MDI Murshidabad–Goenka College Collaboration Featured in The Economic Times, Anandabazar Patrika, and Ei Samay
MDI Murshidabad is proud to announce that its academic collaboration with Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration, Kolkata, has received significant recognition across leading national and regional media platforms, including The Economic Times – Campus Spotlight, Anandabazar Patrika, and Ei Samay.
The collaboration represents a shared commitment to strengthening higher education through academic excellence, knowledge sharing, research engagement, and industry-oriented learning. By bringing together one of India’s leading management institutions and one of the country’s most respected commerce colleges, the initiative seeks to create meaningful opportunities for students, faculty members, and researchers.
The partnership aims to bridge the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate education by encouraging academic interaction, collaborative research, expert-led learning, and greater exposure to contemporary business and management practices. Through this association, students will benefit from enhanced learning opportunities, industry engagement, networking initiatives, and access to a broader academic ecosystem.
The recognition received from prominent media organizations underscores the relevance and impact of this initiative. The Economic Times – Campus Spotlight highlighted the collaboration’s role in promoting knowledge sharing and future-ready leadership. Anandabazar Patrika featured the partnership as an important step toward creating new opportunities in education and research, while Ei Samay recognized it as a significant development in management education in Eastern India.
These media features reflect the growing importance of academic partnerships that foster innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and industry-academia collaboration. They also reinforce MDI Murshidabad’s commitment to creating an environment where students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional exposure required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Speaking about the initiative, Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Sahay, Director, MDI Murshidabad, emphasized the immense potential of collaborative academic engagement in promoting excellence, innovation, and the holistic development of students. The collaboration has been undertaken in partnership with Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration under the leadership of Prof. Abhijit Datta and facilitated by Dr. Arunava Narayan Mukherjee, with support from Dr. Amrita Sengupta.
As MDI Murshidabad continues to strengthen its academic ecosystem, such collaborations remain central to its vision of nurturing future-ready leaders through research, innovation, industry engagement, and transformative learning experiences.
The widespread media recognition of this partnership serves as a testament to the institute’s ongoing efforts to advance management education and contribute meaningfully to the future of higher education in India.


