Guest Lectures

Expert Lecture on "Millets: Nutrient-Packed Grains for Healthy Lives"

Date: 07 March 2024
Department of Commerce UG, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, organized an expert lecture titled "Millets: Nutrient-Packed Grains for Healthy Lives" on March 7, 2024, online, from 10:00 -11:00 am. Mrs. S. Preethi, Assistant Professor at Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy, was the resource person.. Two hundred and thirty students actively participated and benefited from the insightful discussion. Mrs. Preethi delivered a thorough presentation covering various topics, such as governmental initiatives, the International Year of Millets, the status of millets in India, the different types of millets, their nutritional value, and the diverse by-products derived from millets. In her comprehensive overview, she highlighted the importance of millets in fostering health and nutrition. Attendees gained valuable insights into the nutritional benefits of millets, their diverse culinary uses, and the importance of integrating them into everyday diets for healthier living. Overall, the online lecture served as a platform for disseminating knowledge and fostering awareness about the importance of millets, contributing to the education and enrichment of the participating students.

Expert Lecture on Entrepreneurship towards Sustainability - Exploring the Potential of Millets

Date: 05 March 2024
Department of Commerce (UG),Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bangalore, organized an expert lecture on "Entrepreneurship towards Sustainability - Exploring the Potential of Millets" on March 5, 2024, The lecture was conducted via Zoom and featured Dr. Geetanjali Diwani from SSMRV College, Bangalore, Karnataka, as the resource person. The event took place from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and attracted a diverse audience of 350 students from various colleges in Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore, and other locations. Dr. Diwani's presentation delved into the entrepreneurial aspects of millets and their potential for promoting sustainability in agriculture and nutrition. She highlighted the role of entrepreneurship in harnessing the benefits of millet for both economic growth and environmental conservation. Attendees gained insights into the entrepreneurial opportunities within the millet sector and its implications for achieving sustainable development goals. The lecture facilitated an engaging discussion among participants, fostering a deeper understanding of the intersection between entrepreneurship, sustainability, and millet cultivation. Overall, the event served as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among students from different academic institutions, promoting awareness and advocacy for millet-based entrepreneurship and sustainable practices.

Expert Talk on Image Building and Power Dressing

Date: 23 February 2024
An expert talk on Image building and Power dressing was organized by the Department of Commerce (UG) in association with the Tourism Club, Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous, on 23rd February 2024. The Resource person for the session was Ms Daphny John, Image coach & Personal stylist. Ms. Daphny introduced the students to the concept of a positive body image and developing one’s identity through various activities. This enhanced the student’s knowledge of the importance of creating a good impression, improving their image, and presenting themselves professionally. The expert talk covered the basic body language that should be followed during an interview.

Expert Talk on Exploring Digital Marketing Opportunities

Date: 16 February 2024
An expert talk on Exploring Digital Marketing Opportunities was organized by the Department of Commerce (UG) in association with the Tourism Club, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, on 16th February 2024. The Resource person for the session was Mr. Anish. R, Founder & CEO of the Digital Marketing Academy of Excellence (DMAX). He shared his experiences and briefly described the latest technology and trends in the marketing world. He spoke about the demand for Digital Marketing Jobs in India and the future of the digital marketing industry in India in the coming years.

Expert Lecture on Personalizing Career Success

Date: 07 February 2024
The Department of Commerce (UG), orchestrated an expert lecture titled, "Personalizing Career Success" on February 17, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. The session was attended by students of VI Semester BCOM A, B, C, D, E, F, and T (HR Specialization), with the total of 192 beneficiaries, the event featured Mr. Marshal J.A. Sebastian, Senior Manager of Investment Analytics at State Street Bank, Bengaluru, Karnataka, as the keynote speaker. With extensive industry experience, Mr. Sebastian guided the students through a dynamic discussion emphasizing self-awareness, continuous learning, and adaptability in the modern job market. He offered practical suggestions on identifying strengths, exploring diverse career paths, and leveraging networking and mentorship. Through an interactive dialogue and real-world examples, the session facilitated personalized insights, empowering students to shape their career trajectories effectively. Ultimately, the expert lecture aimed to instill a culture of proactive career development and lifelong learning among the undergraduate students in the Department of Commerce.

Expert Lecture on “Navigating the Future: Green Finance Essential for Leaders”

Date: 03 February 2024
On the 3rd of February 2024, a specialized lecture was conducted for fourth-semester B.Com students with the title "Navigating the Future: Green Finance Essential for Leaders." During this online seminar, Mr. Udayakumar Thiyagarajan addressed the critical importance of integrating green finance into contemporary leadership strategies. The session featured Mr. Thiyagarajan's insightful discussion on the urgent need to incorporate sustainable practices into financial decision-making. He underscored the pivotal role that leaders play in shaping the future trajectory of global economies and stressed the necessity of aligning financial goals with environmental responsibility. Mr. Thiyagarajan's discourse not only illuminated the challenges at hand but also initiated a meaningful dialogue on the indispensable role of green finance in the landscape of leadership.

