The BBA(FS) Department of the College organized a Study tour to Mumbai from 13th to 18th November, 2017.
43 students were acc
ompanied by 7 Faculty members for the study tour.
In Mumbai, the first visit was to India’s oldest and biggest stock exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) where students attended a seminar conducted by Mr. Aditya Srinivas, Chief Operating Officer at BSE Brokers Forum. The session covered topics such as functions of BSE, macroeconomic parameters affecting the Indian economy and comparison of the world economy with the Indian economy. The students were shown a trading screen and also explained how the Indices increase and decrease and their impact.
On the evening of 14th, the team visited the financial market regulator, Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), where the students were briefed about the various investment options available for investors, SEBI’s role as securities market regulator and investor grievance handling. Towards the end of the session, students were given a test to judge their financial market knowledge.
On 15th November, the visit was to National Stock Exchange (NSE) where Mr. Vijay Bhambwani, CEO – BSPL India.com, Professional Trader addressed the students on the history of stock market trading, role of NSE in forward and future option market and the performance of the market over the time. Furthermore the students were informed the importance of NSE Certifications. The resource person encouraged the students to join the NSE Academy as the course curriculum would assist the students to have an established career.
On 16th November, the visit was to Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), where the session was conducted by Mr Satyajit Chattopadhyaye- Assistant Vice President, Training and Education Department. The session commenced with introduction to the MCX exchange and the history of the commodities market. The session also emphasized the overall working of the commodities market, the external forces that drive the commodities market, along with recent developments in the commodities market.
The sessions at different financial institutions, industry expert interactions, practical exposure of live trading screen and industry expert advises and experts’ experience sharing have enabled the students to widen their knowledge. Overall it was a good learning experience for the students.
