Be Obsessed to Make a Difference: Bajaj Allianz CEO Tapan Singhel at BIMTECH’s 35th Convocation

New Delhi (India), 16th April 2023: Birla Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida held its 35th Convocation on Friday, 15th April. On the occasion, students graduating from the institute with glittering MBA degrees, were awarded the fruits of their hardwork and given blessings and life lessons to step into the corporate world.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Limited CEO and Managing Director Tapan Singhel attended the event as its Chief Guest.

The ceremony commenced with a welcome speech delivered by the Chairperson of the institute, Smt Jayshree Mohta. She congratulated all the students who would be departing the institution with their MBA degrees, reminded them to remember all the skills and knowledge they have procured in the institute and apply it in the course of life.

She also stated that their most valuable asset in the world would be their ‘integrity and humility’ and how they are key to achieve great successes in life.

Consequently Director of the institute Dr H Chaturvedi took the stage and gave an euphoric address. He reminisced on the difficult times of the 2020 convocation and expressed his elation to be present at the 35th Annual Convocation Ceremony of the Institute.

He also shared several laurels and achievements of BIMTECH as an institution and proudly shared that despite being a relatively small institute, they are at par with many Ivy League Institutions like Harvard, UCLA and Yale.

He also stated that many significant national and international companies have provided placements to the graduating Students of BIMTECH.

Following that diplomas were handed out to the graduates. Some of the exceptional students were also conferred with awards. Here is list of key awardees for this year’s convocation:

DR. C.B. GUPTA MEMORIAL MEDAL – 2023 WAS AWARDED TO Mr. DURGESH NANDAN SARKAR FOR ALL-ROUND BEST PERFORMANCE AMONG MALE STUDENTS PGDM (RM) Batch 2021 – 23.

SMT.YASHODA JAJU MEMORIAL MEDAL – 2023 WAS AWARDED TO Ms. RAICHEL SUSEEL FOR ALL-ROUND BEST
PERFORMANCE AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS PEDM (IBM) Batch 2021 – 23.

Ms. PALAK MITTAL WAS GIVEN GOLD MEDAL FOR SECURING OVERALL FIRST POSITION IN PGDM, Batch 2021 – 23. SHE WAS ALSO CONFERRED WITH A SPECIAL MEDAL FOR SECURING FIRST POSITION IN THE FINANCE SPECIALIZATION STREAM, PGDM, Batch 2021 – 23. FINALLY THE SMT. MADHUR J. SHETH AWARD FOR BEST ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS OF PGDM WAS ALSO AWARDED TO MS MITTAL.

SPECIAL MEDAL AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO Ms. SANSKRITI VERMA FOR SECURING FIRST POSITION
IN THE MARKETING SPECIALIZATION STREAM PGDM (IB), Batch 2021 – 23.

The same award was also presented to Mr. MANISH GOEL FOR SECURING FIRST POSITION INTHE OPERATIONS SPECIALIZATION STREAM PGDM, Batch 2021 – 23.

Some other awardes laureates of the ceremony were Arushi Jain, Manisha Menon, Shreyash and Rakshita Dhingra, who were acknowledged for their hardwork during their course.

The ceremony finally concluded with an Annual Convocation Address by Tapan Singhel.

In his address the CEO delivered four messages that he wanted to share with the graduates.

Firstly he reminded them to acknowledge their privilege and most importantly the timing of the industry when they are graduating. Giving an example of Bill Gates he said that Bill would probably not have achieved so much in his career if he was born a year earlier.

He emphasised that the graduates were fortunate enough to step into an already booming industry which is revered worldwide. He said that due to the hard-work of many people India has been able to change its image of ‘snake-charmers’ to a respectable and valued country.

Secondly he put forth his views on being ‘obsessed to make a difference in society’ he said that initially it might be difficult but the thought of giving back to society must always stick with them. Stating the example of Ashoka and Warren Buffet he said that material gains don’t necessarily bring fulfilment in life.

The third point which he shared was about the conduct of a person and the need to respect other individuals in business. Mr. Singhel advised the students to not be arrogant and conduct themselves with the values instilled in them.

Singhel lastly talked about the gender disparity and asked young women in business to never step out of the race and maintain a healthy balance between work and family. He said that many corporations and great companies will always offer gender equality that will help more and more women attain higher positions in the workplace.

Singhel congratulated the graduates and in his concluding remarks asked the students to live in the moment, experience difficulties and good times with grace and enjoy life to the fullest.

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