Academics Activities

ARTHSHASTROTSAV 3.0: A CELEBRATION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND LEARNING

Date: 21-02-2025 & 22-02-2025

Arthshastrotsav 3.0, organized by the Arthshastra Club at GLS University Faculty of Commerce, was a vibrant and intellectually stimulating Eco-Fest held. The event was designed to promote sustainability and nature awareness while providing students with an engaging platform to develop essential skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and communication. With a series of five thoughtfully curated activities, the fest successfully combined fun and learning, encouraging students to think critically and innovatively about real-world challenges. One of the key attractions of the event was the Scavenger Hunt, which put students’ analytical and critical thinking abilities to the test. Participants had to decode hidden clues strategically placed throughout the venue, fostering teamwork and logical reasoning. Another significant activity, Resource Optimization, emphasized the importance of resource conservation by challenging students to repurpose waste materials creatively, thereby encouraging them to think about sustainability from a practical perspective.
The Econopoly game, inspired by the classic Monopoly game, was designed to help students understand the principles of demand and supply by simulating real-world economic scenarios. This interactive experience enabled participants to grasp fundamental economic concepts in an enjoyable and experiential manner.
Similarly, Harvesting Hustle brought an energetic, hands-on approach to understanding modern agricultural practices. Lastly, Ecoscape, a unique variation of Dumb Charades, combined entertainment with learning by enhancing students’ interpretative and communication skills.
The event was successfully coordinated by dedicated student volunteers under the guidance of faculty in-charges Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Hard Patel.

QUIZZARDS 2025: A BATTLE OF WITS AND KNOWLEDGE

Date:08-02-2025

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Enigma-A Quiz Club organised Quizzards 2025 in which 40 students participated in teams of two. The event featured two competitive quizzes: Brainwave – General Knowledge Quiz and CorpQuiz – Business Quiz held on 8^th February 2025 aimed at fostering intellectual curiosity and team collaboration. The Brainwave Quiz focused on diverse categories including general knowledge, current affairs, politics, science & technology, sports, cinema, media & literature, and logical reasoning. CorpQuiz catered to business enthusiasts, covering topics like branding, corporate terminology, market trends, and business history, testing participants’ understanding of the corporate world. The event was structured into two rounds: a preliminary elimination round and a final round, which included various formats like audio clips, videos, puzzles and images to keep the competition exciting and diverse. The winners of both quizzes were Bhargav Parmar, Tuhin Hazra, Alisha Lakhani and Kavya Bhansali. The event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji and Dr. Hard Patel.

A SESSION ON CV WRITING & INTERVIEW TIPS

Date: 08-02-2025

GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of ‘Academics and Beyond organized a session on CV Writing & Interview Tips led by Mr. Sachin Punekar, a Corporate Trainer on 8^th February, 2025, which helped them understand the concept of resume making and allowed them to get a better insight into the task of giving interviews. The session was very detailed and well-structured. Examples of “bad resume” were discussed to highlight the common mistakes made by the fresh graduates while making their resume. Use of AI in the process of resume making was talked about and it was suggested that the use of the same messes up the personal representation. A standout resume is tailored to each job, uses strong action verbs, is concise, and showcases achievements using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Essential resume components include an optional objective (or summary), work experience, Educational Qualifications, Certifications and Achievements, Financial & Technical skills, Extra curricular Activities & key Strengths. Following tips were given while preparing a Resume : Do not make use of Buzzwords, Use Professional Profile photo, Spelling errors should be avoided, Do not copy paste from ready made resume, Do not write anything that is clique, Do not exaggerate anything, , Give description or backup of what you have written in Resume, Understand the difference between Skills & hobbies when you put them in Resume. Students were also briefed on how to perform better for their interviews. The tips for the same started off with the obvious, such as being confident and genuine followed by suggestions on how to answer some of the typical questions asked by the interviewer. Interview success hinges on preparation, confidence, and relevance. Career readiness involves upskilling, networking, and staying adaptable. The STAR method helps structure answers to behavioural questions, demonstrating the impact of your actions. By focusing on these areas, you can create a strong resume and confidently navigate interviews, mastering your career journey. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt & Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

3 DAYS INTERNATIONAL MUN 3.0

Date: 1-2-2025, 2-2-2025 & 3-2-2025

An International 3-days event, named FOC MUN 3.0, was organized by the Faculty of Commerce at GLS University. The event kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony, featuring a session on the Rules of Procedure on the first day. Over 500 delegates from more than 120 schools and colleges, representing over 15 cities across 5 different states, actively participated in the event. The chief guest, renowned industrialist Mr. Chiranjiv Patel, a renowned entrepreneur, mentor and changemaker, addressed the students and motivated them. Dr. Dharmesh Shah, the Provost of the university, encouraged students with the thought, “Where failure ends, success begins.” He further highlighted the importance of having good friends in life who support you every step of the way. The session, led by experienced members of the Executive Board, provided delegates with a thorough understanding of MUN procedures. This session served as a guide for new delegates, preparing them for future debates by explaining the rules and processes of MUN in detail. The event featured 12 different committees. Afterward, a special “Jamming Session” was organized for all delegates, where the Faculty of Commerce’s music band created a lively atmosphere, allowing participants to engage informally and express their views. Impressive committees such as UNHRC, UNEP, ECOSOC, UNCSW, UNGA DISEC, UNGA ESS, Lok Sabha, Gujarat Legislative Assembly, AIPPM, Dalal Street, and Business Crisis held meaningful discussions in their respective areas, formulating strategic policies. Members of the International Press (IP) recorded the statements of different committees, contributing to the comprehensive documentation of the event, making GLS FOC MUN 3.0 a success. The third day was filled with committee session discussions. The day started with sessions in various committees, where delegates discussed crucial issues and sought strategic solutions through debates. The event concluded with a closing ceremony where winning delegates were honored with trophies, certificates, and prizes. Delegates from various states and cities presented their viewpoints and committed to factors that could contribute to India’s international recognition. The event was organized by students committee under the guidance of Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Aashal Bhatt, and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

VISIT TO IFFCO

Date: 27-01-2025

A group of 50 enthusiastic second year students pursuing BCom Fintech, along with their faculty members of Faculty of Commerce embarked on an insightful industrial visit to the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) situated in Kalol on 27^th January,2025. The visit was aimed at giving students a firsthand look at the operations of one of the largest cooperative societies in the world and its role in agricultural development and the Indian economy. The visit commenced with a comprehensive briefing by IFFCO’s team, detailing the company’s history, mission, and its contribution to the agricultural sector. Students learned about IFFCO’s commitment to sustainability, innovation in agriculture, and its adoption of new technologies to improve crop yields. The IFFCO team also shared insights into how modern finance, technology, and accounting practices are integrated into their operations, aligning with the students’ areas of study. The visit was not only educational but also a platform for students to understand the real-world challenges faced by industries in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. It provided a valuable learning experience that bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. This visit was coordinated by Dr.Kruti Shah, Dr. Bimal Solanki and Dr. Sneha Master.

