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IFIM was established in 1995 by the DSIJ (Dalal Street Investment Journal) Group and was promoted by the Centre for Developmental Education (CDE). Over the years, the IFIM Group has carved a niche for itself as a front-runner for quality education in India. The Mission of IFIM is to nurture holistic, socially responsible and continuously employable professionals.
The IFIM Group, with the support of the CDE, has established many academic institutions, including the JAGSOM School Management, IFIM College and the IFIM School Law.
Born in 1935 and brought up in a humble environment, Shri V.B.Padode is a source of inspiration for generations alike. His humility in the face of exemplary acheivements and relentless efforts in the field of education are a testimony of his personality and the aura of his outlook. He pioneered financial journalism in the country by creating India’s largest and the most circulated investment magazine Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ).
His impeccable career in CSO, stint as an Indian Revenue Services officer and as the Chairman of IFIM (CDE) and founder of DSIJ, speak volumes of his illustrous career. His passion for literacy resulted in more number of publications in the financial market. Some of the successful publications are the Stock Market Book, Corporate Results, PSU’s of India, Top Golden 400 companies of India and Business School Directory, including the book titled, ‘Making and Unmaking of Prime Ministers of India’ which has been very well-received by readers.
Blessed with a happy and loving family, the IFIM Institutions continue to draw inspiration from his determination, perseverance, eye for details and the strength to take risks.
To be the most sought after destination for quality management education in India.
Nurture holistic, socially responsible, and continuously employable professionals.
I - Inspired
F - Family
I- Ignited
M - Minds
G- Genuine Transparency
U - Unity through Belonging
R- Relentless Pursuit of Perfection
U - Unstoppable Dynamism
Education is about unlocking one’s potential. Whilst many measure the outcome of education with job placements, the best way of measuring the outcome is to feel enriched, enabled and enlightened.
IFIM College’s mission to nurture holistic, socially responsible and continuously employable professionals drives the institution to curate academic and pedagogical interventions designed for providing students the opportunity for self-discovery and holistic development of their respective strengths. The faculty and staff at IFIM College are trained to treat each student independently and work on enhancing their individual strengths and competence. This is indeed a herculean task, but we believe this is the most tested method for enabling every student for success.
I am very proud of our faculty and their commitment to teaching and learning. The faculty enjoys academic freedom to innovate and customise pedagogical techniques to enhance the learning experience of the student. The curriculum of IFIM College has been curated to impact every aspect of the students living and learning. The ambience of the institution is continuously being worked upon to provide an immersive learning experience to our students. Our curriculum encompasses curricular, co-curricular and extra- curricular activities by awarding learning credits to all activities without discriminating between them. Our belief in adaptive learning provides students with the opportunity to learn at their own respective pace.
We believe it’s important to learn, reflect and imbibe through practice and hence our practice courses provide ample opportunity to our students to apply their learnings in diverse contexts be it social, individualistic and corporate.
IFIM College all in all is the laboratory for a student to learn by doing, learn through experimentation and learn by creating new knowledge.
Happy to welcome faculty, students and staff into this family provided they share this common belief.
Mr. Sanjay Padode
Chairman – Centre for Developmental Education
At IFIM Institutions, we consistently identify, meet, and exceed the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders by institutionalizing global best practices and proactively mitigating risks.
We create an academic environment that fosters learning and research, enabling us to nurture and shape industry-ready professionals equipped with strong communication skills and unwavering ethical values.
IFIM has built a strong legacy of academic excellence, and I see this moment as an opportunity to reimagine education in alignment with the rapidly evolving needs of society, industry, and the global economy.
Our vision is clear—to be the most sought-after destination for quality education in India. Guided by this, our mission is to nurture holistic, socially responsible, and continuously employable professionals. This mission is passionately embraced by our management, faculty, and staff, who believe that education must go beyond classrooms and credentials.
The future of education lies at the intersection of skills, sustainability, and technology. At IFIM, we are strengthening experiential learning through industry immersion, live projects, simulations, entrepreneurship, and research-driven practice. We are integrating emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, and digital platforms to enhance learning outcomes, while embedding sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility at the core of our academic philosophy.
Our focus is on developing agile thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders who can adapt, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to society. IFIM Institutions will continue to evolve as a vibrant ecosystem where learning is relevant, rigorous, and transformative.
I invite all stakeholders to join us in this exciting journey of shaping the future.
