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26-02-26

WYSIWYG 2026

I.T.S School of Management  organized five vibrant and intellectually enriching events under the banner of the 20th Annual Fest Navtarang & WYSIWYG 2026. The events were conducted on 26-27 February 2026 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from various reputed institutions. The fest aimed to promote creativity, innovation, cultural expression, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence among students.

 

1. Meri Aawaz Suno (Solo Singing)

The Solo Singing Competition, Meri Aawaz Suno, was organized on 26th February 2026 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Chanakya Auditorium. The event provided a melodious platform for students to showcase their vocal talent across classical, semi-classical, Bollywood, and contemporary genres. A total of 46 students participated enthusiastically. The competition was judged by Dr. Ratna Panikkar, Head, Theatre Group Desaksi; Retired Professor, NSD, Delhi, who evaluated performances based on vocal quality, pitch accuracy, stage presence, and overall impact.

Winner: Uma Aditya, Galgotias University, Greater Noida

Runner-Up: Harsh Vardhan, IIMT University, Meerut

The event successfully encouraged artistic expression and boosted students’ confidence.

 

2. Udhayam (Business Plan Competition)

The Business Plan Competition was conducted on 26th February 2026 from 11:30 AM- 2.30 PM in the New Seminar Hall, PG Campus (AB-4), I.T.S School of Management, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad. The event aimed to foster entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, and strategic thinking among students. A total of 24 teams presented their business ideas before the Chief Guest, Mr. Himanshu Singhal, CEO, NSUT Incubation and Innovation Foundation. Each team was allotted five minutes to present their concept followed by an interactive question-and-answer session.

Winner: Sahil Gupta & Palak Gupta, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad

Runner-Up: Mitali Jain & Sudhin Varghese, ITS College, Murad Nagar

The competition created an intellectually stimulating environment and strengthened industry-academia collaboration.

3. Shabdon Ki Paheli (Crossword)

Shabdon Ki Paheli (Crossword) was conducted on 26th February 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at UG-I Room No. 5 & 6. It was an intellectual competition aimed at enhancing vocabulary, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills. A total of 44 students participated enthusiastically.

Judging criteria included accuracy, speed, and logical ability.

Winner: Kajal Mishra, ITS Mohan Nagar

Runner up: Suhani Sharma, IIMT University, Meerut

The event successfully promoted academic engagement beyond classroom learning and strengthened students’ analytical abilities.

 

4. Taal Tarang (Battle of Band)

Taal Tarang (Battle of Band) was organized on 27th February 2026 as part of Navtarang & WYSIWYG 2026 in the sports complex, I.T.S School of Management The event celebrated musical creativity, teamwork, and stage performance. Two teams, one internal and one external, participated enthusiastically and delivered energetic performances that created an electrifying atmosphere. The event was judged by Mr. Parag Sharma.

·         Winner: Aakrosh- I.T.S Mohan Nagar

Runner-Up: Osteoblast Team- Rama Medical College, Hapur

The event enriched the cultural spirit of the fest and strengthened inter-institutional collaboration.

 

5. Geet Gata Chal (Antakshari)

Geet Gata Chal was organized on 27th February 2026 in Dronacharya Auditorium, I.T.S School of Management. It was an engaging musical competition structured in four rounds: Antakshari Round, Audio/Video Round, Word Round, and Bollywood Quiz.

Each team consisted of three members. The event was judged by Dr. Prem Prakash Srivastava and Prof. Kumar Biswas.

Winner: Ruhi, Pragya & Ayushi, I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad

Runner-Up: Atharv, Dhristi & Somya Goel, HRIT College.

The structured format, fair judging, and enthusiastic participation made the event lively and competitive.

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21-02-26

Business Summit 2026

I.T.S School of Management, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad organised the 10th Business Summit- 2026 on the theme “Business Reimagined: Leading with Purpose, Powered by AI” on 21st February 2026 at the Dronacharya Auditorium. The summit witnessed wide participation from industry leaders, academicians, faculty members, and students, and served as a significant platform for deliberations on the evolving landscape of business and management education.