CREATIVE WRITING & PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP

Date: 22-01-2025 & 23-01-2025

Faculty of Commerce organised a two day workshop on Creative Writing & Public Speaking Workshop which was led by Ms. Ruhee Parelkar, the youngest Trinity Trainer, Writer & Poet on the 22^nd and 23^rd January,2025. The workshop spanned from making logical arguments for debates to writing soul capturing poetries. She first and foremost said that research is the most important part, be it for debate or elocution or even poetry. The opening should always be strong to grab people’s attention, the data collected should be from trusted resources, using quotation and anecdotes can be helpful too. Further she explained how body language, eye contact and the way of speaking plays an important role in debate, elocution, poetry recitation or any other public speaking situation. Using strong body language but one should know the difference between assertion and aggression. While talking about Just a Minute (JAM), she said that as soon as one gets the topic, one should analyse and break it down into smaller idea quickly, thinking of key points related to the topic is important. While speaking one shouldn’t go too in-depth into the topic, instead they should cover more and speak longer. Delving into the topic of poetry, she said that there are some building blocks that are used while writing a poem, these building blocks include structure, form, sound, rhythm, imagery, detail, meaning, emotion and diction. Going further onto poetry recitation, she explained that it is important to choose the right poem, one you feel a personal connection to, consider how complex it is, there should be some depth or meaning or that it tells a captivating story to keep the audience engaged. Ending the workshop, she encouraged everyone to practice and read more to enhance their skills which can help them at various points in life. The workshop was coordinated by faculty members Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

MUNDRA PORT VISIT: A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE

Date: 6-01-2025 & 7-01-2025

The Faculty of Commerce organized a two-day educational field trip to Adani Port Mundra for its second-year undergraduate students. The program was organized in collaboration with the Adani Foundation, reflecting their commitment to enriching lives through education, particularly in the communities where the Adani Group operates. The field trip offered an invaluable opportunity for students to gain firsthand insights into some of India’s most significant industrial and infrastructure developments. The students toured a range of state-of-the-art facilities at the Adani Port Mundra, which is recognized as one of the most vital commercial hubs in the country. In addition to the power plant, the students visited Mundra Port, which holds the distinction of being India’s largest commercial port. Another key part of the trip was the visit to the West Basin Coal Terminal, Asia’s largest coal handling terminal. The educational tour concluded with a visit to the Adani Wilmar oilseeds refinery. This educational visit is part of GLS University’s broader strategy to integrate practical industry exposure into its academic curriculum, ensuring that students are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the professional world. Throughout the trip, the students were accompanied by faculty coordinators Dr. Bhavin Bhatt, Dr. Gitanjali Rampal, Dr. Hard Patel and Ms. Sapna Mehta who provided academic guidance and facilitated discussions to deepen the students’ understanding of the industry practices they observed.

Inter School & Inter Collegiate Swami Vivekananda Elocution Competition

Date: 06-01-2025(Semi Final Round) & 09-01-2025 (Finale)

Swami Vivekananda Study Circle of Faculty of Commerce organised the Swami Vivekananda inter-collegiate and inter-school elocution competition in which students from 45 educational institutes enthusiastically participated. The final round of the competition was held on 9^th January,2025. Swami Vivekananda Study Circle continuously makes an effort and plays an instrumental role in bringing to life the teachings, philosophies and ideals of Swami Vivekananda. In honour of his inspiring legacy, January 12^th, Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, is celebrated as National Youth Day every year. The elocution competition was a two-tiered competition. The topics given to the participants for the competition were:

Swami Vivekananda and National Integration.
You are the creator of your own destiny.
Relevance of Swami Vivekananda as Youth Icon.

Dr. Anuragsinh Puvar & Mrs Deepa Gaur judged the semi final round & gave insightful feedback to all the participants which was a culmination of points like the speech content, staying on the topic without deviations, the dress-up, gestures, body language, eye contact, strong voice and overall skills. The judge of the final round was Ms. Ruhee Parelkar gave her insightful feedback to all the participants which added a layer of depth to the understanding of effective communication for everyone present there. This was followed by the announcement of the winners of Swami Vivekananda elocution competition. In Inter school competition, Stuti Yadav from Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School bagged the 1^st prize, Kashish Kodwani from St. Xavier’s High School, Loyala bagged the 2^nd prize and Krisha Shah from St. Xavier’s High School, Loyala bagged the 3^rd Prize. In Inter collegiate competition Mana Shah from Ahmedabad University secured the 1^st position, Umang Kachhadiya from L.D. Arts College secured the 2^nd position and Vansh Balyan from Faculty of Computer Application & Information Technology, GLS University secured the 3^rd position. The event was managed by the student committee under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

VISIT TO GIFT CITY

Date: 26-12-2024 & 27-12-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized a visit for its BCom (Fintech) Batch students to GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) on 26^th & 27^th December 2024. The purpose of the visit was to provide students with hands-on exposure to India’s first operational smart city and giving the understanding about key components of fintech infrastructure at GIFT City that is International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Apart from theory knowledge students of Fintech Batch , the institute believes in acquainting students to explore the practical application of financial technologies and their integration with global markets and gaining insights into the regulatory framework, institutions, and digital innovations hosted at GIFT City. The visit commenced with an orientation session, where students were introduced to the vision, mission, and unique features of GIFT City. The session emphasized its role in positioning India as a global hub for financial and IT services. A guided tour showcased the advanced urban infrastructure of GIFT City, including smart grids, eco-friendly buildings, and intelligent transport systems, highlighting the interplay between technology and sustainability. Students toured Utility tunnel and Automated Waste Collection Plant within GIFT City giving them clear understanding about how centralised system works under one roof ecosystem. Students engaged in an interactive session with fintech and regulatory professionals, gaining clarity on emerging trends such as the future of digital payments and opportunities for fintech professionals in global markets. The visit was coordinated by faculty members Dr. Bimal Solanki, CA Dr. Sneha Master & Dr. Kruti Shah.

