Excellence MDP MBA-IB Course Structure Faculty IIFT Delhi IIFT Kolkata Student Exchange Programme Social Awareness Programme

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Alumni Student Clubs Live Projects Corporate Relations Port Visit Achievements Flagship Events Events Summer Placements Final Placements Prominent Recruiters Placement Details

Since 1963, IIFT has trained more than 40,000 business professionals across 30 countries in various facets of International Business and Trade Policy. Throughout its long-standing history, IIFT has had an enviable track record of giving its students the experience and exposure to gain a unique edge in the marketplace. Our competent cadres of business managers are equipped with specialized knowledge, team skills and a sense of responsibility to face the new business challenges in todays fast changing times and contribute to organizational growth and development.

To be an Academic Centre of Excellence in the area of International Business and a well-networked institution committed towards delivering globally competitive business education, training and research to individuals, corporate bodies, government organizations and the society.

Vision

Mission

Globally strengthen and sustain business knowledge through creative research and teaching, highlighting the significance of learning and by collaborating with organizations, institutions, and universities both within India and well beyond the national boundaries. Establish a sustainable position as one of the top international business schools, imparting knowledge in the area of International Business through structured academic and customized training programmes. Be innovative, professional and provide an intellectual as well as institutional culture towards excellence.

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Redefining business education

Message from the Director

The full-time MBA (International Business) is our flagship programme where skills of the participants are honed to enable them to master the complexities and intricacies of International Business and equip them with the tools to evolve into sound business professionals.
Globalisation Policies pursued by various Governments have led to accelerated world economic integration resulting in reduction in barriers to International Business and Trade. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), over nearly five decades, has been engaged in teaching, research and capacity building on all aspects of International Business and Trade. Of the various long-term educational courses offered at IIFT, the full-time MBA (International Business) is the flagship programme where skills of the participants are honed to enable them to master the complexities and intricacies of International Business and equip them with the tools to evolve into sound business professionals. At IIFT, the course content and curriculum is reviewed annually to enable the students to capture the latest in various disciplines. The focus on, both research and education has enabled the students to achieve in-depth knowledge. The recruiters from IIFT have found the knowledge and professional grooming of MBA (IB) students a valuable asset. I take this opportunity to invite the discerning recruiters to IIFT to select young professional from a unique group of dynamic minds who are set to be game changers. K.T. Chacko
(Mr. K.T. Chacko, IAS (Retd.) is from the M.P. Cadre of 1973. He holds a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Kerala and was awarded three gold medals for obtaining first rank in the State. He did Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University, USA specializing in International Trade and Monetary Policy. Mr. Chacko held the crucial assignment of Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India from 2004 to 2006.)

Message from the Corporate and Placement Advisor

Today we stand at a crucial juncture where Indian companies are ascending on the global stage. The ability to grasp international facets of a business decision and the willingness to stretch beyond current boundaries are much appreciated traits in corporates. We, at IIFT, are pioneers in imparting knowledge with an international perspective. Our added focus on international business ensures that our students are in tune with the demands and expectations of todays globally oriented corporates. We have always maintained high quality, both in terms of curricula and of the students passing out of these hallowed portals. The current batch comprises of students from various walks of life, each adding to the professional, educational and cultural diversity of the group. Apart from the exhaustive and updated curriculum, intensive case studies and live projects make our students quintessential managers who prove their expertise across functions and sectors. Apart from the academic focus, we expand the students social and emotional capabilities through a well-structured Social Awareness Program. The programme sensitizes the students by bringing them face to face with major social issues and propels them to be competent and socially aware leaders of tomorrow. The time has come to share with you the excitement of interacting with the best minds we have. It is my privilege to invite you to participate in the placement process at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, School of International Business. This brochure contains all the relevant information needed for your participation. I am sure that the current batch will surpass your expectations and help strengthen existing bonds and in forging new ones. A warm welcome to IIFT! Munish Bhargava

(Mr. Munish Bhargava graduated from IT BHU and has a Masters Degree in Engineering from IIT Roorkee. He has participated in the Executive Development Program in Marketing Management at IIM Calcutta. He has over 35 years of work experience with leading groups namely Aditya Birla , Eicher, Dunlop, Shriram and DLF at senior management profiles. He has also been the President of Rotary Club of Delhi Panchshila Park.)

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Academic Programmes
At IIFT, learning is team based, practical and interactive. The curriculum has been designed to emphasize on theoretical and practical nuances. It is revisited and scanned by eminent management education experts to ensure it reflects the dynamics of an ever changing business world. IIFTs diverse portfolio of programs caters to the requirements of aspiring business executives and midcareer professionals alike. In addition to courses available, the Institute also organizes customized training programmes for the corporates so that it suits their requirement while satisfying the need of the program. The programs offered are:
Two-year MBA (International Business), New Delhi & Kolkata Three-year MBA (International Business) (PartTime), New Delhi, Kolkata and Dar-e-Salaam Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business, New Delhi Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Marketing, New Delhi Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (through VSAT), in 91 cities across India Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Capital and Financial Markets, New Delhi Certificate Programme in Export Management, New Delhi and Kolkata Certificate Course in International Business Languages, New Delhi Certificate Programme in Capital and Financial Markets, New Delhi Certificate Programme in Global Trade, Logistics and Operations Post Graduate Diploma in International Business for Young Managers, in 91 cities across India Post Graduate Diploma in International Business for Middle East (Dubai-Sharjah) Advanced Diploma in International Business in 48 cities across India Post Graduate Certificate Programme in International Business (through NIIT Imperia Platform)

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Excellence Achieved

IIFT has developed Centres of Excellence to build a knowledge pool of specialized business intelligence.
The Centre for International Trade and Technology (CITT)
Recognizing the role of innovation, research & development and technology for the growth and competitiveness of trade and industry in knowledge based economy, the Centre for International Trade and Technology (CITT) was set up in 2001 at IIFT with the active technical and financial support of Ministry of Science & Technology, Department for Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India. The CITT primarily aims at promoting technology business through policy research, capacity building, dissemination of information and networking.

Management Development Programmes

The Centre for MSME Studies

The Centre for MSME Studies at IIFT provides continuous support to the MSME sector by carrying out activities which can be broadly classified into: Conducting training programmes, Provision of Business Intelligence services through a databank and Acting as a catalyst for interfacing with other concerned and associated institutions. These are done both at national level in collaboration with industry associations, EPCs and various ministries and at international level with assistance from agencies including SDC (Berne), Mckong Institute (Thailand), Vietnam University of Foreign Trade, UNIDO, UNCTAD etc.

Through a unique combination of cutting edge knowledge, insight into the global development agenda and faculty expertise, the MDPs provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and acquisition of skills in the area of international business that help shape corporate strategies.

