The distinguished resource person was Mr. Vivekanand Tripathi, he is a founder & CEO of Pelocal Fintech Pvt. Ltd.In the session Mr.Vivekanand Tripathihas shown some videos related to the techno- based payment system which are monitored and having multi- layer check points due to which chances of financial frauds can be minimized.

He also mentioned that, before making any payment via any payment gate way, one should be very careful because many a times encrypted payment gateways are attached hence only pay through well recognised payment gateways like UPI.

He also described the Aadhaar based secure payment system and its benefits and how government working on bringing unbanked and underbanked population into a formal financial system. 

Mr. Tripathi has shared three significant challenges due to which rural areas still not be able to get connected with the digital payment system of our country.

a.       Low Opportunities – Income source

b.      Lack of trust due to fear of losing money.

c.       Low consumption pattern

The session was followed with question/ answerround where students proactively participated.

The guest talk was concluded by the valuable word of thanks of Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and given memento to our guest Mr. Vivekanand Tripathi.

The speaker started  the session by an activity of “find Our Partner” in which students were to find a partner having the same vowel in the end of their name and then sit with them. After this she asked the students “How many of us don’t like the rain “reason of asking this question was to know that how people can have different perception about the same thing. Then the next question arose who like Delhi then who like their own city. She was asking all these question just to make students realise that we should be flexible. She also talked about the workplace behviour, discussed about the factors, our attitude depends on and how can we rectify it.Meanwhile she also discussed about diversity in corporate.Then the best part of the workshop came where she told the student to write name , whom they trust the most with age , city , gender . Also talk about the Big 5 Model of personality .She ended the session by telling how important is self- love and acceptance.

The session was highly interactive and provided valuable knowledge.

The session commenced with honouring the distinguished resource person Shri A. Ajay Kumar with plant sapling by the Director Dr. Ajay Kumar.Sh. A. Ajay Kumar initiated the session by highlighting several global economic and geopolitical themes, including the growing geo-economic fragmentation, the aftermath of the Cold War, and the impact of recent international conflicts. Some of the major issues that he highlighted during the discussion were:-

1.     The global financial crisis of 2008 hit the U.S. and Europe harder than Asia, further accelerating the movement of manufacturing industries out of the U.S. to other parts of the world, particularly China.

2.     South China Sea Disputes: Escalating tensions in the South China Sea and geopolitical rivalries between China and the U.S. have brought about a new era of fragmentation.

3.     The Russia-Ukraine war further complicated global alignments, with the U.S. supporting Ukraine and China leaning toward Russia.

4.     Geo-Economic Fragmentation Techniques –

·         Reshoring: Bringing sensitive industries back to their home countries.

·         Nearshoring: Relocating industries to nearby friendly countries, such as Mexico

·         Friendshoring: Seeking countries adjacent to China, like India or Western European nations, to host industries.

5.     Liberalization of Chinese Economy in the late 1980s and became the largest trading partner of the U.S. after joining the WTO in 2001.

6.     Current Geopolitical Tensions and Their Impact: Issues related to Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Israel-Gaza Conflict was also addressed.

The session was followed with question / answer round where students proactively participated.  The guest talk was concluded by the valuable word of thanks by Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and given memento to our guest Shri A. Ajay Kumar.

The primary objectives of the Podcast Factory activity were:

To enhance students' communication and presentation skills.

To foster critical thinking and creativity.

To improve teamwork and collaboration among students.

To provide a platform for discussing contemporary business issues and trends.

To develop technical skills related to podcast production, including scripting, recording, editing, and publishing.

12 teams got shortlisted after the 1st round of online verbal reasoning test. Students formed small teams of 2 members where one was a Podcast Presenter and other one was Famous Personality from different areas like Business, Education, Entertainment, Politics, Sports, etc. Each team was given 5 minutes time for the Podcast. Teams were judged on pre-defined parameters by Faculty Judges. 

The Podcast Factory activity has been a resounding success, achieving its objectives of enhancing students' soft skills and providing a platform for meaningful discussions on business topics. The positive feedback from participants and the broader community highlights the value of such initiatives in the MBA program. At the end, winners were felicitated with certificates and exciting gifts by faculty judges Ms. Renu Gautam, CRC Head and Prof. Mansi Singh. Participation certificates were also given to all the participants.

The distinguished resource person was Mr. Prabhjot Singh, he is a founder and director of FoodKars & a famous food blogger having more than five lakhs followers on various social media platforms.

In the session Mr. Prabhjot shared his journey how he started his career in food blogging, according to him food blogging or food content creation on social media was his passion which he stared in the age of 19 years and today he travels a lot to gain more and more food contents in form of data which he shared among his followers on continuous basis to maintain his connect.

He also mentioned that that originality & your interest is only the success mantra. He further share his own examples how he create short reels & long reels for the social media platforms, as it is important to segment your content according to the algorithm of the media for which you are creating the content. Mr. Singh also motivated students by sharing the potential of influencer marketing in present scenario, he said toady bingers easily earning fifty to sixty thousand by giving three to four hours in a week by creating online contents on a regular basis.

The session was followed with question/ answerround where students proactively participated.

The guest talk was concluded by the valuable word of thanks of Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and gave memento to our guest Mr. Prabhjot Singh.

