A visit to the Times of India Airoli Plant was planned from 11th February, 2025 till 25th February 2025 in five different batches by the VESIM finance department. The Times of India Airoli Plant is among the country's largest newspaper printing centres, known for using highly automated, advanced technology to ensure rapid and high-quality production.
Visit aimed to provide students with first hand insights into the onsite visit to a major manufacturing facility. The visit provided students with valuable exposure to industrial-scale newspaper production. It highlighted the role of automation, precision, and efficient workflow management, effectively bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practices.
On 17 december 2024, a guest session was conducted on the topic “"Unlocking the Markets: Basics of Stocks and Investing" by Milan Bavishi, Content Manager at Upstox. The session aimed to provide a foundational understanding of the stock market, including its functioning, types of investments, and trading fundamentals. Key topics covered included the role of stock exchanges like NSE and BSE, the importance of diversification in investing, and the distinction between trading and long-term investing. Participants learned practical strategies such as researching before investing, avoiding emotional decisions, starting with small investments, and adopting a patient, long-term approach to wealth creation. The session was highly interactive, with Milan Bavishi sharing real-world examples and practical tips to enhance participants’ understanding.
The Q&A segment was particularly appreciated, as it addressed specific queries, ensuring clarity on various topics. Feedback highlighted the speaker’s engaging presentation style and ability to make complex concepts accessible. Participants suggested incorporating a live trading demonstration in future sessions and requested advanced discussions on topics like portfolio management and options trading. Overall, the session was insightful and provided valuable takeaways for attendees.
The Finance Cell of Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research successfully organized an engaging and educational event titled Mock Stock 2024. Designed to replicate the fast-paced environment of the stock market, the event offered participants a dynamic platform to experience the nuances of trading, investment strategies, and real-time decision-making.
A total of 26 enthusiastic teams participated in the event, including two teams from Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management. This diverse representation highlighted the event’s wide appeal and encouraged interaction among students from various academic institutions and financial backgrounds.
Mock Stock 2024 unfolded over five meticulously planned rounds, each crafted to test the participants' analytical thinking and trading acumen. The event kicked off with an exciting IPO (Initial Public Offering) round, providing teams with an early opportunity to diversify their investment portfolios. As the event progressed, participants were constantly fed real-time stock prices and financial news updates, closely simulating the volatility and unpredictability of actual stock markets.
Adding to the intensity, the fourth and fifth rounds introduced high-stakes auction trading. In Round 4, each team was required to complete at least one auction trade, demanding sharp negotiation skills and quick decision-making. Round 5 raised the bar further, mandating five auction trades per team. This final stage turned the room into a buzzing hub of bids and strategies, heightening the excitement and challenge for everyone involved.
In conclusion, Mock Stock 2024 was more than just a simulation—it was a valuable learning experience. By fostering competitive spirit and deepening financial literacy, the event served as an excellent platform for students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical, high-energy setting. With its innovative design and immersive approach, the event not only enriched participants' understanding of the stock market but also significantly enhanced the academic and extracurricular vibrancy of the institute.
On February 1st, 2023, the Indian Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2023 in the Parliament. Hence, to analyze the Budget and its implications, a “Post Budget discussion and Analysis Session” was organized by the Finance Cell of VESIM College on February 25th, 2023 at 2 pm in the college auditorium in the interest of the students.
CA Ankit Chhabada was invited as the guest speaker for the event. CA Ankit Chhabbada, is a founding partner of the AHC group, experienced and accomplished in the fields of Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Fund Accounting and Financial Management.
Mr. Chhabbada initiated with an overview of the Budget and its key highlights along with its corresponding analysis. He also highlighted the fine balance between growth and social benefits accommodated in the budget and the vision of progressing from a 3.5 trillion $ economy to 7 trillion $ economy. The attendees were impressed with the multiplier effect of investments in infrastructure explained by Mr. Chhabbada. They understood the cycle of how investing in infrastructure is like starting economic activities and keeping the bus moving.
Further, the budget analysis seminar also discussed several tax reforms in GST and income tax. Mr. Chhabbada also explained the proposed amendments to the RBI Act and Banking Regulation Act
Eventually, the event was an enriching experience for the students as it provided valuable insights into the Indian Budget 2023 and its potential implications for the Indian economy.
VESIFCO 2022, a two-day international finance conference, was organized by the Finance Cell of VESIM and VBS on April 29–30, 2022. Conducted in online mode, the event brought together students, faculty, and industry experts to discuss emerging trends and developments in the financial world.
Day 1 commenced with a panel discussion on the Indian Stock Market: Prospects & Challenges Over the Next Decade. Experts like Mr. Sanjay Sinha, Mr. Vikram Dhawan, and Dr. Aditya Srinivas shared insights on inflation, stock valuations, REITs, and SEBI's side pocketing reforms. This was followed by a session on Changing Paradigms in India's Debt Market by Mr. Paresh Nayar, highlighting risks, instruments, and the need for financial literacy and investor incentives.
Later sessions explored the evolving fintech landscape. Dr. Arindam Saha elaborated on prediction models and opportunities in investment-focused fintech, while Dr. Indranil Bose addressed global fintech trends and the increasing relevance of ESG-driven technologies.
Day 2 included practical workshops. Mr. Roshan Bainalwar conducted a technical analysis session on equity, derivatives, and commodities, explaining chart patterns and indicators. Mr. Vineet Gupta’s session on fixed income and money markets explained the role of government and corporate bonds, RBI rates, and instruments like commercial papers. The final session by Mr. Ajoy Phatak offered an overview of blockchain and cryptocurrency, discussing its advantages, risks, and prospects.
Overall, VESIFCO 2022 provided a holistic learning experience, blending academic knowledge with practical insights into financial markets.