Management Development Programmes (MDPs), being the core strength of IIFT in the field of International Business, aim at developing the required skills and professional competency among the participants and equipping them with knowledge of international trade and business, helping them keep pace with the emerging challenges. The Institute offers a wide range of MDPs in various areas of International Business such as International Marketing, Trade Operations and Logistics, International Finance, WTO & related issues in India and abroad, besides CSR. IIFT has organized these programmes for a large number of Government departments/ ministries such as Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Science & Technology as well as corporate houses such as Tata Group, Mahindra Group, Aditya Birla Group, Indian Oil, ITC, Pepsico, ABN-AMRO, Cairn, Sony, UNDP, Bharat Electronics, Medtronic, BHEL, Ericsson, MMTC, STC, Power Grid, ITPO, ONGC, SAIL, GAIL and Coir Board.

The Centre for WTO Studies

The major objective of the Centre has been to provide research and analytical support on a continuous basis to the Department of Commerce on identified issues pertaining to the World Trade Organization. Over the years, the Centre has conducted a robust research programme with a series of papers in all spheres of interest at the WTO. The centre has also created a specialised e-repository of important WTO documents, especially related to India, in its Trade Resource Centre.

Research
Research activities occupy a critical place at IIFT because of the strong institutional emphasis on a strong pervasive interface between research and training. The Institute has so far brought out over 650 research studies and surveys. In addition, it has developed substantial consulting capacity in analyzing international business situations and developing appropriate corporate strategies. Prominent institutions and international organisations that have consulted IIFT includes Harvard University, European Union Office, USAID, UNDP, ESCAP, Commonwealth Secretariat, FICCI, CII, FIEO and Central & State Governments of India

Overseas Programmes
Continuing with the initiative of building capacity across the African continent, consequent to the India Africa Forum Summit, 2008 a series of capacity building programmes on International Business were held in Uganda, Senegal, and Rwanda. The Institute has so far conducted about a dozen programmes in various African countries that include Ethiopia, Egypt, Botswana, Namibia, Angola and South Africa.
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Our flagship program

MBA (International Business)

Developments in the international markets and their consequential impact on Indias domestic market, call for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment. The MBA (International Business) is a foundation course for developing a competent class of business executives to meet the countrys growing requirements for training personnel in the field of International Business Management.

MBA (IB), the flagship programme of IIFT, is a two year, fully residential programme. The course has been designed with special emphasis on international perspectives of all the functional streams of management. This differentiates the MBA (IB) programme from the management programmes offered at other top business schools.
The programme aims at a holistic development of the students. Integrating economics with management principles through carefully designed courses makes the programme unique. Port visits, summer projects, live projects, a social awareness programme, symposia, cultural events, community service activities, sports and different club activities form an integral part of the curricula.

Admission Procedure
Through a rigorous admission procedure involving an intensive written exam, group discussion, essay writing and an interview, IIFT ensures that only the crme de la crme make it to the programme. The 1:300 student to applicant ratio stands testimony to the level of scrutiny that IIFT adopts in its admission procedure.

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Course Structure
The pedagogy at IIFT is specifically designed to create a progressive learning environment - a blend of both theoretical concepts and practical nuances. An optimal mix of learning methods ensures a holistic personality development of the students. The curriculum encourages students to apply theoretical learning to real-life scenarios in the form of case studies, primary research and live projects.
The course structure at IIFT gives a strong grounding of international perspectives. The first year of the programme helps in building a strong foundation and equips students with the basics of Finance, Marketing, Trade, Strategy and Entrepreneurship. It also introduces the students to the concepts of HR, Operations and Economics. All research findings at IIFT are carefully incorporated in the curriculum. The second year requires the students to specialise in a domain by opting for a preferred combination of 8 electives in addition to the core courses offered. To major in any particular domain, a minimum of 4 electives are to be chosen. A minimum of 2 electives make a minor in the particular domain. The total number of credit hours for the course is 1260 hours. FINANCE Core Courses Accounting for Managers Financial Management International Finance Working Capital Management Electives Derivatives & Risk Management Project Appraisal & Finance Retail Banking Security Analysis & Portfolio Management Management of Financial Services Fixed Income Security Analytics Mergers & Acquisitions Bank Management Foreign Currency Loans & Currency Risk Mgmt. Trade Financing Micro Financing Global Financing Wealth Management Equity Research Financial Modelling IFRS Corporate Treasury & Forex Risk Management International Payment methods, Systems & letter of credit and Implications of UCP 600 Structured Corporate Foreign Currency Loans & Currency Risk Management Strategies TRADE Core Courses International Trade Operations International Trade Logistics Seminar Course on Sectoral Strategy Electives Agri Commodity Trading Environment Management Oil and Energy Trading Market Access Issues Management Of Shipping Services Metals & Minerals Commodity Trading Customs & Excise Management Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management MARKETING Core Courses Marketing Management Business Research Methods Consumer Behaviour International Marketing Electives International Brand Management Retail Management Distribution Management Marketing of Services Industrial Marketing Advertisement & Promotion Management Customer Relationship Management Rural Marketing Strategic Marketing Sales Management Pricing management Applied Marketing Research Luxury Management STRATEGY Core Courses Strategic Management Global Sourcing & Business Development Competitive Strategy and Global Markets Electives Contemporary Competitive Strategy Building and Implementing a balance scorecard Strategy and competitive games SYSTEMS Core Courses Introduction to IT IT Applications in Management Management of Information Systems Electives IT Project Management Software Process & Quality Management Business Intelligence & Data Ware Housing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) IT Consultancy Practices & Management Managing ICTs in the Digital Economy ECONOMICS Core Courses Business Economics Macro Economics International Economics Global Economics Environment & Policy Indian Economy Electives Industrial Organization Theories for Managers Microfinance for Managers Doing Business in China Economics of Pricing Strategies Comparative Economic Dev. of India and China GENERAL MGMT. AND PERSONALITY DEV. Core Courses Principles of Management Business Communications Foreign Language (French/Spanish/Mandarin) International Business Law Psychology for Managers Organizational Behaviour Business Ethics Electives Global Climate Change and Business Cross Cultural Management International Negotiations International Human Resource Management Fair Human Resource Practices OPERATIONS AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS Core Courses Business Statistics Operations Research Supply Chain Management Production & Operations Management Electives Advanced Analytics for International Business Operations Strategy Quality Control and Management OTHERS Seminar Presentation Social Awareness Programme Dissertation Project
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Like the North Star,

the Faculty at IIFT guide students and give direction to traverse uncharted paths.

