HYDERABAD (India CSR): The Hon’ble Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu inaugurated the Motilal Oswal Executive Centre (MOEC) at the ISB Hyderabad campus today. The MOEC is a state-of-the-art Centre that will enhance ISB’s capacity to deliver world-class executive education, leadership programs and bridge academia and industry. The opening of the Motilal Oswal Executive Centre follows the landmark Rs 100 crore philanthropic contribution from the Motilal Oswal Foundation.
The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Motilal Oswal, Chairman of the Motilal Oswal Foundation, members of the ISB Executive Board and Dean Madan Pillutla.
Executive Centre Excellence
The Motilal Oswal Executive Centre is designed to be a hub for academic and professional excellence. MOEC comprises a state-of-the-art 1.9 lakh + sq. ft. ground + 2-storey Centre that is equipped with future-ready classrooms for 700+ participants, flexible meeting rooms, collaborative workspaces, modern lecture theatres and a dedicated faculty lounge. Built to provide an engaging leadership learning environment, the MOEC will host executive education programmes, leadership summits, industry dialogues, and research collaborations in an environment that fosters dialogue, discovery, and decision-making.
Strategic Partnership Vision
Speaking at the inauguration of the MOEC at ISB Hyderabad, Sri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu emphasised ISB’s role as a strategic partner for Telangana rather than just an educational institution. He highlighted ISB’s proven track record in shaping policy through research, including training state health officials and conducting infrastructure studies. He stressed that true transformation occurs when government provides policy and vision, industry brings resources and execution, and academia contributes knowledge and research. He also spoke of the Motilal Oswal Executive Centre being a true symbol of ambition and aspiration, more than just a building, it is a gateway to learning built through visionary philanthropy. He acknowledged the support of the Motilal Oswal Foundation going beyond philanthropy as a statement of faith in knowledge, leadership, and collective progress.
Transformative Learning Impact
The Minister stated that this Centre will produce not just MBAs and CEOs, but problem-solvers who make India proud, underscoring the facility’s potential to drive meaningful change through the intersection of education, business, and governance. He also showcased how the Telangana Government is driving education and skills development through 104 integrated residential schools, a Skills University, a sports university and a women’s university nurturing leaders to realise Telangana’s $3 trillion vision by 2047.
Education Philosophy Values
Motilal Oswal, Chairman of the Motilal Oswal Foundation, said: “Our philosophy of ‘Learn, Earn and Return’ has always guided us. Education is the foundation upon which opportunities are built and futures are shaped. Through this centre at ISB, we hope to nurture future leaders who carry the spirit of enterprise and responsibility. This Executive Centre aims to empower generations with knowledge and values.”
Philanthropy Purpose Fulfilled
Raamdeo Agrawal, Trustee, Motilal Oswal Foundation, added, “We believe in giving while living; supporting initiatives where we can witness their impact in our lifetime. This centre at ISB is a way of seeing that vision come alive. It is about creating a facility and contributing to the growth of individuals who will transform businesses and society. True philanthropy is realised for us when we see its purpose fulfilled today.”
Advancing Business Education
Speaking at the inauguration of the MOEC, Professor Madan Pillutla, Dean, ISB, said, “The Motilal Oswal Executive Centre reflects our commitment to advancing business education and enhancing the learning experience for working professionals at ISB. This initiative demonstrates how partnerships between philanthropy and education can create platforms that shape future leaders for India and the world.”
Institutional Building Legacy
The Motilal Oswal Foundation (MOF) has a strong history of supporting institution building initiatives across India. The Motilal Oswal Executive Centre at ISB Hyderabad will serve generations of learners and leaders. The MOF looks forward to being an active partner in nurturing talent and fostering a culture of learning and leadership at ISB, ensuring the institution remains at the forefront of global business education.
(India CSR)