Expert Lecture on “Role of Human Values and Professional Ethics for Successful Career”

Date: 03 February 2024
On the 3rd of February 2024 a specialized lecture was conducted for Second-semester B.Com students with the titled as “Role of Human Values and Professional Ethics for Successful Career”. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving professional landscape, the significance of human values and professional ethics cannot be overstated. Our program, dedicated to exploring the Human Values and Professional Ethics for Successful Career, Dr. Geetanjali Diwani, seeks to illuminate the profound impact that these guiding principles have on shaping the trajectory of our careers. Through engaging lectures, interactive discussions, and insightful presentations, she aimed to equip undergraduate students with the essential tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace with integrity and accountability.

Expert Lecture “Investment in Commodity Market: Crude Oil”

Date: 19 October 2023
On the 19th of October 2023, the Department of Commerce (UG), in collaboration with the Investors Club, hosted an expert lecture titled "Investment in Commodity Market: Crude Oil." Dr. R. Muthusubramanian from Ambai Arts College in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, served as the resource person. The lecture was conducted online and provided valuable insights and strategies for navigating the dynamic world of crude oil commodities. The primary objective was to equip participants with the knowledge and understanding necessary to make informed investment decisions within the commodity market, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities this sector offers.

During this enlightening session, Dr. Muthusubramanian shared his expertise and real-world insights, shedding light on the intricacies of investing in crude oil, a vital commodity with a global impact. Students were provided with a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the commodity market and with practical strategies that will help them navigate this complex landscape effectively.

The session concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session, where students had the opportunity to seek further clarification, share their thoughts, and gain deeper insights into the intricacies of investing in the crude oil commodity market. Dr. Muthusubramanian addressed the queries adeptly, providing valuable practical guidance and enriching the learning experience.

Expert Lecture on Investment Opportunities in India

Date: 18 October 2023
Department of Commerce (UG) organised expert lecture on Basics on Investment Opportunities in India. Dr. Sharan Kumar Shetty Deputy Vice chancellor, Texila American University. Started the session by sharing his investment journey and experience in Zambia, where investment is majorly done by youngsters and is less comparatively in India. Sir also shared facts about the rise in investment opportunities in India. India presents diverse investment opportunities across sectors like IT, renewable energy, healthcare, e-commerce, and infrastructure. With a growing economy, skilled workforce, and supportive policies, it's an ideal destination for global investors seeking high returns and long-term growth. All the students actively participated in the session to enhance their knowledge on Investment activities in India.

on Expert Lecture “Financial Inclusion through Digital Transformation”

Date: 17 October 2023
On October 17th, 2023, Mr. Suraj Kumar Shoundik, a distinguished expert in the field, led an enlightening Expert Lecture on "Financial Inclusion through Digital Transformation." This event provided students with valuable insights into the pivotal role of digital transformation in expanding financial inclusion. The lecture commenced with Mr. Shoundik underlining the significance of financial inclusion as a cornerstone for economic growth and social equity. He shared his deep insights into the pressing challenges and historical barriers that prevented marginalized populations from accessing essential financial services, enriching the discourse with his expertise.

A significant focus of the lecture was on the transformative power of digital technologies, and Mr. Shoundik led this discussion with authority. He emphasized the potential of mobile banking, fintech solutions, and digital payment platforms in bridging the financial inclusion gap, substantiating his insights with real-world examples.

The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session. During this session, Mr. Shoundik addressed all queries, providing attendees with in-depth insights and practical solutions, ensuring that all doubts were resolved and leaving participants with a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Expert Lecture on “Career Dynamics in Banking Sector”

Date: 15 April 2023
Department of Commerce(UG) organized an expert lecture on career dynamics in banking sector,the session was taken by Dr. Divya Kumar Agrwal, Chief Manager (Research), State Bank Academy, SBI Gurugram. The session started with a brief discussion on what are the different types of banks in private and public sector. Proceeding towards different foreign banks and the types of job opportunities in these types of banks. Then what are non-banking financial institutions and their job opportunities were discussed on. Moving further why job in banking sector is required, which was explained with job security, salary growth and learning curve. The session focused to increase the employability skills among the students as to the various career opportunities in banking sector.

Expert Talk on the Process of Innovation Development

Date: 31 January 2023
Department of Commerce (UG), Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council organised Seminar on 31st January 2023. The Resource Person for the session was Dr. Ravindran D, Innovation Ambassador – IIC, Kristu Jayanti Incubation Centre, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous. The resource person addressed the gathering and shared his experience with the first-year B.Com students. He gave in-depth information about how students develop their innovation skills to be successful entrepreneurs. He also highlighted guidance and mentoring done by IIC and KJIC.

