Industrial Tour is an integral part of PGDM- Human Resource Management (HRM) Programme curriculum. From 21 September to 2 October 2024, the HRM Batch of 2023-25 embarked on an extensive Industrial Tour, covering Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Traditionally, these tours included only four major cities, but with the expansion of the batch size and heightened industry engagement, Hyderabad was introduced as an additional destination this year. The group was accompanied by mentors Dr Shyamal Gomes, Dr Mrityunjoy Roy, Dr Kumar Mohit Spring, Dr Binit Lakra, and Dr Indrani Ghatak.

The five teams completed their tour with the following prestigious organizations namely, Google, Ametek, AstraZeneca, Airbus, Amazon, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Bennett Coleman and Company Ltd, TATA AutoComp, TATA Motors, Alkem Laboratories, Reliance Industries Limited, Mahindra and Mahindra, Flipkart, HPCL, IOCL, Tega Industries, Exide, McNROE, Star Cement, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, BPCL, Reliance Jio Infocom, Gainwell, Tata Hitachi, Adani Wilmar, ITC Hotels, ITC Manufacturing Units, Castrol, Hindalco, Godrej and Boyce, Safari Industries, Huhtamaki India, Hettich, JSW Energy, Aditya Birla Capital, ICICI Prudential, TATA Sons, Atkins Realis, Alstom, Volvo, Big Basket, Cambium Network, Maersk, Infurnia, Rohde & Schwarz, Payu, Page Industries, Power Grid, Mother Dairy, McCain, Uflex, ICICI Lombard, Goodyear Tyre, Matrix Clothing, Metlife, Lalpath Labs, Case New Holland, McCormick, Greenlam, Movin India, BMW, Praan Foundation, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, NMDC, BHEL, NTPC, MSN Labs, Olectra, API, Novartis, and Berkadia.

During the Industrial Tour, students gained valuable practical exposure to current industry and corporate trends, deepening their understanding of working conditions, processes, and employee welfare. The tour provided insights into the implications of labour laws, industrial relations practices, and HRM strategies across various industries. One-on-one interactions with senior HR and IR professionals offered students an opportunity to discuss key issues and gain firsthand knowledge of the diverse HR policies adopted by organizations, which set them apart from their competitors. This engagement allowed students to understand the dynamic landscape of HRM practices and their direct application in different corporate environments.

The industrial visit was a transformative experience for the students, seamlessly combining classroom learning with practical industry exposure. During the ten days of the tour, students also had a positive and enriching experience at the Alumni Meet, which served as the tour’s conclusion.