MDI Murshidabad, nestled in Murshidabad—once Bengal's wealthiest capital and a global jewel of trade—still echoes with the legacy of looms that wove empires. On December 7, 2025, at TEDxMDIM (Redefining Value: People, Purpose, and Possibility) a bolder narrative unfolded on MDIM campus—not through trade talks, balance sheets, or business models, but through people: dreamers turning craft into commerce, doers bridging profit with purpose, believers proving that true value lifts lives.

For the first time in its history, TEDxMDIM illuminated MDI Murshidabad's stage under the theme  Redefining Value: People, Purpose, and Possibility —where intellect met empathy, enterprise gained soul, and ancient looms echoed a bold new worth forged from human potential.

The voices that gathered on the MDI Murshidabad campus were as diverse as the crafts of the region. Mr. Aditya Bajaj, with his poet’s grasp of data, showed how technology, when designed for trust, can make brands believers again. 

Dr. Ajay Kumar Jain, leading one of India’s best management institutes, reminded us that true leadership begins not with a title but with mindfulness. Great institutions, like great people, grow through compassion and togetherness.

Ms. Manali Doshi delivered fresh insights on mindful entrepreneurship, seamlessly blending spirituality with modern startups—like a cool breeze from the Bhagirathi River revitalizing ancient wisdom for today's ventures. Mr. Pradeep Chaturvedi's vision of conscience-driven governance formed a vital link in the event's necklace of transformative ideas, bridging policy with human-centred ethics.

Mr. Rishav Dev reframed leadership through his dual lens of ICF coaching and photography, illuminating the profound, often unseen value in authentic human connections. Mr. Saikat Panda articulated the mechanics of social impact, demonstrating how nonprofits not only endure but excel by embedding empathy into scalable systems and grant management.

Then came the stories of legacy and resilience:  Mr. Shekhar Mukherjee’s lifelong journey through the Taj’s corridors of service, turning hospitality into heritage; Mr. Swarnavo Mallik’s powerful reclaiming of his voice, turning stammer into strength; and Mr. Varun Mukherjee’s conviction that innovation should move hearts before markets enforced the idea of self-efficacy.

As the day unfolded, each voice became a verse — of courage, community, and creation. The audience, gathered in the serene campus of Management Development Institute, Murshidabad, was invited to look beyond what the world usually rewards. They were enlightened by a profound insight: real worth is not merely made—it's felt, shared, and lived.

As these narratives unfolded on MDI Murshidabad's serene campus, the event extended a practical call to action for emerging leaders. And for those in the audience who are still writing their own story — the bright-eyed graduates, the final-year students, the professionals ready for a leap — MDI Murshidabad extends a clear invitation. MDIM has a bouquet of programme that are AICTE approved and NBA accredited for each one of us. The Fellow Programme in Management for research enthusiasts & the PGDM Online programme for working professionals who want to climb up the career ladder along with their current job. The two years, full time PGDM which is equivalent to MBA is a residential programme that prepares students to become thought leaders and change masters.

For the  PGDM programme (2026–2028), ambitious minds are welcome to apply with a valid CAT 2025, XAT 2026, or GMAT score. Candidates must have at least 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in Class X, Class XII, and a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Final-year students who will complete their degree by 30 June 2026 can also apply, provided they submit proof of graduation by 1 October 2026. Foreign nationals, OCI/PIO holders, and children of Indian workers in Gulf countries are eligible through valid GMAT scores.

For the PGDM Online programme, the professionals who have a minimum of 3 years Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline after completing secondary and higher secondary schooling with at least 50% marks are invited to apply. The working professionals should have at least two years of experience.

For the Fellow Programme in Management programme, research and academia oriented candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in 10th, 12th, and Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent CGPA and Master’s degree with 60% (with first division) are invited to apply. For FPM (Non-Residential), the applicant must be at least 30 years old and have at least 5 years of managerial work experience, preferably at the senior level, as of the last date of application. For FPM (Residential), those appearing for their final examinations in the respective disciplines can also apply. Candidates must apply through Standard Tests like CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/ UGCJRF/ GATE, with scores valid as of the last date of application. Without these test scores, candidates must appear in the MDI Murshidabad Research Aptitude Test.

This is more than an admission notice. It’s an invitation to join a community where leadership is shaped not just by grades, but by grit, purpose, and the courage to lead with conscience.

As the event came to an end by dusk, a profound conviction settled over the campus: value had transcended numbers forever. It pulsed in every life uplifted, every tradition reborn, every purpose reignited. Amid tales of clay and code, silence and song, Murshidabad proclaimed its eternal truth to the world: Here, value was boldly rewritten.