LUCKNOW, Aug. 11 -- The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) hosted Samvaad 2025, its alumni conclave, over the weekend, drawing hundreds of graduates from various batches and industries. The two-day event focused on the theme 'The India Moment: Ideas, Impact, and Influence', exploring India's growing global role and the transformations shaping its economy, businesses, and society. The programme featured panel discussions, fireside chats, and student-alumni roundtables that connected classroom learning with real-world applications. Alumni affairs chair prof Rajesh Aithal spoke about the strength of the IIML alumni network in mentoring students, while director prof MP Gupta underlined the value of alumni insights in preparing future leaders. Panel topics included India's evolving financial ecosystem, regional influence and local-first storytelling in marketing, scaling ventures in dynamic markets, and leadership in a high-growth India. Each discussion was followed by small-group sessions, allowing students to have candid conversations with alumni about career journeys and industry trends.htc...