Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi on Monday inaugurated an exhibition hall named after its alumnus and Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, marking a new addition to the institute’s campus infrastructure.The facility, located on the ground floor of the institute’s main administrative building, has been repurposed from a space previously used for examinations into a venue intended for student activities and institutional displays. The naming of the hall was announced in December 2025, in recognition of Bansal’s contributions and continued engagement with the institute.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Bansal, IIT Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee, along with faculty members, staff, students, and guests, including Bansal’s family and associates.Addressing attendees, Bansal reflected on his time at IIT Delhi and expressed hope that the space would encourage students to develop and showcase new ideas. Banerjee noted that the naming of the hall acknowledges Bansal’s association with the institute and his support for its initiatives.Earlier in the day, Bansal also participated in an interactive session with students, where he spoke about his entrepreneurial journey, including the early years of building Flipkart, and shared perspectives on the technology sector in India. The session included a question-and-answer segment with students.The newly inaugurated exhibition hall is expected to serve as a multi-purpose space for academic and community-related activities on campus.
