Keeping Alive the Spirit of Joka in Mumbai
"Joka gave us our foundation. Mumbai is where we build."
The IIM Calcutta Alumni Association Mumbai Chapter is more than a network. It is a dynamic convergence of minds shaped by the legacy of Joka and driven by the opportunities of Mumbai.
For decades, our alumni have contributed meaningfully to India’s corporate, entrepreneurial, and financial ecosystems. Today, this chapter serves as a collective platform where that legacy continues to evolve through collaboration, leadership, and shared purpose.
We exist to foster deeper connections among alumni while enabling mentorship, intellectual exchange, and strategic growth.
Through curated events, thought leadership forums, mentorship initiatives, and community engagement, we aim to create a vibrant ecosystem where experience meets innovation.
As custodians of a proud legacy, we are not only preserving the spirit of IIM Calcutta — we are actively shaping its next chapter in Mumbai.
What We Stand For
To foster a thriving alumni ecosystem that preserves the spirit of Joka while creating meaningful opportunities for connection, mentorship and collective growth in Mumbai.
The People Behind the Chapter
Elected volunteers who give their time, expertise and energy to keeping this community running — and growing.
Rahul Sharma
PRESIDENT
Managing Director, Apex Capital
Rahul Sharma
PRESIDENT
Managing Director, Apex Capital
Rahul Sharma
PRESIDENT
Managing Director, Apex Capital
Rahul Sharma
PRESIDENT
Managing Director, Apex Capital
Batch of '02
Rajesh Sharma
Managing Director, Capital Group
FINANCE
LEADERSHIP
Batch of '02
Priya Desai
Founder, TechVentures
STARTUPS
PRODUCT
Batch of '02
Anand Iyer
Partner, Global Consulting
STRATEGY
M&A
Batch of '02
Anand Iyer
Partner, Global Consulting
STRATEGY
M&A
How We Got Here.
1985
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1985
The First Gathering
A small group of seven alumni met at a cafe in South Mumbai. What started as an informal dinner to reminisce about campus days quickly evolved into a structured network, laying the groundwork for the formal chapter.
1998
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1998
Formal Incorporation
As the alumni base in Mumbai crossed 500, the chapter was officially registered. This year marked the launch of our first structured mentorship program, connecting senior partners with fresh graduates entering Dalal Street.
2010
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2010
The Leadership Summit
Inauguration of the annual Mumbai Leadership Summit, bringing together industry titans, policymakers, and academia. It established the chapter as a thought-leadership hub in the city’s corporate ecosystem.
2023
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2023
Launch of the Venture Fund
Transitioning from a purely networking body to an active economic participant. The chapter initiated an alumni-backed angel fund specifically targeted at startups founded by recent Joka graduates.