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• HSBC India launches the 12th India Business Case Programme to enhance employability by bridging academic-industry skill gaps.
• The hybrid model includes AI-driven evaluations, mentorship, and real-world case studies, targeting students from tier 2 and 3 cities.
• Top teams qualify for the HSBC-University of Hong Kong Asia-Pacific competition, reinforcing youth skill development nationwide.

HSBC India has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its flagship India Business Case Programme (IBCP) for the academic year 2025-26. The initiative aims to enhance the employability of undergraduate students by bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.

Highlighting a pressing concern from the Economic Survey 2024-25, which revealed that only 42.6% of Indian graduates are employable and a mere 8.25% work in roles matching their qualifications, HSBC’s programme focuses on strengthening both technical and soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity.

Implemented in partnership with United Way of Mumbai and Sattva Consulting, the IBCP adopts a hybrid learning model. This includes e-learning modules, workshops, mentorship by industry leaders, and interactions with C-suite executives. Students apply their knowledge to real-world business case studies, gaining practical insights and leadership abilities.

The top two teams from the programme will earn the opportunity to compete in the prestigious HSBC-University of Hong Kong Asia-Pacific Business Case Programme, facing peers from across the region.

Aloka Majumdar, MD and Head of Sustainability at HSBC India, emphasized the programme’s significance in preparing India’s youth for a future shaped by technological change and global competition. “By scaling the programme to colleges in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, we aim to unlock latent talent and create equal opportunities for students nationwide”, she said.

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In 2024-25, the IBCP recorded nearly 8,000 registrations from 158 colleges across India. For 2025-26, HSBC plans to further increase participation and introduce AI-enabled evaluation to assess both team and individual performances on technical and soft skills.

Open to undergraduate students in their penultimate or final year from all streams, registrations are accepted in teams of four via the official programme link. This edition reinforces HSBC India’s commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable skill development for the evolving global workplace.