WORKSHOP ON RESUME AND PROFILE BUILDING

Date: 23-12-2024

Faculty of Commerce, under the auspice of ‘Kshitij – A Career Carving Cell’ where various expert speakers are invited to share their knowledge and inculcate values in the minds of this millennial generation organized a Career Enrichment workshop on ‘How to create and utilize a good Resume’ led by expert speaker Mr. Ujjwal Nagar. The workshop on resume writing began with an interactive approach where the expert explained that a resume is essentially a tool to market one’s skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers. It serves as a first impression of a candidate and is vital for job applications, as it is often the deciding factor for shortlisting candidates for interviews. The expert explained that a resume should not be generic. Instead, it should be tailor-made to fit the specific job and highlight the skills, qualifications, and experiences that align with the role. The workshop also delved into different styles of resumes, namely chronological, functional/skill-based, and a combination of both. One key aspect emphasized was the importance of using the right words. The resume should not simply list tasks and responsibilities but should highlight accomplishments and achievements, providing measurable outcomes to showcase the candidate’s impact. The expert introduced three essential rules for resume writing to make it relevant, accomplishment-based and to read with no errors. The workshop concluded with a valuable piece of advice: keep your resume concise. The event was co-ordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

A SESSION ON ‘CAREERS IN MODERN ERA’

Date: 20-12-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of ‘Academics and Beyond’ organised a guest session on ‘Careers in Modern Era’ led by Mr. Abhishek Singh Gautam. He started the session by explaining the three important P’s in life to have a successful career, i.e. Passion, Purpose and Progress. One needs to take the bare minimum effort to the best of its potential. He also explained that people in leadership positions only care about one’s viewpoint if they are a value addition to the organisation. He then pointed out the increase in unemployment in the age group of 18 to 30 years and it is not because there is no demand but because there is a huge void between what the industry requires from the candidates and the skills that the candidates have. He then explained that there are three career directions which will still have scope even with the rapid changing world. These careers are for people who can develop technology as with the change there will be need for new technology to cope up, next the ones who can decide what technology should be made to make what kind of impact in the world and the last are the ones responsible for regulating the development of technology so it won’t cause any harm. Regulating the development of technology by taking certain measures and making policies and also deciding what technology to develop to cope with the world and make the right impact, all comes under management which usually aligns with candidates from commerce background. He explained that to thrive in a management career one needs to have skills like, leadership skill, decision making, understanding people, understanding market and its trends, these are all the things that machines can’t do. He concluded the session by explaining the importance of having a balanced profile growth, making more effort where needed as that’s the only way to get ahead of the herd. The session was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROJECT REPORT WRITING

Date: 19-12-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized an insightful workshop on “Research Methodology and Project Report Writing” for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Speaker of the day was Dr. Gurudutta Japee, a distinguished academician and research expert, as the resource person. The workshop aimed to equip students with essential research skills and guide them in crafting comprehensive project reports. It emphasized the importance of systematic research approaches, critical thinking, and the application of theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios. Dr. Gurudutta Japee, with his extensive expertise in research methodologies, captivated the audience with an engaging and informative session. He covered topics such as The fundamentals of research design, Effective literature review techniques, Data collection methods, Analysis and interpretation of data & Structuring and writing project reports. The session included interactive discussions, real-world examples, and practical tips for overcoming common challenges in academic research. Dr. Japee also highlighted the ethical considerations in conducting research and the significance of originality in academic work. Dr. Japee concluded the session by addressing queries from the students and encouraging them to pursue research as a tool for intellectual growth and professional development. Event was co-ordinated by Dr. Bimal Solanki .

MANTHAN- AN ELOCUTION COMPETITION

Date: 13-12-2024(Primary Round) & 17-12-2024 (Finale)

GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of the Speaker’s Forum- Speak to lead organized the finale of its annual literary competition- MANTHAN- A thought provoking mission on 17th December, 2024. “Death is the second fear that people have and Public speaking is the First!”….. These words remained with the audience and the participants throughout the elocution competition, a two tier competition- a knock- out round and a finale which was conducted on 13th December,2024. The knock-out round had over 50 participants from both the Bachelors and the Masters programme in an inter class manner and the top students from each class were a part of the finale. The finale had a total of 29 participants who delivered their speech on the following topics: 1.Is Social Media Revolutionizing or Damaging Human Communication? 2.Women in Business: Breaking Barriers in the Corporate World 3.The Art of Networking: Building Social Skills for Professional Growth 4.Overcoming Procrastination: A Student’s Greatest Challenge. The competition was judged by Ms. Sonjuhi Succena, an alumnus of Faculty of Commerce. All the participants exhibited perfect nuances and finer points that made their speeches interesting and captivating. The judge gave individual feedback to all the participants. This was followed by the valedictory function to celebrate the victory of the winners of the Elocution Competition. The first position was bagged by Dhvani Pandya. The second position was secured by Ashwin Soni & Urshita Gajjar. The third position was bagged by Alisha Lakhani & Vanshika Pancholi. The winners were awarded with certificates of merit to commemorate their achievements. The event was managed by the student committee under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

A KNOWLEDGE ENHANCING TALK SHOW ON CHAT WITH DIPLOMATS

Date: 13-12-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Innovision- The Management Club organized a “Chat with Diplomats” talk show, featuring Ms. Brenda Soya, Director of public diplomacy section and public affairs Officer at the US consulates at Mumbai. The session was attended by students and faculty of GLS University, who engaged in an insightful discussion about the dynamic life of a diplomat. Ms. Soya shared her experiences of celebrating Indian holidays abroad, integrating into Indian culture, and enjoying festivals like Garba and Holi with her friends. She provided valuable perspectives on education, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and maintaining work-life balance. During the talk, she explained the role of communication in diplomacy and the importance of cultural exchange. When asked about her favorite movie, series, and book, she mentioned Diplomats and Argo. The event offered a unique opportunity for attendees to understand diplomacy beyond official engagements. She also advised the students to learn to adapt to the nature of different countries when they go there. She also stated about her G20 Summit experience. She also gave insights about how one can manage one’s personal and professional life. The students of faculty of commerce learned about how diplomacy works and how they can adopt international careers in future. The talk show was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

LITERARY COMPETITIONS IN MANTHAN- A THOUGHT PROVOKING MISSION

Date:12-12-2024 & 13-12-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Speaker’s Forum – Speak to lead organised a series of literary competitions in its annual intra-college competition- MANTHAN – A thought provoking mission including competitions like Just A Minute, Poetry Recitation Competition, Poetry Writing Competition, Short Story Writing Competition and Elocution Competition.

The first day of the competition commenced with the Just A Minute Competition where the participants from both the bachelors and the masters programme along with the audience found it to be entertaining as each participant had to draw a chit containing a random topic and had exactly one minute to speak on it. The event was judged by Mr. Devanshu Vakil, an alumnus of Faculty of Commerce.

The Poetry Writing Competition attracted a diverse group of participants who were eager to express their thoughts, emotions, and perspectives through the art of poetry. The event was designed not only to highlight the artistic expression of the students but also to encourage literary creativity and critical thinking.