The Faculty
ECONOMICS Dr. Vijaya Katti Dr. D.Sunitha Raju Dr. Ranajoy Bhattacharyya Dr. Biswajit Nag Dr. Basanta K Sahu Dr. Bibek Ray Chaudhuri Dr. Debashis Chakraborty Dr. Jaydeep Mukherjee Dr. Pratap Chandra Mohanty FINANCE Dr. Satinder Bhatia Shri Ashok Kapoor Shri Harkirat Singh Shri Rajiv Mohan Srivastava Dr. Niti Nandini Chatnani Dr. Jayanta Kumar Seal Dr. V Raveendra Saradhi Dr. Sheeba Kapil Dr. Jacqueline Symss Dr. T P Ghosh GENERAL MANAGEMENT Dr. Pooja Lakhanpal Dr. M Venkatesan Dr. Sweta Srivastava Malla INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dr. O P Wali Dr. Radhika Prosad Datta Shri Ranjit Goswami Dr. Anshu Arora Dr. Ashim Raj Singla Ms. Parul Singh MARKETING Dr. Ravi Shanker Dr. Rakesh Mohan Joshi Dr. Gautam Kr. Dutta Dr. Pinaki Das Gupta Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sharma Ms. Ruppal Walia Sharma Dr. Saikat Banerjee Dr. Mridula Savitri Mishra QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES Dr. Nitin Seth Dr. Prabhir Kr. Das Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh Dr. Sanjay Rastogi Dr. Saswati Tripathi Dr. Himani Gupta Ms. Sonu Verma STRATEGY Dr. K. Rangarajan Shri Rohit Mehtani TRADE Dr. Deepankar Sinha Dr. Justin Paul Dr. Ram Singh Ms. Tamanna Chaturvedi

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Location
Located in Qutab Institutional Area, overlooking the green ridge and the historical Qutab Minar, the IIFT Campus is considered to be one of the finest in the country. The campus is spread over 6.5 acres of land, houses two academic blocks and two residential blocks for students and visiting faculty. Be it the imposing structure of the Atrium, the mystic beauty of the architectural design called Top of the World, or the splendour of the campus in full bloom in winter, it never fails to impress the visitors.

Life @ IIFT Delhi

Library
One of the largest of its kind in the developing world, with a repository of over 1 lakh volumes and 800 journals, the library comprises of a unique collection of publications and business journals from FAO, IMF, UNCTAD, World Bank and other international agencies. Students have access to databases such as CMIE, India Stat, World Trade Atlas, World Bank Indicators, WITS and EBSCO and other audio-visual aids on management. IIFT has set up the WTO Resource Centre in the Library to focus exclusively on WTO issues. This unique Centre enhances the utility of the IIFT Library even further.

Hostel
IIFT, Delhi comprises of three hostels which are well equipped to help students deal with the hectic course. The campus hostels have recreation rooms, study lounges and gymnasiums. Full time medical assistance is available.

Sports and Fitness

The campus boasts of a wellequipped gym which is much appreciated by the programme participants. But the idea of fitness is not just restricted to the gym. IIFTians take pride in their passion for sports. The Ultimate Warrior League organised this year was one of the biggest successes of the sports clubs. There is a collegiate team for football and cricket which represent the college at various national level sports meets.

Student Life
Keeping in line with the aim of all round development of managers, IIFT Delhi provides a plethora of activities initiated by students themselves. The slew of interesting group projects and assignments make sure that the IIFTians work together and develop team-spirit. But IIFT is not just about academics. Students also take part in various recreational activities and get togethers. Nonacademic clubs such as Quintessential and Koshish are very popular among students.

Facilities
The campus itself is very picturesque, with artistically designed buildings and wellmaintained plush gardens. The facilities available on the campus include, fully air-conditioned lecture halls with modern audiovisual aids, conference halls for round-table conferences, an auditorium of 500 seating capacity, three computer centers, indoor games, sports ground, besides excellent residential facilities for the students.

Life @ IIFT Kolkata

Student Life
IIFT Kolkata teaches students to live life at its best and to make the optimal use of available resources. Students strive to excel in various fields, be it the world of academics including various research assignments and projects or the numerous B-School competitions or the extensive club activities and symposiums. The in-house Finance Magazine - Infineeti, completely a work of the students of IIFT, is published on a monthly basis. It includes enriching articles in the field of finance including articles on current happenings and on prominent personalities along

Facilities

with quizzes, insights and guest articles by industry experts. BrandWagon, the Marketing Club of IIFT also publishes its Marketing Magazine under the name of MarkMantra containing interesting and innovative marketing articles written by students and industry practitioners. Both these magazines are published on the IIFT knowledge repository website maintained by the students and circulated among the top B-Schools of the country as also shared with various corporates.

Location
The IIFT Kolkata Campus was started in the year 2006 and is an extension of the Delhi campus for all academic activities. The highly qualified and experienced faculty teaches at both the campuses and the courses and credits are common among the campuses. IIFT also follows a common admission as well as placement process for both its campuses. The Kolkata Campus of IIFT is located in the lush green area of Salt Lake, the modern commercial hub of the City of Joy, overlooking the picturesque salt water lakes of the area.

The facilities at the campus include air conditioned lecture rooms, well equipped conference hall with facilities for video conferencing, a rich library with extensive reading / research material and fully equipped computer centres with latest software applications like SPSS, Clementine, Palisade Decision tools, e-Views and Oracle Developer which aid the students in their various assignments and projects. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled with 24x7 high-speed internet connectivity. Medical facilities are also available on campus round the clock. Construction of IIFT Kolkatas new campus is under way on a 10-acre plot allotted by the Govt. of West Bengal and it is expected to be a state-of-theart campus meeting international standards in the field of MBA education.

Library

The library at the Kolkata campus has subscriptions to a number of unique publications, business journals and magazines including those by IMF, UNCTAD, etc. and has access to comprehensive online databases that help students carry out extensive research. The databases include CMIE, India Stat, World Trade Atlas, WITS and EBSCO. A separate reading room is also available for students to study from their own material during their spare time.

Hostel
MBA (full-time) at the Kolkata campus is a residential program having excellent hostel facilities with an ambience conducive to learning. The hostels are also WiFi enabled with 24x7 high-speed internet connectivity. Medical assistance is available round the clock. The hostel has a fully equipped fitness centre which enables students to stay fit and energetic.

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Achieve

Innovate. Extend. Expand. Go Beyond.

At IIFT, we constantly strive to go beyond boundaries. Our pedagogy, experienced faculty and real-world exposure enable us to become managers with a global viewpoint.

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Student Exchange Programme

IIFT Exchange Programme is an outcome of the Institutes academic collaboration with some of the leading institutions across the world.

