Dr. Suma R., Assistant Professor, Department of Finance (PGDM), has been honoured with the prestigious AIMS–M. R. Rao Doctoral Colloquium Award at the 36th AIMS Annual Convention 2025, held at SOA University, Bhubaneswar. The convention was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, with Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Government of India, as the Guest of Honour. The award was presented by Dr. Ramakanta Patra, President, AIMS, and Er. Saroj K. Sahoo. This distinguished recognition reflects Dr. Suma R.’s academic excellence and marks a significant moment of pride for the institution.