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Foresight Group has launched the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets & Society at Questrom School of Business on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Made possible by a landmark gift from Ravi K. Mehrotra, the mission of the Institute is to help students, industry leaders, regulators, and the broader public understand and appreciate the role business and markets do, can, and should play in creating lasting prosperity, advancing societal goals, and solving global challenges.

The aim of the Mehrotra Institute is to drive awareness of the role that business and markets play in contributing to the world economy, societal progress, and individual prosperity. The Institute seeks to work towards a society where the potential of business to affect positive change around the globe is fully realized and harnessed.

The Ravi K Mehrotra Institute will deliver on this vision by creating and supporting:

Targeted Educational Initiatives tailored to enhance the understanding of students, organizational leaders, policy makers, regulators, and the broader public about the pivotal role of business in society.
Constructive Dialogue that promotes balanced and insightful discussions on capitalism, with the intent to transcend ideological barriers and raise the level of debate on the societal contributions of business.

Rigorous, Evidence-Based, and Actionable Research that explores the complex interplay of the tensions that influence the balance between firm prosperity and societal goals.
Foresight Group has launched the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets & Society at Questrom School of Business on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Made possible by a landmark gift from Ravi K. Mehrotra, the mission of the Institute is to help students, industry leaders, regulators, and the broader public understand and appreciate the role business and markets do, can, and should play in creating lasting prosperity, advancing societal goals, and solving global challenges.

The aim of the Mehrotra Institute is to drive awareness of the role that business and markets play in contributing to the world economy, societal progress, and individual prosperity. The Institute seeks to work towards a society where the potential of business to affect positive change around the globe is fully realized and harnessed.

The Ravi K Mehrotra Institute will deliver on this vision by creating and supporting:

Targeted Educational Initiatives tailored to enhance the understanding of students, organizational leaders, policy makers, regulators, and the broader public about the pivotal role of business in society.

Constructive Dialogue that promotes balanced and insightful discussions on capitalism, with the intent to transcend ideological barriers and raise the level of debate on the societal contributions of business.

Rigorous, Evidence-Based, and Actionable Research that explores the complex interplay of the tensions that influence the balance between firm prosperity and societal goals.

Our Mission

The Institute for Business, markets, and society will help others understand and appreciate the role business and markets do, can, and should play in creating lasting prosperity, advancing societal goals, and solving global challenges.

Targeted Educational Initiatives

Offer educational programs that help students, business leaders, regulators, and the public better understand the role of business and markets in creating value for society

Constructive Dialogue

Facilitate the necessary, and often polarized, discussions on the virtues and criticisms of capitalism to break down ideological walls and elevate the discourse about the role of business in society

Rigorous, Evidence-Based, and Actionable Research

Conduct and support evidence-based research that explores the complex interplay of the tensions that influence business in realizing its role

Our Mission

Ravi K. Mehrotra, the founder of Foresight Group, has been instrumental in revolutionizing the international maritime industry. His visionary approach has not only escalated Foresight Group to new heights but also contributed to setting new standards in corporate philanthropy and social responsibility. “Boston University Questrom School of Business is among the world’s top-ranking schools for business administration and management programs. Questrom makes the ideal home for the institute because of its innovative curriculum, distinguished faculty, the diverse and global perspective it offers to students, and above all, its strategic location in Boston, the world’s most innovative finance, legal, and technology hub. An institute dedicated to exploring the intersections of business, markets, and society plays a pivotal role in bridging gaps in understanding and collaboration between these crucial domains fostering a more informed, ethical, and sustainable approach to commerce and economics.”
Ravi K. Mehrotra has set a clear purpose & directive for the Foresight Group to celebrate its centenary in 2084 with good financial health, excellent reputation and all businesses relevant to society. In 2024, Foresight Group is celebrating its 40th year anniversary.
To celebrate the proud occasion of his group’s 40th anniversary and mark his legacy and contributions to international business and society at large, Dr. Mehrotra extended this landmark gift to set up the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets & Society at Questrom School of Business.

News

Ravi K Mehrotra Institute of Business, Markets and Society
The founder of the Foresight Group, Ravi K Mehotra, has launched a specialist Institute for the study of business, markets and society at the Questrom School of Business at the University of Boston, USA.
September 19, 2024

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