The Bangalore Management Association (BMA) is a Pioneer in the management movement of India. Established in 10 October 1953, and is affiliated to All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi. It was launched as a professional body to study and promote the principles of management in more scientific way. As an independent, nonprofit organization, BMA provides a wide range of services aimed at enhancing managerial effectiveness. These include promotion and development of sound management practices suiting Indian conditions and to stimulate management thinking leading to excellence. The objectives of BMA as a center of creative and nurturing activities are archived through organizing various seminars, workshops, conferences, training programmes, lecturers, discussions, meetings and research projects.