Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 17: The department of MBA, School of Business and Management at St Aloysius Deemed to be University, AIMIT Centre, organised its national-level management fest INSIGNIA 2026 on March 16 at the Arthur Shenoi Auditorium, AIMIT Centre, Beeri.
The future of management will not belong merely to those who maximize profits. It will belong to those who can balance ambition with responsibility, innovation with compassion, and growth with sustainability. This spirit of balance and purpose was captured in the theme of Insignia 2026 — ‘Equilibria: Balancing People, Profit and Planet'.
The fest witnessed enthusiastic participation from undergraduate colleges across the country, with teams representing regions from Jaipur to Goa and Kerala. A total of 23 teams comprising 202 students from various institutions took part in the event.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by chief guest Jeevan Deric D’Souza, HR business partner at EG India, and the director (AIMIT Centre), Dr Fr Kiran Coth SJ.
Addressing the gathering, the chief guest Jeevan Deric D’Souza highlighted the transformative impact of emerging technologies such as generative AI and agentic AI on human resource management. He emphasised the importance of professional networking in shaping future careers and encouraged students to actively engage in industry networks to build connections, enhance leadership capabilities, and remain aligned with evolving corporate practices.
In his address, the director Dr Fr Kiran Coth urged students to participate with enthusiasm and view themselves as winners irrespective of outcomes, noting that the experience itself would be transformational. He also explained that the title ‘Insignia’ signifies a ‘distinguished scholar,’ and described each participant as a worthy representative of their institution. He highlighted that the Jesuit mission and ideals align closely with the modern understanding of the triple bottom line: People, Planet and Profit, which lies at the heart of today’s responsible management practices.
The programme was attended by dean, school of business and management, Dr Rajani Suresh, faculty convenors Dr Annette Maben and Pramodh D’Souza, along with staff members, students, participants and members of the organising committee.
INSIGNIA 2026 provided a dynamic platform for management students to demonstrate analytical, strategic, and leadership competencies through a series of competitive events, fostering innovation, collaboration, and responsible management practices among aspiring business leaders.