Loyola Institute of Business Administration

Prof. Ajit Singhvi Centre for Management Literacy

Advancing management literacy through research, education, outreach, and social impact.

Research Excellence

Encouraging academic research in management literacy, leadership, strategic management, and governance.

Educational Outreach

Delivering programmes, workshops, conferences, and webinars for learners and professionals.

Social Impact

Supporting management education for communities and students from marginalized sections of society.

Prof. Ajit Singhvi

About Prof. Ajit Singhvi

Prof. Ajit Singhvi, an Indian-born philanthropist and management expert based in London, is renowned for his contributions in academia and corporate leadership. Dr. Singhvi holds degrees from Harvard Business School, Manchester Business School, Middlesex University's School of Engineering, Japan Institute of Plant Management, Ashridge Management College, Institute of Chartered Accountants, and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He collaborated closely with the late American economist Professor David A. Garvin at Harvard Business School.

Prof. Singhvi has made substantial contributions to education and women's empowerment in India. His philanthropic efforts include endowing professorial chairs at prestigious institutions across the country. He has championed the concept of Individual Social Responsibility (ISR) as a contemporary extension of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), aimed at fostering philanthropic activities within society. Prof. Singhvi has also authored a book titled ‘Alphabet of Management & Transformation’. At LIBA, Prof. Ajit Singhvi Micro Centre for Good Governance was inaugurated during BEACON – the Annual Business Ethics Conference of LIBA on 8th February 2019 by Mr. Jochen Tewes, Founder, Inter-Mission Industrial Development Association.

About the Centre

With the benevolent contribution of Prof. Ajith Singhvi and the visionary leadership of Rev. Fr. C. Joe Arun, SJ, Director, LIBA, the Centre for Management Literacy is established in the Academic Year 2024-2025. The Centre aims at being a catalyst for advancing management literacy globally by fostering research excellence, delivering high-impact educational programs, forging strategic partnerships, expanding outreach, and engaging with communities to drive positive societal impact. Through strategic planning, rigorous execution, and continuous evaluation, the Centre will achieve its vision of becoming a premier institution in the field of management literacy.

LIBA Director

Objectives

Conduct rigorous academic research on management literacy topics, including leadership, strategic management, and corporate governance.
Publish findings in reputable academic journals and disseminate knowledge through conferences and seminars.
Develop and offer educational programs for different levels of management literacy needs.
Organize international conferences, workshops, and webinars to share best practices in management literacy.
Provide quality management education to economically weaker sections and local communities through consulting, workshops, and advisory support.

Initiatives of the Centre

01 Prof. Ajit Singhvi Gold Medal for Excellence in Business Skills
02 MDP on Contemporary Management Practices
03 Case Conference on Management Literacy
04 Funded Research
05 Financial Support to students from marginalized sections of society

Management Insights from Prof. Ajit Singhvi

Management Insight 01

Prof. Ajit Singhvi on Leadership and Management Excellence.

Management Insight 02

Prof. Ajit Singhvi on Leadership and Management Excellence.

Management Insight 03

Prof. Ajit Singhvi on Leadership and Management Excellence.