The session commenced with honoring the distinguished resource personMr. Agnelo Dias with plant sapling and momento by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management.

Mr. Agnelo Dias delivered an engaging and thought-provoking session on the essential role of education in developing future leaders. He emphasized key skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence, which are vital for success in the modern professional landscape. Mr. Dias also highlighted the importance of a growth mindset over a fixed mindset, stressing adaptability and continuous learning. Core competencies, including leadership and decision-making, along with domain knowledge in business fundamentals and global awareness, were discussed as crucial attributes for future leaders.The speaker further emphasized the value of soft skills, ethics, and integrity as foundational qualities, while underscoring the need for technological acumen in today’s digital age.

The session concluded with an engaging question-and-answer round, where students actively participated, asking thoughtful questions and gaining valuable insights from the discussion. This interaction not only enhanced their understanding of the topic but also encouraged deeper critical thinking and reflection.

 The session was led by Ms. Monica Yadav, a renowned life coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. The aimed to equip students with vital tools for navigating both their personal and professional lives. The session covered a range of life skills, including time management, communication, self-confidence, finances, relationships, career path development, and overall personal growth. She highlighted the importance of time as a finite resource and shared techniques like the Pomodoro method to balance productivity with personal well-being.

Communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, were emphasized for their role in career and relationship building, with practical exercises to improve active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. Financial literacy was addressed through budgeting, saving, and aligning career goals with financial planning. A significant portion of the session focused on building self-confidence, maintaining a positive attitude, and using failure as a stepping stone to success. The workshop also underscored the importance of nurturing relationships, managing health, and pursuing continuous learning for long-term growth. Ms. Yadav’s engaging and relatable approach left students inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to improve their personal and professional lives. The session’s holistic approach encouraged attendees to embrace a balanced, fulfilling, and purposeful life.

Key Highlights of the Session:

1. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
Dr. Bamel provided a clear distinction between Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR). While ER focuses on individual relationships between employer and employee, IR pertains to collective relationships, such as those between unions and management.

To illustrate these concepts, Dr. Bamel cited several case studies:

Maruti Suzuki Manesar Plant Accident and Honda Strike: Demonstrated challenges in managing labor relations and the consequences of unresolved disputes.

New Holland Tractor Company (Greater Noida): Showcased how effective leadership and management practices have prevented strikes for over 26 years, despite the absence of a union.

Historical Strikes: Examples like the Bombay Mill Strike and Indian Railway Strike were discussed to emphasize the critical role of union leadership and collective bargaining in industrial relations.

2. Theoretical Insights: Karl Marx’s Class Struggle
Dr. Bamel elaborated on Karl Marx’s Theory of Class Struggle, explaining the dynamics between the labor class (working class) and employers. He highlighted Marx’s perspectives on the economic and social relationship between the employer and employee, emphasizing:

Fair Wages

Job Security

Employee Well-being

Improved Working Conditions

These principles underpin the upcoming four labor codes that integrate multiple labor laws to enhance governance and employee-employer relationships.

3. Provident Fund Act (EPF, EPS, EDLS)
Dr. Bamel provided an in-depth understanding of the Employee Provident Fund Act, covering the following key aspects:

Schemes under EPF:

EPF (Employee Provident Fund): Focus on long-term savings for employees.

EPS (Employee Pension Scheme): Designed to provide post-retirement pension benefits.

EDLS (Employee Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme): Offers insurance benefits linked to provident fund deposits.

Applicability: Explained the criteria under which organizations must comply with the Act.

Employer-Employee Relationship (Gandhian Guardianship): Dr. Bamel emphasized the employer's moral responsibility to ensure the welfare of employees.

Rate of Contribution: Both employee and employer contributions were discussed, along with the benefits of the schemes.

Governance and Compliance: The role of the EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organization), PF Commission, and internal PF trusts was elaborated to ensure effective management and compliance.

Salary Components and Exemptions: Detailed the salary breakdown and exceptions under Indian labor laws.

I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad organized a visit of 10 students from PGDM (2024-26 Batch) and 01 faculty memberatHotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi to attend12thCII PSE SUMMIT 2024, Viksit Bharat: Transforming PSEs into engines of Sustainable Growth organized by Confederation of Indian Industry.

