Professional higher education is all about gaining practical
experience rather than deriving knowledge from a traditional curriculum.
Keeping this in mind, the BBA
& B.COM departments of Invertis University, Bareilly in co-ordination with BSE Institute Limited organized an educational trip to the topmost
economic institutions & regulatory bodies of India.
A group of 34 bright and enthusiastic students of B.COM
(H) Financial Market, took an educational trip to Mumbai under the
leadership of Dr Dheeraj Gandhi (HOD, BBA
& B.COM), Ms Shweta and Mr Manmohan Bansal. The trip started on 25 March
and continued till 31 March. It was the first time that students from the
Rohilkhand region were getting an opportunity to exclusively visit the
Bombay Stock Exchange, the Reserve Bank of India and Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Mumbai).
On the morning of Monday 26 March 2019, our students reached
Mumbai. When in Mumbai, the first stop had to be Shree Siddhi Vinayak Temple
and this is where our students sought the blessings of the Almighty to ensure
that their experience in Mumbai was an enlightening one. Our students next went
to the famous Mount Mary Church to seek further blessings. This was followed by
a leisurely stroll at the Bandstand Promenade Walkway along the coast of the
beautiful Arabian Sea
Mind and body refreshed, our students made their way to the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on the morning of 27 March. Here,
Prof Suhas Worlikar and Mr Amin Shaikh from BSE Institute Limited accompanied
the students. An engaging guest lecture on SEBI and the Indian Securities
Market followed which was delivered by Mr Yazdi Pir (AGM, SEBI). He also
discussed the different functional areas of SEBI and provided valuable
information about matters relating to investment and finance. Mr Pir was more than
happy to clear all doubts and entertain all the queries of the students.
The students then visited the Reserve Bank of India Monetary
Museum where they learnt about the history of the Indian currency. The museum
is enriched with monetary artefacts dating back to 1990. Ending this busy yet
fruitful day, the students visited two major landmarks of Bombay – the
Mahalakshmi Temple and the Haji Ali Dargah.
On 28 March the Invertian’s started their day from the Bombay
Stock Exchange at Dalal Street - a place which has become synonymous with the
financial history of India. This is also a big milestone in the history of our
university as no classroom lecture can give the thrill than a student of
finance and commerce feels on stepping inside the 29-floor building of Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE). Ms Meenakshi Naidu from BSE Institute Limited greeted the
students and took them around the premises of the building, explaining the
importance of each place.
The Invertian's visited the surveillance department where they met
Mr Viju Kumar Pillay (Head, SNOC, BSE). Mr Pillay explained in detail how
exactly trading is conducted at the stock market. What intrigued the students
most was the fluctuations of the stock market, which was explained in detail by
Mr Pillay.
Next, the students attended an interactive workshop on the
‘Introduction to Financial Markets’ by Prof Suhas Worlikar (Senior Faculty, BSE
Institute Limited). The session mainly involved discussions on the trading
procedure at BSE. Prof Worlikar gave tips for investments and provided insights
about different career opportunities in the world of the financial market. From
discourses to brainstorming – this highly engaging session ended with Prof
Worlikar resolving all the queries of the students. After this, the students
visited the International Convention Hall of Bombay Stock Exchange and saw for
themselves how trading is done.
The next phase of the day involved visits to the Asiatic Society,
the State Central Library and Town Hall. Another hectic yet enjoyable day ended
with a soothing evening at Nariman Point, Marine Drive, Boot House and Hanging
Garden.
The morning of 29 March was marked by an enjoyable ferry ride on
the Arabian Sea and a visit to the ancient Elephanta Caves. The Elephanta
Caves, a gem in the ancient history of India, left a deep impact on the minds
of the students. They also enjoyed a toy train ride and visited a 1000-year-old
Shiva temple. Next, the students also visited the Gateway of India and Hotel
Taj Palace. The day marked with visits to numerous iconic spots in and around
Mumbai ended with a pleasant evening at the Juhu Beach where the student
relaxed to the soothing sounds of the ocean.
On the final day of the trip, the Invertian's visited the famous R
City Mall and were excited to see the Red-Carpet Wax Museum which is home to
the wax statues of 38 global personalities like Barack Obama, Queen Victoria,
The Dalai Lama, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Michael Jackson and many others. Next,
the students visited the Click Art Museum and engaged in an entirely new
experience at the Snow Kingdom where the temperature was set at a freezing -8
degree Celsius.
Though this education trip, which ended on 31 March, was long, the students displayed an imbibing and energetic attitude all along. They were happy to learn more, know more and ask more questions which made the whole endeavour fruitful. This trip was not only enjoyable, but it enabled the students to gain a deep insight into the various financial functions that take place at Indian commercial capital – Mumbai.
This excursion would not have been successful without the support
of Honourable Chancellor Dr Umesh Gautam who gave us permission to explore the
economic and the financial world beyond the classroom, Prof YDS Arya
(Vice-Chancellor), Dr Manish Gupta (Dean Management) and Dr Dheeraj Gandhi
(HOD, BBA & B.COM).
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