Indian School of Business (ISB) Secures ₹100 Cr Funding from Motilal Oswal Foundation

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Indian School of Business (ISB) Secures ₹100 Cr Funding from Motilal Oswal Foundation

This largest ever philanthropic donation to an Indian Business School will set up Motilal Oswal Executive Centre at the campus of ISB, Hyderabad. The goal behind the centre is to create future-business leaders by offering top-class executive management education in India.

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In a record donation, the Motilal Oswal Foundation, the charitable division of Motilal Oswal Financial Services has pledged ₹100 crore to the Indian School of Business (ISB). This is the largest ever philanthropic donation to the school.  The gift will go towards the establishment of the Motilal Oswal Executive Centre at ISB's Hyderabad campus strengthening the institute's facilities committed to executive education.
Indian School of Business (ISB) Secures ₹100 Cr Funding from Motilal Oswal Foundation

Modern Executive Centre Scheduled to Open at ISB Hyderabad

The new Motilal Oswal Executive Centre will be 1,91,532 sq ft in size and house lecture theatres, meeting rooms, faculty lounges and office areas. As a Ground + 2 floor building, it will enhance ISB's increasing emphasis on executive education and its strategy to develop future-ready leaders for business. The new centre is anticipated to further enhance ISB's position as an international leader in business education and leadership development hub.

Foundation's Ongoing Support for Top-Rated Education Institutions

Motilal Oswal, Foundation Chairman emphasised education's power to change lives by opening minds, creating opportunities and defining futures. He described how the Foundation supports institutions that maintain excellence and inclusivity.

Previously, the foundation has contributed to the foundation of various prestigious education centres  IIT Bombay, IIM Mumbai and Plaksha University. The new Executive centre a ISB Hyderabad is another stepping stone towards the aim of creating platforms where diverse talents get an opportunity to meet.

Focus on Executive Learning and Leadership

Raamdeo Agrawal, Trustee of the Foundation pointed to increasing relevance of executive education in India's dynamic and rapidly changing business environment. He said that ISB has become a centre of excellence in management education and this effort will assist professionals in becoming globally competitive. The program also aligns with the Foundation's philosophy of effective giving while one is living.

SB Acknowledges the Support 

Harish Manwani, Executive Board Chairperson of ISB appreciated the Motilal Oswal Foundation's generosity. According to him, the support would immensely enhance ISB's capacity to develop world-class business talent and make a valuable contribution to India's nation-building agenda.