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Board of Governors | Narayana Business School (NBS Ahmedabad) 

Guiding Minds Behind NBS’s Legacy of Excellence 

At Narayana Business School (NBS Ahmedabad), governance is rooted in vision, responsibility, and innovation. As India’s first business school founded by academicians, NBS marks 25 years of academic excellence, serving as a catalyst for entrepreneurial mindsets and nation-ready leaders.

The Board of Governors acts as the institution’s strategic think tank, uniting distinguished academicians, industry leaders, and visionary entrepreneurs. Their expertise shapes NBS’s academic direction and ensures compliance with global standards. The Board champions our mission to deliver transformative business education.

Guiding Minds Behind
NBS’s Legacy of Excellence 

At Narayana Business School (NBS Ahmedabad), governance is rooted in vision, responsibility, and innovation. As India’s first business school founded by academicians, NBS marks 25 years of academic excellence, acting as a catalyst for entrepreneurial mindsets and nation-ready leaders. 

The Board of Governors serves as the institution’s strategic think tank, uniting distinguished academicians, industry leaders, and visionary entrepreneurs. Their expertise shapes NBS’s academic direction and ensures compliance with global standards. The Board champions our mission to deliver transformative business education. 

Our Governance Philosophy

The Board of Governors at NBS guides the institution’s growth while staying true to its core philosophy: Learn | Lead | Transform. 

Future-Ready Curriculum:

Every program is industry-aligned, blending academic rigor with practical application and Industry 4.0 needs.

Values & Responsibility:

The Board upholds NBS’s culture of ethics, inclusivity, and sustainability. They prepare students to create meaningful social and corporate impact. 

Global Standards:

Their vision ensures NBS aligns with AACSB, AMBA (BGA), and AICTE benchmarks. Innovation and entrepreneurship are embedded in the curriculum. 

Environmental and
Social Impact of Governance 

At Narayana Business School, governance goes beyond academics. It reflects a commitment to sustainability, ethics, and nation-building. The Board of Governors ensures each decision supports academic excellence and the interests of society and the environment.  Through this focus, the Board ensures NBS graduates become not just industry-ready but also responsible citizens and global leaders. 

Green Campus Initiatives:

NBS Ahmedabad is built on a 10+ acre eco-friendly campus. The school integrates sustainable infrastructure and green practices. 

Community Engagement:

Governance supports CSR projects and student-led initiatives that uplift local communities and foster social responsibility.

Nation-Building Mindset:

Ethical leadership, inclusivity, and sustainability are woven into the DNA of NBS, preparing students to lead with purpose and responsibility.

Meet the Board of Governors 

DR. R. R. AZAD

Dean & Director – Humanities, Mohammad Ali Jauhar University , Member on Expert Committees of UGC, New Delhi

Qualification

Ph.D. in Commerce, D.Litt. in Commerce, (Applied Business Economics)

Year of Exprience

50 Years

DR. Y. P. SINGH

Prof. & Formerly HOD, Dean, Dept. of Commerce in Delhi School of Economics, University of New Delhi

Qualification

M.Com., MIB, MHROD, M.Phil, Ph.D.

Year of Exprience

52 Years

MR. MONISH BHALLA

CMD – servicetaxonline.com

Qualification

CMD – servicetaxonline.com

Year of Exprience

32 Years

DR. V. K. GUPTA

Dean-Administration, IIM-Indore

Qualification

M.A., M.Com., Ph.D. (Agra), FDP (IIMA)

Year of Exprience

48 Years

MR. SURESH GUPTA

Director, Narayana Foundation Ex-Banker

Qualification

M.A.

Year of Exprience

49 Years

MR. B. M. SARAIYA

Retired Deputy Municipal Commissioner

Qualification

B.E.Civil, DBM, Chartered Engineer

Year of Exprience

57 Years

MR. PRADEEP KSHTRIYA

Group CEO Venus Lifespace Creators

Qualification

M.Tech.

Year of Exprience

26 Years

MR. RAJIV SARAIYA

Head Projects India (Infrastructure Services ) CSC

Qualification

B.E. (Electronics), MBA (Finance), PMP (US)

Year of Exprience

25 Years

DR. K. M. SHARMA

Professor & Head Department of Business Administration, M.L.N. Institute (Allahabad University)

Qualification

Ph.D., D.Phil. in Commerce & Management

Year of Exprience

51 Years

MR. RAMESH DESAI

Educationist | Entrepreneur Director Zebar Group & Narayana Foundation

Year of Exprience

36 Years

MR. RAJNATH SHUKLA

Industrialist, Social Worker, Director – Kanak Paints, Recipient of Glory of Gujarat Awards 2017

Year of Exprience

29 Years

ER. KANUBHAI BHARWAD

Director – Varsha Designs
Director – Narayana Foundation

Year of Exprience

21 Years

Meet the Board of Governors 

Below is the distinguished leadership steering NBS forward. Profiles will be updated as provided.

Amit Gupta

Director/Professor
Department of Finance

Amit Gupta

Director/Professor
Department of Finance

Amit Gupta

Director/Professor
Department of Finance

Amit Gupta

Director/Professor
Department of Finance

Amit Gupta

Director/Professor
Department of Finance

Inspiring Leadership,
Lasting Impact

Under the Board of Governors, Narayana Business School shapes the future of management education in India. With academic wisdom and industry foresight, the Board keeps NBS at the forefront of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.
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