IMDR Conferred with ‘Academic Institute of the Year’ at PMA Eminence Awards

PUNE —  Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune, added yet another feather to its cap as it was conferred with the prestigious “Academic Institute of the Year” Award at the 49th Foundation Day and Eminence Awards Ceremony of the Pune Management Association (PMA). The recognition marks a significant milestone for IMDR and reaffirms its longstanding contribution to management education, academic excellence, industry engagement, innovation, and holistic student development.

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In a moment of immense pride for the IMDR team, the award was received by Jagdish Kadam, Trustee – Deccan Education Society and Chairman, Board of Management – IMDR. His presence at the ceremony symbolised the strong vision, leadership, and institutional commitment that continues to guide IMDR towards excellence and national relevance in management education.

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The grand event, organised under the theme “Viksit Bharat”, brought together eminent personalities from industry, governance, banking, and academia to deliberate on India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation. Distinguished speakers including Aditya Pittie, Avinash Dharmadhikari, Virendra Sud, and Prasenjit Fadnavis shared their perspectives on leadership, entrepreneurship, nation building, and the evolving role of education and industry in shaping a Viksit Bharat.

 Receiving this honour at a prestigious platform like PMA reflects IMDR’s continuous efforts towards creating future-ready managers through industry-linked learning, innovation-driven education, research orientation, and value-based leadership development. The recognition further strengthens IMDR’s position as one of India’s leading autonomous management institutions.

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 The occasion also witnessed the launch of the PMA Business Network Connect App, an initiative aimed at fostering stronger professional networking and collaboration among members of the management and business community.

 IMDR Pune PGDM Interim Placements 2026: The Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune, has officially released the interim placement report for its PGDM Batch of 2026. The latest data reflects a positive trend in recruitment, with a notable increase in compensation packages compared to the previous year.

PGDM Placement Highlights

• Highest Salary Offered: ₹20 Lakh per annum (LPA)
• Average Salary Offered: ₹6.4 Lakh per annum (LPA)
• Year-on-Year Growth: The average salary saw a 5% jump compared to the 2025 batcH.
• Top Recruiters: The institute sees participation from major brands like Tata Capital, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, Zomato, and IndusInd Bank, among others.