The institute is a member of the following International and Regional Organizations: Academy of International Business (AIB), USA European Foundation For Management Development (EFMD), Brussels International Association of Trade Training Organisations (IATTO), UK United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) HANKEN SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, HELSINKI, FINLAND We got an opportunity to work on live projects for the Finnish Government and a leading Finnish Telecom company which made the program all the more worthwhile. GRENOBLE ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT, GRENOBLE, FRANCE Studying and rubbing shoulders with students of 13 nationalities at one of the most reputed business schools of France was highly enriching. It was an experience of a lifetime. EDHEC, FRANCE Innovative ways of administering the course and the emphasis on group work provided a unique learning milieu.

The universities which fall under the purview of IIFTs student exchange programme are: Aberstwyth University, UK EDHEC Business School, France Grenoble School of Management, France Hanken, Finland IECS, Strasbourg, France The academic collaborations are an endeavor towards showcasing IIFTs legacy of over four decades and at the same time an endeavor to gain from the expertise of the partner institutions. Students are encouraged to study in Foreign Universities during the third trimester and also interact with foreign students who visit IIFT under the student exchange programme. IIFT also conducts many MDPs (Management Development Programmes) with universities abroad as well as faculty exchange programmes. IESEG School of Management, France International University, Geneva Nyenrode Business School, Netherlands Pforzheim University, Germany Saarland University, Germany SDA Bocconi, Italy SKEMA Business School, France

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Social Awareness Programme (SAP)

Individuals with a sense of responsibility to society are the catalysts for social enterprises and corporate changes.

Realizing this, IIFT has taken the initiative to sensitize its student and make them socially responsive corporate citizens. The Social Awareness Programme (SAP), which is part of the curriculum for the MBA (IB) Programme, brings students face to face with major issues that concern society. Under this initiative, students are affiliated to more than 30 partner NGOs where they learn how to transfer academic knowledge into real-world practice to bring about social change.

At IIFT, students have been working to improve the conditions of the underprivileged, adding momentum to the increasingly growing belief that business is interlinked with society. The success of this programme lies in sensitizing the students on social issues and in the valuable experience they carry with them into the corporate world.

Partner NGOs
Astha, Aashray Adhikar Abhiyan, Development Alternatives, Sukanya, Joining hands, Abhyas Trust, Muskan Foundation, Family Planning Association of India,, Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre, Smile Foundation, HelpAge India, Naz Foundation (India) Trust, Udayan Care, Salaam Balak Trust, Womens Interlink Foundation, Tangra Moytri Society, Sanlaap, Don Bosco Ashalayam, Kolkata Socio Cultural Institute, National Skills Foundation of India, Vigyan Vijay Foundation, Sahara Centre for Residential Care and Rehabilitation, United Way of Delhi, Deepalaya, Aadhaar Micro Enterprise Solution Trust, All India Prakash Society All India Prakash Society, Tomorrows Foundation, Bikash Bharti Welfare, the Calcutta

Samaritans, Tiljala Society for Human and Educational Development, CLPOA, AIWC, Loreto Day school, etc. These NGOs address various issues of the society such as Child Education & Health Care, Old Age, Disability, Environment, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Poverty, Population & Family Welfare, Community Development, Female Foeticide, Women empowerment and Income Generation.

Mathew Cherian
HelpAge India The students have displayed rare sensitivity in understanding the problems of society and the community. Their learnings from this experience will help them as future managers and CEOs who will add value to business. The responsibility gained will help in sustainable development

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Alumni
It is said people give a place its character. IIFT is an eminent example of this adage. The shared vision, aspirations and talents of IIFTians, past and present, has led us to occupy a place of pride among the top B-Schools of the country.
IIFT alumni share a deep bond with the institute which has led them to their present success. This is reflected in the strong Alumni Association, which boasts many industry doyens. These eminent personalities pass on their coveted professional traits to future IIFTMBAs through interactive programmes such as HeadStart and the Mentorship Programme. Annual alumni meets help anchor alumni ever more firmly to their Alma-Mater. Held in 10 different cities including international venues such as New York, Singapore and Dubai, these meets rekindle old associations. IIFT shares a mutual bond with its students, enriching their minds and lives and imbibing their zest and vigour to create an indefinable edge THE IIFT EDGE.

Rashesh Shah
Founder and Chairman Edelweiss Group Recently I visited IIFT for our reunion which was great memories of times long gone came back instantly. It was good to see IIFT bloom and grow. The enthusiasm of the students and faculty was catching and gratifying. Keep it up, IIFT!

Dinesh Jain
CEO Hover Automotive India The journey has been extremely good and the seeds of them were sown when I was at IIFT. Lot of hard work has gone into it. At IIFT, we learnt to head to the unknown. My career path moved from sales and marketing to exports and I looked after markets such as Far East and Middle East. The journey continues to be as interesting as ever.

Prashant Gaur
Divisional Manager - Marketing General Motors Life was a full throttle drive at IIFT.It taught me to manage my time & handle that ever mounting pressure. The exposure through my peers, faculty, corporate interactions & events was just priceless.

OUR DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI: Dinesh Jain, CEO at Hover Automotive India V. Shashikanth, CEO, UB Global Govind Ambady, CEO, Louis Dreyfus Commodities India Rashesh Shah, Founder and CEO, Edelweiss Group S.K. Roongta, Managing Director, Vedanta Aluminium Ravi K., Chief Executive Officer - India, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Anil Matai,CEO, Novartis India Siraj Choudhury, CEO- Cargill India Pvt Ltd Manav Garg, Founder & CEO, Eka Software Solutions Aditya Dharnidharka, COO, Vega Foods Manu Sawhney, EVP, ESPN Star Sports D.P. Singh, Managing Director, SARA Group Ramesh Vijayaraghavan, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Vikas M., Director, Mars India Ritu Mehrotra, Director Global Recruitment and Strategic Initiatives , Bristlecone Aseem Puri, Marketing Director Fabric Care Asia, Unilever Ashok B, Director, Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt. Ltd. Atul Gogna, Director Strategy (Asia Pacific), Alcoa Jaspreet Bindra, Regional Director, Microsoft India Shubhendu Roy, Director, Standard Chartered Bank Akshay Menon, Director, DB, Private Wealth Management Sachin Bhardwaj, Director, UBS Investment Bank, New York Kenny Abraham, Director, Sales Development, Pepsi Foods Hemal Shah, Associate Director, Global E Procure

V.B. Kasi, Regional Director, Singapore, Noble Grains Arvind S., President, Frost International Saloni Nangia, Senior VP and Head, Retail & Consumer Products, Technopak Advisors Aniemesh Kumar, VP, HSBC Harish Madnani, VP, Barclays Capital, India Arnob Saha, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers N Ramachandran, Managing Director, Mel Systems & Services Ltd

Alumnus of the year 2010- Mr.D.P.Singh

Silver Jubilee Reunion- IIFT batch of 1985

Mumbai Chapter Meet 2011

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IMF

Student Clubs
IIFT believes in learning through group work. It inculcates the concept of a TEAM in every activity it endorses.

