October 30, 2023

An Investor Education Programme in association with Bombay Stock Exchange was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management, Canara College, Mangaluru, as a part of World Investor Week. It was held on October 27, 2023, from 1.00 PM to 2.30 PM.70 students attended this programme. The resource person for the programme was Mr. Chethan Kumar, an expert in the capital market with in-depth knowledge of various investment products offered in the capital market.

The resource person started the session by addressing the students about the importance of money and the relationship between savings and investment. The resource person highlighted the need to have more self-regulated and systematic saving habits to secure one’s financial future. He discussed the concept of investments. He gave insights into the differences between savings and investments. He also elaborated on the impact of inflation and the benefits of investing. In his presentation, he highlighted the various options for achieving an individual’s financial goals. He gave information about the concept of mutual funds and the reasons behind investing in them, explaining why it is important to invest in mutual funds at an early age to get the maximum returns. He gave an overview of the capital market, an introduction to mutual funds, and financial planning. The session was coordinated by Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvth and Mrs.Lavina Noronha, Faculty, Department of Commerce and Management.”