Professor Prasanna Chandra served at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) from October 1977 until his voluntary retirement in December 1997, contributing significantly to the development of the Finance & Control area and the broader academic ecosystem of the institute . His work spanned teaching, research, executive education, academic administration, and institutional development. At IIMB, he was deeply involved in postgraduate teaching in the Post Graduate Programme (PGP), where he offered courses such as project appraisal, investment analysis, and portfolio management, many of which later evolved into widely used textbooks. He also contributed to the Fellow Programme in Management (doctoral programme) by teaching core finance courses to small cohorts of research scholars .

Professor Chandra actively engaged in executive education through Management Development Programmes (MDPs) and organization-based programmes, often serving as seminar director and later as Chairperson (MDP). His initiatives emphasized bridging theory and practice, especially in financial management, corporate excellence, and governance. He also played a key role in shaping longer-duration executive programmes and influencing institutional policies related to faculty work norms.

His contributions extended to consultancy, seminars, and high-profile conferences on emerging sectors such as capital markets and leasing, often involving leading industry figures. The interview highlights themes such as his transition to IIMB, evolution of academic areas, executive education innovations, development of doctoral education, faculty governance, and institutional transformation during periods of uncertainty and growth. Overall, his career reflects a blend of academic rigor, industry engagement, and institutional leadership that shaped IIMB’s trajectory.