Inaugural Session

The Inaugural Ceremony was graced by the presence of the following distinguished dignitaries:

·         Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S The Education Group

·         Shri Kumar Vineet, IAS, Special Secretary, Youth Welfare & Sports Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

·         Mr. Yashovardhan Jha Azad, IPS (Retd.), Former Special Director, Intelligence Bureau; Secretary (Security), Government of India and Central Information Commissioner

·         Ms. Maneesha Garg, Partner & Head- Managed Services, KPMG India

·         Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management

·         Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Summit Convener

 

Panel Session I on the theme “Navigating the Future: Reimagine, Re-invent, and Earn Relevance,” moderated by Dr. Irfan A. Rizvi, Professor, IMI, featured Mr. Kanav Agnihotri, Founder & CEO, Kantell Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.; Ms. Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO, Convanto; Mr. Pranav Trivedi, Head – Service Delivery (Airports), WAISL Limited; and Mr. Ankur Goel, Founder & CEO, Chaotix.AI, who shared insights on adaptability, strong fundamentals, execution, and continuous learning.

Panel Session II on the theme “Reinventing: Work, Roles, and Leadership,” moderated by Prof. Yachna Malhotra, Associate Professor, I.T.S School of Management, included Mr. Pallav Chaturvedi, Partner, Deloitte India; Mr. Vivek Tiwari, Head of Human Resource, DMI Housing Finance; Mr. Rahul Jain, Director, Skill Wiz; and Mr. Rohan Sudan, Senior Group Manager- HR, WNS Services, who highlighted outcome-driven performance, ethical and situational leadership, value creation, and the strategic use of AI as an enabler, making the summit a meaningful academic–industry interface focused on relevance, responsibility, and future-ready leadership.

Overall, the 10th Business Summit 2026 proved to be a highly enriching academic–industry interface that offered valuable insights into purpose-driven leadership, innovation, and the strategic use of AI. The summit successfully strengthened students’ understanding of future-ready competencies and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to nurturing responsible and adaptable business leaders.

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20-02-26

Session Chair at the International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Computational Intelligence

Dr. Divya Sharma, Assistant Professor at I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad, served as the Session Chair for the technical session titled “Mathematical Foundations, Intelligent Computing, and Emergency Applications” at the International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Computational Intelligence held on 20th February 2026.

The conference was organized by the Department of Mathematics, PGDAV College, University of Delhi, in association with the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, and National Institute of Technology (NIT) Uttarakhand. Scholars and Professors from various reputed institutions participated in the session, presenting their research and engaging in meaningful academic exchange. As Session Chair, Dr. Divya provided academic leadership to the session, guided scholarly deliberations, and offered critical perspectives on the presented works, thereby fostering rigorous discussion on the mathematical and computational dimensions of contemporary and emergency applications.

This academic engagement reflects the active involvement of I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad in national and international research forums.

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20-02-26

PGDM students presentation research paper in International conference

Sarvaggya Goel, a second-year PGDM student (Batch 2024–26) from I.T.S School of Management, presented a research paper titled “Enhancing Supply Chain Decisions with a Strategic Intuitionistic Fuzzy Method” in an International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Computational Intelligence (ICMSCI-2026) held from February 20–22, 2026,

at P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, in collaboration with the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delhi, IIT Mandi, and NIT Uttarakhand.

The presentation focused on advancements in supply chain decision-making using intuitionistic fuzzy methods and was followed by an engaging and interactive question-and-answer session that encouraged meaningful academic discussion among participants.

Overall, the session was highly productive, successfully integrating theoretical perspectives with practical applications in management and computational intelligence, and contributed to advancing dialogue on mathematical sciences, computational intelligence, and supply chain optimization.

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20-02-26

PGDM students presentation research paper in International conference

Ruhi Singh, a student of PGDM Batch 2025–2027 participated and presented a research abstract titled “AI Integration in Supply Chain Management from Industry 4.0 to Industry 6.0: A Critical Literature Review” in an International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Computational Intelligence (ICMSCI-2026), organized by P.G.D.A.V. College, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi on 20 February 2026.

