The event brought together distinguished alumni, industry experts, and thought leaders to explore and discuss India’s evolving role in the global economy.

She emphasized the pivotal role that IIM Lucknow plays in shaping the future of the digital economy and driving international growth.

Keynote address

Mr. Kamlesh Varshney, Full-time Member, SEBI, resonated deeply with the audience as he spoke about the importance of finding satisfaction in one’s work while continuously striving for growth.

Delivering the keynote address, he provided valuable insights into how professionals can align their personal and professional goals to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress.

Discussions

As India recently celebrated 78 years of independence, the discussions at Samvaad 2024 underscored the nation’s significant strides in gaining international recognition as a global powerhouse.

With projections showing that by 2025, one-fifth of the world’s working-age population will be Indian and by 2030, there will be over 850 million internet users in the country, the conclave highlighted how India’s growth is being driven by consumption, services, and a burgeoning consumer class, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

The first, moderated by Ms. Akrati Solanki, Executive Director, Accordion, included Mr. Kamlesh Varshney, Full-time Member, SEBI, IRS ’90, and Mr. Bhaskar Subramanian, Infra Expert and former advisor – NITI Aayog and KPMG.

This panel delved into the complexities of strategy and governance, crucial elements in shaping India’s economic trajectory, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

The second panel, moderated by Mr. Dhruvin Chheda, Chief of Staff, Nykaa, featured industry leaders including Mr. Girish Deshpande, Senior Vice President, IDBI Capital Markets; Mr. Pavan Goyal, Head – Business Solutions at Clarista; and Mr. Ruishikesh Kamat, Director – Group Treasury at Aldar UAE.

This discussion provided diverse perspectives on strategy, governance, and finance, all integral to India’s growth story.

Third panel discussion, moderated by Mr. Abhishek Singh from the Founder’s Office, SalarySe, featured Ms. Taniya Biswas, Co-founder, Suta; Mr. Dev Batra, Co-Founder, Lyxel & Flamingo; and Ms. Niharika Jalan, Founder, IndiCold.

The panellists shared valuable insights on entrepreneurship, drawing from their diverse experiences in building and scaling successful businesses.

Fourth panel, moderated by Mr. Mousom Datta, Key Account Manager, ITC, included Mr. Venkatadri Ranganathan, CCO, Tata Chemicals; Mr. Mohit Gorisariya, Co-founder, SalarySe; and Ms. Tanya Jain, Head of Enterprise Business, Amazon London.

This panel delved into key aspects of marketing, exploring the latest trends, strategies, and challenges in the field, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Spotlight

Additionally, the event also spotlighted India’s role as a key growth engine for the world, contributing 16% to global growth in 2023.

With a thriving tech industry, India is not only boosting its economic growth but also positioning itself as a hub for innovation and technology services, playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy.

Role

As the world witnesses a nation on the rise, the discussions at Samvaad 2024 reaffirmed India’s role in shaping the future of the global economy in 2024 and beyond.

The successful conclusion of the conclave at IIM Lucknow underscores the institute’s commitment to fostering dialogue, innovation, and leadership in this transformative era.

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In 2005, IIM Lucknow expanded its area of influence in the realm of management education by becoming the first IIM to set up a satellite campus exclusively for Executive Education at NOIDA in Delhi NCR region.

The registration for the June commenced on 16 April 2025, the last date was extended till 12 May 2025. The schedule in connection with UGC NET Dec 2025 exam will be clear once the notification is released.

As of now, the dates for UGC NET Dec 2025 exam are not known, they will be once the notificiation is out, it is expected to be released in September or October 2025.

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application fee is Rs 325 for candidates from SC/ST/PwD and Third Gender categories.

The details about UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam application fee are mentioned above, they may likely change due to various reasons, candidates can visit the official website and see the information brochure of the exam which will be released along with the notification of the test.

About the exam

The full name of the exam is University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. It is conducted by National Testing Agency two times a year.

The first time, it is conducted in June and December for the second time. Individuals who wish to pursue research (Ph.D., Junior Research Fellowship, JRF) or apply for the post of assistant professor in various colleges located across India can apply for the exam.

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility is the criteria candidates must fulfill to be eligible to apply for the exam.

Applicants must have passed post-graduation in their respective disciplines from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

Students who are appearing for the final year exams of their qualifying degree or who have appeared and are waiting for the results can also apply, as per UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility criteria.

However, students who have appeared or are about to appear for the exams must pass them and provide proof for it by the time further process for admission or recruitment commences. Clarifications can be obtained from the official website of the exam.

UGC NET Dec 2025 exam Application Submission

UGC NET Dec 2025 exam Application Submission can be done online and official website to that is ‘https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button for UGC-NET December-2025: Click Here to Register/Login

3. Clicking the above link will open another webpage with URL ‘https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, candidates have to register to create an account with a username and password.

5. After creating the username and account, they can type the same URL ‘https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/’ in their browser and submit it to download.

6. Once the website with above URL is available, candidates can login and start UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam application submission (filling the application form)

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Those who are willing to appear in December can submit application in September or October of that year.

How to download the hall ticket?

The process to download the hall ticket for the exam is online. Candidates have to visit the official website for it at ‘https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.

2. Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for downloading the admit card.

3. Clicking the link will likely open another webpage, when that opens, candidates can enter their application number, date of birth and other details and submit them to obtain the admit card.

Students after viewing the admit card can check for the presence of errors on it. If there are no errors, they can download and take its printout.

In case of errors, they can take it to the notice of authorities concerned for rectification.