The students are Mr. Shreyash Singh, Mr.Harsh Chaudhary, Mr.Suraj Kumar, Mr.Ranjeet Tomar, Mr.Vikas Kumar Tiwari, Mr.Praveen Kumar Ray, Ms.Ria Sondarya, Ms.Yashi Maurya, Ms.Vishakha Pal & Ms.Shweta. The Students were accompanied with Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

The conference started with registration and high-tea followed by Inaugural Session in which opening remarks were given by session chair Mr.Ajit B Chawan, Additional CEO - GeM. Further addresses were given by Mr.Amarendu Prakash, Chairman & Managing Director – Steel Authority of India Ltd., ShriSandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director - GAIL (India) Ltd., Mr.Rajarshi Gupta, Managing Director - ONGC Videsh Ltd., Ms.Vartika Shukla, Co-Chair, CII PSE Council and Chairman & Managing Director, Engineers India Ltd.,Mr.Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General – Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr.Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman – CII PSE Council and Chairman & CEO  - Oil Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

During the inauguration Chief GuestShriHardeep S Puri,Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of Indiain his address said that under the leadership of Prime Minister - ShriNarendraModi, India is moving quite fast towards the goal of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He said that there is a great opportunity in the field of fuel production in India. But India needs to ensure Availability, Accessibility & Sustainability while trying to produce any kind of fuel/Energy.

The Inaugural Session was followed by two plenary sessions on the topics“Embracing Innovation & Digital Transformation” and “Skilling to make employable: Advancing Opportunities through the Prime Minister Internship Scheme” respectively;

•Mr. Rajeev Aggrwal, Director – Technical Engineers India Ltd.

•Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain, Chairman and Managing Director - IRCTC

•Mr.Anupam Mishra, Director, Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd.

•Mr.AlokLall, CEO – Microsoft (Asia)

•Mr. Anil Kumar Bahuguna, Chief SDC - ONGC

All the eminent speakers were presented plaque as atoken of gratitude and respect. The Summit provided a great learning experience and networking opportunities for both faculty and students.

The session aimed to focus on how banks need to address credit and market risk in a structured manner by upgrading their risk management and adopting more comprehensive asset-liability management (ALM) practices. The distinguished resource person was Mr. Heemanshu Kumra, Area Head, RBL Bank Delhi.

The session commenced with honouring the guest, Mr. Heemanshu Kumra, with a plant sapling by Director I.T.S. School of Management. In the session, Mr. Heemanshu Kumra shared his valuable insights on various aspects of ALM and the causes and risk class of NPA. In his session, he has highlighted the causes of NPA with live cases of YES Bank. Further focused on the linking of asset and liability management to NPAs and how the banks control the NPAs to increase the capital adequacy. He has also explained other functions concerned with risk management and provided a comprehensive and dynamic framework for measuring, monitoring, and managing liquidity, interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, and commodity price risks of a bank and the role of credit information bureaus and the asset management companies to control the NPA. Explained role of banks in corporate restructuring and debt restructuring to decrees the NPA. The session was followed by a question/answer round. Where students actively participated in the same.

The session was interactive and able to bridge the gap between the theoretical aspect and the practical use in the industry. The session was concluded by honouring the guest with the plaque as a token of gratitude.

The session commenced with honouring the distinguished resource personMr. Saquib Iqbl with plant sapling and a memento by the Director Dr. Ajay Kumar.Mr. Iqbal started the session with discussion on the concept of cryptocurrencies as decentralized digital currencies, recorded in public ledgers, and emphasized their security through encrypted networks.

Some of the major issues that he highlighted during the discussion were:-

1.      History of Bitcoin, noting that Satoshi Nakamoto introduced it as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, initiating decentralized digital finance.

2.      He discussed the five main types of cryptocurrency wallets used for storing and managing private keys:

·         Hot Wallet: Requires internet access and allows quick transactions.

·         Cold Wallet: Only connects online for transactions, offering greater security.

·         Desktop Wallet: Software-based and used on personal computers.

·         Web Wallet: Accessed through browsers, offering convenience but with some security trade-offs.

·         Paper Wallet: Physical form for offline storage; highly secure.

·         Hardware Wallet: A physical device for secure, offline storage of private keys.

·         Various types of crypto currencies were introduced, including Bitcoin, Lite coin, Ripple, Ethereum, Zcash, and EOS.IO, with explanations of each currency’s distinctive attributes.

·         The speaker explained the cryptocurrency transaction process, detailing steps such as initiation, verification by the network, and recording on the block chain.

In the end a MOU signing between I.T.S School of Management and 3rd Eye Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd. This MOU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing educational experiences, fostering technological development, and bridging the gap between academia and industry.

