The Analytics and Operations Forum of PGDM Batch 34, Tech Metrix, was inaugurated on October 9, 2026, at SCMS Cochin School of Business. On the occasion, Dr. Bindu Krishnan, Senior Data Scientist at IBM India Software Labs, Kochi, delivered an insightful expert talk titled “AI-Powered Analytics: From Data to Decisions.” The session highlighted the role of artificial intelligence and data analytics in transforming data into meaningful insights and enabling informed, data-driven decision-making in the business world.