Mangalore, 21 April 2025: Swastika National Business School, affiliated to Mangalore University, successfully hosted the inaugural ceremony of its state-of-the-art auditorium and the SPARK 2025 Inter-Collegiate Management Fest. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, President of Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha (R), Puttur, as the Inaugurator; Ravindranath Alva, Director of Sooryeshwar Enterprises Pvt Ltd, as the Chief Guest; and Raju B S, General Manager – Operations of Karnataka Bank Pvt Ltd, as the Guest of Honor.
The SPARK 2025 Management Fest featured a range of exciting events, including Spark Tank, Spark Lead – Best Management Team, Spark Mania – Mad Ad, Spark Glam – Corporate Fashion Show, Spark Spice – Food Stall, and Spark Ride. These events showcased the creativity, leadership, and management skills of the participating students.

The fest saw active participation from various colleges, with Alvas department of HRD bagging the overall winner award and Nitte college emerging as the overall runner-up. The event also featured an insightful input session on “Disruptor’s Mindset” led by renowned resource persons Mr. Venu G, Behavioral Training Facilitator and National Trainer at JCI India, and Mr. Varun Prabhu, CEO of ExuBrandD Zone and Trainer at JCI India.
Ranghanath Rao, Secretary of Canara Association, graced the valedictory program as a guest. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Swastika National Business School, highlighting its commitment to fostering management education and talent development.