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 thex 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). Special heartfelt
thanks to Mr Pulock Bhattacharji (Vice-President, BSE Institute) and Ms Manisha
Lakra (Academic Co-ordinator, BSE Institute) for arranging the visit. Finally,
a big note of appreciation to Dr Riya Dwivedi (Maxis Holidays, New Delhi), who
left no stone unturned to ensure that this trip was safe, comfortable and an
enjoyable one for all the students.
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