The world of Human Resource Management (HRM) has changed—and if you're planning to pursue an MBA in HR or PGDM in HR , that's great news. Gone are the days when HR was only about hiring people, maintaining employee records, or processing payroll. Today, HR professionals sit at the decision-making table. They help businesses hire the right talent, build high-performing teams, create positive workplace cultures, improve employee experiences, and use Artificial Intelligence (AI), HR Analytics, and data-driven insights to make smarter business decisions. This transformation has completely changed what employers expect from MBA and PGDM graduates . Companies don't just look for candidates with an MBA degree or PGDM qualification. They look for graduates who can solve problems, communicate confidently, understand business, work with technology, and contribute strategically. So, if you're wondering what are the top HR skills for MBA students and PGDM students , you'...

  “Water, Water everywhere and nor any drop to think….” When Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote his poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, little did he know that it might be referring to today’s condition, where there are ample and abundant means of communication and connections, and yet many feel lonely. Loneliness refers to the feeling of being isolated, despite wanting social connections. While loneliness was considered to be a concern amongst people in their 50s and beyond, it is now grappling with youngsters as well, whether one is a school or college-going student, an MBA or PGDM student , a housewife, a corporate employee or a retired person. In today’s fast-paced academic and corporate environment, mental health and emotional well-being have become increasingly important. MBA and PGDM students, in particular, often experience academic pressure, career expectations, competition, social media influence and the challenges of transitioning into professional life. Despite bein...

“Will AI replace finance professionals?” Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in finance. It is already transforming the way organizations analyze data, forecast performance, manage risk, detect fraud and make financial decisions. For MBA students specialising in finance, this transformation brings both an opportunity and a challenge. The important question is no longer, “Will AI replace finance professionals?” The more relevant question is, “How can future finance professionals work with AI and remain valuable in an AI-driven workplace?” The answer lies in developing a combination of strong finance fundamentals, technological capability, analytical thinking and human judgement . Finance Is Moving Beyond Number Crunching Traditionally, finance professionals spent significant time collecting data, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, building spreadsheets and conducting routine analysis. AI is changing this model by automating many repetitive and...

RBI Repo Rate Decision: A Finance Perspective The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained a status quo on the Repo Rate , keeping the key policy rate unchanged at 5.25% . The decision comes amid continued global uncertainty arising from the US-Iran standoff, crude oil price volatility, tariff threats from the USA , and other emerging global economic factors. For MBA Finance, PGDM Finance and management students , the RBI's decision provides an important insight into how central banks balance inflation, economic growth, global uncertainty and financial stability while framing monetary policy. The RBI has also maintained its monetary policy stance as Neutral . At the same time, it has marginally reduced its inflation projection from 5.1% to 5% , while increasing its GDP growth projection from 6.6% to 6.7% . These changes, though marginal, indicate the RBI's assessment of the current Indian economic environment. The RBI Governor also highlighted the need for rural credit to pic...

  "Sell me this pen, and the job is yours." As an MBA, or PGDM student, you've probably come across this famous interview question more than once. It has become one of the most common questions asked during marketing and sales interviews. Follow me along this vlog as I show you how, at Kohinoor, we don't just teach the logic behind every theory—we help you experience it. But have you ever stopped to wonder why managers and CEOs ask this question before hiring someone for a Marketing or Sales position? After all, you can earn an MBA, or PGDM with great grades, but how often do you actually apply the theories you learn in the classroom to real-life situations? Well, my dear reader, the art of selling isn't some mysterious talent that only a few possess. It is, in fact, surprisingly simple. It begins with one thing—understanding your consumer. Before You Sell, Learn to Understand Imagine you're a hawker in a crowded marketplace filled with dozens of o...