Seminar on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude, and Behaviour Development

Date: 27 January 2023
Department of Commerce (UG), Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council organised Seminar on 27th January 2023. The Resource Person for the session was Dr Muruganantham. A Director, Kristu Jayanti Incubation Centre, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous. The resource person addressed the gathering and shared his experience with the first-year B.Com students. He gave in-depth information about how young entrepreneurs develop their skills, attitude and behaviour to succeed in entrepreneurship. He also highlighted the roles and responsibilities of IIC and KJIC to develop entrepreneurship among youngsters.

Expert Lecture on Basics on Live Stock Market Trading (Equities & F & O)

Date: 25 January 2023
Department of Commerce (UG) organised an expert lecture on the Basics of Live Stock Market Trading (Equities & F&O). Dr. Gundupagi Manjunath's presentation focused on enhancing students' knowledge of the stock market. Dr. Gundapagi Manjunath provided pertinent information on the fundamentals of stock trading, market derivatives, and hedging. Dr. Manjunath also provided some helpful insights into intraday trading, which is a significant career in the stock market. He also associated the long-term returns on the stock market with those on bank FDs. All the students actively participated in the session to enhance their knowledge of stock market trading.

Expert Lecture on Capital Market - A Thought on Various Instruments

Date: 05 November 2022
Dr. Sharan Kumar Shetty started his presentation by informing the students in the area of capital market & how to upgrade their skills in major areas of capital market. The resource person explained the relevance of capital investment literacy among the young generation through various capital market related courses for the interest of students who would be able to pursue an exceptional career in capital market. During the presidential address, Fr. Jais V. Thomas, Financial Administrator & Faculty Member, Commerce and Management, Kristu Jayanti College appreciated the participants’ excitement and being a part of awareness about the capital market and its investment areas.

Expert Lecture on Awareness on Capital Market

Date: 29/09/2022
Ms. Victoria, Director Stock Market Institute began her presentation by introducing Capital market, its types, elements and functions. She explained the Objectives of Capital market as Raising Capital as-equity, debt, securities instruments; Servicing and underwriting the above capital raise; Provide/selling insurance go investors for risks associated with capital raise; and Trading of securities and providing access to secondary market for liquidity. Ms. Victoria also explained how Capital markets include the stock market and the bond market. They help people with ideas become entrepreneurs and help small businesses grow into big companies.

Capital Market is a planned market where both business organisations (corporations and pension funds) and individuals exchange and sell equity securities and debt. A capital market is expected to be for the distribution and exchange of long-term securities. Here, a long-term investment refers to a lock-in period that is more than a year.

Sometimes the government also engage in the capital market, particularly by the distribution of long-term bond as the government is not allowed to issue shares and equity securities.

Expert Lecture on Awareness on Financial Market

Date: 29/09/2022
Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous organized an expert lecture on “Awareness on Financial Market” for 3rd Sem B.Com students. Ms. Victoria, Director of Stock Market Institute, the resource person shared insight on Financial Market. She explained how Financial Markets play a vital role in facilitating the smooth operation of capitalist economies by allocating resources and creating liquidity for businesses and entrepreneurs. The markets make it easy for buyers and sellers to trade their financial holdings. Ms. Victoria also explained how the Markets provide finance for companies so they can hire, invest and grow. They provide money for the government to help it pay for new roads, schools and hospitals and they can help lower the costs that customers face while buying food at the supermarket, taking out a mortgage or saving for one’s retirement.

She emphasized on different types of Financial Market such as Stock Market, Bond Market, Commodities and Derivative Market. Simply put, businesses and investors can go to financial markets to raise money to grow their business and to make more money, respectively.

Expert Lecture on Basics of Research Paper Writing & Publishing

Date: 01/10/2022
The Department of commerce (UG), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), organized an Expert lecture on ‘Basics of Research Paper Writing & Publishing and Dr. Dinesh K.S, Officiating Registrar, IIT Ropar, was the resource person of the day.

Dr. Dinesh K S has started the session with the importance of research paper writing and publishing in education sector. He emphasized as Journals are back bone of any academic research and we have different journals which are listed such as UGC Care List, Google Scholar, SJR, ABDC and Scopus Indexed. Journals are published in different platform as Closed and open access journal. He has discussed the different stages of publication as Preparation, Journal Selection strategy, writing, Submission, Peer review and publication.

He also discussed about the structure of manuscript as: Title, Abstract (150-300 words), keywords, Introduction, Method, Result and discussion ( IMRaD). This IMRaD structure may change in certain publication. He also shared the links of journal identifier which will help our student to identify the suitable journals for publication.

Expert Lecture on Financial Planning

Date: 29/09/2022
Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous founded Investor’s Club for all the UG students to provide valuable educational and practical experience in the analysis and management of diverse investment portfolios. Ms. Victoria, Director of Stock Market Institute was the resource person who inaugurated the Investors Club. She began her presentation by stressing on the necessity of uplifting the skill of students in the area of Financial Planning and how to upgrade their skills in major areas of capital market. Ms. Victoria also explained the relevance of financial literacy among the young generation through various capital market related courses in the interest of students who would be able to pursue an exceptional career in capital market. She also informed students to gain confidence and experience necessary to apply their learned skills in the field of professional investment management. Ms. Victoria enriched the students of Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous with courses covering areas like Stock Markets, Fundamental Analysis, Technical analysis, Banking, and Finance offered by Stockbyte to enhance their employability skills.

