IIMB alumni community raises ₹20.11 lakh for injured student
The IIM Bangalore Alumni Association successfully raised over ₹20 lakh to support a student who was severely injured in a road accident. The fundraising effort exceeded its initial goal, highlighting the strength and solidarity of the institution's alumni network.
Why it matters
It illustrates the role of professional alumni networks in providing social safety nets and community support for their members during personal crises.
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Alumni Association (IIMBAA) community came together and raised ₹20.11 lakh to support an IIM Bangalore student who was seriously injured in a road accident.
An appeal for financial assistance was shared with the alumni community on the morning of September 25, 2026, with an initial fundraising target of ₹18 lakh. Exceeding the target, 267 alumni contributed a total of ₹20.11 lakh.
The overwhelming response brought together alumni across generations and demonstrated the strength of the IIMB community at a time when one of its members needed help, IIMBAA said in a statement.
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