The National Stock Exchange and the Department of B.Com- Banking and Insurance organized a Seminar on Investor Awareness Program on January 31, 2025, for II B.Com students in Seminar. The session began with a warm welcome by Ms.Sai Sruthi, II B.Com Students, who introduced the guest speaker and handed over the session. Mr.R.Rajesh Babu, NCFE Empanelled Trainer, National Centre for Financial Education, Madurai, has been invited as the resource person. He provided a detailed description of the importance of financial literacy, investment strategies, and the fundamentals of responsible investing. This program aimed to equip students with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their personal finances and investments, laying the groundwork for future financial independence.. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms.Suriya Prabha, II Year Students. Totally 46 students of II B.Com B&I got benefitted.
Outcome of the Programme
- Students were introduced how financial markets operate, including the importance of stock exchanges and regulatory bodies such as SEBI. They learned about the factors that influence market trends and the role of investors in the broader economy.
- Students recognized the importance of starting to plan their finances early in life. Some even mentioned that they would start saving and budgeting more effectively as a result of the program’s focus on the importance of financial discipline.
- The program contributed to improve financial literacy among young students, many of whom had little to no prior knowledge about financial markets or personal finance management.
- Students were better equipped to make informed investment decisions and build comprehensive financial plans for their future.