11, Nov 2025
CIMP Organizes MCC–2025, Showcasing Innovative and Sustainable Management Practices
11th November 2025: The Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) successfully organized the Management Case Conference (MCC–2025) on Monday, 10th November 2025, through the online mode. The event brought together academicians, researchers, and industry professionals from across India to deliberate on innovative and sustainability-driven management practices through case study presentations.
The conference commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Ranjit Tiwari, Associate Professor, CIMP, followed by the Inaugural Address delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director, CIMP. The inaugural session was graced by the Chief Administrative Officer (Mr. Kumod Kumar), CIMP, and the Associate Dean (Prof. Sunil Kumar), CIMP, whose presence added significance to the occasion.
In his inaugural remarks, Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director, CIMP, highlighted the importance of case teaching as an experiential learning tool that bridges the gap between theory and practice. He emphasized that case-based pedagogy encourages analytical thinking and decision-making among management students.
The session also featured two distinguished keynote speakers: Prof. Pradeepta Sethi, Professor, T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, and Mr. Dinesh Saboo, CFA, Writer, Speaker, and Career Coach (Ex-CEO, Finmeraki). Prof. Sethi reflected on “the dilemma of choosing the right from right options”, a core challenge in managerial decision-making, while Mr. Saboo highlighted the growing importance of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into case-based teaching methods and training students to use AI tools effectively in management education.
This year’s conference received 32 case submissions, of which 20 were accepted, and 14 were finally registered for presentation after a rigorous review process.
The conference featured two thematic tracks:
Track I (11:00 AM – 01:24 PM), chaired by Prof. Debi Prasad Satapathy, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, showcased thought-provoking cases on governance, sustainability, industrial efficiency, and responsible production.
Track II (02:11 PM – 04:30 PM), chaired by Prof. Manvendra Pratap Singh, NIT Rourkela, explored themes such as corporate sustainability, financial literacy, e-grocery supply chains, and rural prosperity through cooperative models.
Participants represented a diverse range of reputed institutions across India, including BML Munjal University (BMU); Fore School of Management, New Delhi; NIT Rourkela; Alliance University, Bengaluru; IMI Kolkata; Ahalia School of Management (Kerala); NIT Bhopal; Amity Business School, Bengaluru; YBN University, Jharkhand and CIMP among others.
The sessions featured insightful and solution-oriented case presentations covering diverse areas such as governance, sustainability, financial literacy, behavioural management, employee satisfaction, and circular economy practices. The deliberations collectively underscored the need for sustainable and inclusive business models aligned with India’s developmental priorities.
| Category | Position | Recipient | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Case Award | 1st | Dr. Akshita Arora | BML Munjal University (BMU), Gurugram |
| 2nd | Dr. Tavishi Tewary | Fore School of Management, New Delhi | |
| 3rd | Dr. Pritpal Singh Bhullar | Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bhatinda | |
| Best Case Presentation Award | — | Ajith Shankar R N | Ahalia School of Management, Palakkad, Kerala |
MCC–2025 reflected CIMP’s continued commitment to promoting case-based learning, sustainable management practices, and collaborative research between academia and industry.
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- By Neel Achary