Prof. A. V. Arunkumar
Director, IFIM Institutions
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A 1989 pass out from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, with Honors in M. Sc. (Math) and B. E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) has been an entrepreneur from day he completed his graduation. He founded Dataline and Research Technologies Ltd (DaRT) to launch a nationwide online service with a gateway to Internet viz. India Online in 1993. This service was locally accessible in more than 30 towns and cities of the country. The company also launched DaRT Mail, India’s first secure and corporate email service. Due to the changing license regime, this company pivoted its business model to become a provider of real time market data and financial trading systems under the name of Asian CERC Information Technology Limited.
The evolving needs of the market led this company to pioneer Order Routing and Risk Management Systems for financial trading on the Internet. By 2006, Asian CERC had grown leaps and bounds to own more than 80% of the market share in both financial information dissemination and internet trading solutions for securities trading in India.
The Religare group acquired Asian CERC in 2006 and Sanjay continued to lead the company’s new Avatar, Religare Technova Global Solutions Limited till 2010. Whilst with the Religare group, Sanjay was instrumental in 2 international and 2 Indian acquisitions for creating a IT services organization viz. Religare Technologies Limited operating in the Healthcare and Insurance space. In a matter of four years the IT services group of Religare grew from strength of 200 employees to 3500.
During his stint in the IT industry Mr. Sanjay Padode worked on large projects implementing ticker plants, content management systems, algorithmic trading engines, securities matching engines, risk management systems, order routing systems, clearing and settlement systems for stock/commodity exchanges, large stock brokers and market makers. He has traveled widely to many countries for winning large accounts and implementing solutions. He has good business development, architecting, sales, consulting and project management skills.
Prof. Arunkumar holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, sponsored through an RBI doctoral fellowship. In addition to his M.Phil (Central University Pondicherry) and UGC-NET qualifications, he completed his Certificate course in Management from Asian Institute of Management, Manila and completed Certificate Course in MSME credit from Israel. He is also certified in Financial Risk Management by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), London. In addition, he participated over 200 advanced training programs globally, focusing on finance, banking, policy, leadership and administration.
Prof. Arunkumar’s professional journey began as a faculty of Economics and Commerce, followed by roles as a Research Fellow and Deputy Director at the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS), Bengaluru. His career in industry spans across senior leadership roles, including Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Economist at Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and key executive positions such as Deputy General Manager and General Manager in the credit and risk management areas. Prof. Arunkumar later functioned as the Chief Risk Officer of a commercial bank in India and international banks abroad. He has also led cross-functional teams, supervised large-scale projects, and introduced policies and processes that enhanced operational efficiency.
In academics, experienced in managing undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs across University and Autonomous business school, with particular focus on enhancing skill-oriented curricula and experiential learning. During this period, developed programs that integrate both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, ensuring students are well-prepared for the business world. He has been teaching subjects related to banking, finance, risk management, development policy and economics. While in Industry, Prof. Arunkumar had been a regular visiting faculty in various training academies and centres of banking and finance.
Prof. Arunkumar’s research covers areas such as access to credit, technology, policy for small enterprises, microfinance, development banking, sustainable finance including sustainable development, and digital financial inclusion. His contributions to academia are reflected in his working papers, journal articles, book chapters, and books. He is also a regular commentator on financial and economic matters in mainstream newspapers.
The recent co-edited book titled: “Institutions and Public Policy for India’s Sustainable Development” was released in January 2025, which was published by Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-v-arunkumar-8b424613/
Dr. Aswini Patro, (M.A., Delhi School of Economics; LL.B., Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, Delhi University; LL.M., Brunel University, London) has twenty years of experience in International Consulting, Litigation Practice, and Academics. Prof. Patro worked as a faculty in KIIT School of Law and was Head of the Department of International Law and Faculty Coordinator for the Post Graduate program. Formerly Director at a Chicago-based Legal Services Firm involved in the management of Indian operations and overseeing contract review and management along with litigation management.
Prof. Patro also worked with the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Macedonia (during 2006-2007) on issues related to international trade law. He represented the Brunel University School of International Law team in “Regulating the European Market”; a conference conducted jointly by Clifford Chance and the Institute of European and Comparative Law, the University of Oxford.
He loves interacting with students and likes to be involved with problem-solving activities for effective learning. He adapts the Socratic and Case Study method in teaching. His interest lies in the Law of Contract, Trade Law, and Commercial Arbitration.
