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IIM Bangalore Sets Up Indonesia Campus

India and Indonesia sign tech and education agreements. IIM Bangalore to open ASEAN campus.

Vikram Menon
Vikram Menon
Foreign Affairs Editor · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 12:59 pm
IIM Bangalore Sets Up Indonesia Campus

In a significant development, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore is set to establish a campus in Indonesia, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during bilateral talks with the Indonesian government. This move is part of a broader agreement between India and Indonesia to expand cooperation in the fields of technology and education.

The new campus will cater to students from across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, providing them with access to world-class management education. This initiative is expected to strengthen ties between India and Indonesia, as well as foster greater collaboration between the two nations in the fields of education and research.

According to the agreements signed, both countries will also deepen their collaboration in space research, with a focus on advancing their respective space programs. This partnership is seen as a key component of India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region, and is expected to have far-reaching implications for the country's foreign policy and economic development.

The establishment of the IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia is a major milestone in the growing relationship between India and Indonesia. It is expected to provide a boost to educational exchanges between the two countries, and will help to promote greater understanding and cooperation between India and the ASEAN region.

As India continues to expand its footprint in the Indo-Pacific region, the agreement with Indonesia is seen as a significant step forward. The partnership is expected to have a positive impact on India's economy, as well as its relations with other countries in the region. With the signing of these agreements, India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its ties with Indonesia and the broader ASEAN region.

In the coming months, officials from both countries are expected to work closely to finalize the details of the IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia. This will include determining the location of the campus, as well as the curriculum and faculty requirements. As the project moves forward, it is expected to generate significant interest and excitement among students and educators across the ASEAN region.

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