A mesmerizing and intellectually stimulating Poetry Recitation Competition provided a dynamic platform for students to express their creativity, convey powerful messages, and showcase their oratorical skills. Ms. Jigna Juwad, an alumnus of Faculty of Commerce, judged the recitation competition and encouraged the participants to participate in more competitions to polish their skills.

Students enthusiastically participated in the Short Story Writing Competition. These competitions proved to be an excellent stage for the students to overcome their stage fear and showcase their talents.

The event was managed by the student organising committee under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

CPA AUSTRALIA SEMINAR

Date: 11-12-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized an insightful seminar in collaboration with CPA Australia. The session aimed to acquaint undergraduate students with the professional opportunities, global relevance, and academic pathways offered by CPA Australia.

Mr. Aalap Chhatrapati , full CPA Australia member from last two decades who is also an alumnus of GLS , Mr. Bhavishya Sharma , a seasoned professional with 14 years of diverse experience and a Lead- Stakeholder Relations and Partnerships, India , MS. Babita Passi , Manager with CPA Australia visited the campus to guide the student with this global career option.

Representatives from CPA Australia provided a comprehensive overview of the organization, its mission, and the advantages of becoming a CPA-certified professional. The speakers emphasized the demand for CPAs globally, outlining the diverse roles in accounting, finance, and business strategy that CPA Australia members occupy.

Students were guided through the eligibility criteria, course structure, and examination process for the CPA designation. Insights into the flexibility of the program and the support available for candidates were particularly appreciated.

The seminar concluded with an informal networking session, where students interacted with CPA Australia representatives and GLS faculty members to gain clarity on pursuing this prestigious qualification. The session was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

INVESTMENT AWARENESS PROGRAM @ GLS-FOC IN COLLABORATION WITH NSE

Date: 09-10-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Arthshashtra (Economics Club) organized a highly impactful Investment Awareness Program in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 9^th October, 2024. This initiative aims to foster financial literacy and empower individuals with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex world of investments and capital markets. The event was designed to cater to both students and individuals eager to deepen their understanding of financial strategies, wealth creation, and market investments. This session has emphasized the importance of financial awareness in today’s fast-paced, dynamic world. She mentioned that the program was part of a broader effort to equip individuals with essential tools to achieve financial independence and security. In a time where personal finance management and investments are becoming increasingly important, this program stands as a vital resource for individuals at varying levels of financial knowledge. The Investment Awareness Program focused on educating participants about the following critical areas such as informed decision-making, wealth creation and capital market. Throughout the session, participants were encouraged to interact with the experts, ask questions, and engage in discussions to make the most of the opportunity. The dynamic nature of the program ensured that it was not just a one-way flow of information but rather an interactive learning experience. This session was co-ordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi, Dr. Hard Patel and Dr. Bimal Solanki.

EXPLORER 3.0 2024- A NATIONAL LEVEL BUSINESS CONCLAVE

Date: 1-10-2024 & 2-10-2024

Faculty of Commerce and Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India have jointly organized the third edition of Explorer 2024 – A National Level Business Conclave on 1st and 2nd October 2024. Business Conclave- Explorer 2024 events revolved around a wide range of subjects including leadership strategies, innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and sustainability, enabling students to broaden their horizons and receive a 360 degree experience of the business world. The Inaugural Function was graced by eminent Chief Guest Dr. Dipesh Shah, executive director IFSC gift city Gandhinagar, CA Sunil Sanghvi Chairman Ahmedabad Branch ICAI and Dr. Dharmesh Shah, Provost, GLS University. Dr. Dipesh Shah, said that, “Language and fluency isn’t required for success as success knows no barriers.’ He emphatically told the students that the process of exploration is very important, so ‘Take Initiative, Become an enabler, a contributor.’ According to Mr. Sunil Sanghvi, whatever work we do we either succeed or we get to learn something valuable. The statement by Mr. Sunil Sanghvi “We either succeed or we gain valuable experience” highlights that every effort leads to a positive outcome. Dr Dharmesh Shah, Provost, GLS University congratulated the participants for stepping out and participating in such a national level competition wherein various students from several institutions would compete. According to him, Explorer is not just a gathering of like-minded individuals; it is a platform for us to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from one another

Events:-

The Boardroom:- In the realm of strategic brilliance, witness the expertise of aspiring C-Suite executives as they dissect intricate business cases.
Marketing Maestro:- Pitching innovative campaign presented with flair and showcasing financial savvy.
FinExchange:- Like IPL auction, similarly in Fin Exchange students have the freedom to choose any instrument they wish to bid. Overall return on investment is to be considered for winning.
Right to debate:- In this event ideas are fierecely debated, logic is wielded6with precisions and arguments are forged in the fires.
Find My Balance- This event challenges you to crack cryptic clues, navigate a labyrinth of puzzles and unearth hidden knowledge.

In this mega event more than 300 students across 10 cities of India participated enthusiastically.

Explorer 2024 was co-ordinated by student team of FOC under the guidance of the faculty coordinators Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Aashal Bhatt, Dr. Jaimin Patel, and Dr. Sneha Master.

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION & A GUEST SESSION ON INTEGRITY IN COLLABORATION WITH HPCL

Date: 30-09-2024

Faculty of Commerce in collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) organized an essay writing competition under the auspices of the Arthshashtra (Economics Club) to mark HPCL’s Vigilance Week 2024 on 30^th September, 2024. The theme of this competition, “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity,” invited students to reflect on the significance of honesty and transparency in fostering a progressive society. The event was held with great enthusiasm on the university campus and aimed to encourage young minds to understand and appreciate the value of integrity in both individual lives and the broader societal context. The essay writing competition was a part of HPCL’s ongoing Vigilance Week celebrations, observed annually to promote public awareness about the importance of ethical behavior and transparency. The event saw the participation of selected students of the Faculty of Commerce, all eager to express their views on the theme. The theme, “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity,” resonated strongly with the participants, as many discussed how upholding integrity at all levels—be it personal, professional, or institutional—can lead to long-term growth and societal welfare. Students emphasized the idea that integrity is the bedrock of trust, without which no nation can hope to achieve sustainable development. The first prize was awarded to Ms. Lakshya Nahata, whose essay captured the essence of integrity as a driving force for national prosperity by linking ethical behavior to India’s socio-economic goals. The second prize went to Ms. Sneha Kothari, who emphasized the role of youth in shaping an integrity-driven future. The third prize was claimed by Ms. Bansari Gajjar , who presented a compelling argument about the importance of ethics in business and governance. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Suman Raj, the Vigilance Officer from HPCL, highlighted the significance of Vigilance Week and the company’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability. He appreciated the enthusiasm of the students and emphasized how such activities can inspire young minds to adopt ethical practices in their professional and personal lives. He also reiterated HPCL’s dedication to spreading the message of integrity and its role in building a prosperous nation and awarded winners. This event was co-ordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Hard Patel.

