The IIM Ahmedabad Alumni are the people of the hour who used their education as a golden opportunity and gave back to society treasure. As the representatives of the most prestigious institutes in India, they have made the country and IIM Ahmedabad proud.

The students of IIM Ahmedabad have not only gone into management fields but have chosen careers like writers, motivational speakers, artists, civil rights activists, music directors, songwriters, film directors, Indian novelists, economists, space scientists, classical dancers, etc.

The fresh MBA graduates are advised to stay in touch with such alumni of IIM Ahmedabad for their future guidance into IIM study materials, exam techniques, placement opportunities, courses to be opted for, and many others.

IIM Ahmedabad Notable Alumni

The IIM Ahmedabad aspirants who aspired to be scholars of that institute became scholars and are now notable alumni of their institution. Find out more about them in the following detailed information.

1. Harsha Bhogle

The man who loves his work more than anything and enjoys the company of his work more than anyone is Harsha Bhogle. Harsha Bhogle is an Indian journalist and one of the finest Indian cricket commentators. I was brought up in Hyderabad and born into a Marathi family. He pursued B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University College of Technology, Hyderabad. After that, he sought PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad. Harsha Bhogle is one of the Governors of IIM Udaipur. He is one of the most prolific personalities in the cricket broadcasting industry. 

Profession: Journalist & Indian Cricket Commentator

2. Chetan Bhagat

An author who is read almost in every corner of India, Chetan Bhagat is the author of many award-winning novels. He is an Indian author and columnist. His writings are in Hindi and English, and romance, realistic fiction, nonfiction, and mystery are among his genres. After graduating from IIT Delhi in Mechanical Engineering, he pursued a PGP at IIM Ahmedabad. In 2010, Chetan Bhagat was included in the 100 Most Influential People Column in the Times magazine.

Profession: Writer 

3. Shikha Sharma

A banker, Managing Director, CEO of the third-largest private sector bank in India, and an Indian economist, Shikha Sharma is the most influential woman of all time. Her skills can be seen in how she enlarged the bank from all scopes. Shikha Sharma developed a power-packed bank portfolio, from investment banking to retail lending franchises to strengthen its capabilities. She studied in LSR and then went to IIM Ahmedabad to pursue her degree in MBA. She also pursued a post-graduate diploma in Software Technology from the National Center for Software Technology in Mumbai.

Profession: Banker, CEO 

4. Deep Kalra

The man who made India travelled with ease & created a platform for everyone to find the best of treks or adventurous trips and plan their trips without any difficulty; Deep Kalra is the founder & group CEO of MakeMy Trip, an Indian Online Travel Company. His thought of opening this website came when he sold his wife’s car online. The Internet opened up many possibilities. He graduated withan  MBA from IIM Ahmedabad in 1992.

Profession: Businessman

5. Malika Sarabhai

Honored with Padma Bhushan for her grace, and love for her culture, Malika Sarabhai is an Indian classical Kuchipudi & Bharatanatyam dancer & actress from Ahmedabad. She is also a notable social activist who used art as a medium of social change & transformation. She also served in the industry & made many prominent films. She completed her MBA from IIM Ahmedabad & Doctorate in Organizational Behavior in 1976 from Gujarat University. 

Profession: Dancer, Actress, Social Activist

6. Late Shakti Maira

Late Shakti Maira was a multi-talented artist who has worked in almost every media. Late Shakti Maira was a great artist, sculptor, printmaker, writer, and speaker. He was a master of oil painting, canvas painting, acrylic or mixed media on canvas, paper, silk, board, marble, etc. His sculpture works are in wood, stone, and bronze. He studied at Mayo College, Ajmer, and IIM Ahmedabad. 

Profession: Artist 

7. Raghuram Rajan

Raghuram Govinda Rajan is an Indian economist at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. He is the Katherine Dusak Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance. The International Monetary Fund employed him as chief economist and director of the research department from 2003 to 2006. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad awarded him a gold academic award for his graduation with an MBA.

Profession: Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

8. Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Sanjeev Bikhchandani is an Indian businessman, founder and executive vice president of Info Edge, owner of Naukri.com, a job portal, and co-founder of Ashoka University. In January 2020, he won the Padma Shri Award, the fourth-highest civilian award in India. He completed his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad in 1989.

Profession: Indian Businessmen

9. Ajay Banga

Ajaypal Singh Banga is an Indian-American corporate executive. He is currently the CEO of MasterCard and served as the company's president and chief operating officer from July 2010 to December 31, 2020. He pursued a PGP in Management (equivalent to an MBA) from IIM Ahmedabad.

Profession: Indian Executive

IIM Ahmedabad Alumni Association 

IIM Ahmedabad Alumni Association is an association of graduates or graduate students who studied at the institute & now have walked into different life paths. An alumni association aims to build a network that will help raise or create the university’s profile. IIM Ahmedabad has created a secure and warm environment for their pass-out students to connect, relive, and cherish their memories. It has become effortless for one to access the alumni portal of IIM Ahmedabad. 

Other Prominent Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad

The table mentioned below has the list of other prominent alumni of IIM Ahmedabad. The students can further research them and get inspired. 

The list of all these IIMA alumni will help future IIM aspirants in various aspects.