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/December 202535Altera Institute - Reimagining Business Education for India%u2019s Digital and AI FutureEvery revolution begins with a question and for Karan Bhagi, that question was simple yet profound. What began as a personal quest soon evolved into Altera Institute, a new-age B-School that%u2019s reimagining business education for the world shaped by technology, data and AI. Founded by the former HUL leader and now Founder & Mentor at Altera Institute and Digiaccel Learning, Karan set out to create an institution where learning isn%u2019t confined to classrooms but translates into real-world impact. For him education has always been more than degrees or placements it%u2019s about transformation that belief lies at the heart of Altera Institute journey helping individuals discover their purpose, build meaningful skills and thrive in a digital-first world with confidence and character.Purpose-Driven BeginningsFor Karan Bhagi, education was the foundation of his own journey one that began in a middle-class family and led to a leadership role at Hindustan Unilever. It was there that he learned to %u201clead with purpose%u201d, a philosophy that continues to shape Altera Institute mission today. Recognizing the widening gap between academic curricula and industry needs in the digital era, Bhagi, along with co-founder Aalekh Tripathi set out to build a new-age B-School that prepares professionals for the realities of the modern economy. Thus, Altera Institute was founded to reimagine the gold standard of business education for a world powered by AI, eCommerce and data-led decision-making.Driving Industry-Relevant LearningIn just three years, Altera Institute has earned recognition from leading corporates for its real-world impact. Over 40 companies, including HUL, Amazon, ITC, Godrej, 3M, Nestle and Himalaya use Altera Institute programs to upskill their employees. The institute%u2019s flagship PGP in Applied Marketing an industrybacked equivalent of an MBA has produced stellar results. Students from the Class of 2025 achieved a median salary of Rs 18.1 LPA (IPRS audited) with recruiters such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Honasa, Himalaya, Jubilant FoodWorks and Godrej Consumer. At the core of Altera Institute philosophy are two timeless values: excellence and resilience. Every aspect of the institute from curriculum design and mentorship to student experience is built around setting a high bar for performance and character. Students are trained not only to master marketing and product management but also to think critically, act ethically, and persevere through challenges. %u201cResilience,%u201d Bhagi believes, %u201cis the defining trait of every successful professional or entrepreneur.%u201dEmpowering Bharat through education:Altera Institute is building the next generation of business leaders in Bharat, raising the bar with quality education in Marketing and eCommerce. With 135 PGP students and over 5000 professionals upskilled through Managament Development Programmes, their alumni are helping build businesses that define Bharat%u2019s future. Karan%u2019s message to aspiring entrepreneurs is clear %u201cIdeas are easy, execution is the differentiator%u201d. He believes this is India%u2019s moment and through Altera Institute%u2019s transformative education model, the next generation is well equipped to seize it.Reimagining business education for a world driven by technology and purposeKaran BhagiFounder and Mentor, Altera institute and Digiaccel Learning