A SESSION ON ‘DRUG PREVENTION AND YOUTH’

Date: 21-09-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of ‘Academics and Beyond’ organized a guest session on ‘Drug Prevention and Youth’. The session featured two distinguished speakers: Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr. Jayrajsinh Vala from the Special Operations Group of the Ahmedabad City Police, and Mr. Krunal Shah, manager of Youth Programs at Elixir Foundation and CEO of the Gujarat Youth Forum who was invited by the World Economic Forum to Geneva, Switzerland. The session opened with Mr. Vala, who presented a detailed overview of the various types of drugs prevalent in society. He discussed how these substances are often disguised and sold illegally in small shops, making them more accessible to young people. Peer pressure, curiosity, and stress are common catalysts for initial drug use. Intake of drugs even in the smallest of amount releases dopamine in the body which makes the consumer lose control over them. He explained how one can get a natural dose of dopamine by engaging in physical activities such as walking, running, exercising, having regular conversation with their parents and keeping them informed about their day to day activities, maintaining a good circle of friends and reading spiritual books on a daily basis. Following Mr. Vala’s insightful presentation, Mr. Krunal Shah took the stage to discuss the modern challenges posed by readily available digital content. He pointed out that the rise of over-the-top (OTT) platforms often glamorizes drug use, making it seem acceptable and devoid of serious consequences. This representation can lead young people to believe that substance consumption is a harmless part of life, creating a dangerous perception. Mr. Shah further elaborated on the financial implications of drug use, illustrating how sustaining such habits can lead individuals into a vicious cycle of dependency and financial instability. He encouraged students to think critically about the media they consume and to recognize the broader implications of normalizing substance use in popular culture. The insightful session was concluded with the students taking the pledge, vowing to abstain from drugs and to actively work towards preventing substance abuse among their peers. The event was managed by faculty coordinators by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Aashal Bhatt.

FORTIFYING FINTECH: INSIGHTS FROM CYBER SECURITY EXPERTS

Date: 17-09-2024

The Faculty of Commerce at GLS University organized a seminar on Cyber Security for its students on 17^th September 2024. The seminar was designed to address the specific needs of commerce and fintech students, with a focus on how cyber security impacts the rapidly evolving financial technology landscape. The session was led by prominent speakers CA Abhijeet Javia, Mr. Amal Suresh, and Mr. Abhay Dhamne. The aim was to educate students on the growing importance of cyber security in today’s digital world, highlighting the increasing threats faced by organizations and the methods available to protect sensitive data from cyber-attacks. Mr. Abhijeet opened the seminar with a foundational explanation of cyber security, emphasizing its role in protecting systems, networks, and data from malicious cyber-attacks. He discussed various types of cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. He stressed the importance of raising awareness about security vulnerabilities and underscored the need for developing a robust cyber security framework to defend against potential attacks. Mr. Amal addressed the increasingly sophisticated nature of cyber threats, explaining how cybercriminal groups and hackers exploit common vulnerabilities. Through case studies, he highlighted how outdated software, weak passwords, and poor security practices lead to data breaches and financial losses. The seminar provided students with valuable insights into the critical role of cyber security in safeguarding digital infrastructure, particularly in the fintech sector. The speakers effectively communicated the importance of adopting a proactive approach to security rather than waiting to respond after an attack occurs. The responsibility for maintaining cyber security was emphasized as a shared duty of both organizations and individuals. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master and concluded with an engaging Q&A session where students interacted with the speakers and explored practical solutions to cyber security challenges in the fintech domain.

CELEBRATION OF UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY

Date: 11-09-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Swami Vivekananda Study Circle on the occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day organized an expert talk on ‘Role of Woman in a family, in upbringing of the new generation’ by Professor Janki Vaidya on 11^th September,2024. Professor Janki Vaidya commenced the session by elaborating on the day’s significance. She highlighted that Universal Brotherhood Day is a tribute to the ideals of unity, inclusiveness, oneness and mutual respect that Swami Vivekananda championed. Professor Vaidya emphasized the critical role of the youth in advancing these ideals, noting that they are the torchbearers of change and the key to building a more harmonious world. She continued the session by discussing the crucial role of women, stating that a woman is the backbone of a family, advancing in every aspect of life with grace and strength. She highlighted the significance of women and pivotal role as the backbone of the family, progressing in a holistic manner across various dimensions of life. She described women as embodying ‘Shaktiswarupa,’ a manifestation of powerful energy, and emphasized their unique ability to impart ‘essential life values, to future generations. Mrs. Vaidya further emphasized the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of humanity, advocating for the cultivation of empathy and compassion towards all beings. By understanding how closely linked we are to one another and to the broader world, individuals can foster a profound sense of unity and mutual respect. As the event came to a close the speaker’s powerful words left an indelible mark on the hearts of the youth gathered, urging them to embrace a life of fearlessness, courage, and kindness. The audience was filled with a renewed sense of purpose and determination, ready to face the challenges of the world with unwavering confidence and compassion. The event was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr Gitanjali Rampal.

READATHON COMPETITION

Date: 09-09-2024

Faculty of Commerce, under the auspice of Word Wizards – The English and Reading Club, hosted Readathon competition. This month-long event was judged by Miss Khushi Maheshwari, an esteemed alumni of the institute. The vision behind the Readathon was to foster a deeper appreciation for reading and encourage meaningful engagement with books. Through this event, the aim was not only to celebrate literary enthusiasm but also to cultivate a lasting love for reading among students. Students selected a diverse array of books to share their insights, each bringing a unique perspective to the discussion. Forum Shah delved into Dan Brown’s Origin, exploring its intricate blend of art, history, and futuristic technology. Tanisha Patel’s presentation on The One Minute Manager showcased its practical, efficient techniques for effective management. Khushboo Kriplani discussed on “The Psychology of Money” explored into the complex interplay between financial decisions and emotional behavior. Alisha Lakhani brought to life Chetan Bhagat’s Two States, a humorous and touching narrative about the cultural challenges faced by a couple from different regions in India. Mahima Kriplani provided a compelling analysis of The Untold Story of Sita, which reimagines the life of the iconic character from the Ramayana. Ayush Kaurani’s delivered an engaging presentation on Out of the Box by Harsha Bhogle a book that explores creativity and innovation in the world of sports and beyond. Miss Maheshwari was profoundly impressed by the exceptional presentations delivered by all participants. She provided valuable feedback on enhancing presentation skills, advising students to avoid overcrowding their slides with excessive data. She emphasized the importance of not merely reading from the slides, but instead, using body language and voice modulation to captivate and engage the audience. Additionally, she reminded students to maintain eye contact and not turn their backs to the audience, ensuring a more dynamic and interactive presentation experience. To conclude the session on an insightful note Miss Maheshwari encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new challenges. She emphasized that it’s perfectly fine to fail and make mistakes at this stage, as their college years represent a unique opportunity to experiment and grow before transitioning into the corporate world. She highlighted that this period is crucial for building resilience and discovering their true potential. The entire event was coordinated by the student organizing committee of FOC under the guidance of Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

