‘A 100-year journey that has shaped generations and influenced a nation’: SRCC enters 100th year of its existence

The prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has reached a historic milestone, entering the 100th year of its existence.

The revered institution was founded by industrialist Sir Shri Ram in the 1920s as ‘The Commercial School’. The institution was started in 1926 to nurture indigenous business leadership in the colonial era, when the countrymen were vying to attain freedom.

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A year of celebrations

The SRCC formally launched the centenary celebrations on Friday, January 2, with a curtain raiser ceremony at its North Campus.

Academic leaders, policymakers and distinguished alumni were present on the occasion to relive the legacy of the institution that has shaped commerce and economics education in India. The event also aimed to outline the college’s vision for the future as the country marches towards completing 100 years of independence.

With the SRCC set to mark its centenary next year, the college unveiled a year-long programme of academic conclaves, policy discussions, alumni interactions and global collaborations. The celebrations also aim to position the institution as a key driver of the economy and higher education in the coming decades.

At the curtain raiser ceremony attended by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Prof Yogesh Singh, as well as Ajay S Shriram, Chairman of the SRCC Governing Body, a commemorative coffee table book chronicling the institution’s journey over the decades was released.

Entrepreneurship, innovation and excellence

Speaking at the event, Prof Yogesh Singh described SRCC as a globally recognised academic institution whose impact was not just limited to rankings. Prof Singh noted that SRCC has shaped economists, administrators, judges and business leaders who have gone on to contribute to India’s growth.

He further said institutions like SRCC have played a key role in India’s economic achievements, including becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy.

“A hundred years is long enough to build institutions, shape generations and influence the journey of a nation. SRCC has done all three,” he said, adding, “Institutions like SRCC must now prepare leaders who create enterprises, not just join them, and who see leadership as a moral responsibility.”

In today’s evolving economic and education landscape, SRCC is expected to play a key role in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and excellence in fields like artificial intelligence and digital finance.

On his part, Ajay S Shriram recalled SRCC’s journey from its early days in Daryaganj to becoming one of the country’s foremost centres for commerce education.

SRCC Principal Prof Simrit Kaur described the nearly 100-year journey as a collective achievement shaped by generations of faculty, students, staff and alumni. She said the college remains committed to ethical education, social responsibility and national service, along with values-driven leadership.