Ahmedabad: Narayana Business School (NBS), Ahmedabad, hosted its Convocation Ceremony for the graduating Class of 2023–25, marking a significant milestone as the institution commemorated 25 years of excellence in management education during its Silver Jubilee year.
The convocation underscored NBS’s sustained commitment to academic rigor, leadership development, and industry relevance. The ceremony was conducted under the stewardship of Founder Director Dr. Amit Gupta, Director S. C. Gupta, Dean of Academics Dr. Purvi Gupta, and Vice President – Growth & Strategy Vishal Tiwari.
As part of the Silver Jubilee graduating cohort, over 540 students were conferred degrees across multiple management specialisations. With representation from more than 24 Indian states and Union Territories, the graduating class reflected the institution’s expanding national footprint and diverse academic ecosystem.
The ceremony was graced by Sandeep Bhardwaj, Managing Director & CEO of Paytm Money, as the Chief Guest. A distinguished alumnus of NBS, his presence added special significance to the occasion, symbolising the institution’s focus on nurturing leaders who create impact in the financial and business sectors.
In his inaugural address, Dr. Amit Gupta reflected on the institution’s 25-year journey and its founding philosophy. He stated, “Over the last two and a half decades, Narayana Business School has focused on building competence alongside character. As our graduates step into the professional world, we are confident they will uphold the values of integrity, curiosity, and responsible leadership.”
Addressing the graduating students, Mr. Bhardwaj highlighted the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and ethical decision-making in an increasingly dynamic global economy. “The future will reward leaders who remain agile, principled, and committed to lifelong learning. Returning to my alma mater to address this graduating class is both a proud and personal moment,” he said.
The NBS leadership also acknowledged the collective contribution of faculty members, students, alumni, and industry partners in driving the institution’s growth over the past 25 years. They reiterated the school’s commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration and delivering management education aligned with evolving economic and business realities.
