The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) signed MoU to collaborate on the design, delivery and certification of customised training programmes and workshops for IOB’s senior leadership and executives.
The MoU was signed as part of the 90th Foundation Day celebrations of IOB. The bank also announced the establishment of a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for training and capacity building.
Under the MoU, IIMK, through its Kochi Campus (IIMK Kochi), and IOB, through its staff college and newly-inaugurated CoE will jointly work on developing and delivering high-impact learning interventions. These programmes will be tailored for IOB’s top executives, senior management and selected officers, aligned closely with the bank’s strategic priorities and long-term vision of becoming a leading institution anchored in sound and prudent banking principles.
The collaboration aims to support IOB as it navigates a rapidly evolving economic and social environment, while pursuing sustainable value creation. Both institutions will jointly identify and develop programmes that address IOB’s strategic and training needs, leveraging IIMK’s expertise across management domains.
As part of the partnership, IIMK Kochi Campus and IOB will co-create programmes aligned with the core focus areas of the IOB’s Staff training college and CoE, said a press release.
Published on February 12, 2026
