Motilal Oswal Foundation pledges Rs 100 crore to Indian School of Business

The Motilal Oswal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, has committed Rs 100 crore to the Indian School of Business (ISB), marking the single largest philanthropic support in the institute's history.

ISB will soon be inaugurating the Motilal Oswal Executive Centre at its Hyderabad campus, with support from this contribution. The Executive Centre, a state-of-the-art 1,91,532 Sq ft Ground + 2 story building, will comprise lecture theatres, meeting rooms, office spaces, and a faculty lounge. The grant will support the school’s continued advancement as a global leader in business education .

Motilal Oswal, Chairman of the Motilal Oswal Foundation, said in a statement: “Education has always been a force for transformation—opening minds, creating opportunities, and shaping futures. Through the Motilal Oswal Foundation, we help build and support institutions that embody excellence and inclusion. Having supported MO Knowledge Centres at IIT Bombay, IIM Mumbai and Plaksha University, we are glad to help set up the Motilal Oswal Executive Centre at ISB. This is our way of investing in India’s future—a space for learning, growth, and nation-building.”

Raamdeo Agrawal of the Motilal Oswal Foundation added, “ISB has become a centre of excellence in business education in India. Corporate executives in India need world-class executive education to enhance their capabilities in a rapidly changing business environment. Our contribution will further the above cause.”

Harish Manwani, Chairperson, ISB Executive Board, said, “This (contribution) will further strengthen ISB’s role in producing top class business leaders and supporting India’s nation building efforts ”.