IIM A interview transcript

IIM A interview transcript IIM Ahmedabad Interview transcript – AWT (in short) – Denmark has been ranked at the top for its work-life balance among all the countries. It gives its citizens a paid leave with indefinite time, despite such relaxing nature of business environment the quality of work is not compromised. Interview – Location – Radisson Blu, Mumbai Panel – 2 male Date – 08/02/2025 Duration – 25-30 minutes My background – Economics hons. , CFA level 1 cleared, 0 workex P1 – what was your favorite subject during graduation?? Me – Monetary economics P1 – what make you have interest in monetary eco? Me – Answered P1 – Any interesting event where RBI used its power and got good results?? Me – told 1991 devaluation and forex reserve and all P2 – is devaluation always beneficial? Me – told the cons of devaluation ( expensive imports and inflation) P1 – don’t you think we should become self sufficient and stop importing goods?? Me – Sir, It is not possible in this globalizing world ( and then explained it thoroughly) P2 – What is the meaning of Vasudevkutumbakam?? And when was this concept referred first?? Me – Told that it means that whole world is one family, we should support each other for social welfare. It was used at the time of Mahabharat. P1 – So globalization is concept from Mahabharata times?? Me – Mahabharat is tale which revolve around the Indian subcontinent ( Aryavrat/ bharatvarsh), and existence of other places is not mentioned in it so we can not say that its same globalization. P2 – So you are from Indore, tell me why we can see so much of marathi influence in Indore? Me – told about maratha empire and Holkar dynasty P2 - what were the significant works of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar?? Me – told about kashi Vishwanath and other temples restored by her, weaving industry of indore ( knew this much only) P1 – what do you think was the reason for end of maratha empire after capturing 90% of India?? Me – After the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja and Sambhaji Maharaj , there was no one to unite the maratha empire and the empire got divided between peshwas who were just regional leaders and didn’t had the credibility to lead the whole nation. P2 – when did Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj died?? Me – I do not know, but I can take a guess around 1500 or 1600 ( he replied it was in 1700). P2 – You lived in delhi too, so which one of Indore and Delhi do you like more?? Me – Indore P1 – why?? Me – told various personal likings about indore?? P1 – Compare Delhi and Indore?? Me – Compared both on the basis of Environment, food and Economy (said wrong GDP figures of delhi state) P2 – are you sure that’s is the GDP of Delhi ?? Me – I am not sure but I guess, I have overestimated. P1 – Which city is most populated in India?? Me – Delhi P2 – and in the world?? Me – Tokyo P1- Are you sure, I have heard that its Jakarta?? Me – No sir its Tokyo. P1 – Whose per capita GDP is more delhi or Mumbai?? Me – Mumbai P2 – What are your other areas of Interests?? Me – Politics ( this made all three of us in the room have smile on our faces) P1 – Indian polity or geopolitical ? Me – Its Indian polity majorly. P1 – Ok so what were the reasons for Kejriwal’s defeat?? Me – Kejriwal’s biggest strength was his image of clean politician ( interrupted by P2 – no it’s the freebies – I said no sir because the freebies are still given by him and he would have given that Rs. 2100 if he would have won), but the liqour scam tarnished his image and also 2020 roits in delhi and Yamuna and pollution. P1 – Do you think farmers will return to their homes now?? Me – ( didn’t knew if farmers were still protesting, they were protesting last month) said that election results won’t affect the situation as much because if BJP aspired to remove farmers from borders of delhi, they could have used police force under the central govt. to do so. P1 – Thankyou, you can go. And offered toffee ( cashew and almonds were also kept there on the table, one could take it if wanted) Me – Thankyou Sir. It was a bit chill interview. Panelist were not just asking they were also adding their viewpoints in-between my answers. It became more like discussion)