Xavier's Commerce and Management Society (XCMS) of St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) organised ‘XavUltra Talks 2024’ on September 13, 2024 at the university campus.

The topic was ‘Why investing in the Stock Market is a must’. A panel discussion on the topic ‘Industry insights for a successful corporate future’ was also held. It aimed at inspiring future professionals and deepening their understanding of corporate dynamics through engaging conversations with industry leaders.

The opening ceremony was graced by Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, SJ, Vice-Chancellor of SXUK; Prof. Ashish Mitra, Registrar; Dr. Anupam Mitra, Dean of Commerce and Management and other faculty members.

The invited speakers were Mr. Vivek Bajaj, Co-founder of StockEdge; Mr. Aswini Bajaj, CEO, Leveraged Growth; Mr. Aadarsh Choudhary, Co-founder of EatVerse; Mr. Harshit Chokhani, COO, EdTech; Ms. Chaitali Das, Director, Rakshak Foundation, and CA Rohit Surana, partner at Tejas Spire LLP.

Mr. Bajaj emphasised the importance of early stock market investments for long-term gains and explained concepts of bull and bear markets and their role in wealth creation. He highlighted emerging trends like tech and sustainability investments, stressing the need for financial literacy among young people. He ended the session by answering audience questions.

Mr. Choudhary discussed Shark Tank challenges and the importance of trust and communication, while Ms. Das highlighted her work with Root to Jute. The panel touched on lifelong learning, mentorship, personal branding, and networking. They advised the audience to seek mentors, stay resilient, build professional networks, and approach tasks creatively.

The discussion concluded by emphasizing lifelong learning, flexibility, unique skills, and building strong connections. The event was a resounding success.

Dr. Mili Kar