The study critically examined the role of Artificial Intelligence in transforming supply chain systems, highlighting applications such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics planning, and supplier evaluation. It also discussed the evolution of industrial paradigms from Industry 4.0 (automation and IoT) to Industry 5.0 (human–AI collaboration) and further toward Industry 6.0 (autonomous supply ecosystems), while outlining key benefits, challenges, and future research directions.

The participation offered valuable academic exposure to the student, strengthened research presentation skills, and contributed to enhancing the institutional representation at an international academic platform.

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13-02-26

“Express Adda with Dharmendra Pradhan” live show attended by Dr. Kamal Singh & Prof. Ashutosh Sharma at Le Meridian, New Delhi

Dr. Kamal Singh & Prof. Ashutosh Sharma faculty of I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad attend the open-talk-show “Express Adda” with Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education of India organized by The Indian Express at Hotel-Le-Meridian, New Delhi on 13.02.26.

The talk brought the Education Minister of India, Senior Educationists, and School & College teachers together to discuss current challenges and future directions in the education sector. The event aimed to encourage dialogue between policymakers and educators and to gather insights from ground-level practitioners.

Issues such as; Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Teacher training and professional development, Integration of technology in classrooms, Curriculum reform to enhance creativity and critical thinking, Infrastructure gaps in rural and urban schools, Mental health and teacher support systems were discussed during the discussion.

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13-02-26

MDP on Business Excellence Management

I.T.S School of Management with the support of MSME DFO New Delhi organized MDP on Business Excellence Management, under the aegis of Ministry of MSME Govt of India during 09-02-2026 to 13-02-2026 with the objective of strengthening managerial, entrepreneurial, and strategic capabilities of participants. The programme was formally inaugurated by Shri D. S. Tomar, Deputy Director (MSME), and Shri Ravi Ranjan Saini, Assistant Director (MSME), and faculty from I.T.S School of Management, Dr. Rajeev Johari, Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Prof. Durba Roy, Prof. Yachna Malhotra, Dr. Richa N Agarwal, Prof. Ashutosh Sharma and participants.

 

The programme offered a comprehensive learning experience covering business excellence frameworks, innovation and design thinking, digital marketing, customer validation, pricing strategies, financial planning, feasibility analysis, funding mechanisms, and leadership decision-making. The concepts of Entrepreneurship and Startup were divided day wise with the first day dedicated to strategy, second day was dedicated to business plan pitch and business models. Third day was on marketing concepts and the fourth day focussed on financial implications and the final day was dedicated to communication and HR policies.

The sessions were conducted by the following resource persons: Dr. Rajeev Johari, Prof. Durba Roy, Dr. Anusha Agarwal, and Prof. Yachna Malhotra.

Through real-world case studies, simulations, and hands-on activities, participants gained practical exposure to transforming ideas into structured business models and making informed decisions from a founder’s perspective. Special emphasis was placed on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, customer-centric strategy, ethical leadership, sustainability (ESG), and strategic thinking.

The programme concluded with an address by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, ITS School of Management, followed by a Certificate Distribution Ceremony. The ceremony was graced by Ravi Ranjan Saini, Assistant Director (MSME), and attended by faculty colleagues. Certificates were awarded to the participants in recognition of their successful completion of the MDP.

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13-02-26

Finance Club

Finvest, the finance club of I.T.S. School of Management, hosted "Budget Bonanza," an engaging and competitive event designed to explore students' knowledge of the 2026 budget in different sectors. The event drew significant participation, firstly with a pre-budget quiz in which students predicted the 2026 budget and later with 9 enthusiastic teams displaying their skills through Paricharcha—a sector-wise Pannel discussion on the Union Budget—followed by posters and a power point presentation.
 

Pre-budget Quiz: 12 members

The presentation showcases, through Pannel discussion, 9 teams.

Presentations: 5 teams

Key Attendees:

Dr. Ajay Kumar (Director PGDM) and Dr. Anusha Agarwal (Chairperson PGDM)

Jury Members: CA Akansha Arora and Dr. Namita Mishra

Dr. Ajay Kumar shared his insights and inspiring words, highlighting the key elements of the budget based on IT and telecom, finance and taxation, agriculture, energy & environment, science & technology, railways, industry, MSME & commerce, infrastructure and transport, and the defence sector.