International Management Forum (IMF) is the official student body at IIFT. It coordinates and provides administrative support to various student bodies and activities. The five member body consists of the President, the General Secretary, the Media coordinator, the Cultural secretary and the Alumni coordinator.

workshops and competitions. It endeavors to increase student exposure to branding, advertising and other disciplines of marketing. It is credited with hugely successful events such as the National Marketing Symposium and a plethora of corporate interactions.

BLASH The Trade Club

Blash is a dedicated club for Trade and prepares students for successful careers in the domain. The club focuses on sectoral analysis studies, workshops on utilization of databases, knowledge sharing seminars and other related activities. IIFT is the only B-school in India which hosts a dedicated Trade and Logistics symposium every year.

AFRICA BUSINESS CELL

Conceptualized to foster and strengthen the business and trading relations between Africa and India for mutual economic growth and development. It aims to increase awareness amongst the student community about the business opportunity that Africa presents.

SOCRATES The Consulting Club

Socrates is the consulting club at IIFT which seeks to equip students with resources to make informed decisions on consulting careers, tools necessary to build successful careers in consulting and opportunities to promote extra-curricular excellence. The club anchors these efforts by creating forums for aspirants to learn and imbibe skills and best practices from industry experts and harnessing initiatives that enable students to assimilate the learning into practical application.

CASHONOVA
The Finance and Investments Club
Cashonova is the Finance and Investments club at IIFT. The club acts as a platform for finance enthusiasts and conducts discussion and activities that go beyond classroom learning. The club is instrumental in reaching out to students and nurturing interest in finance among them through a wide variety of events. The club organizes a national finance symposium every year in Mumbai. The Equity Research Cell under the aegis of Cashonova aims to equip the students with nuances of valuation.

KOSHISH The Social Awareness Club

Koshish excels in cultivating social responsibility amongst the management students. It sensitizes the students towards the problems of the society at large. Members of the club actively involve themselves in promoting girl child education, organizing blood donation camps and visiting old age homes and orphanages.

This is amply illustrated in the variety of student clubs at IIFT, each targeting a specific domain.

SYSTEMIX The Business Technology Club

Systemix is the IT & Business Technology Club at IIFT. It aims to provide a platform to experience the real-life issues and problems in the field of IT. Systemix works towards the mission of equipping students with the latest happenings in the technology space.

EOM CELL
The Energy, Operations and Manufacturing (EOM) Cell is the hub for energy and operations interest at IIFT. The cell provides a platform for the interaction of students, faculty, alumni, business leaders and researchers. Various initiatives (such as conclaves) are taken by the club to ensure the seamless transfer of knowledge related to these domains and to educate students about the challenges faced by these sectors.

E-CELL
The entrepreneurship cell strives to drive the entrepreneurial spirit among the IIFT community. It acts as a catalyst and an incubator of new ideas. It organizes workshops and sessions that motivate budding entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and provides constructive feedback on them.

BRANDWAGON The Marketing Club

Brandwagon promotes the spirit of marketing in all its glory. It is one of the most active clubs in the B-School Arena dedicated to sharing knowledge through

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Live Projects
Mahindra & Mahindra Business development opportunities in the Automobile, Farm, Holiday Resorts, Defence and Lifespace sectors in Africa. Olam International Market entry and distribution strategy for Olams foray into Basmati rice retail. Maruti Suzuki Development of a business plan for a new product launch. Daimler Analysis of After -Haulage options for Daimler India ICICI Bank Development of a business plan for the start of a E-Rick business in Delhi Ministry of Commerce & Industry Compilation & Analysis of Anti-Dumping Duty Measures by India from 2000 to 2010. CBI (Centre to increase Imports in EU from developing nations) Study of various Commodities and Export facilitation Doc preparation for Exports from India to EU. Butterfly Fields Export/import prospects of educational aid; need gap analysis and identifying potential joint venture partners. Cerebrus Consultants Market entry strategy for Cerbrus Consultants in Africa. Godrej Estimation of Market Potential of Telepresence solutions in India Deutsche Welle Germanys Largest TV Channel Designed the Comprehensive Strategy for launch LOreal Strategized the Design and Launch of a new fragrance in the Luxury segment for Lancome Dr Reddys Laboratories Anti-Acidity Therapeutic market, need gap analysis Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Project on Diesel Generators Bank of Baroda Analysis of the Cash Management System Airtel Sales & Business Development of various VAS products to prospective customers IBM India Private Limited M&A Services, Prospective client identification, screening and selection ICICI Bank Trend Analysis of Exports and Imports for Handicrafts Industry for the period TATA Steel Retail Value Management and Redesigning the channel design Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. Strategy and Investor Relations, Corporate Finance Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. Emerging Trends of Telepresence Applications and its acceptance in India Stanford University Analysis on business model and supply cycle prevalent in the organized and unorganized retail chains in India Indian Railways Proposal for Indian Railways in association with Rail-Neer and Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre for training waste-pickers and providing them with necessary safety equipments Escorts India Ltd. Analysis of the market entry opportunities and suggestion regarding new market entry strategy for tractors. Religare Capital Markets Ltd. Studied the market potential of defense related equipment and services for Religare Capital Markets Ltd.

Reaching out
Corporate Relations
Formal interactions and panel discussions between students, industry leaders and the academia have long been the bedrock of such industry-academia association. Stalwarts from various industries are invited to share their experiences and pearls of wisdom in their area of specialty. Some of the industry captains who graced us with their contribution in the HEADSTART series are: Mr. Bob Erickson, COO, Walmart India Dr. C. Rangarajan, Former Governor, RBI Mr Arsh Maini, Director, M&A ,Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Mr.Siraj S. Chaudhry, Chairman, Cargill India Mr.Vineet Mehra, Director, Stemcor India Mr. Kishore Chakraborti, VP - Consumer Insights, McCann Ericsson India Mr. Subhashish Chakraborty, CEO Coal & Energy,Sara International Limited Mr.Sanjeev Aggarwal, Managing Director, Helion Ventures Mr. Pawan Kota, CEO, Kinduz Consulting Mr. M G Ramachandran, Associate DirectorTax &Regulatory Services, PWC Mr. A.D.Burman, GM-HR, Maruti Suzuki India Mr. Deepak Shimpi, Head-Risk, Tata Capital Mr. Shree Parthasarathy, Director Enterprise Risk Services,Deloitte Ms. Shuchi Chawla, Head-Transfer Pricing, BMR Advisors Mr.Vikas Agarwal, Brand manager, Parachute Mr.Shubham Majumder, Macquarie Securities Mr Sharad Sridhar, Business Development Manager at Archer Daniels Midland Company Mr. Som Kapoor, Accenture Business Consulting Mr. Anit Mukherjee, Fellow at NIPFP

