Education that keeps pace with industry: ASM Group of Institutes marks a milestone year with national recognition and a growing Technical Campus. 0 4 minutes read Across management, commerce, IT and engineering education, ASM Group of Institutes' campuses continue to attract students through industry-linked programs, global exposure and consistent placement outcomes - a year that also saw the Group named Pune's Best Management Institute and the completion of its new AI-powered technical campus's first full year. Pune, (Maharashtra) [India]: Every admission season brings the same question to a student's mind: which institute will actually prepare them for the working world, and not just hand them a degree? For thousands of students in and around Pune, that answer has increasingly pointed to ASM Group of Institutes, a Pimpri-Chinchwad-based education group that has spent over four decades building campuses around a simple idea: classrooms should mirror the industries students are headed into. That approach was recently validated at a national level: ASM was named "Pune's Best Management Institute" at the Navbharat Education Excellence Awards 2025, recognition for institutions delivering future-ready education aligned with real industry needs - a fitting marker as the Group enters its 43rd year. Established in 1983 under the aegis of the Audyogik Shikshan Mandal, ASM Group of Institutes has grown from a single management institute into a diversified education group with 12+ institutes across campuses in Pune, spanning study levels from kindergarten through doctoral research. The group is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University and holds AICTE approval, with several of its programs also carrying NAAC accreditation. Over four decades, ASM has built a track record that includes several recognitions as a top-ranked B-school in Pune, an alumni base of over 75,000 professionals across 60+ countries, working across MNCs, Indian enterprises and startups, and placement partnerships with 350+ recruiters spanning IT, financial services, consulting, manufacturing, BFSI, analytics, FMCG, healthcare and emerging digital domains. At the heart of the Group is ASM's Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR), the flagship institute from which ASM's journey began in 1983. IBMR offers AICTE-approved PGDM programs and has been among the first institutes nationally to introduce Artificial Intelligence as a second PGDM specialization, giving students the option to pair core management disciplines with AI-driven decision-making, analytics, automation and digital intelligence - a marker of ASM's early and sustained embrace of AI in management education, since extended across the Group's other institutes as well. ASM's Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR) concentrates on AICTE-approved PGDM programs across marketing, finance, human resources, pharma management and real estate marketing, with curriculum that draws on AI-linked coursework and industry certifications to give management aspirants a head start before they graduate. The institute offers paid internships, industry certifications,a focus on global business education, applied research and industry-aligned postgraduate programs. ASM's Institute of Commerce, Science and Information Technology (CSIT), affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, is among top colleges in PCMC, and is built for students choosing commerce, science and technology streams, offering programs from BBA and B.Com to B.Sc. degrees in AI & ML, cyber security and data science, giving undergraduates a foundation that can pivot in several technical or business directions later. ASM's Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), a dedicated MBA campus offering a full-time, two-year program affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE, where faculty drawn from both industry and academia, paired with an alumni network spread across more than a thousand global careers, anchor its reputation among Pune's management colleges. The Group's newest addition, ASM's NextGen Technical Campus in Talegaon, Pune, spread across a 15-acre, AI-powered campus is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE, offers B.E. programs in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, and Electronics & Computer Engineering, alongside BCA and MCA programs - built around smart classrooms, advanced labs and a digital-first learning environment designed for Industry 4.0. More details are available at asmnext.edu.in. What ties the campuses together is a shared emphasis on placement support, live industry projects, international academic tie-ups and, more recently, AI-integrated learning modules rolled out across programs. ASM has partnered with globally respected organisations including Nasscom, Harvard Business Publishing, Microsoft, AWS Educate, Automation Anywhere, SAP& more, partnerships that actively shape curriculum design, certifications and experiential learning rather than serving as brochure logos. The group counts alumni in leadership roles across sectors including manufacturing, IT, finance, banking, agritech, and healthcare, and continues to work with top recruiters and academic partners in India and abroad, including recently signed MoUs with South Asian universities for student exchange and joint research. Speaking on the group's continued appeal among students, Dr Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes, said: "Every institute we have built exists for a reason. A student headed into management, one building a career in commerce and technology, and one training to be an engineer all need a different kind of preparation - that's why we've never tried to fit everyone into one classroom. Education has to evolve at the pace of the world outside the campus, and staying close to that pace is what keeps us building institute by institute, rather than settling for one size that fits none. Forty-three years on, no ranking means as much to me as hearing an alumnus say they walked into their first job already ready for it." For students still shortlisting colleges this admission cycle, ASM Group of Institutes is positioning its campuses around a straightforward pitch: pick a track - management, commerce and technology, engineering, or a dedicated MBA - and get an education designed specifically for it, backed by a group that has been refining this model across Maharashtra since 1983. Looking further ahead, the Group has also begun laying the groundwork for ASM NextGen University, envisioned as a multidisciplinary university bringing management, technology, research, innovation and entrepreneurship together under one future-ready academic ecosystem. "Our vision is long-term," says Dr Pachpande. "ASM NextGen University will be built on the same values that have guided us for decades - quality, relevance and responsibility - but reimagined for the future." About ASM Group of Institutes ASM Group of Institutes is a Pune-based education group established in 1983, comprising specialised institutes including ASM's Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR), ASM's Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR), ASM's Institute of Commerce, Science and Information Technology (CSIT), ASM's Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), and ASM's NextGen Technical Campus, Talegaon. The group offers AICTE-approved and Savitribai Phule Pune University-affiliated programs across management, commerce, science, information technology and engineering, with an alumni network of over 75,000 professionals globally and placement partnerships with 350+ recruiters. For more details, please refer to the Group's website:

LGMG retains "China's Best Managed Companies" Award. Time:20/07/2026 Font size    On July 17, 2026, the 8th China Best Managed Companies (BMC) Awards ceremony, co-hosted by Deloitte Private, the HKUST Business School, and Harvard Business Review, was grandly held in Xiong'an New Area. Under the theme "Lotus Rides the Waves, Vigor Surges to New Chapters", the event brought together over 200 renowned entrepreneurs, executives, and academic experts to celebrate the achievements of China's outstanding private enterprises. Following the final review by the independent judging panel, 80 companies were selected as winners of the 8th China BMC Awards. LGMG, as a representative of the industrial manufacturing sector, once again earned a place on the list - securing this honor for the second consecutive year after its inaugural win in 2025. This recognition not only affirms LGMG's comprehensive strength in corporate management, technological innovation, financial capability, and global operations, but also stands as a powerful testament to the company's unwavering commitment to high-quality development. The BMC program is the only international award in China that conducts a comprehensive evaluation of corporate management systems. With a 33-year legacy and a presence in nearly 50 countries and regions worldwide, the program enjoys global renown. This year's selection highlights that China's leading private enterprises are accelerating their transition from "national champions" to "world champions." In an era where AI is reshaping industrial landscapes, these frontrunners have already built robust reserves in both technology and management, laying a solid foundation for global operations. Building on this new milestone, LGMG will seize the opportunity to further enhance its management capabilities, strengthen innovation, deepen diversified business portfolios, accelerate the synergy of domestic and international industrial chain ecosystems, actively engage in industry-wide ecosystem development, and continuously expand its influence across the value chain. With steady strides toward becoming a global leader in intelligent manufacturing, LGMG is poised to write a new chapter in the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry - driven by excellence in management and innovation strength.

Pearl Academy partners with Harvard Business Impact to reimagine business education. ANI 25 Jun 2026, 16:00 GMT+ New Delhi [India], June 25: Pearl Academy School of Business has announced a strategic partnership with Harvard Business Impact (HBI) to strengthen experiential learning and embed globally benchmarked business education practices into its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Pearl Academy School of Business' mission to reimagine business education for a world increasingly shaped by creativity, culture, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies. Starting July 2026, students across all BBA and MBA degree programmes will gain access to an extensive portfolio of Harvard Business Impact resources, including Harvard case studies, business simulations, Harvard ManageMentor courses, certified learning programmes, articles, videos, book chapters and online learning content from Harvard Business School and many other leading business institutions around the world. These resources will be integrated deeply into the curriculum, giving students hands-on exposure to real-world business challenges while building leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. As organisations navigate transformation driven by artificial intelligence, digital disruption, and shifting consumer behaviour, demand continues to grow for graduates who can think critically, adapt quickly, and create value across complex business environments. Through this partnership, Pearl Academy School of Business will provide students with immersive learning experiences that place them at the centre of real-world business challenges, enabling them to navigate ambiguity, evaluate competing perspectives and make informed decisions in dynamic environments. Commenting on this partnership, Amod Vijayvargiya, Director, Pearl Academy School of Business, said, 'The future will belong to leaders who can connect creativity with commercial thinking, human insight with technological innovation, and ideas with execution. Its partnership with Harvard Business Impact strengthens its vision of building future-ready professionals by bringing globally recognised experiential learning methodologies into the classroom and preparing students to create value in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world. Complementing its Industry Powered Learning model and the practice of bringing CEOs into the classroom, Harvard's case studies and simulations will expose students to diverse leadership perspectives and real-world business decision-making.' Beyond student learning, the collaboration will also support faculty development through specialised enablement programmes, including Teaching with Cases workshops and other initiatives designed to strengthen case-based and simulation-led teaching across the institution. Dviwesh Mehta, Director, Harvard Business Impact, India, said, 'Pearl Academy School of Business is taking a forward-looking approach to business education by combining innovation, creativity and experiential learning. We are pleased to partner with the institution in bringing globally recognised learning experiences to students and helping prepare them for success in an increasingly complex and fast-changing business environment.' The partnership reinforces Pearl Academy School of Business' future-focused educational philosophy, where nearly 40% of the curriculum is dedicated to AI, emerging technologies and their application across business functions. Built on four core pillars-Founder's Mindset, Industry Powered Learning, Art and Science of Business, and Domain CoLab-the institution combines interdisciplinary collaboration, industry immersion, venture creation and global exposure to prepare students for a rapidly changing business landscape. Through this approach, students develop entrepreneurial thinking, gain hands-on experience with technology-driven innovation and learn to lead across the intersections of creativity, business and technology. As industries continue to evolve, Pearl Academy School of Business is redefining business education by equipping graduates with the skills, mindset and adaptability needed to build the businesses, brands and solutions of tomorrow. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same.)