We are overwhelmed by the incredible response as over 300+ students, faculty, and staff members came forward to donate blood and contribute to this noble cause.

Ms. Sonal Singh opened the session by addressing common questions about HR interviews and recruitment processes in today’s workplace. She introduced key frameworks in Performance Management, such as 360-Degree Feedback for well-rounded evaluations and Continuous Feedback to foster loyalty and improve team dynamics. She explained the 9-Box Framework for assessing employee performance and potential, as well as traditional tools like the Rating Scale and Bell Curve. During the Reward and Recognition segment, Ms. Sonal Singh emphasized the value of acknowledging achievements and building a culture of peer recognition. She shared best HR practices and highlighted essential leadership traits at different organizational levels. 

The session concluded with a Q&A, offering students practical insights that linked academic concepts with real-world HR strategies, making it a highly engaging and insightful experience.

Shri Rahul Singh drew the attention of the young participants on the need of performing meditation on a regular basis because in his view everyone is under stress today – be it family, education, work pressure or any other reasons. He further added, performing meditation, breathing exercises and Yoga, enhances ones Clarity of thoughts, Concentration and Confidence. All students practiced meditation & breathing exercises, which was a unique experience for all of them.

The session was hosted by Ms.Khyati Aggarwal, student of PGDM (2024-26 Batch). The session was concluded with presenting a plaque to Shri Rahul Singh as token of gratitude by Dr. Ajay Kumar &Dr.AnushaAgarwal, PGDM Chairperson.

The event commenced with the inaugural session held in the Dronacharya Auditorium.

The event began with the traditional Saraswati Vandana, seeking blessings for knowledge and wisdom.

Prof. Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director PGDM, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the importance of Summer Internship Projects (SIPs) in bridging the gap between academic learning and  practical industry exposure.

Dr. Namita Mishra, Faculty Coordinator of the event, followed with an overview of the competition, emphasizing the importance of SIPs in providing students with practical exposure to the corporate world.

Chief Guest, Ms. Neha Mathur, Vice President HR, Urban Company, shared valuable insights into the evolving role of human resources in today’s business landscape and encouraged students to focus on learning and adaptability in their careers.

Guest of Honor, Mr. Manoj K. Jha, Managing Director, VITTI AI discussed the future of artificial intelligence and its intersection with different industries, motivating the students to explore the tech landscape further.

Guest of Honor, Mr. Rakesh Chopra, Advisor, RITES, emphasized the importance of strategic management and the role of leadership in navigating today’s challenging business environment.

The inaugural session concluded with a formal National Anthem.

The student presentations were divided into four tracks, based on their areas of focus:

Track 1 – Marketing: Held in Seminar Hall, AB-IV (Ground Floor), this track showcased projects on marketing strategies, digital marketing, and market research.

Track 2 – Finance: Conducted in Seminar Hall, AB-I (Ground Floor), students presented their research on financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management.

Track 3 – HR, IT/IB, and General Management: Hosted in Room No 10, First Floor, AB-IV, this track covered a wide range of projects related to HR management, IT applications, international business, and general management.

Track 4 – Online Presentations: Students participated virtually in this track, held at the MLC, Second Floor, AB-IV.

The external judges who evaluated the student’s presentations brought a wealth of experience from diverse fields:

Dr. Prem Srivastava, President – Marketing, Eclipse International

Ms. Seema Dutta, AVP – Finance, Vista Furnishing Limited

Dr. Shafique Ahmed, Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia

Dr. Mohammed Kamalun Nabi, Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia

They provided valuable feedback and suggestions to the students, enhancing their understanding of real-world applications of their projects.

The event concluded with a Valedictory Session, where the winners were honored with certificates and cash price. The session acknowledged the hard work and dedication of all participants, followed by the announcement of the winners:

Track 1 – Marketing

1st Place: Shikha Mishra (ITSOM)

2nd Place: Gaurav Kumar Singh (ITSOM)

Track 2 –Finance

1st Place: Sahil Kumar Ravi (ITSOM)

2nd Place: Disha Goel (G.L Bajaj)

Track 3 – HR, IT/IB, and General Management

1st Place:  Akash Sharma (ITSOM)

2nd Place: Harshit Singhal (Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College)

Track 4 – Online Presentations

1st Place: Pratyaksh Jain (FMS-IRM)

2nd Place: Gireeja Mahindra (IMSR, Nashik)

The successful organization of SIP Competition "ANUBHAV 2024" provided an enriching experience for all participants, setting a high standard for future events.