India, Nov. 21 -- As more Indian students weigh the choice between studying management in India or going abroad, the Director of IIM Ahmedabad offers a clear message: when judged on the indicators that truly matter, IIM Ahmedabad stands among the top five business schools in the world.

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, IIM A Director Professor Bharat Bhasker explains why international rankings don't tell the full story, how the institute is preparing students for an AI-driven future, and why India today offers faster career growth than many Western economies.

Asked how IIMA compares with international institutes, the Director says the answer lies in understanding what global rankings actually measure.

"On core parameters like ...