Shashi Tharoor inaugurates Muthoot Business School in Kochi, highlighting ethical leadership, global learning, and tech-driven business education.
Kochi recently witnessed a significant milestone in the realm of higher education with the official launch of the Muthoot Business School (MBS) — an ambitious new venture by the Muthoot Group. The prestigious event was graced by Lok Sabha MP and noted author Shashi Tharoor, who inaugurated the institution in the presence of top Muthoot Group leadership, academic dignitaries, and invited guests.
The launch of MBS marks a strategic extension of the Muthoot Group’s foundational philosophy: empowering communities by establishing institutions built on trust and service. Over the years, the Group has made remarkable strides in the domains of finance, education, and healthcare. With the opening of this state-of-the-art business school in Kochi, the Group is now taking a bold step into the future of corporate education.
Shashi Tharoor, speaking at the launch, commended the Muthoot Group for their forward-thinking initiative and their deepening commitment to education. “This is more than just the establishment of a business school,” he said. “It is the cultivation of a new generation of business leaders who will lead with empathy, integrity, and global awareness.” Tharoor highlighted that MBS stands out by merging academic excellence with hands-on, real-world exposure through its innovative programs.
A central highlight of MBS is its Work-Integrated Learning model, which allows students to blend academic learning with meaningful workplace experiences. From pre-PGDM internships to coursework that includes real business challenges, students are prepared to navigate and contribute to an ever-changing global business landscape. The school’s curriculum also emphasizes emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Metaverse, ensuring students stay at the forefront of innovation.
Tharoor underlined the growing need for socially responsible business leaders in the modern world. “The role of business in society is evolving rapidly,” he said. “Enterprises today must balance profit-making with purpose. As Mahatma Gandhi warned, commerce without morality is a grave danger. We need leadership that prioritizes values as much as value.” His message to the inaugural batch of students was both inspiring and challenging: “You are not simply being prepared for the job market — you are being trained to shape the future of society.”
George Alexander Muthoot, Managing Director of The Muthoot Group, also shared his vision for MBS. Reflecting on the Group’s journey, he said, “From establishing eight educational institutions and three hospitals — including a top-ranking engineering college in Kerala — our journey has always been rooted in service and nation-building. Today, with the launch of Muthoot Business School, we are setting a transformative vision into motion.”
He emphasized that MBS is not just another academic institution, but a “neo-tech Global Corporate Business School”, designed to prepare students to thrive in a rapidly digitizing world. “We want to cultivate leaders who are not only business-savvy but also socially conscious and globally adaptable,” he added.
What sets MBS apart is its global outlook. The school offers international exchange programs, summer immersion experiences abroad, and a multicultural learning environment, enabling students to gain real exposure to global business ecosystems. This international element is seamlessly blended with a future-focused academic framework — equipping students with the technical, ethical, and leadership skills needed for a world that is increasingly shaped by technology and cross-cultural collaboration.
The Muthoot Business School has thus been envisioned as more than just a center of learning. It is a launchpad for tomorrow’s leaders — professionals who can navigate complexity, embrace innovation, and lead with purpose. As the first cohort embarks on this journey, they carry with them not just books and business cases, but a powerful mission: to lead industries and impact communities with intelligence, innovation, and integrity.
With the launch of MBS, Kochi now finds itself on the map as a destination for future-driven management education. And as Shashi Tharoor aptly put it, “This isn’t just an investment in education — it’s an investment in the future of India’s business landscape.”
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