The Best Readers of the Month (August) are:

Urshita Gajjar – Semester 1

Ayush Kaurani – Semester 3

Jiya Thakkar – Semester 5

Manohar Mallick – Semester 3

TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATIONS

Date: 05-09-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized Teachers Day Celebrations on 5^th September, 2024 by organizing LET’S TEACH- Classroom Teaching Competition. The students from all three years enthusiastically participated in the competition. The competition was declared last week, students enthusiastically registered their topics for teaching and prepared for the same. They taught the fellow students in the class wherein they used various techniques of Power Point Presentation, Quiz, Games etc. The students who were the teachers for the day shared their views on the teacher’s day celebration. Ananya Sharma said , “Your body reflects , what you eat”. She also provided general guidelines on active lifestyle and healthy diet. Highlighting the marketing strategies, Diya Khatri mentioned that “ While good leaders prepare to face risk great leaders prepare to embrace the risk”. Hunny Shah made students aware about self-development. She said that “The degree to which a person can grow is directly proportional to the amount of truth they can accept about themselves without running away”. Janvi Baksani delivered her session on importance of Yoga and taught the students different breathing exercises. Divyam Bhatt spoke on Time Value of Money and explained that sum of money is worth more now than the sum will be at a future date due to its earning potential in the interim. Tapas Patel acquainted the students with Cyber Security. Students selected diverse subjects ranging from Accounts, Law, Statistics, Audit, Self Development and other soft skills. It was a great learning experience for the students which helped them to grow and build confidence. The event was co-ordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

BRIDGING ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY: A DAY AT AMUL

Date: 21-08-2024

Faculty of commerce organized a highly informative industrial visit for its Semester-1 students to the Amul Milk and Butter Plant in Anand and the Amul Chocolate Plant located at Mogar Village near Anand. The visit was part of the university’s commitment to providing students with practical industry exposure, complementing their academic curriculum. Seventy-one enthusiastic students participated in this full-day educational excursion, accompanied by faculty coordinators Bimal Solanki, Bhavin Bhatt, Aashal Bhatt, and Krupa Bhatt. The visit commenced early in the morning, with the group departing from the university at 5:30 AM. Upon arrival at the Amul Milk and Butter Plant in Anand, the students were greeted with a warm welcome by the plant’s management team at the Auditorium of the Amul Plant. The visit began with an introductory session where the students were briefed on the history of Amul. The students were then taken on a guided tour of the milk processing and butter production units. The tour also covered the butter production unit, where students witnessed the cream separation, churning, and packaging processes. After a comprehensive tour of the Anand facility, the group proceeded to the Fully automated Amul Chocolate Plant located at Mogar Village near Anand district. This segment of the visit provided students with insights into the chocolate manufacturing process, from the procurement of raw materials to the final packaging of finished products. Throughout the visit, the students engaged in interactive sessions with the plant’s personnel, who answered questions and shared their expertise. The visit concluded at 8:30 PM, with the students returning to the university, enriched with practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of the dairy and confectionery industries.

ACTUARIAL PROFESSION: UNLOCKING NEW CAREER AVENUES

Date: 21-08-2024

Faculty of Commerce successfully organized a career counselling seminar on the actuarial profession on 21st August 2024. Mr. Gurpreet Babbar, a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA, UK), was the keynote speaker for the seminar. The event aimed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the actuarial profession, its importance, and the various career opportunities it offers. The primary goal of the seminar was to enlighten commerce students about the actuarial field, a profession that integrates mathematics, statistics, and finance to assess and manage financial risks. Addressing the relevance of the actuarial profession for commerce students, Mr. Babbar pointed out that commerce graduates possess a strong foundation in finance, economics, and accounting, which complements the analytical skills required in actuarial science. He encouraged students to consider actuarial science as a viable and rewarding career option and provided detailed information on the qualifications needed to become an actuary in India. He discussed the examination process of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA, UK). He also explained the different stages of the actuarial exams, including core principles, core practices, and specialist applications, and how students can prepare for them. The seminar concluded with an interactive session, where students had the opportunity to ask Mr. Babbar questions related to actuarial science, career prospects, and the industry’s future. The speaker patiently addressed all queries, providing practical advice and insights that resonated with the audience. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

ECOSUDOKU-2024 AND ECOFREKO-2024: REDEFINING ECONOMICS EDUCATION

Date: 13-08-2024 & 14-08-2024

The Arthashastra-Economics Club at Faculty of Commerce is revolutionizing economics education through innovative and engaging activities. Events like EcoSudoku-2024 and Ecofreko-2024, held on August 13th and 14th, 2024, exemplify this approach.

EcoSudoku-2024 blended economics with the classic Sudoku puzzle, challenging participants to apply economic concepts in two levels: a rapid-fire quiz and an Economic Sudoku puzzle. The event promoted critical thinking, teamwork, and practical learning.

Ecofreko-2024, a two-day fest, featured activities like Ecorelay, which combined economic problem-solving with physical tasks. Participants tackled real-world scenarios, fostering strategic thinking and collaboration.

These events, coordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Hard Patel, showcased the club’s commitment to making economics accessible and enjoyable. By merging theory with interactive experiences, the Arthashastra-Economics Club continues to prepare students for the complexities of the economic world while keeping learning fun and impactful.