Expert Talk on ‘Rethinking Tourism’

Date: 27/09/2022
The Department of Tourism, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), organized an Expert talk to celebrate World Tourism Day 2022, with the theme ‘Rethinking Tourism’. Mr. Tejus Jose, General Manager of Hotel, Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golf links was the key note speaker of the day.

The session was truly an exhilarating one and made the students to rethink on how they approach tourism in order to create a more sustainable, accessible, and secure sector.

The Key note speaker explained on how post pandemic changed tourism industry recently. The expert talk focused on practical knowledge and made students understand about the possibility of tourism to unite communities, providing job, and promoting economic growth.

The session further continued with the focused explanation on re-imagining the tourism sector’s growth, both in terms of size and relevance. It made students realize the need and importance of sustainable and responsible tourism.

Expert Lecture on “Transformation of Family Business”

Date: 24/09/2022
Ms. Shazia Shaikh started the session by motivating students towards entrepreneurship that do you want to be your own boss or want to be under the commands and directions of someone? The intent of the guest lecture was to provide an opportunity for aspiring young entrepreneurs to transform their family business and to listen to people who have already taken the entrepreneurial route successfully. Followed by Ms. Shazia, the session was taken over by Mr. Rishab Daga, who encouraged the students towards becoming an entrepreneur by telling them about his past experience and the way he was passionate towards what entrepreneurship as he was the second generation entrepreneur. He also spoke about who are actually entrepreneurs and what were the opportunities in entrepreneurship. In continuation he spoke about how Entrepreneurs mindset is going to help them in molding their entrepreneurship skills to successful family business. Both the speakers encouraged the students towards becoming an entrepreneur by sharing their experience and the way they were passionate towards what entrepreneurship.

Expert Lecture on Food, the Most Forgotten Medicine

Department of Commerce (UG), Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, organized Expert Lecture on 22nd September 2022. The Resource Person for the session was Dr. Praveen Jacob,Adj.Professor KS Hedge Medical College. Dr.Praveen addressed the gathering and shared his experience with the first-semester B.Com students. He gave an in depth insight on the topic, provides healthy tips for a balanced and healthy diet to avoid the health issues in future. The session was very much informative to all the students.

Guest Lecture on Life Insurance Products

Mr. Robin Mathew., Founder and Managing Director, Pride Wealth Management, Bangalore. He has a rich experience of 18 years at various reputed institutions across India. He worked with ICICI Group, Reliance Group and HDFC Bank. He has strong experience in stock Broking Service, Mutual Fund , Life Insurance and Banking Industry. He is known for his deep understanding of the distribution practices and its challenges.

Objective: The objective of the program is to increase the analytical skills among the students as to how to analyze about various Life Insurance Products and to select a suitable product for their benefit.

The session started with a brief discussion on what is a Insurance and history of Insurance. As he has been associated with Insurance Education in many reputed institutions, with his strong experience and knowledge, he explain about the revolution of Life Insurance section in India. The theme of his session was “Life Insurance Products” wherein he detailed about the utility of life insurance, types of insurance policies / Products. He also introduced aspects of Life Insurance such as Human Life Value its calculation and applications of Life Insurance. Before the conclusion of the day’s proceedings an Excel Utility related to Comprehensive Financial Planning was shared with the participants.

Expert talk on Trafficking

Dr. Mathew Daniel National Training and development Coordinator Project Rescue India addressed second year B.com students . Sir told Human Trafficking is a trade of people against their will . They are taken away from their homes under threats or are drugged or abducted. In new place they are traded as slaves . It is estimated to be a $5 to $9 billion – a- year industry. Trafficking victims usually are denied basic needs , physically hurt , threatened and violated before they become slaves . Sir spoke about young girls who are kidnapped and kept in Bothell for years together and he also explained about the trauma these young girls under go there. Trafficking happens in rural part of India in the name of religion , he also told small kids are kidnapped for begging purpose .

He informed students if they suspect any one regarding their movements they have to meet local police and inform the same , he also told to contact child welfare association for the support . The talk gave an overall awareness regarding trafficking.

National Library Week Celebration | Expert Talk On “The Pleasures Of Reading”

Prof. Stephen I, Faculty, Department of English (PG), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru introduced the various benefits of reading to the students. He stated that reading improves the listening skill. He quoted various examples wherein students improved their reading skills through perseverance and habit. He urged students to read novels or short stories as a beginner. He stimulated students to make use of the library resources and to read at least one newspaper. He made the students to be observant and curious about the recent events that was happening in the world and make use of this curiosity to read newspaper.

