In a bid to introduce a topic by eminent academician, the Department of Commerce (Morning), St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) organized a special lecture on ‘Behavioural Finance’ to its undergraduate students on November 25, 2022.

Mr. Saurav Das, Professor-in-charge, Department of Commerce of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata was the resource person. Using various scenarios with similar and contrasting situations, Prof. Das demonstrated how human and market behaviour changes in different situations influenced by several factors like individual perception, knowledge, time, resources, etc.

Students were asked to respond to cases and situations and select from available options. Their responses and behaviour patterns were analysed. Mr. Das explained the concept of behavioural finance with respect to investment pattern and stock price changes. Students found the session highly enriching.

Dr. Mitra Goswami