In an extensive interview, SMU Provost and Deputy President (Academic Affairs), Professor Rajendra Srivastava spoke about his academic performance in his early years and described the growth of SMU since its inception in 2000. He touched on SMU’s philosophy and strength, key areas of excellence and its international strategy. Prof Srivastava said that while SMU is an institution for management education, it is also looking to become a platform to encourage dialogue with Indian companies.