Expert talk on Tourism for Inclusive Growth – Recovery Journey of Tourism in Maldives

The Department of Tourism, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), organized an expert talk on the topic ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth – Recovery Journey of Tourism in the Maldives, as part of the World Tourism Day celebration. The keynote speaker for the session was Dr. Naushad Mohamed, Hon’ble Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Government of Maldives. Dr. Naushad Mohamed highlighted the increase in tourist arrivals before and after the Covid pandemic in the Maldives and discussed the various strategies adopted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Maldives to maintain and meet the safety facilities of the tourists visiting the island during the pandemic time.

Expert talk on ‘Strategies for the revival of Tourism for Inclusive Growth’

The Department of Tourism, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism Bengaluru, Ministry of Tourism, Government of Gujarat organized an expert talk on the topic ‘Strategies for the revival of Tourism for Inclusive Growth, as part of the World Tourism Day celebration. Ms.Gopi Vishrolia emphasized Swadesh Darshan, an initiative of the Government of India which intends on the development of the Indian Tourism sector. Mr . Mohammad Sahabaz highlighted the concept of Tourism for Inclusive growth and the various initiatives of the Government of Gujarat for the promotion of tourism.

Guest Lecture on ‘Successful Start-up in E-Commerce during this Pandemic - Challenges and Opportunities’

Date: 25 September 2021
Department of Commerce (UG), Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, organised a Guest Lecture on ‘Successful Start-up in E-Commerce during this Pandemic – Challenges and Opportunities’ on September 25, 2021. The resource person was Prof. T.Sudha, Assistant Professor (SG), School of Management, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

Prof. T.Sudha shared rich insights on E-Commerce start-ups in India and challenges it faced and opportunities prevails during the pandemic. The resource person also shared how E-Commerce start-ups grasp these opportunities.

Guest Lecture on “Successful Entrepreneurs during COVID 19-Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities”

Department of Commerce in Association with Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre (EIC) conducted guest lecture on “Successful Entrepreneurs during COVID 19-Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities” for fifth-semester B.com students for 2021 – 2022 academic year. The chief guest for the lecture was Dr. R. Karthika, Associate Professor M.A.M. B School Trichy Tamil Nadu who motivated the final year students towards entrepreneurship and inculcated the entrepreneurial skills to face the challenges and grab the opportunities in the business world. Guest lecture was organized through the zoom platform, and on September 18th 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The lecture aimed at focusing the challenges of entrepreneurs faced during COVID 19 and how to overcome them. The students were highly motivated with the lecture toward entrepreneurship and strategies to manage their venture.

Guest Lecture for BCom Final Year on the Awareness of Citizen's Rights and Duties Enshrined in the Indian Constitution

The Department of Commerce (UG) organized a Guest Lecture on The Awareness of Citizen's Rights and Duties Enshrined in the Indian Constitution for BCom Final Year Students on 15th September 2021. Dr Arvind Shanker Shukla, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, noted that the people are the ultimate authority of the state. Love for a country is not just enough, but the responsibility is equally important. It is the duty that makes a country honourable and its people the ultimate authority. The need for Democracy and the awareness of rights have led to the uprisings such as the Arab Spring. He also stated that we could get privileges by doing our duties responsibly. Duty is more important than rights, as rights are always present. Knowing is the power and key to Democracy. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Ms Keerthana A, Final Year B.Com. student and closing remarks by Prof. Vijayakumar, HoD. The Department's Human Values and Ethics Committee member, Dr Cherian Thomas, conveyed his gratitude to the HoD for making this session happen.

Guest Lecture on Digital Sabbath

Digitalization can serve as a boon or a bane. On one hand, the digital world has grown leaps and bounds and on the other hand, excessive use of gadgets, surfing over the internet for unsavoury subjects, does bring in pitfalls. While we see people experiencing digital weariness, yet the fact remains that we cannot do without it either.

The idea of a digital Sabbath has been floating around for about a decade. It comes as an antidote to our busy lives, which is exhaustive and tiring. At the same time, it may seem paradoxical that abstaining from technology could help us connect better, as it was believed that technology had actually fostered deeper connections with the people.

Technology Shabbat or Tech Shabbat is a term coined in 2010 by Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg to describe a day of rest or cessation from the use of all technology. Sabbath does not mean to escape the blinking screens of our electronic world, but looking for mechanisms that lead to a realisation of dedicating quality time to any endeavour, without interruption or distraction from the digital world.

With this noble intent, the department of Professional Accounting and Finance organises an awakening talk in the form of a guest lecture titled “Digital Sabbath”

Guest Lecture on “Embarking On The Professional Journey”

With new beginnings and a fresh start, the students of BCom are all set to equip themselves with the knowledge and skill sets required in the industry, that will set them apart from the ordinary. In lieu of the same, the department of Professional Accounting and Finance conducts a guest lecture titled “Embarking on the Professional Journey”. The aim of the session was to orient the students on the significance of the professional courses and also explain the procedure of registration to the Professional bodies and the conduct of the coaching classes. The guest speaker Mr Irfat M shared useful information and gave tips to ace the exams.

