Saturday, June 21, 2025
Date: 21-06-2025
Time: 11.00 AM to 12.00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall, Dr. D. Y Patil B School
Resource Person: Mr. Gaurav Sinha
Senior Director & Head SCM
Emcure Pharma
Participants: PGDM and PGDM Global Students and Faculty
Faculty Coordinator: Mr. Bhalchandra, Mrs. Pinki Kumari
Organizer: Center of Quality Assurance
Objectives: The session aims to instill confidence, Career advice, and insights for MBA students, focusing on skills needed for corporate success, particularly in functions like sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, finance, and HR.
Detail Report:
As part of the Diksharambh 2025–27 induction program, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School was delighted to welcome Mr. Gaurav Sinha, who conducted the session on 21st June 2025. The session began with a cordial felicitation by Dr. Sheetal Darekar, Head of Placements, followed by a brief yet insightful account of Mr. Gaurav Sinha's professional experience. The event was attended by the newly inducted PGDM and PGDM Global Batch of 2025–27, faculty members, and staff.
The session began with Mr. Gaurav Sinha sharing his personal life journey, offering students a firsthand glimpse into how determination, vision, and financial planning can play a crucial role in early career success. He spoke about how he leveraged strong financial support and strategic thinking to kickstart his career at a young age, turning opportunities into achievements through calculated risk-taking and a proactive mindset.
Mr. Gaurav Sinha highlighted the value of setting clear goals early on, maintaining financial awareness, and seizing opportunities with courage. His personal journey illustrated how young professionals can lay a solid foundation by blending financial discipline, confidence in themselves, and the boldness to begin early. His experiences not only motivated the students but also urged them to be self-reliant, make thoughtful choices, and chase their goals with determination and self-assurance.
Key Highlights:
1. The importance of a holistic understanding of different business functions for career growth.
2. The critical role of finance in all business functions, emphasizing profit generation.
3. The increasing importance of soft skills like stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and communication as one progresses in their career.
4. The significance of data analytics, digitization, AI, and machine learning in today's industry.
5. The need for logical thinking and problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations.
Message to Students
The speaker's personal experience transitioning from engineering to an MBA to gain a broader understanding of business functions. Examples from the speaker's career in Tata Motors, FMCG, and Pharma illustrate the application of different business functions.
The COVID-19 pandemic as a case study for decision-making in uncertain and ambiguous environments.
Outcomes of the Session:
1. Discussion on the evolution of supply chain management in the Pharma industry and its increasing reliance on data and technology.
2. Mention of tools like spot analysis and ABC classification in procurement pricing.
3. Emphasis on using data for forecasting, inventory management, and capacity planning in supply chain.
Mr. Gaurav Sinha's visit to Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, as part of the Diksharambh 2025 induction program, was a truly inspiring and meaningful experience for the PGDM and PGDM Global Batch of 2025–27. In closing, Mr. Sinha shared the five core skills that fueled his professional growth: Excel proficiency, presentation capabilities, strong communication, stakeholder management, and logical thinking. His candid insights and relatable examples left a lasting impression, equipping students with a clear understanding of how to approach their MBA journey with purpose, resilience, and a strategic mindset.