The Department of Commerce (Morning Section), SXUK, organized a Webinar on 'Strategies for Managing Personal Finance' on the 20th of August 2021, in collaboration with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The webinar was graced by Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, S.J., the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of the University, who delivered the Inaugural Address, and Rev. Fr. Dr. Soosai Nayagam, S.J., the Associate Dean, Department of Commerce (Morning Section) of the University, who delivered the Welcome Address.

The two-hour-long session was a successful attempt at acclimatizing the participants with the various approaches through which personal financial goals could be set, and the multitude of investment avenues through which such goals could be achieved. The Keynote Speaker, Mr. Suryakant Sharma (Sr. Consultant, AMFI and Former DGM, SEBI) left the participants spell-bound with his engaging talk on financial goal setting and investment avenues such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The Guest Speaker, Mr. Deb Bhattacharya (AGM, SEBI) followed it through with his insightful perspectives on the technical and regulatory aspects of investments in the Indian context. This was followed by a Question & Answer session, moderated by the Convener of the webinar.

The programme was attended by all students, faculty members, and support staff of the Department. It was also streamed live on the official YouTube Channel and Facebook page of the University, ensuring greater reach and participation.

Tanmayananda Chattaraj
(Convener, Webinar on 'Strategies for Managing Personal Finance').