SUCCESS PAR સંવાદ – A TALK SHOW

Date: 10-08-2024

Faculty of Commerce celebrated International Youth Day by organizing Young Tarang 2024 wherein SUCCESS PAR સંવાદ – A TALK SHOW was organized under the auspice of Word Wizards- English and Reading Club. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed guests Ashutosh Valani, Co-founder of Beardo and Renee, and Mitai Shukla, a prominent Gujarati screenwriter of movies and web series for SUCCESS PAR સંવાદ – A TALK SHOW. Their participation significantly enhanced the event, providing invaluable insights into perseverance, adaptability, and self-belief as integral elements of both personal and professional advancement. The proceedings commenced with a formal welcome extended to all dignitaries, faculty members, and students, establishing a commendable tone for the day’s activities. Ashutosh Valani and Mitai Shukla shared their remarkable personal journeys, illustrating the distinctiveness of each individual’s path to success, characterized by both achievements and challenges. They highlighted the importance of overcoming setbacks and the necessity of pursuing one’s passions. Mr. Valani emphasized that life transitions demand time and patience, encouraging students to remain resolute and confident in their endeavours. Mitai Shukla captivated the audience with his thoughtful reflections on the power of narratives in shaping how we see the world. Drawing from his experiences as a screenwriter, he explained how creating and exploring diverse characters and their struggles can deeply influence one’s outlook on life. Mitai emphasized that storytelling is not just about entertainment but can transform personal mindsets and approaches to challenges. He encouraged students to immerse themselves in reading and to develop strong observational skills, as these are crucial for improving communication. In conclusion, “Young Tarang” was a profound celebration of youth, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. It offered students valuable insights from distinguished speakers and faculty, motivating them to navigate their journeys with confidence and dedication to lifelong learning. The event was co ordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

GROUP DISCUSSION WORKSHOP

Date: 09-08-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized an insightful workshop on the significance of group discussions (GD) in the hiring process specially for the final year students under the aegis of ‘Kshitij’ – A career carving cell. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Hitesh Devaliya, an educationist and a career counsellor. Mr. Devaliya began the session by addressing a common question: What do candidates expect from hiring companies, and what do companies expect from candidates? He explained that candidates generally look for jobs that align with their interests, are unbiased, and offer a friendly environment. On the other hand, companies have specific expectations from candidates, which they assess through group discussions during the interview process. He then elaborated that Group Discussion (GD) is a widely used method by companies to evaluate potential candidates. Mr. Devaliya also addressed some common myths about GDs, such as the necessity of always being the first or last to speak, or interrupting others to make a point. He discussed various approaches to GDs, including the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and PESTEL (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal) frameworks. Mr. Devaliya highlighted the different roles candidates can play during a GD, such as being persuasive, acting as a fact-checker and that one should have the action plans ready before hand. Finally, he emphasized the do’s and don’ts of participating in a GD. The session concluded with a Q&A segment, where Mr. Devaliya addressed various queries from the attendees. The entire workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

YOUNG TARANG 2024 INTER-SCHOOL ELOCUTION COMPETITION

Date: 08-08-2024 & 10-08-2024

Faculty of Commerce celebrated International Youth Day by organizing YOUNG TARANG 2024 wherein an Inter-School Elocution Competition was organized under the auspice of Word Wizards- English and Reading Club. The Elocution Competition, titled “Speak Today To Change Tomorrow,” aimed to enhance public speaking skills and encourage self-expression among school students. The competition was structured in multiple stages, beginning with a semi-final round on 8^th August. In the semi-final round more than 40 students from schools across Ahmedabad competed. From a pool of talented participants, six exceptional students advanced to the final round. The finals were held at the Thakorbhai Desai Hall, where each finalist delivered speeches that were not only eloquent but also thought-provoking, reflecting their ability to convey profound ideas and life lessons. Participants brought a variety of unique and inspiring perspectives to the stage, each contributing to a rich tapestry of ideas and experiences. “Young Tarang 2024” provided platform for students to showcase their talents, engage in meaningful discussions, and gain valuable insights from industry experts. The success of these initiatives sets a high benchmark for future endeavors and leaves a lasting impact on all who participated. The event was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

स्वतंत्रता उत्सव: HONORING INDIA’S HERITAGE THROUGH ENGAGING COMPETITIONS

Date: 06-08-2024 & 08-08-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized a week long event titled स्वतंत्रता उत्सव featuring four competitions: a Quiz Competition, Essay Writing, Poster Making and Elocution in which more than 70 students participated. The Quiz Competition highlighted students’ profound knowledge of India’s freedom struggle, demonstrating their dedication and enthusiasm through accurate and insightful answers. The Essay Writing Competition showcased exceptional writing skills with students exploring historical figures and events with clarity and passion. Judges praised the essays for their thorough research and eloquence. In the Poster Making Competition students created visually compelling posters that vividly depicted significant moments and figures from the Independence Movement, receiving commendations for creativity and detail. The Elocution Competition provided a platform for powerful speeches on revolutionary heroes. Judge Mr. Pratham Maheshwari praised the participants’ oratory skills and suggested refining delivery techniques and deeper historical analysis. Overall, the स्वतंत्रता उत्सव successfully combined education and celebration, deepening students’ understanding and appreciation of India’s historical heritage. The event was coordinated and managed by the organising committee of Swatantrata Utsav under the guidance of Dr. Devyani Chatterji and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

WINNERS OF THE COMPETITIONS:

INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT QUIZ COMPETITION

1^st Position: Preeti Kaurani & Jiya Thakkar

2^nd Position: Deepak Chaudhary & Khushi Danewa

3^rd Position: Aniruddhsinh Zala & Afnan Pathan

Consolation: Tuhin Hazra & Bhargav Parmar

Consolation: Dhairya Gor & Divyam Bhatt

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

1^st Position: Sneha Sharma

2^nd Position: Vishakha Dharmchandani & Jiya Thakkar

3^rd Position: Jiya Devra & Aditi Kashyap

Consolation: Sneha Kothari

Consolation: Bhargav Parmar

Consolation: Kripa Jain

POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

1^st Position: Khushi Danewa

2^nd Position: Naviya Shree Kesavan & Maniya Devnani

3^rd Position: Yashica Bhatia

Consolation: Ashika Jain

Consolation: Tuhin Hazra

ELOCUTION COMPETITION

1^st Position: Divya Shukla

2^nd Position: Yashvi Khamar

3^rd Position: Alina Virani & Jiya Jha

Consolation: Bhargav Parmar

Consolation: Aakanksha Rajput

GUEST SESSION ON ‘THE ROLE OF ANALYTICS: THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS’

Date:03-08-2024

A guest session on the topic ‘The future of business: The role of analytics’ was conducted by an eminent speaker Dr. Chinmay Baxi specially for the students of B.Com. Fintech Programme. Dr. Chinmay commeced the session by stating that, “We use analysis on an everyday basis, of which we are not aware about it, but we do”. According to him, every little decision we make throughout the day is based on analysis. To justify this, he presented a variety of video advertisements of prominent brands which highlighted the same. To make it more insightful and holistic, he explained the difference between Data analytics and Business analytics. Further, he elaborated on the six stages of analysis along with the pyramid, the ecosystem and lifecycle of data analysis which included the following steps where it begins with Generation followed by Processing and Storage and concluding with Visualization and Interpretation. To simplify these terms, he visualized a graph diving into the various components of reading and analyzing it. Concluding the insightful session, he said that data analysis is the future of the world and it will always help in the long run in all and every aspect of life. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

WORKSHOP ON ‘SELF-EMPOWERMENT’

