Distinguished alumni and co-founders of BrowserStack, Mr. Ritesh Arora (B.Tech., Computer Science Engineering, Class of 2006, Hostel 6), and Mr. Nakul Aggarwal (B.Tech., Computer Science Engineering, Class of 2006, Hostel 6) have pledged a transformative Rs. 100 crore to IIT Bombay to enhance the student living experience on campus.

This generous contribution, among the largest the Institute has ever received for student housing, will go toward the complete rebuilding of Hostel 6, where both founders once lived, and the modernization of Hostels 7, 8, and 21. The donation is set to create world-class residential facilities for some of India’s most brilliant young minds, ensuring they live, learn, and thrive in an environment that matches their potential.

Reflecting on the impact of their time at the Institute, Mr. Ritesh Arora, CEO and Co-founder of BrowserStack, shared, “IIT Bombay shaped our vision and gave us the foundation to build BrowserStack into a global tech leader. Through this contribution, we’re not just rebuilding hostels—we’re investing in environments where the next generation of tech leaders can collaborate, ideate, and push boundaries.”

Echoing his sentiments, Mr. Nakul Aggarwal, CTO and Co-founder of BrowserStack, added, “The engineering talent coming out of IIT Bombay has been transforming the global tech landscape for decades. My journey from Hostel 6 to building a global tech company showed me how powerful the right environment is for nurturing innovation. This contribution is personal for us—we’re simply giving back to the institution that showed us what’s possible when talent meets opportunity.”

Professor Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “This generous gesture by Nakul Aggarwal and Ritesh Arora exemplifies the spirit of giving back that our alumni community upholds. We are immensely proud of their achievements and grateful for their unwavering commitment to IIT Bombay.”

At the heart of this extraordinary gesture lies the deep and enduring bond between IIT Bombay and its alumni—a relationship built on shared memories, transformative experiences, and a common pursuit of excellence. The Institute takes immense pride in the fact that its graduates not only go on to shape industries and communities across the world but also carry forward a spirit of gratitude and purpose. It is this unbreakable connection—of giving back, of building forward—that continues to define the IIT Bombay story. Mr. Arora and Mr. Aggarwal’s generosity will leave a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations to dream bigger, live better, and lead boldly.