Greater Noida Institute of Management (GNIM) had the privilege of hosting Ms. Kadambini Chillara, Director – Data Science at WNS, along with her colleague, for an insightful academic-industry interaction focused on curriculum innovation and industry alignment. The visit centered on industry intervention for curriculum updation, ensuring alignment with evolving business analytics and data science needs that define contemporary corporate environments. A comprehensive review of academic progress for 2025 was undertaken, followed by in-depth discussions on emerging industry expectations and skill requirements for future management professionals. Key emphasis was placed on integrating data-driven decision making, artificial intelligence, and analytics literacy, problem-solving mindset, domain knowledge, and digital transformation capabilities into the PGDM curriculum. This collaboration exemplifies GNIM's proactive approach to academia-corporate partnerships, ensuring that the institution remains responsive to industry dynamics while continuously evolving its educational offerings to prepare future-ready, industry-relevant managers.