59th Annual Convocation

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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 59th Annual Convocation of XLRI, Xavier
School of Management.
I am delighted to present the convocation brochure for the
academic year 2014-15. This year saw the appointment of
TV Narendran, MD, Tata Steel, as the new Chairman of the
Board of Governors of XLRI. This academic year has once
again brought laurels to XLRI in different spheres, which
have done us proud.
XLRI was honoured for its outstanding contribution to the
field of Industrial Relations (IR) in the second edition of
the IR Conclave, organised by the Economics Times group
in association with Aparjitha Corporate Services. XLRI was
felicitated with Great Place to Study award by Skill Tree
Knowledge consortium in association with Sterling Media
(UK). We have been consistently ranked the No.1 private
B-School in India by several prestigious publications.
I would like to acknowledge the contribution of faculty and
staff of the institute in strengthening the teaching pedagogy,
research output and program relevancy. Also, our continued
investment in improving the education infrastructure,
including the new learning center comprising 26 classrooms
with student seating capacity of 2,030, will bode well for
future generations.
To the graduating batch of 2015: Have a successful and
meaningful work-life balance. Whilst excelling in your work-
life, engage in healthy hobbies and contribute your mite in
making XLRI a global-ranking B-School. I wish you all the
very best as you venture out on a new and exciting phase of
your life’s journey.
With Prayers and Blessings
E. Abraham, S.J.
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
| 59th Annual Convocation Brochure