Volunteers of the day – Sourav, Aman, Sonali, Rahul, Sahnool, Abhinav, Suansha, Anjali, Swapnil,Aashi, Vanshika, Abhishek, Aman, Jaya&Pankaj started the activity with the check of the personal grooming and hygiene of the children and those who reported on time, neat and clean were awarded with candies. On 10th October, 2024 PGDM (2024-26 Batch) students conducted a Learning session for underprivileged children in Sahibabad area. During the Activity children were taught Names of Days, Months & Fruits in English With spelling. Children were also recited the counting from 1 to 20 in English. Children enjoyed the learning activity a lot. The class ended with the distribution of Chocolate Biscuits and candies. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma guided the student volunteers. PGDM students were visibly satisfied and happy with the visit and the experience.

The distinguished resource person was  Ms. Hema Chaturvedi, Training and Development Consultant, Coach - Effective Communication.

In the session speaker discussed with students to foster inclusivity and avoid unintentional offense, consider using pronouns beyond traditional binary references (he/she) in your sentences, opting instead for gender-neutral alternatives that respect diverse identities and promote sensitivity.

The speaker alsoshared about the communication framework of Think, Act and speak and she suggested students to put lot of focus and emphasis on the though process. As Thinking is powerful as it leads to action of how we feel about the things. Ms. Hema took various examples from the corporate working where being more gender inclusive with our internal and external customers can help the leaders and mangers to foster trust and open communication within the teams which in turn result into better customer engagement. Speaker also discussed about the SSG principle of keeping the communication short, simple and generous with others to be an effective communicator.

The distinguished resource person was  Mr. Abhinav Kalra, he is executive Vice President, Canada Health Infoway, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The online inaugural session was commenced with honoring the guest, Mr. Abhinav Kalra with sharing brief introduction and achievements in the area of digital health sector.

In the session Mr. Abhinav Kalra shared the role and responsibilities of executive leaders in linking the medical sector with technological transformation, moreover Mr. Kalra enlightened the collaborative efforts that playing diving and sustaining digital health initiatives. According to him this can only be achieved with strategic decision making, allocation of appropriate resources in form of data and promoting the environment based of innovation.

In his session, he also discussed the role and significance of data related to hospitals, patient care services, clinical labs, and internal & external stakeholders to ensure efficient & cost effective digital health technologies support.

He also share that, this can be achieved with the PPP concept i.e. Public, Private Partnerships as it  required to huge infrastructure and funds that could only be done with joint efforts to improve the overall complexities facing by digital health sector. Mr. Abhinav Kalra, also enlightened the areas of data safety & security of hospitals, patient care services, clinical labs, and internal & external stakeholders as it is highly sensitive and personal information which built the faith of customers on the digital health care structure and services.

The session was followed with question/ answer round where students proactively participated.

The guest talk was concluded by the valuable word of thanks of Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and given virtual memento to our guest Mr. Abhinav Kalra.

The inaugural session featured distinguished guests, including Mr. Vidya Bhushan, Co-founder and COO of Daalchini Technologies, and Mr. Abhinandan Singh, Founder & CEO of Fuel Wings.

The first panel discussion included prominent industry leaders: Mr. Deepak Sharma, Director of Supply Chain and Planning at Dalmia Bharat Group; Mr. Amit Jawar, Regional Business Head at Dabur India; Mr. Abhinav Punhani, Commercial Vice President at Homoeo, Amigo; and Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Supply Chain Management Expert and Head at Merino Industries.

The second panel discussion included Mr. Robin Roy, Director at Delta Electronics; Mr. Puneet Aggarwal, Director at Software One; Mr. Pankaj Tomar, President of PHQ Capital; Mr. Sumit K Lal, Global Retail Strategy Expert and Managing Director of Retail One Solution, and Dr. Prachi Pachaury, Assistant Professor, I.T.S School of Management.

This summit served as a vital platform for an in-depth exploration of innovative approaches to effectively engage the digitally native Gen Z audience. By bringing together prominent marketing professionals and thought leaders, the event facilitated discussions on emerging trends, strategies, and tools shaping the future of marketing in a dynamic landscape.

The summit aimed to uncover effective strategies for engaging Gen Z across various touchpoints, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, transparency, and personalization in marketing efforts. Two insightful panel discussions were conducted, focusing on the "Seamless Integration of the Digital and Physical World" and the "Mobile-First Approach," addressing how brands can create cohesive experiences that resonate with Gen Z. The discussions highlighted the critical role of supply chain optimization, mobile platform prioritization, and the integration of advanced technologies such as AI and data analytics to foster brand loyalty and enhance customer engagement.

With valuable insights from distinguished guests and panelists, the summit offered attendees practical strategies to effectively understand and engage Gen Z through a well-integrated omni-channel approach. The focus on consistency, personalization, and leveraging mobile technology underscored the evolving preferences of Gen Z and the importance of reaching them seamlessly across both online and offline channels.

The event proved to be an enriching experience for the students, equipping them with critical knowledge and skills for the modern marketing landscape.

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During the session, all the students were taken to the Computer Lab where they were taught by PGDM student volunteers to make a PowerPoint Presentation on the given subject. Students learned the basics of MS Word and how to make PowerPoint presentations using different designs and tools. After making the presentations, students were asked to present their PPTs and were given feedback by the volunteers. School students were accompanied by their respective teachers who also helped their students in making the slides.

Faculty Coordinator, Prof. Shilpi Rana along with student volunteers of Utthan Club coordinated the activity and motivated the students to work more on their computer skills. Also, children looked very enthusiastic and full of excitement after attending the computer lab session.

Students were given refreshments at the end of the day.