Calcutta Management Association Organizes “Swagatam” – Members’ Induction Programme 2025–26

The Calcutta Management Association (CMA) successfully organized “Swagatam,” its Members’ Induction Programme for the year 2025–26, reaffirming the Association’s commitment towards strengthening member engagement and fostering a vibrant and future-ready management community.

The programme, organized by CMA, was graciously hosted by ASMI Business School of the Techno India Group in Sector V, Salt Lake. The HR Learning Network partnered the event as the Networking Partner.

The event marked the formal induction of members across multiple categories, including Individual Annual, Individual Life, Corporate Annual, Corporate Life, and Student Memberships. The induction ceremony was conducted with enthusiasm and dignity in the presence of CMA’s senior leadership, Executive Committee members, patrons, and representatives from various subcommittees.

At the inaugural session, the dais was also graced by Kaustav Majumdar, Chief Mentor, ASMI Business School – Techno India University, and Sayak Sarkar, Co-Founder of the HR Learning Network. Along with the President, Vice President, and members of CMA’s Academia Subcommittee, they ceremonially unveiled the first revamped edition of CMA’s e-journal ” Profit the Mind” , specially brought into physical form for the occasion.

Welcoming the participants, both dignitaries appreciated the initiative and expressed their enthusiasm for fostering many more collaborative programmes with the Calcutta Management Association in the future.

The programme was graced by CMA President Indranil Banerjee and Vice President Vibhor Tandon, along with distinguished representatives from CMA’s key subcommittees.

The HR Subcommittee was represented by Chairperson Dibyendu Basu along with Debraj Roy, Saibal Sarkar and Rahul Chattopadhyay.

The Academia Connect Subcommittee was represented by Chairperson Rana Bandyopadhyay together with Gautam Mukhopadhyay and Subhendu Narayan Roy.

The Technology Subcommittee was represented by Co-Chairperson Pradeep Mukhopadhyay and Ina Bose, while the Gen Z Subcommittee was represented by Chairperson Kaushik Choudhury and Abhishek Kar.

The Finance Subcommittee was represented by Aditya Sen and the Sunrise Sector Sub-Committee by Arijit Banerjee. The Sustainability Task force was represented by Gautam Mukherjee and Himadri Das. Executive Committee Member Pradeep Bandyopadhyay was also present during the programme.

In a symbolic gesture of welcome and inclusivity, members of the CMA leadership team collectively inducted the new members into the CMA fraternity. The proceedings were seamlessly conducted by Master of Ceremony Debraj Roy.

“Swagatam” marks another significant milestone in CMA’s illustrious journey of more than 70 years, reflecting the Association’s renewed focus on structured member engagement, professional collaboration, and institutional inclusivity. The initiative reinforces CMA’s vision of building a dynamic platform that meaningfully connects industry leaders, academicians, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and management practitioners.

Addressing the gathering, the President, Executive Committee members, patrons, and senior members expressed optimism regarding the growing momentum within CMA and reiterated their commitment towards contributing to the advancement of the management profession through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional networking.

CMA also announced its intent to institutionalize the Members’ Induction Programme as an annual feature, further strengthening its efforts to nurture a connected and progressive management fraternity in Kolkata and beyond.

Under the leadership of President Indranil Banerjee, CMA has witnessed remarkable membership growth during the current financial year, recording an increase of nearly 370% over its earlier average figures — a reflection of the renewed energy, outreach, and engagement initiatives undertaken by the Association.