MDI Gurgaon Celebrates Convocation 2025; Announces New Centre to Drive Financial Research

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Gurgaon: The Management Development Institute (MDI Gurgaon) held its Annual Convocation 2025 on March 29, 2025, making it a day to remember. It was a vibrant celebration of student achievements, institutional ambition, and the promise of future leadership. In a moment that underscored MDI Gurgaon’s growing national and global relevance, the event also saw the formal unveiling of the Centre for Financial Services in India, a pioneering initiative to shape the future of the country’s financial ecosystem.

This year, 689 students graduated across the programmes including PGDM, PGDM-Human Resource Management, PGDM-International Business, PGDM-Business Analytics, PGDM-Online, PGDM-Business Management, PGDM-Business Administration, Fellow Programme in Management and PGDM-Public Policy and Management. The event was graced by Shri M. Nagaraju, I.A.S., Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, GoI, who delivered the convocation address as Chief Guest.

“MDI Gurgaon has long stood as a symbol of academic excellence, producing leaders who contribute meaningfully to business and society. In today’s rapidly shifting landscape, we need individuals who can navigate uncertainty with wisdom and integrity. I encourage you all to embrace continuous learning and a deep sense of social responsibility,” he remarked.

Prof. Arvind Sahay, Director MDI Gurgaon, congratulated the graduating cohort and reflected on the institute’s continued commitment to nurturing leaders of consequence.

MDI Gurgaon Launches Centre for Financial Services in India

In a significant strategic move, MDI Gurgaon announced the establishment of the Centre for Financial Services in India, envisioned as a national knowledge hub for research, policy dialogue, and innovation in financial services. Operating under the aegis of the MDI Gurgaon Society, with strong representation from India’s top financial institutions, the Centre has a total corpus of ₹20 crore expected through donor contributions.

The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research in finance, economics, behavioural science, and regulation across domains such as banking, insurance, mutual funds, fintech, NBFCs, and wealth management. Its dual structure will serve both the Department of Financial Services and broader sectoral stakeholders, providing high-impact insights and facilitating industry-academia collaboration.

“This Centre is more than just an academic initiative — it is a platform for systemic transformation,” said Prof. Arvind Sahay. “MDI Gurgaon is committed to enabling financial innovation, evidence-based policy formulation, and inclusive growth through this bold new endeavour.”

Among its many goals, the Centre will also act as a national data repository and a launchpad for deliberation on pressing financial issues in India and beyond.