Dr. C. Rangarajan
Chairman, PMEAC

Mr. Shree Parthasarathy

Director Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte

Mr. Kishore Chakraborti

VP - Consumer Insights McCann Ericsson India

Port Visit
IIFT is Indias nodal institution of excellence in the field of International Business and Trade. It is one of the very few institutes that offer courses like International Trade Operations and International Trade Logistics, which deal with practical issues related to foreign trade. As a part of the fourth tri-semester, students visit a sea port to get a firsthand experience of the system. It helps students to understand the application of the knowledge they gain over the preceding three semesters and relate it to the curriculum. Ports that the students visited in 2010 are:

Mumbai Visakhapatnam Kolkata Cochin Singapore

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Achievements
1st, CEAT case study competition- Ojas, SP Jain 1st, Disha- B Plan Competition- IMI 2nd, Abhiyutaan - Cloud 9 competitionSJMSOM 1st, Tomorrows Consulting Guru- Quo Vadis, IIFT 1st, Sports Marketing competition- MICA 1st, The Chosen One- SP Jain 2nd, ARJUN-Case Study Competition, Delhi School of Economics 1st, Brand-X-Connect- TAPMI Best Presenter, Great Innovation ChallengeIntaglio, IIM Calcutta 2nd, Mahindra Auto Quotient 2010 1st, MELA quiz- Chaos, IIM Ahmedabad 2nd, Kurukshetra- IFMR Chennai 2nd, Enquizzitive- NITIE 2nd, Launchpad 2010- IMI 2nd, Chanakyaneeti M&A- JBIMS 1st, Cloud Connect- DMS, IIT Delhi 1st, E-Summit 11 B-Plan Competition- DTU 1st, Mind Mine - B-Plan Competition- FORE 1st, Best Summer Project Competition- IMT, Ghaziabad 2nd, Madura brand extension competition- Quo Vadis, IIFT 1st, Bone Of Contention - NITIE 1st, Second Innings - rebranding competition SP Jain 1st, Dhanshastra - KJ Somaiya 3rd, Mercatus Maximus - SIBM,Pune 2nd, Catch 22 - IMI, Delhi 2nd, Bizquizzitive - IMT Nagpur 2nd, Madura garments marketing competition NITIE 1st, Operazor-Quo Vadis, IIFT 1st, The Business Quiz- IMT Ghaziabad 1st, Spardha 2010- NITIE 1st, The Bulls N the Bears- Amity Business School 3rd, National Business Olympiad IIM Ahmedabad 1st, Sankalp: B-Plan Competition- TAPMI 2nd, International Business strategy competition- Dooxle International 2nd, King of Kings GIC Reinsurance- JBIMS 3rd, FinWizards Finance Quiz- SCHMRD 2nd, Silent Voice- Markathon- IIM Shillong 2nd, Slide Rules - Literary Event- IMT Ghaziabad 2nd, Synchronizer- DMS, IIT Delhi 2nd, IGFAB Online Quiz- IIM Lucknow 2nd, The Big quiz- new sage Alchemist- IIM Ahmedabad 2nd , Viswaarthasabha-Equity Research- IFMR 1st, Brand-o-Mania- KJ Somaiya 3rd, Yojna - B Plan competition- IMI 1st, The Business Quiz- IMT Ghaziabad

Winners of the Mahindra War Room 2010 with Mr. Anand Mahindra

Winner, Mahindra War Room 2010 2nd, Reckitt Benckiser Case Study Competition 2010 2nd, J&J Envidea Case study competition 2010 3rd, Loreal Reveal Research Innovation Lab Event- Paris 1st, SMExcel Investment research challenge 1st, Global Scholars Leadership EventMalaysian Government 1st, Masuk Pasar- Tata Motors- Quo Vadis, IIFT 1st, Great Innovation Challenge 2010- Intaglio, IIM Calcutta 1st, Mark Monster Inc- Fiesta, FMS 1st, Linc U n I Contest-All india B-School Market Research Competition 2nd, Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition - CMU 1st, Nirvaan B Plan contest- IIM Lucknow 1st, Aircel - Roti, Kapda Aur Mobile- MICA

1st, A C Nielsen Marketing Debate- IIM Ahmedabad 1st, Maxi Renaissance 2010- XLRI 1st, Dare 2011 International Business Quiz 2nd, NDTV Blackberrys Young Guns- IIM Kozhikode 1st, Litmus Technopak Case Study- NITIE 1st, SBI Beat The Street- NITIE 2nd, Tata Think tank- IIM Ahmedabad

Winners of Dare 2011 International Business Quiz with Shahrukh Khan

Runners-up at the Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition - CMU

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Marketing Symposium (Delhi)

The marketing symposium aims at addressing pertinent issues and problems that a marketeer faces. Reputed names of the day are invited to talk about the ways in which they address these issues, drawing from their rich experience and to apprise the students of functional challenges.

Consulting Symposium (Delhi)

IIFT has a lot of students who aspire to pursue a career in the consulting domain. The annual consulting symposium sees participation from the top consulting companies. Experts share their insights and experiences from the domain. They also talk about the latest challenges faced by the industry and ways in which they are tackling those challenges.

Flagship Events

At IIFT, education is not restricted to books as we believe that experience comes with practical application. The student body ensures students get ample opportunities to practice what they learn. Every club has a flagship event which it hosts during Quo Vadis, apart from the annual symposium and numerous competitions. The purpose is twofold - to provide students a platform to display their talent on home turf and to develop organizational skills in them.

IT & Telecom Symposium (Delhi)

India is in the centre of a technological evolution and the need is to sensitize the future managers to the problems posed and to tune their mind towards brainstorming for solutions. Apart from getting experts to share their experiences, a competition is floated during the symposium wherein reputed companies share some of the challenges they face and students present their solutions.

HR Symposium (Kolkata)
IIFT appreciates and acknowledges the importance of human resource management. It hosts the annual symposium wherein it invites the best names in the HR space to educate students about the field and the current scenario, apart from dwelling on various theoretical concepts.

Finance Symposium (Mumbai)

Finance is one of most volatile field, post recession. India is one the very few countries which withstood the test and its important to understand issues like how India can be the next superpower and the road ahead to help students think on similar lines. IIFT has had some of the most celebrated names in the industry to talk about its ups and downs, peaks and troughs.

The Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition

IIFT Delhi hosts the India round for this prestigious worldwide competition. Top dignitaries are invited to judge the competition and select the two teams who would then compete internationally at Carnegie Mellon University, USA with teams from all over the world.

Quo Vadis
Quo-Vadis is the 3 day annual Management and Cultural Festival of IIFT which is organized during the third week of November at Delhi. Major attractions include flagship events such as Consigliere, Shodh, Tactica, Masuk Pasar and Ranniti. The clubs put their best foot forward and organise hugely popular competitions, which see participation from the top B-Schools in the country.

