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Khushahal Malakar, IIM Lucknow | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

From a small town near Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake to the classrooms of IIM Lucknow, Khushahal Malakar’s journey is one of quiet persistence and belief. Raised in a family of teachers, he grew up valuing learning above all else. His story is not about shortcuts or privileges, but about small, steady steps — teaching himself English, mastering new skills, and mentoring hundreds of others along the way. Scroll down to read how Khushahal turned every challenge into an opportunity to learn, grow, and give back.

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Nitish Singh, IIM Lucknow | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

Nitish Singh from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has earned his place among the 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates from the Class of 2026. His story reflects an uncommon blend of academic excellence, grounded humility, and the courage to chart his own path across industries. Scroll down to discover how Nitish has turned ambition into discipline, setbacks into strength, and opportunities into meaningful milestones.

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Vibha Patawari, IIM Lucknow | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

At just 23, Vibha Patawari has already lived many lives — creator, entrepreneur, analyst, and mentor. Currently pursuing her MBA at IIM Lucknow, she has built a journey that bridges logic with empathy, and data with storytelling. Her path isn’t one of privilege or predictability; it’s one carved through resilience, creativity, and an unshakable sense of purpose. Scroll down to see how Vibha turned uncertainty into opportunity, and challenges into stories of quiet strength.

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Rhea Lhila, IIM Calcutta | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

Rhea Lhila from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has earned her place among the 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates from the Class of 2026. Her story is about resilience, empathy, and a quiet yet powerful determination to make every opportunity meaningful. Scroll down to discover how Rhea’s blend of discipline, adaptability, and compassion has shaped her journey from Kolkata’s classrooms to one of India’s most prestigious business schools.

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Anirudh Das, IIM Calcutta | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

Anirudh Das from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has earned his place among the 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates from the Class of 2026. His story is one of intellectual depth, discipline, and cross-domain agility — a rare blend of law, finance, technology, and leadership. Scroll down to discover how Anirudh’s journey from a gold-medalist law graduate to a high-performing business leader in training reflects precision, purpose, and an unwavering drive to create impact across industries.

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Manshi Kumari Bhagat, IIM Calcutta | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

Manshi Kumari Bhagat from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has earned her place among the 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates from the Class of 2026. Her journey is built on resilience, curiosity, and an unrelenting drive to keep learning and improving. Scroll down to discover how Manshi turned early challenges into achievements, learning gaps into growth, and every unfamiliar situation into an opportunity to excel.

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Salil Narvekar, XLRI Jamshedpur | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

Salil Narvekar from XLRI Jamshedpur has secured a place among the 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates of the Class of 2026. His story is one of high performance, strategic ownership, and a rare ability to bridge the gap between technical operations and business strategy. An Institute Rank 4 holder and Chemical Engineer, he brings a proven track record of driving digital transformation. Scroll down to discover how Salil’s blend of analytical rigour and collaborative leadership creates high-impact value.

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Agnim Chakraborty, XLRI Jamshedpur | 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates 2026

Agnim Chakraborty from Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur, has earned his place among the 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates from the Class of 2026. His story is one of analytical rigor, deep social conscience, and a relentless drive for technology-led transformation. He brings together a "business mind and a social heart," combining his past as a Quant Developer at BlackRock with a strategic new lens from his MBA. Scroll down to discover how Agnim connects high-stakes finance, GenAI innovation, and real-world social impact.

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