Established in 2008, SOIL Institute of Management emerged from a visionary collaboration between top corporate leaders and spiritual thinkers, united by the shared goal of addressing the pressing challenges of our times and building a brighter future. Co-created by 32 leading companies and supported by 25 NGOs, SOIL was founded with a mission to cultivate leaders who embody character, competence, and passion. From the very beginning, we believed in the power of business as a force for good, capable of driving positive social impact, ensuring ecological sustainability, and creating value for all stakeholders.
Over the years, our journey has been one of continuous innovation and unwavering commitment. We've refined our unique learning methodologies to develop leaders equipped to contribute to the triple bottom line—social wellbeing, environmental balance, and economic prosperity. As we reflect on our path, we take pride in the community we've built, the leaders we've nurtured, and the impact our graduates are making worldwide. The journey of SOIL stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, purpose, and inspired action.
SOIL Institute of Management has grown significantly since its beginnings in 2001. After launching with just 58 students in 2008, SOIL quickly made its mark through strategic partnerships with institutions like MIP and Shizenkan University. The institute expanded its offerings with impactful initiatives like the 2-year PGDM in Business Design and the launch of the SOIL School of Business Design in 2019. Throughout its journey, SOIL has remained committed to shaping ethical leaders equipped to face modern business challenges.
Nurturing Character: SOIL fosters character through meaningful practices like The Morning Circle, Himalayan Retreats, and Social Innovation Projects. These experiences, along with Yoga, theater, and debate, cultivate selfawareness and integrity, essential for leadership.
Building Competence: Our curriculum emphasizes whole systems thinking and practical learning. Through case studies and industry mentoring, students develop essential skills in Marketing, Finance, Strategy, and more, ensuring they’re prepared for real-world challenges.
Generating Enthusiasm: We help students discover their purpose and strengths, guiding them toward careers that resonate with their passions. At SOIL, graduates leave with more than a degree—they have a clear, purposedriven future.
Building Leaders with Character, Competence & Enthusiasm
AWARENESS comes from the practice of “mindfulness”. This is about learning to be fully present in whatever we are doing, feeling or thinking. By not having any regrets about the past or anxiety about the future, we bring back the child-like curiosity to learn and be happy regardless of the state of the environment. This is taught through a regular practice of Yoga and meditation.
BALANCE comes from appreciating the true spirit of “Sustainability”. Our campus building is designed to be in balance with Mother Naturenatural light in all rooms, rainwater harvesting, energy-saving equipment etc. Besides, we teach courses on “Whole systems Thinking” to make the students aware of this dimension.
COMPASSION is about not only getting out of our own shoes to step into others’ shoes to feel their state of mind but also doing something to help those in need. This is done through the year-long “Social Innovation Program” in which student teams work one day in a week, with NGO’s to make a difference to society. We also partner with the Chinmaya Organization of Rural Development (CORD) and donate 10% of our profits each year to serve the poorest of the poor in India.
DIVERSITY is about appreciating the uniqueness of each person and learning to leverage that for the sake of collective good. We use “Caliper”, a world-renowned tool to appreciate the psychometric profile of every student and staff member and enable teams to use this knowledge to give off their best.
ETHICS is about being fair to all stakeholders, using the right means to achieve results and “no deception”. We practice this in every process in SOIL and also teach students to explore this within themselves through a weeklong intense course conducted by theatre artists.
