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.

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 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 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.