The primary strength of IIPM (The Indian Institute of Planning and Management) has always been in the area of research and consultancy where the institute has reaped rich dividends over the years. IIPM rich background in research and consultancy under the aegis of Planman Consulting, a division of IIPM has further enhanced the status of IIPM as a management institute. This initiative of starting the research and consultancy services under the aegis of Planman Consulting by IIPM has bolstered the institute's image in the market as the students get placements in the Planman Consulting. Thus students get sensitized to the dynamics and nuances of the highly competitive business environment by serving in the Planman Consulting.

Planman Consulting which was established in 1996 with intellectual resourcing from IIPM, also takes concern of the whole range of international alliances, placement activities, media initiatives, marketing and growth and expansion activities of IIPM. Through Planman, IIPM Faculty is always engaged in numerous consulting assignments which in turn bring awesome industry exposure into the fourwalls of IIPM classrooms. Students also invariably become a part of a large number of industry consulting projects during their stay at IIPM.

Besides these activities, Planman further organizes executive development programmes, undertakes T and D activities, H R Consulting, Marketing Consulting, Market Research, CEO Research, Event Management, Media Consulting, TV and Film Production in association with IIPM.