Udit Vani Jamshedpur/Amaravati: XLRI – Xavier School of Management, India’s oldest and among the most respected management institutions, has signed a strategic agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) to establish XLRI Amaravati, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s continued expansion and commitment to advancing management education in India.
Envisioned as a future-ready centre of academic excellence, XLRI Amaravati will be developed on a 61.7-acre campus with an approximate investment of ₹300 crores. The new campus will reflect XLRI’s enduring ethos of “Excellence and Integrity” while embracing innovation, sustainability and global academic standards.
In its Phase 1, XLRI Amaravati will introduce an integrated programme accommodating 1,000 students, along with executive education programmes designed for 200 working professionals. The initiative aims to create a dynamic ecosystem for learning, leadership development and industry engagement, preparing students and professionals to navigate the evolving global business landscape.
Conceptualised as a “Campus of Infinite Goodness,” XLRI Amaravati is envisioned to be a futuristic, smart and sustainable academic environment. The campus will be designed in alignment with global accreditation standards, integrating modern learning infrastructure, technology-enabled classrooms, and spaces that foster collaboration, innovation and ethical leadership.
The partnership between XLRI and APCRDA reflects a shared vision to build institutions that contribute meaningfully to knowledge creation, leadership development, and regional economic progress. Amaravati’s strategic location and emerging status as a centre for governance, education, and innovation make it a natural destination for the establishment of a world-class academic institution.
The establishment of XLRI Amaravati further strengthens XLRI’s national presence and reinforces its mission of shaping responsible leaders for the greater good, while expanding opportunities for students and professionals across India and beyond.
On the occasion the Director, XLRI Jamshedpur, Fr. George Sebastian, S.J., quoted:
“XLRI Amaravati reflects our commitment to expanding access to world-class management education while remaining rooted in our values of excellence and integrity. This campus will be designed as a future-ready ecosystem where innovation, sustainability, and responsible leadership come together to shape leaders for the greater good.”
About XLRI:
Founded in 1949, XLRI – Xavier School of Management is India’s oldest business school and one of the country’s premier management institutions. Known for its legacy of academic excellence, ethical leadership, and societal impact, XLRI has consistently nurtured generations of leaders who have contributed across industries and geographies.
With campuses in Jamshedpur, Delhi-NCR and now Amaravati, XLRI continues to expand its footprint while remaining firmly anchored in its mission of developing responsible leaders committed to the greater good.