Trade & Logistics Symposium (Kolkata)

Foreign trade is the core competency of IIFT and the annual trade and logistics symposium is one of the popular events on campus. With Indias ever changing political scenario and the changing world, the symposium focuses on unraveling the effect of this continuous change on India and its implications in the domain of trade and logistics.

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Events 2010-11
Koshish Girl Child Education Scholarship event 31st Aug, 2010 Prominent Speakers: Mr. Mathew Cherian, CEO, HelpAge India Ms. Archala Dayal, President, InnerWheel, Panchshila Park National IT Symposium IT symposium in association with NASSCOM 1st Sept. 2010 Main Theme: India 2015- Leveraging IT for growth Keynote speaker: Mr. Som Mittal, President, NASSCOM. Prominent Speakers: Mr. Tanmoy Chakravarty, VP, TCS Ms. R. Vedashree, VP, NASSCOM Mr. Rakesh Kaul, Associate Director at PwC Mr. Sudhir Subbaraman, Director, CGI Mr. Nitiraj Singh, Director, Symantec India. Mr. Sumit Bhattacharya, Head - Strategic Relationship & Initiatives, KPIT Cummins Ltd Mr. Ratnesh Sharma, VP - HR, Moserbaer Mr. Pranshu Singhal, Head, Environment Affair, Nokia India Private Limited Mr. Pulak Piplani, Head-Green Initiatives, AlcatelLucent Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, Director - Corporate Relations, Texas Instruments India National Trade and Logistics Symposium 2010 Trade Winds Main Theme: Unlocking Indias Trade Potential Keynote speaker: Mr. M L Meena, IAS, Chairman, Kolkata Port Trust. Prominent Speakers: Mr. Rakesh Shah, Former Chairman, EEPC Mr. Jakova Katuamba, Commercial Counsellor, High Commission of Republic of Namibia Mr. Sanjeev Nandwani, Joint DGFT Mr. V Shanmugam, Chief Economist, MCX Mr. S K Tripathi, CMD, MSTC Mr. G Kannan, Country Head Logistics, L&T Mr. N N Kumar, Deputy Chairman, JNPT Mr. Naveen Kumar, Senior Manager Supply Chain, East India, Hindustan Unilever Mr. Kumar Ashish, Head- North India, Retail and Business banking, ICICI. National Consulting Symposium 2010 28th Oct. 2010 Main Theme: Changing Role of Consultant : From Service Provider to Stakeholder Prominent Speakers : Arijit Ghosh, Country Head,HP Dr. Sunil Abrol, DG, CDC Jaijit Bhattacharya, Director, HP Mohit Rana, AT Kearney Phiroz Vandrevala, TCS ED A.K.Parameswaran, CBC Ramit Gupta, IBM Consulting Anjali Rai, Ernst & Young K.Sanjai, SAP Labs Subhabrata Sengupta, Avalon Consulting Arsh Maini, Deloitte Tunir Chatterjee, Global-e-Procure Ajay Muttreja, Technova India Nimish Pant, KPMG Quo-Vadis 2010 Quo-Vadis is the 3 day annual Management and Cultural Festival at IIFT, which was organized during 19th to 21st November 2010 at Delhi. Major attractions included flagship events like Tactica, Ran-Niti, Consiglare and Bizdom. The Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition In January 2011, IIFT Delhi and The Foundation for a Sustainable Future, San Francisco, organized the 4th annual Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition for MBA, engineering and other graduate students in India, with a focus on bringing new sustainable technologies to market through entrepreneurship. Ten teams from premier B-Schools in India, including two from IIFT, presented their ideas in front of an eminent panel of judges.

Events 2011-12
EOM Cell Launch July 16, 2011 Koshish Girl Child Event July 2011 IT Conclave Powering Indias growth through technology and innovation July 2011 National Quiz Competition August 2011 International Trade Conclave Theme: Asia- The emerging benchmark in commodities August 2011 Marketing Symposium Theme: Building Brand India August 2011 Finance Symposium Theme: Changing phase of Indias Financial System- Embarking on new growth paths September 2011 Africa Business Cell Conclave Theme: Business Opportunities for Indians in Africa October 2011 Trade Symposium Theme: Indias competitive advantage and opportunities at home November 2011 Quo Vadis November 2011 Al Gore Sustainable Tech Venture Competition December 2011

Trade Conclave 2010 Theme: Job profiles for Women in International Trade and Business Prominent Speakers: Ms. Shreyanka Basu, Global Director PQR, IMRB Ms. Kavita Kohli, Director HR, CII Dr. Rashmi Banga, Senior Economist, UNCTAD Ms. Parna Dasgupta, Senior Consultant, Amarchand Mangaldas National Marketing Symposium 12th Aug. 2010 Main Theme : The Consumer Retention Route to Enhanced ROMI Keynote Speaker: Mr. Santosh Desai, MD & CEO, Future Brands Prominent Speakers: Mr. Ashok Bajpai, GM-Taco Bell, Yum Intl. Mr. Rahul Shanker, Senior Marketing Manger, Wrigley India Ms. Simeran Bhasin, Marketing Head, Fastrack and New Brands, Titan International Mr. S. Srinivas, GM- Marketing, TVS Motor Company Prof. Ivan Coste-Maniere, Director Marketing Dept, Director MSc Luxury and Fashion Dept, Skema Business School, France Ms. Rosie Ahluwalia, GM Mktg Communications, Genesis Luxury Fashion P. Ltd Mr. Sudeep Chhabra, Head Marketing, DLF Emporio, New Delhi Mr. Abhinav Rahul, VP Corporate Commuinications, Max New York Life Insurance Mr. B. Hariharan, VP Sales & Mktg, ITC Hotels Mr. Mouli Venkataraman, Head Portfolio Planning and Insights, Nokia

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Summer Placements 2010-12

The class of 2010-12, an assortment of 203 brilliant minds, is a diverse set, with a healthy mix of freshers and experienced candidates. Marketing/Operations
There was representation of all major sectors with the FMCG sector drawing major brands such as P&G, ITC, Reckitt Benckiser, Johnson & Johnson, Heinz, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages, ConAgra, Yum! Brands and Perfetti Van Melle. While the telecom sector was dominated by Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Tata Teleservices, the auto sector saw participation from General Motors, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Motors , JCB and Maruti. Other big recruiters on campus were Whirlpool, SAB Miller, HT Media, Eli Lily, Dr. Reddys, Madura F&L, Raymond, Metro Cash & Carry, DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd. Capital, Nomura and HSBC-STG. The domestic arena was represented by GE India, Tata Capital, Religare, Darashaw, ICICI Bank, IDBI Federal, Trident Group, Murugappa, ICEX, IIFL.