Guest Lecture on Financial Literacy on Capital Markets

Date: 27 March 2021
Department of Commerce (UG), Investors Club organised a guest lecture on Financial Literacy on Capital Markets on 27 March 2021; resource person Mr Hariharan Narayan highlighted the significance of India's capital markets and their functions. The second resource person Mr Thejas N spoke about Financial literacy in Capital markets and covered the investor's dos and don'ts, followed by the regulatory framework and various investment avenues. Students gained knowledge of capital markets and understood the importance of regulatory framework. The session was concluded with the Q & A raised by the students.

Guest Lecture on Personal Finance

Date: 08/12/2020
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 149- V-B.Com Students – Batch - IV
Name and details of the Resource person: Mr. PANDURANG PATKAR, Founder and Director of Future care Academy, Bangalore.

The session covered a multi-dimensional view on Personal Finance for the final year students of B.Com. The topic proved to be relevant as students might be receiving their first paycheck in a span of a few months. Mr.Pandurang Patkar explained how important it is to start investing wisely in order to save for the future.

He broke the myth of investing in plans that give a single digit return and rather focus on new investment plans like mutual funds. The session was very insightful and informative. It has indeed changed the perspective of investment plans in traditional ways like gold to systematic investment plans which have lower risk and greater returns.

Guest Lecture on Mutual Funds in India

Date: 28/01/2020
Venue: Mini Auditorium – I (Admin block) 2nd -Floor
Time: 12:00 PM
Number of beneficiaries: 120
Name and details of the resource person: Mr. VARRUN YOGANATHAM, Regional Manager - RBD Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Limited, Bangalore

Mr. Varrun focused his session mainly on the Investment channels (Asset Allocation) and Tax planning for savings and investment; prominence was given to Mutual Fund which is considered to be one of the most interesting investment avenues in India.

The session began with discussion on investment basics, key factors involved in investment and returns. The following points were discussed

• Mutual Funds: he spoke about the meaning and importance of mutual funds with advantages followed by modus operandi of mutual funds, types, analysis and Equity scheme for long term.
• Investing in Mutual funds through SIP and its benefits: he emphasized the concept of SIP, how it is beneficial to investors in the form of Insurance and tax and this was explained with practical examples.

OUTCOME:

participants found the session to be extremely useful and informative. The session helped the participants to gain more knowledge about investment especially Mutual Funds (SIP). They posed several questions to the guest and all the doubts were addressed by the speaker.

GUEST LECTURE – CAPITAL MARKETS IN INDIA

Date: 16/08/2019
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 180 B.Com-Finance Specialization students
Objective: To understand the capital markets in India
Name and details of the resource person: 1. Mr. HIMANSHU, Manager (Business Development) National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Bangalore Office
2. Mr. THEJAS N, Assistant Manager National Securities Depository Limited (Karnataka Region)

The session held revolved about capital markets in India. It also threw light upon how capital markets help students at a young age on investment opportunities in India. Mr Thejas N spoke about the importance of Depository Systems and advantages of Depository. The session covered the following:

Mr. Himanshu emphasized that the students have to be SMART (i.e. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound) when they are trading in the markets. He discussed about different investment opportunities available in India.

Mr. Thejas N spoke about NSDL and he shared inputs to students on how to create a DEMAT account and many strategies were discussed on efficient and effective trading in the markets. He explained how Depository system works in India and discussed about importance and advantages of depository.

OUTCOME:

Students found the sessions to be extremely useful and they understood that savings and investments are very important at middle age. They posed several questions to the guests and all the doubts were addressed by the speakers.

GUEST LECTURE – TIPS TO PREPARE FOR ACCA EXAMS

Date: 03/08/2019
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 70, III-SEM, B.COM-ACCA
Name and details of the resource person: Ms. REMI ANN MATHEW, Certified Chartered Accountant

Ms. Remi mainly focused her session on the mode of preparation for the ACCA exams. She shared her personal experiences on her journey to becoming a Certified Chartered Accountant and also achieving the first rank at the national level as well as the fourth position in the global ranking for the subject Advanced Financial Management.

Tips for clearing ACCA Exams: She also shared important tips for preparations for ACCA examinations such as

OUTCOME:

Students found the sessions to be extremely useful and felt that it was like an awakening call- a call for hard work and dedication, patience and perseverance. They posed several questions to the guest and all the doubts were addressed by the speaker.

GUEST LECTURE –INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Date: 02/26/2019 (Tuesday)
Time: 4:30PM to 5:15PM
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 12, IV-B.Com (B/section)
Objective: To create awareness on New Investment Avenues
Name and details of the: Mr. K. Kiran Kumar, Resource person Investors Club- Coordinator

Mr. K. Kiran Kumar led the session on Insight of Bitcoin and Training on Stock market trading in Indian stock market. First, he spoke about the truth of Bitcoin and the future of this investment followed with drawbacks of bitcoin, as to why we should not invest in bitcoin exchange and why it was banned in India. Second, He discussed Mutual funds and security analysis for selecting a stock before investment. Finally the session was ended with doubts being cleared by the resource person.

