The Financial Times (FT) 2026 teaching case impact rankings have been released, showcasing the global influence of business schools based on their academic contributions beyond traditional research. Four Indian business schools have earned places among the global top 25, with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore securing the 11th position.
- IIM Bangalore ranks 11th globally in teaching case impact.
- SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is 15th.
- Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon holds the 18th spot.
- Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad ranks 25th.
- Rankings assess practitioner publications, policy impact, grant funding, and teaching cases.
- IIM Bangalore's cases were used by around 680 institutions in 50 countries during 2024 and 2025.
- Sales of IIM Bangalore's teaching cases increased by nearly 32% from 2024 to 2025.
What are the Financial Times 2026 teaching case impact rankings?
The FT 2026 rankings evaluate how academic work influences business practices and public policy beyond standard research publications. The rankings focus on four key areas: practitioner publications, policy impact, external grant funding, and the development and use of teaching cases. Teaching cases are detailed studies based on real business situations that help students understand management decisions in areas such as strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and leadership.
Which Indian business schools made it to the global top 25?
Four Indian business schools secured positions in the global top 25 teaching case impact rankings:
- IIM Bangalore at 11th place.
- SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) at 15th place.
- Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon at 18th place.
- Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad at 25th place.
How does IIM Bangalore contribute to teaching cases globally?
IIM Bangalore has a significant global presence in teaching case development and usage. During 2024 and 2025, approximately 680 higher education institutions across 50 countries used its teaching cases. The institute published 26 cases through Harvard Business Impact in both years. Topics covered include product management, marketing, customer analytics, healthcare, employee engagement, and generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Sales of IIM Bangalore’s teaching cases rose from 140,457 in 2024 to 184,879 in 2025, marking an increase of nearly 32 percent. Popular cases include "redBus: Art and Science of Product Management," "Testing Marketing Hypotheses at WSES," and "Customer Analytics at Bigbasket - Product Recommendations."
Which business schools lead the global FT 2026 rankings?
| Rank | Business School |
|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard Business School |
| 2 | Western University: Ivey |
| 3 | University of Virginia: Darden |
| 4 | Ceibs |
| 5 | Insead |
| 6 | International Institute for Management Development |
| 7 | IESE Business School |
| 8 | Singapore Management University: Lee Kong Chian |
| 9 | HKU Business School |
| 10 | Northwestern University: Kellogg |
These rankings are based on the production and use of case studies for classroom teaching, reflecting the schools' impact on management education worldwide.