Results:

Winner: Team Wizard (Sector: Defence)

Runner Up: Team Capital Crew (Sector: Energy & Environment)

2nd Runner Up: Team Budget Brainer (Sector: Agriculture)

Most Innovative Team: Team Iron Minds (Sector: Science and Technology)

Best Individual Performers

Best Male Performer: Ashutosh Tripathi

Best Female Performer: Rakshita Singh

Pre-Budget Quiz Winner: Krishnakant Singh

The event was a resounding success, providing an exciting platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge on budget and teamwork. All teams displayed exceptional enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoyed the event. Finvest, with its dedicated coordinators and supporting faculty, once again demonstrated the importance of interactive learning and skill-building in finance. Acknowledgments.

Finvest extends its gratitude to all participants, faculty, and student members who contributed to making Budget Bonanza an impactful and memorable event.

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07-02-26

Student participation at 2nd Indian Institute of Management Nagpur Case & Research Conference 2026

Mr. Ashutosh Tripathi, a student of PGDM (Batch 2024–26) at I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad, represented the institute with distinction by presenting a case study titled “Organisational Fault Lines in Sustainable Mobility: A Case Study of Blue Smart.” at prestigious IIM, Nagpur , Case  Conference held on 7-8 February, 2026. The research was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Richa N. Agarwal.

 

 

The conference was organised on the theme of - “Advancing Business Transformation through Cases and Research”. It brought together academicians, researchers, and management students from across the country to deliberate upon contemporary issues in management, sustainability, strategy, and innovation.

Mr. Ashutosh examined the internal mismanagement in a competitive and capital-intensive market. It analysed the tension between rapid expansion and operational efficiency, financial pressures and the strategic challenges.

His presentation was well-received by peers, academicians, and panellists alike, and it contributed meaningfully to the dialogue on business, ethics and sustainability .

The institute appreciates his academic endeavour and congratulates him on this commendable achievement.

 

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07-02-26

Workshop on Data-Driven Insights

Oppo Makers – The HR Club, ITS School of Management successfully organised a two-day workshop(In hybrid mode ) titled “Data-Driven HR Insights” with the objective of providing practical exposure to data analytics tools and techniques used in modern business and HR decision-making on 07th – 08th February, 2026.

 

The workshop began by Dr. Richa N. Agarwal , Faculty HR Analytics ,welcoming the resource person.

The sessions were conducted by Mr. Sukanta Biswas, LEAD AI Integrator, Global Delivery Services , E & Y India  who adopted a hands-on and interactive approach. On Day 1, participants were introduced to the fundamentals of data analytics, focusing on structured and unstructured data. The speaker explained how structured data is organized in rows and columns, while unstructured data includes emails, text, images, and social media content. Participants learned how raw data is sorted, cleaned, and prepared for analysis.

A major highlight of Day 1 was learning pivot tables, where participants practiced summarizing large datasets, performing department-wise and job role-wise analysis, and creating aggregation-level summaries. The session also included an introduction to Microsoft Power BI, demonstrating how data can be transformed into meaningful visual insights through dashboards.

On Day 2, the focus shifted to descriptive analysis and advanced data handling. Participants learned to identify and remove duplicate employee IDs, use column tools, and improve data quality. The concept of aggregation was explained in detail, helping participants understand how data is analyzed at different levels such as department, role, and season.

The session also covered data modeling concepts, including schema design, star schema, and snowflake schema, along with an overview of SQL for querying and managing data. Real-time business examples, similar to platforms like Zomato, were discussed to explain live data dashboards and real-time analytics.

An introductory explanation of regression analysis was provided to help participants understand how relationships between variables are used for prediction and decision-making. The workshop strongly linked analytics with HR and recruitment functions, showing how data supports workforce planning, recruitment trends, and performance analysis. The session concluded with guidance on career opportunities in data analytics and the importance of analytical skills in today’s job market.

Overall, the Data-Driven Insights workshop was highly informative and practical. It successfully combined theory with real-world applications, enhancing participants’ analytical skills and providing valuable insights into the role of data analytics in business and HR domains. Dr. Richa N. Agarwal gave vote of thanks .

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