Outcome:

Students gained knowledge on crypto currency (Bitcoin exchange) and an insight into the problems faced by an investor if he/she invested in the bitcoin exchange.

Students acquired information on mutual funds and security analysis.

GUEST LECTURE –TRUTH OF BITCOIN AND ONLINE TRADING

Date: 02/28/2019 (Thursday)
Time: 11:00AM to 11:50AM
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 70, IV-B.Com (A/section)
Objective: To create awareness on New Investment Avenues
Name and details of the: Mr. K. Kiran Kumar, resource persons Investors Club- Coordinator

Mr. K. Kiran Kumar led the session on Insight of Bitcoin and Training on Stock market trading in Indian stock market. First, he spoke about the truth of Bitcoin and the future of this investment followed with drawbacks of bitcoin, why we should not invest in bitcoin exchange and why it was banned in India. Second, he trained the students on online trading (live) in Indian stock market and discussed the factors to be considered before selling or buying securities and ended the session with answering the questions raised by the students.

Outcome:

Students gain knowledge about crypto currency (Bitcoin exchange) and an insight into the problems faced by an investor if he/she invested in the bitcoin exchange.

Participants understood the procedure of online trading and settlement and learnt how to buy and sell securities in the stock market with live examples.

GUEST LECTURE - SECURITIES MARKETS IN INDIA

In association with NSE India Lt.d,
Date: 16/01/2019 (Wednesday)
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 139 IV- CBCS students
Objective: To make awareness on securities markets in India
Name and details of the resource persons : Mr. Himanshu Srivastav, Manager (Business Development) NSE India Ltd., Office-Bangalore

Mr. Himanshu Srivastav spoke about Securities Markets in India and discussed different investment opportunities. He started the session on the history and achievements of NSE in different segments. He also spoke about the major stock exchanges in India followed by Investment opportunities for an investor and also explained about the investor‘s perception regarding investments. All this was really informative to all the students and made them understand many facts about the stock market and the students enjoyed the session. He spoke about different NCFM Modules and how these modules will help the students in the future. Finally he concluded the session with answering the questions the students had raised.

GUEST LECTURE – CAPITAL MARKETS IN INDIA

In association with BSE-(IPF), Stockathon Academy and Pentad Securities
Date: 11/12/2018 (Tuesday)
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 204 VI-B.Com, (Finance Specialization students)
Objective: To understand the capital markets and Investment Procedure
Name and details of the: 1. Mr. Thilakraj Rai, resource persons Regional In-charge, BSE-IPF, Karnataka
2. Mr. Vijay Raghavan Managing Director, Stockathon Academy, Bangalore

Mr. Thilak Raj and Mr. G.Vijay Raghavan spoke about Capital Markets in India and how to invest, where to invest and what are the precautions to be taken before investing.

Mr. Thilak Raj, who was Regional in-charge of BSE (IPF) Ltd., Karnataka, was the first to start the session. He spoke about BSE and gave a brief introduction of it. He showed some videos on Traditional Trading which was followed by BSE before 1996 and some of the methods they used before when trading. This helped a lot in knowing more about each trade practices.

Mr. G. Vijaya Raghavan, , the Managing Director of Stockathon Academy, spoke about investment precautions. He started the session with a small quiz which was very interesting to the students. Winners of the quiz were rewarded with many gift vouchers. He also spoke about Investment procedures, how to invest, where to invest and when to invest.

Finally they said how investment, trading give far better returns and how youngsters can earn through stock market. All these facts about stock market made the session very informative. The students enjoyed the session.

GUEST LECTURE – BASICS OF INVESTMENT AND IMPORTANCE

Date: 29/11/2018 (Thursday)
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 75 BA, BSC, BCA UG-students
Name and details of the resource person: K. KIRAN KUMAR, Investors Club, Coordinator, Faculty of Commerce (UG)

Mr. K. Kiran Kumar gave an insight on Investment Opportunities in India and highlighted about the Stock Market which is the most popular investment avenue in India, and he also covered types of speculations and online trading.

Investment Opportunities: First, he spoke about Investment opportunities in India and explained the importance and features of the investments Stock markets in India: Secondly, he spoke about BSE and NSE Importance and features of stock exchanges. Furthermore, he explained on online trading process with live trading system and gave examples and discussed about the different types of speculators in stock market. Finally he concluded with clearing the doubts asked by the students.

GUEST LECTURE – LIVE TRADING

Date: 30/11/2018 (Friday)
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 47 UG BBA students
Name and details of the resource person: K. KIRAN KUMAR, Investors Club, Coordinator, Faculty of Commerce (UG)

Mr. K. Kiran Kumar spoke about how to open an account, how to add funds in to the trading account and discussed on how to trade in stock market - live.