Date: 21st March 2022
There was participation of 20 teams with 5 members each. 100 students participated & the event was managed by 13 students & 1 faculty. The event focused on experiential learning, teaching students how to analyze the economy, sectors & companies based on the news and to strategize when to buy and when to sell.
The competition started at around 1:00 pm. The round was divided into 5 rounds & 1 IPO. Dr. Disha Shah, Head of the Finance Cell, introduced the event & provided a few words of encouragement to bring up the spirit of students.
After the address, Ankur Phadke, member of Finance Cell, gave an IPO advertisement. IPO orders were recorded by designated stock brokers. Stockbrokers, two brokers in each class, were assigned the work of recording all orders for each round. News was provided to all the teams at the same time and share prices of the 14 companies across 6 sectors were displayed via projector. Each round was of 20 minutes, within which the participating team had to analyze, take decisions, and place orders.
Rounds ended at around 4:15 pm, after which market close price was displayed, and the event came to an end. Results of the competition were announced on 23rd March 2022, 8:30 am. The competition was won by the team “Hot Shot'
VES Business School and VESIM hosted a prestigious intra-college research paper writing competition, aiming to enhance students' research and analytical skills while nurturing their curiosity about business dynamics. This platform enabled students to showcase their hidden talents, learn from their peers, and put their lateral thinking skills to the test.
With attractive monetary rewards on offer, the event drew 25 participants, comprising both individual participants and two-person teams. The competition featured two stages of qualification:
- The first stage required the submission of an original research paper.
- The second stage involved presenting their research.
Only ten of the twenty-five teams advanced to the final round. The research topics were based on the finance domain, including the banking sector, capital markets, financial economics, and related areas.
The finalists competed for the grand prize on June 8, 2021. After a lengthy deliberation, the panel of judges, comprising Dr. Laxmi Goritiyal and industry expert Dr. Ranpreet Kaur, announced:
- Winners: Simran Premani and Ameya Badwaik
- First Runner-up: Dhiraj Dhirwani
The competition was a resounding success, bringing together bright minds who participated with enthusiasm and passion.
VESIM' Finance Cell hosted a webinar on "Career Guidance in the BFSI Sector" on Thursday, June 10th, 2021, in collaboration with Mr. M.K. Verma, Director M/s Money Maxx Finance Services Pvt .Ltd, a financial consultancy and advising organization.
The webinar began with a comprehensive overview of the opportunities accessible in the BFSI industry. Mr. M.K. Verma, while analyzing the current state of the industry, also explained why 7 out of 10 MBA graduates in India are unemployed. To boost this dwindling employability potential, the webinar was later-focused on the skill sets that organizations are looking for these days.
Financial intermediaries, banking, capital market and equity, project finance, mutual funds, and insurance all offer several options. To get the most out of these chances, candidates should enroll in some certification courses to broaden their knowledge base and prepare them for the industry. These certifications can be obtained through well-organized institutions such as NCFM, NISM, IIBF, Udemy, and Coursera.
This lively and informative 1-hour webinar came to a close with a number of students connecting with Mr. M.K. Verma to settle their questions and concerns. The participants' opinion was overwhelmingly favourable, as they learned about industry demands and what they can do to develop a successful career path.
The Financial Paradox event was held on Saturday, May 29th, 2021. The finance cell collaborated with Equity Levers to put on the event. The event required a two-person team to register, and we had a great response from our students, with approximately 50 teams registering.
The competition was heavily weighted toward ratios, which provided an honest advantage for college students interested in pursuing a career in finance or learning how to invest in stocks. The event began at 10:30 a.m. on the Zoom platformThe applicants were told that the event would be a quiz, but not that it would be a more difficult type, involving company ratio analysis and picking the best candidates portfolio analysis. As a result, many candidates dropped out since they were unaware of the situation, and students from non-financial backgrounds also dropped out.
Nonetheless, a few enthusiastic students opted to participate, and they were given a 5-hour time restriction to complete all of the computations and submit their results. The competition's prizes and perks were particularly appealing to students, resulting in a large number of participants.
The excel data sheet, analysis, and computations were challenging, but they were completed by few participants. Because the competition was solely focused on formulae, it was less appealing to certain kids. The tournament was very competitive and turned out to be a success with winners being: -
- Team 1 - Gargi Surve and Omkar
- Team 2 - Sumit Talele and Simran Tulsiani.
The competition was a resounding success, bringing together bright minds who participated with enthusiasm and passion.
"Money doesn't define your lifestyle; it's what you do to encourage it and how you manage your money that decide your lifestyle," as the saying goes. With this in mind, the VESIM Finance Cell, in collaboration with the ICICI Foundation, hosted a Webinar for MMS academics on "Understanding Personal Finance." on Saturday 15th May 2021. Mr. Manohar Puranik, an ex-Chief MLA, spoke at the event. Ms. Gargi Surve and Ms. Surbhi Gujarani, members of the Finance Cell, presented an opening address and welcomed the Guest of Honor.
Mr. Manohar emphasized the importance of money management during the webinar. He talked about a student's financial life journey from his teenage years to maturity He also discussed how to get started investing and the many investment options accessible, such as Mutual Funds, SIPs, stock exchanges, insurance, and so on.
Further, Mr. Manohar, focused on the considerations that should be made while borrowing money, as well as how the CIBIL score is used to evaluate loan offers submitted by banks. Another significant topic discussed was how to be careful while encountering cases of fraud, namely by avoiding disclosing one's financial information and not responding to unsolicited offers of any kind.
The presentation was then followed by a question-and-answer session in which students were able to directly interact with the Guest Speaker and get their questions answered. Mr. Jatin Wadkar gave a Vote of Thanks at the end of the session.