540+ Degrees Awarded, Narayana Business School Hosts Convocation Ceremony in its 25th Year of Excellence

Narayana Business School (NBS), Ahmedabad, hosted its Convocation Ceremony for the graduating Class of 2023–25, a landmark event made especially significant as the institution celebrates 25 years of excellence in management education. The ceremony marked not only the academic culmination for students, but also a celebration of the institution’s enduring legacy, faculty commitment, and alumni impact.

A total of 540 students graduated across multiple specialisations, stepping into the professional world as part of the silver jubilee graduating cohort.

The ceremony opened with an address by Dr. Amit Gupta, Founder and Director, Narayana Business School, who reflected on the institution’s journey and its founding vision.

“Over the last 25 years, we have focused on building character alongside competence. As our graduates' step into the world, we hope they continue to lead with integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to meaningful impact,” said – Dr. Amit Gupta

The convocation was graced by Mr. Sandiip Bharadwaj, Managing Director & CEO, Paytm Money, as the Chief Guest. A proud alumnus of Narayana Business School, Mr. Bharadwaj’s return to campus symbolised the full circle of an educational journey shaped by learning, resilience, and leadership.

(Mr. Sandiip Bharadwaj – NBS Alumni - MD & CEO at PAYTM Money)

Addressing the graduating class, Mr. Bharadwaj spoke about adaptability and values-driven leadership in a rapidly changing world.

“The future will demand continuous learning and ethical decision-making. The foundation you build today will define the leader you become tomorrow. Returning to NBS as an alumnus and addressing this graduating class is deeply personal and immensely meaningful for me”, he said.

The leadership of the institution also acknowledged the collective effort behind NBS’s growth over the past 25 years, recognising the contribution of faculty members, students, alumni, and industry partners in shaping a learning ecosystem rooted in academic rigour and practical relevance.

Special Recognition Awards (Batch Of 2023-25):

Narayana Business School presented Special Recognition Awards to students who demonstrated excellence beyond the classroom.

The Holistic Award Trophy (Student of the Batch) was conferred upon Poornapradnya Anand Pandurangi, from the PGDM in Quantitative Finance (2023–25), in recognition of overall development, leadership, and contribution to campus life.

The Distinguished Achievement Award was awarded to Manan Rakesh Joshi, MBA + PGPCE (2023–25), acknowledging consistent performance and notable accomplishments during the programme.

The Corporate Excellence Award was presented to Yesha Sanjaybhai Kakadiya, MBA + PGPCE (2023–25), for demonstrating outstanding professionalism, industry readiness, and corporate engagement.

The ceremony also featured the Best Student Awards, recognising academic excellence across specialisations, along with the Service Milestone Awards honouring faculty members who were among the first to join their respective departments and continue to serve the institution with distinction.

Best Student Awards Batch Of 2023-25 (Specialization-Wise):

1. In Human Resource and IT, Aayushi Vimal Paru Desai received the Gold Medal (CGPA 7.64) and Ruchi Pandey the Silver Medal (CGPA 7.48).
2. In Marketing and Finance, Bhagya Pravinbhai Kothadiya was awarded the Gold Medal (CGPA 8.25), followed by Vrishti Sandeep Malhotra with the Silver Medal (CGPA 8.15).
3. For Finance and IT, Kashish Bohra received the Gold Medal (CGPA 7.20), and Feri Sanjaybhai Patel the Silver Medal (CGPA 7.12).
4. In Marketing and Human Resource, Riya Bharti secured the Gold Medal (CGPA 7.83), with Sakshi Chordia receiving the Silver Medal (CGPA 7.59).
5. In Marketing and IT, Sagar Maheshkumar Panchal received the Gold Medal (CGPA 7.12), while Shikhasingh Sureshsingh Chauhan was awarded the Silver Medal (CGPA 6.86).
6. For Marketing and Operations, the Gold Medal went to Rhythm Rajeshbhai Anarkat (CGPA 7.70), and the Silver Medal to Shefali Maurya (CGPA 6.96).
7. In Data Science & Analytics, Khushi Prithiani received the Gold Medal (CGPA 7.89), followed by Sapna Sandipkumar Raval with the Silver Medal (CGPA 7.77).
8. For Quantitative Finance, Aryan Arora was awarded the Gold Medal (CGPA 7.89), and Shivam Jeshankar Tripathi the Silver Medal (CGPA 7.59).

As the Class of 2023–25 stepped beyond the campus gates, the B school once again firmly positioned its role not merely as a place of learning, but as a foundation for thoughtful, responsible leadership.

From students to alumni, and alumni to leaders, the convocation captured the continuity of a journey that defines Narayana Business School’s legacy.