GUEST LECTURE - "LIFE'S NEXT CHAPTER - GLIMPSE INTO CORPORATE LIFE "

Date: 08th August 2018
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: V Sem B.Com P, V Sem B.Com ACCA and V Sem B.Com (E )students (167 students)
Objective: Major focuses were given on the work culture of Multinational companies and to prepare the students for the corporate culture.
Name and details of the resource person: Pearl N Panthaki, Assistant Director, EY
This guest lecture was focused and created with the goal of orienting the final year students with tools for refining their personal and professional excellence in corporate world.
• This session gave tips to students on how to become efficient through learning the basics of corporate communications, Preparations for Aptitude rounds, Resume and how to crack interview rounds.
She also focused on self-grooming and proper gestures, managing time and the mindset that is required for placements.
• Ms. Pearl also shared motivating tips of success to foster growth in one's career. She focused on 3 C’s to be more important- "Be courageous”, “Be civil" And "Be Candid". Corporates or Organizations specially look for the candidates those who possessed Technical Skills, Communication skills, Positive Attitude.
• The students actively participated in the guest lecture. The session was concluded with an interactive session termed as the ‘Panel Discussion’ where questions were posed to the resource person and suggestions and answers were given.

GUEST LECTURE - “PREPARING FOR THE CORPORATE WORLD”

Date: 6th August, 2018
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 5th Semester B.Com regular and tourism students (240 students)
Objective: To acquaint the students with the corporate culture and preparing them for a transition from campus to the corporate world.
Name and details of the resource person: Mr. Amarta Datta Gupta, presently working as the Chief Operating Officer - Ace Antenna India Pvt ltd.
Amarta Datta Gupta oriented the students on the following aspects:
• How to prepare for interviews.
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs) at Interview
• Important points to be remembered as an interviewee. (Do’s and Don’ts)
• Expectations of the Corporate World.
The speaker also encouraged an interactive session by sharing his personal experiences and some of his personal challenges. The students were deeply inspired by his words of encouragement and hoped to apply his valuable insights in future.

GUEST LECTURE on Dynamics of Indian Stock Market

Date: 30/07/2018
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 27 UG students (Group-2)
Objective: To know current trends in stock market
Name and details of the resource person: K. KIRAN KUMAR, Investors Club, Coordinator, Faculty of Commerce (UG)

Mr. K. Kiran Kumar focused his session on overview of Stock Market and current trends in capital markets • Basics of stock market: He gave an insight on Investment opportunities available in India followed with the basics of Indian stock market

Major stock exchanges in India: He also gave a brief introduction about major stock exchanges, Speculators in stock market and Bitcoin Exchange.

GUEST LECTURE on ACCA FUTURE PROSPECTS

Prof. Mohammed Sajid Khan, Head of International Development, ACCA addressed the first B.Com students on 21 June 2016 about the ACCA future prospects.

Mr. Khan highlighted the present scenario of an Accountant job. Unlike the olden times at present an accountant has got lot of respect, opportunity and is rewarded. “A focused approach, to have regular schedule and regular practice is essential for the budding accountants to be a competent accountant.” He added.

An interaction with Mr. Ravindran Balakrishnan, ACCA Professional from the ISDC
The department of commerce organized an interaction with Mr. Ravindran Balakrishnan, ACCA Professional from the ISDC on 14 July 2016. Mr. Balakrishnan spoke about a career as an accountant and introduced the various areas of accounting, which includes- management, finance and statutory accounting. He also highlighted the necessity of ethics in accounting profession and briefed the students about how they must take up the ACCA exams and that they must keep themselves updated with the ACCA Global website.

Guest lecture on youth and ethics

The Department of Commerce organized a Guest lecture on youth and ethics on 23 June 2014 for the undergraduate students. Mr. Samuel from Rhoumai Missions International addressed the grave reality of various social evils like pornography, addiction to drugs, and abortion among the student community.

“About 30 per cent of the world’s abortion happens in India of which 7000 babies are aborted in Bangalore per month and about 9 lakh nationally. 50 per cent of these abortions happen to be girls between the age groups of 13-18, according to the information received from principals of many colleges in Bangalore, many of these abortions happen in illegal clinics,” opined Mr. Samuel.

Mr. Samuel also elaborated on how students get addicted to drugs. He mentioned about the after effects of drugs. Students who are addicted to drugs are the ones who get involved in criminal activities in the society. He stressed on how drugs lead to negative changes in relationships, violence, feeling of loneliness, stress, depression, injuries, accidents, damage to internal organs and risk of infectious diseases.

Department of Commerce (PG), organized a guest lecture for the M.Com students on August 16, 2013. Prof. K. Kanishka, Head of Department, BBM, and St. Joseph’s Evening College addressed the students on public private partnership model. He began the speech by defining PPP Model and explained the numerous variables involved in PPP Model. He also mentioned the potential benefits of the model, like: mobilization of resources, cost effectiveness, accelerated delivery, reduces corruption and waste and enhanced social service.

“PPP Model will be successful only if certain essential factors are taken care of such as policy factors, transparency, cost and risk sharing arrangements,” Prof. Kanishka added.