Mumbai, Dec 24:- Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research Mumbai brought together its illustrious alumni, faculty members, students, and leaders from across generations at the Annual Alumni Meet 2025, an evening that celebrated shared memories, leadership journeys, and the enduring bond between the institute and its alumni.
One of the most evocative moments of the evening was the recreation of the iconic “Ambika Sheraton,” a small chai tapri located just outside the erstwhile Sion campus of Welingkar Institute, fondly remembered by former students and faculty alike. Known for its endless cups of chai and conversations that shaped friendships and ideas, the Ambika Sheraton was recreated in the WeSchool foyer, creating a wave of nostalgia and reaffirming the institution’s belief that some of the strongest institutional bonds are also reinforced outside classrooms, over conversations and connections.
The celebrations began with a special “Match of Legends” cricket match. The friendly match brought together alumni, faculty, and students, symbolising teamwork, sportsmanship, and the vibrant spirit that continues to define the WeSchool community.
A key highlight of the evening was the Power Hour Fireside Chat with distinguished Alumni and an inspiring talk by Captain Raghu Raman, who addressed alumni and students on leadership, organisational culture, and the challenges of scaling institutions. Drawing from his experience across the armed forces and the corporate world, Captain Raman emphasised the role of people, behaviour, and example-driven leadership.
Captain Raghu Raman, leadership consultant, Adani Group, said,
“Institutions are not built by funds; they are built by people. You should never ever ask someone to do something that you cannot demonstrate physically. Troops will not do what you tell them to do. Troops will do what you do. Layer after layer of governance and bureaucracy slows organisations down, and very often 50% to 60% percent of our energy goes into battling internal issues rather than external challenges. If organisations want to scale, leaders must create a shared reality where people know each other as human beings and not just as designations, because leadership is about behaviour, example, and the stories people choose to follow.”
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research said,
“ WeSchool’s growth did not happen by default but by design, driven by co-creation, co-production, and the belief that we may be constrained by land, but we are never constrained by mind.” He attributed WeSchool’s success in a big way to the WeSchool alumni who have stood like pillars of strength. He also fondly acknowledged alumni associated with and working at WeSchool as well as the global alumni present for the alumni meet.
The evening also featured student performances, Alumni awards, alumni networking, and a rooftop celebration with music and dinner, bringing the formal celebrations to a warm and energetic close while reinforcing the institution’s commitment to lifelong alumni engagement.
The Annual Alumni Meet 2025 culminated with the Pride of Welingkar Awards, recognising alumni who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship, social impact, and sustained contribution across industries and geographies.
The Corporate Excellence Award recipients included Nitin Nabar Shriram Balasubramaniam, Amit Kapur Mayuresh Kore Avishek Purkayastha Kedar Rele Shreyas Dukle Shekhar Joshi Sharad Sadadekar Bhushan Soman Abhijit Kulkarni Siddhi Shah Rahul Dedhia and Nilesh Rathod
The Women Leader Award was presented to Vaishali Srivastava Tina Kabra Shiksha Sethia Sonali Puri Renuka Gowda Swapna Sundaram Iyer and Rohini Remje
The Entrepreneurial Success Award winners included Gaurav Kumar Dr. Nishant S. Mehta Aasim Merchant Avanti UbhayakarNinad Thakre Rishabh Nagwekkar and Siddhant Khare
The Social Entrepreneurship Award was conferred on Tanul Mohod while the Super Achievers’ Award was presented to Dr. Sanjay Salunkhe