About IGSB Research Center (PGRC)

Indira Global School of Business (IGSB) is recognized by AICTE and UGC, and is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). It was established with a clear vision to develop globally-oriented researchers capable of driving sustainable growth in the evolving international business landscape. Over the years, IGSB has emerged as a premier B-School in Pune, offering MBA programs. From the academic year 2025–26, IGSB also offers Doctoral Programs in Management.

The IGSB Research Center (PGRC) is a recognized Ph.D. Research Center, affiliated with SPPU, and is dedicated to fostering advanced research in the field of management. The Doctoral Programme in Management plays a pivotal role in nurturing future scholars, academicians, and industry researchers by encouraging rigorous inquiry and innovation across various management domains.

The aim of the IGSB Research Center is to cultivate a vibrant research ecosystem that promotes scholarly inquiry, critical thinking, and innovation in management. The Center is committed to contributing to the advancement of knowledge by supporting high-quality doctoral research, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing contemporary business and societal challenges through evidence-based insights.

The Center offers a Doctoral Programme with specializations in:

• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• General Management
• Organizational Behaviour, Operations & Decision Sciences. Public Systems, Strategy, Innovation and Management in Education

We strongly encourage multidisciplinary research.

Admission

Admissions to the program are conducted strictly as per SPPU norms and guidelines, with vacancy details displayed transparently as per university notifications before each admission round.

SPPU Circulars

The Research Center provides comprehensive and up-to-date information through official SPPU circulars related to Ph.D. programs.

Ph.D. Guides

Guidance Programs for Research Guides and Scholars

Dr. Virendra Tatake

Financial Management

Dr. Pallavi Sajanapwar

Marketing Management

Dr. Aatish Zagade

General Management

Dr. Priyanka Darekar

Human Resource Management

Dr. Ashish Vyas

Human Resource Management

Activities

Guidance Program for Research Guides and Scholars.

On 5th June 2025, We invited Dr. Abhijit Chandratreya, Deputy Director (PGRC) IIMP for this session. All teaching faculties of Indira Global School of Business, had the privilege to get the guidance from the Dr. Abhijit Chandratreya, Deputy Director (PGRC) IIMP.

Dr. Ashish Vyas, Coordinator- IGSB Research Center, welcomes Guest Dr. Abhijit Chandratreya, Deputy Director (PGRC) IIMP; Dr. Virendra Tatake, Director, IGSB; Dr. Pallavi Sajanapwar, Dean Research and Academics, IGSB; and all the faculties of IGSB.

The guidance session covered the guidance about the eligibility for the entrance test for Ph.D. program. Who should pursue Ph.D. and its benefit. The faculties asked the questions about the challenges they are facing while pursuing the Ph.D.