Final Placements 2009-11

Final placements of the MBA (IB) 2009-11 batch ended on a high note with the average salary standing at Rs. 11.62 lakhs per annum.
The faith of the industry in IIFT was re-affirmed with the participation of 95 recruiters which included 37 first-time recruiters of the likes of Shell, Procter & Gamble, Edelweiss, Citibank, Deutsche Bank and Godrej Consumer Products Limited. Placements were wrapped up with offers being accepted from 76 recruiters. The international placement week saw participation from some of the biggest names in the corporate world such as Olam International, ADM Agro, Aditya Birla Group, Emirates National Bank of Dubai, Valency International, Triton Group and Jumbo Electronics. Prior to this, 27 students were extended Pre Placement Offers. In Sales and Marketing domain, the FMCG industry was represented by traditional recruiters such as ITC, Colgate Palmolive and Perfetti Van Melle. The automobile industry made its presence felt with offers being made by Tata Motors, Hero Honda, Bajaj Auto and TVS motors. The telecom sector was represented by top players like Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular, while the manufacturing sector had offers from Tata Steel, Goodyear and Cummins Group. Notable recruiters in the lifestyle sector included Titan and Madura F&L. The financial sector was well represented by top financial institutions such as Edelweiss, Citibank, Deutsche Bank Operations, HSBC-GBM, Nomura Holdings, ICICI, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, Tata Capital and Religare. Corporate finance profiles were also offered by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Ranbaxy. Trade, IIFTs core competence, was upbeat with bigger offers this year. Some of the recruiters in this domain were Olam International, ADM Agro, Louis Dreyfus, Valency International, Triton Group and Sara International. Logistics profiles were offered by Daimler, DHL and GATI. Niche consulting and advisory profiles were offered by Corporate Executive Board, Avalon Consulting, Cognizant Business Consulting and Indus Valley Partners. Multinational conglomerates such as Mahindra & Mahindra, L&T, Murugappa, RPG, Avantha Group and Welspun offered placements in their general management cadre.

Trade and Shipping

Loyal recruiters reaffirmed their faith in this domain with Louis Dreyfus making the highest number of offers. Other companies like ADM Agro, NCDEX, ICEX, SARA International, EKA Software, Tata NYK, Industrial Motion International, Inside India and STC offered sought after roles in the trade and shipping domain.

Placement Procedure 2011-2012

Pre-Placement talks will be held from November onwards at the Institute during which the companies make presentations about their operations, job profiles and compensation packages. The date and time slots for interviews during the Placement week will be intimated to the company one week prior to the commencement of the Placement week. Resumes of the interested or eligible students will be dispatched to the company on request. The company must declare the results while on campus.

Summer Placements Procedure 2011-12

Every student is given the option of applying to as many companies as desired. However, he/ she would be out of the placement process as soon as an offer is received. Companies can invite applications for summer jobs either on organizations own application form or through the resume of the students. Internship duration is atleast 8 weeks between April 2012 and June 2012.

Consulting & Strategy

The consulting domain witnessed many niche and sought after profiles being offered by global and domestic players alike. The major recruiters included Deloitte S & O, Global eProcure, Accenture Business Consulting, Cognizant Business Consulting, Corporate Executive Board, QAI Global and Winnow Analytics, amongst many others. Strategy roles in business conglomerates were offered by companies such as Mahindra & Mahindra and Murugappa Group.

Domain wise representation:

Consulting & Strategy 12% S&M 41% Trade 14% IT 11%

Profiles offered by function:

Consulting, Strategy & Gn Mgmt 12%

S&M 29%

IT 14%

Finance
Challenging roles in the financial domain spanning across investment banking, risk management, corporate finance, treasury and equity research were on offer. There was participation from multinational giants with the likes of Barclays
Finance 22%

Finance 21%

Trade, Operations & Logistics 24%

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Prominent recruiters
Accenture Management Consulting ADM Agro Avalon Consulting Axis Bank Bajaj Allianz Bajaj Auto Ballarpur Industries Barclays Capital Bharti Airtel Ltd. BHEL CITI Bank Cognizant Business Consulting Colgate Palmolive ConAgra Foods Corporate Executive Board Cummins Group Daimler India Darashaw Deloitte S&O Deutsche Bank DHL Dr. Reddys Lab DSCL Edelweiss Capital Eli Lilly Emirates NBD, Dubai GAIL GATI GE Capital Genpact Global eProcure General Motors Godrej Consumer Products Limited Goodyear Tyres Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Hindustan Times Media HCL Comnet HCL Technologies Heinz Hero Honda HP Global Soft HP India Sales HPCL HSBC STG ICICI Bank ICEX IDBI Federal Idea Cellular IMRB Indus Valley Partners Infosys ITC Limited Johnson & Johnson Medical JCB Jumbo Electronics Larsen & Toubro Louis Dreyfus Commodities Madura Fashion & Lifestyle Mahindra & Mahindra Maruti Udyog Maytas Infra Metro Cash & Carry MphasiS Murugappa Group NCDEX Nomura Holdings Olam International Procter & Gamble Perfetti Van Melle QAI Global Ranbaxy Raymond Reckitt Benckiser Religare Robert Bosch RocSearch RPG Group Rudra Energy SAB Miller SARA International Shell Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation State Bank of India SBI Caps Swiss Singapore (Aditya Birla Group) Tata Capital Tata Consultancy Services Tata Motors Tata NYK Tata Steel Tata Teleservices Titan Industries Trident Group Triton Group Sundaram Fasteners TVS Motors Valency International Vodafone Welspun Group of Companies Whirlpool Wipro Eco Energy Wipro Technologies Yes Bank Yum! Brands

Placement details
Placement Schedule
The placement process for Delhi and Kolkata batches will happen together at IIFT-Delhi campus for the academic year 2011-2012.

Tentative Placement Calendar

Event Summer Placements for 2011-13 Batch PPTs for Lateral Placements 2010-12 Batch International /Lateral Placements for 2010-12 Batch PPTs for Final Placements 2010-12 Batch Final Placements for 2010-12 Batch Date October, 2011 November 2011 December 2011 / January 2012 January 2012 February 2012

Mr. Munish Bhargava Corporate and Placement Advisor Phone: 91-11-2696 6544 (Direct) Fax: 91-11-2685 9520 Email: [email protected]

Mr. Ashok Chopra Placement Cell Email: [email protected]

Placement Committee

Mohit Jhurani Convenor 8800762725

Kumail Fazal 7838603637

Prerna Parija 9958513573

S. Saatvik 9873609975

Siddharth Mishra 9873609912

Vivek Nadiminti 7838843840

Aditya Adavi 9836418724

Ankur Gupta 9007873790

Rajesh Noudury 9007584244

Saurabh Mitra 8420009529

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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