- India’s First Business School to Launch a Practitioner-Centric Knowledge Platform
- A Gateway to World-Class Research, Bridging Academia, Government, and Industry with Actionable Insights
August 7, 2025 – Hyderabad/New Delhi: The Indian School of Business (ISB), one of India’s top-ranked business schools, has unveiled ‘ISB Discover’, an open-access, practitioner-oriented knowledge platform that translates complex academic research into actionable insights. This initiative aims to democratize access to high-quality research for business leaders, policymakers, journalists, entrepreneurs, students, and society at large.
Built on ISB’s 25-year legacy of rigorous research and academic excellence, ISB Discover is designed to make faculty-led research more accessible, practical, and impactful—presented in simple, engaging formats like articles, videos, podcasts, and infographics.
“With ISB Discover, we are not just opening the doors to our world-class research, but also inviting stakeholders across business, policy, and civil society to use this knowledge to address real-world challenges,” said Professor Madan Pillutla, Dean of ISB. “This platform reflects our mission to turn deep research into societal value—fueling smarter decisions, innovative solutions, and inclusive progress.”
What Makes ISB Discover Unique:
- Jargon-free, practitioner-ready content distilled from academic research
- Coverage of high-impact topics including financial inclusion, healthcare, transport, corporate governance, behavioral science, and public policy
- Built for business leaders, government officials, researchers, journalists, and students
- Formats tailored for modern audiences—articles, podcasts, explainer videos, and infographics
- Driven by ISB’s globally recognized faculty and research ecosystem
The platform’s launch comes at a time when knowledge-driven decision-making is critical across sectors. By presenting complex research in an accessible and contextualized manner, ISB Discover strengthens the link between academic theory and real-world application—turning research into a powerful tool for inclusive growth.
Explore ISB Discover at: https://discover.isb.edu
ISB’s Research Legacy:
- Faculty with publications in global top-tier journals like Academy of Management Journal, Marketing Science, Journal of Finance, and Journal of Political Economy
- Editorial positions held in reputed international journals such as The Accounting Review, Information Systems Research, and Production and Operations Management
- Active collaboration on policy, regulation, and consultancy with government bodies, NGOs, and global institutions
- Ranked #27 globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025, and among the Top 100 globally for research
About the Indian School of Business (ISB):
Founded in 2001, the Indian School of Business is a globally respected institution recognized for academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development. With campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali, ISB hosts a world-class faculty, maintains strong global partnerships, and ranks among the top business schools in the world. Its alumni network, industry linkages, and policy engagement continue to influence India’s development agenda and global competitiveness. Learn more at: www.isb.edu
