Initatives by Prof Saptarshi
a. The finance students were
introduced to the operations of different markets initially through courses
like FMS. The students were introduced with Primary and secondary market
operations of stocks. Students were introduced to the live market activities by
showing the live market movement of prices. Once the students gained confidence, they were
asked to open Demat accounts and were asked to trade/ invest with small amount
either in Primary or Secondary markets.
b. The finance students were
introduced to the operations of Microfinance and Microcredit through subjects
like Microfinance and Financial Inclusion. Students were asked to review any
Anganwadi centres nearby to their locations and understand their operations and
their functions that they perform. Discussions happen after student’s visit to
Anganwadi centre.
c. The finance students were
introduced to banking operations subjects through subjects like FMS, Principles
and Practices of Banking. Students make visits
to ATM of their choice and understand different technologies that facilitate
banking functions and operations. Students also understand actual audited Balance
Sheet of different banking organizations to measure banking performance. Discussions
happen after student’s visit to Banks.
d. The students were introduced to government’s macroeconomic policies of India through subjects like BEMD. Students make an attempt to understand current year budgetary policy of India. Discussions happen post reading of Finance Minister’s speech.