MDI Gurgaon

Research at MDI Gurgaon

Research at MDI Gurgaon focuses on helping businesses address major world challenges. The institute believes this role is critical for both academia and industry.

Research creates well-grounded knowledge on pressing problems. It shapes how leaders think and how businesses operate now and in the future.

Faculty and Learning

MDI Gurgaon faculty combines scholarship, experience, and innovative teaching methods. They bring best-in-class learning both inside and outside the classroom.

The faculty carries out cutting-edge research and publishes regularly in peer-reviewed international journals. Students get a mix of academic research and industry best practices.

Research Standards and Publications

The academic community at MDI Gurgaon produces research of high international standard. This work contributes to national goals of innovation, socio-economic development, and environmental sustainability.

The institute encourages faculty and doctoral students to publish in quality journals classified in Class A, B, and C based on ISI Thomson Scientific's Journal Impact Factor. They also publish cases with the Asia Case Research Centre in Hong Kong.

Faculty members collaborate with leading institutions and societies to organise international conferences and conduct research projects. These efforts result in high-quality publications such as books and research reports.

Memorandum of Understanding

MDI Gurgaon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asia Case Research Centre (ACRC), Hong Kong. The purpose is to promote an India Business series.

Recent Research and Events

Recent research papers from MDI Gurgaon include:

• "Unraveling Environmental Threads: Bitcoin Prices, Energy Consumption, And Crypto Market Volatility" by Puneet Arora
• "How Immersive Flow Experiences In The Metaverse Supercharge Awe, Place Attachment, And Engagement" by Nakul Gupta
• A research paper by Imlak Shaikh

Conferences and workshops are scheduled for June 18, 2026.

Management Education Approach

Indian management education has mostly adopted the North American model. North American MBA programmes are attempting to regain value and relevance through curricular changes.

If both management and its education matter, then management practice matters as well.

Digital Economy Focus

The digital economy has impacted all facets of life. Economic activities, commercial transactions, and professional interactions online are continuously on the rise.

New technologies such as Blockchain, AI, IoT, Spatial/Temporal Systems, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, and data and knowledge systems are central to this shift.

Centre of Excellence for Ethics

The Centre of Excellence for Ethics, Responsible Organisations & ESG Initiatives, CERO @ MDI Gurgaon, was formed by a group of self-motivated professionals. The idea is to contribute to social and economic changes for a sustainable and just world.

Teaching and Learning Centre

The Teaching and Learning Centre at MDI Gurgaon (TLC@MDI) is a Responsible Service Outreach initiative. It focuses on capability building of faculty and PhD scholars for classroom excellence.

MDI Gurgaon is known for excellence in B-school education. The centre recognises that faculty improvement is central to maintaining this standard.