How does IIM Mumbai PI test current affairs knowledge?

IIM Mumbai PI tests current affairs through specific questions on politicians, regulators, economic policy, energy markets, and sector trends, expecting depth beyond surface-level answers. The March 2026 Kolkata panel asked: best political leader in India right now and justify, inflation's impact on stock markets, India's long-term economic policy amidst crises, green energy stocks. IIM Mumbai at Rs 23L fees and Rs 22 LPA average values candidates who engage with current affairs meaningfully.

1. Preparation: (
2. read The Hindu + Business Standard daily 60-90 minutes, (
3. follow Economic Times, Mint, Bloomberg for markets, (
4. know key political figures (Modi for PM, Rajnath Singh for Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman for Finance, Jaishankar for External Affairs), (
5. understand key policies (PLI scheme, Digital India, Make in India, National Green Hydrogen Mission), (
6. follow major stock indices and top sector stocks. For political leader questions, the panel tests balanced judgment, not partisan views; acknowledge a leader's strengths and weaknesses. Safe answers: Modi for foreign policy and defense, neutral but not sycophantic.

For economic policy, know: China+1 strategy, semiconductor incentives, green hydrogen mission, space economy, AI regulations. For green energy, name: NTPC Green Energy (Adani Group's ambitious target of 45GW renewables), Adani Green (major renewables player), Waaree Renewable (solar panel manufacturer), Inox Wind (wind turbines). Don't fake specifics; admit when you don't know.

Practice articulating current affairs in 60-90 seconds. Check your eligibility at collvera.