Date: 25-07-2024

Faculty of Commerce organised a workshop on ‘Self-Empowerment’ under the banner of ‘Academics and Beyond’ by the expert speaker Mr. Abhishek Singh Gautam. Mr. Abhishek started the workshop by explaining that everybody is responsible for bringing about a change in their personality for the better every single day in some way or the other and hence he helps students seek the right way as per everyone’s uniqueness. He further enlightened the students that practice makes habits as habits formed for the right cause and structured properly can help one achieve excellence. Further he talked about his mantra for success that there are 2 important factors- skills and attitude. He also described that “Humans have to evolve to achieve their goals. They deserve what they desire and should always be able to achieve their desires”. He continued the workshop by stating different case studies of people who are already successful in life. He mentioned the Key Components of Self-Empowerment such as Self-Belief, Goal Setting and Planning, Resilience, Support Systems and Personal Growth. He further talked about challenges to Self-Empowerment that a student faces such as Academic Pressure, Financial Constraints, Lack of Support, Imposter Syndrome, Time Management, Practising self-care and setting realistic goals. He finally concluded the workshop by stating that Self-empowerment emerges as a powerful catalyst for college student success. By fostering self-belief, goal setting, resilience, and a supportive network, institutions can create an environment where students thrive. Addressing challenges such as academic pressure, financial constraints, and lack of support is crucial for empowering all students to reach their full potential. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

SESSION ON KAIZEN THEORY

Date: 23-07-2024, 24-07-2024 & 01-08-2024

On 23^rdJuly 24^th July and 1^st August 2024, Faculty of Commerce hosted an insightful session on KAIZEN at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA). The session was conducted by Mr. Kiran Patel on the Japanese management technique, KAIZEN, which means “change for good” and emphasizes continuous improvement and discipline in corporate practices. In the session essence of KAIZEN through practical examples was explained, such as the story of the “KAIZEN-CROW” which illustrated the importance of creativity and smart work. Mr. Kiran Patel highlighted that KAIZEN is applicable universally—everyone, everywhere, every day can implement it. By demonstrating with a student’s wallet, it was showcased how small, incremental changes are more effective than drastic ones. The session covered two types of KAIZEN: TEIAN, focusing on employee suggestions, and GEMBA, improving front-line processes. He emphasized that organizing one’s surroundings can lead to a clearer mindset and better productivity. Students of the Faculty of Commerce engaged actively, with practical demonstrations reinforcing the importance of small steps for significant changes. His analogy of weight loss illustrated that consistent, small efforts lead to substantial results over time. More than 200 students participated in this 3 days’ work shop. This enlightening event was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

RESUME BUILDING WORKSHOP

Date: 30-07-2024

Kshitij – Career Carving Cell of Faculty of Commerce organized a Resume Building Workshop for the final year students. The topic of Resume Building was selected to make the students ready to face the corporate world as creating the first impression is so very important for any prospective candidate. The session on ‘Resume Building’ was conducted by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal, an expert in delivering value sessions on various topics. She started the session by giving the students a very modern view of preparing a resume because there are certain things which are absolutely outdated for instance, inclusion of personal information like religion, gender, photograph, political inclination, etc. The speaker highlighted the common mistakes students make while preparing a Resume’ by mentioning the name of a role model or future vision of next 5 -10 years. Also, she suggested to start the resume with writing career objectives wherein everyone should mention their own unique objectives, however simple it may be. She further suggested a few essential steps to build a resume starting from typing a draft copy to making it fit in one single page as far as possible. She also laid emphasis on following the reverse chronological order in mentioning the academic qualification. She summarized that a resume should be properly formatted and should include only those details which are relevant for a particular job profile only. Participants learned the following key points during the workshop:

Personal Branding: The importance of viewing the resume as a personal branding tool.

Customization: How crucial it is to tailor each resume for specific job applications.

Quantifying Achievements: The value of including measurable achievements in the work experience section.

Clarity and Conciseness: Ensuring the resume is clear, concise, and free of unnecessary information.

Visual Appeal: The role of good design and formatting in making a resume stand out.

The Resume Building Workshop successfully met its objectives, providing participants with valuable insights and practical skills to enhance their resumes. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

VERSE VIBRATIONS- POETRY WRITING AND RECITATION WORKSHOP

Date: 23-07-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of ‘Word Wizards’- the English and Reading Club organized “Verse Vibrations: Poetry Writing and Recitation Workshop” with Prof. Kamal Joshi, a versatile Director, Actor and Writer. Prof. Joshi defined the essence of poetry to students. He emphasized that a poem is a concise yet powerful narrative, encapsulating an entire story in a creative and succinct manner, it is much like a compact capsule of the story. He added that through carefully structured words, a poet crafts visual images that resonate in the minds of listeners, allowing them to deeply connect with the emotions and sentiments embedded within. Continuing further, Prof. Joshi delved into the technical intricacies of various poetic forms such as ghazal, sonnet, nazm, geet, and many more. Each form, he elucidated, carries its own structured framework and rules, influencing how poets express their thoughts and feelings. From the lyrical and melodic cadence of ghazals to the structured rhyme schemes of sonnets, each form offers poets a unique canvas to articulate their creativity. In the workshop, the expert not only recited a chapter from Rashmirathi, a work deeply rooted in the Mahabharata, but also illuminated its profound poetic power. By immersing his audience in the poetic realm of Rashmirathi, Mr. Joshi exemplified how poetry transcends mere words to capture the essence of human experience and cultural heritage, enriching understanding and appreciating the literary artistry. According to him, when you hold a poem and read it repeatedly, it will subtly guide you on its own rhythm and the manner in which it should be recited. He advised them to recite Sanskrit shlokas for they would not only help them grow spiritually but also boost their confidence along with making their voice effective, enhancing its clarity, increasing concentration power and helping them learn a natural rhythm. Concluding the interactive workshop on an insightful note he made students understand the different “Rasas” and “Bhaavas” and how they give more than half the understanding of the poetry. He explained the thin line of difference which separates complicated rasas and bhaavas. The workshop was successfully managed by the Student Organising Committee under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

AN INSIGHTFUL SESSION ON KAIZEN

Date: 23-07-2024

Faculty of Commerce hosted an insightful session on KAIZEN at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA). The session was led by Dr. Kiran Patel and focused on the Japanese management technique, KAIZEN, which means “change for good” and emphasizes continuous improvement and discipline in corporate practices. Dr. Kiran explained the essence of KAIZEN through practical examples, such as the story of the “KAIZEN-CROW,” which illustrated the importance of creativity and smart work. He highlighted that KAIZEN is applicable universally—everyone, everywhere, every day can implement it. By demonstrating with a student’s wallet, he showcased how small, incremental changes are more effective than drastic ones. The session covered two types of KAIZEN: TEIAN, focusing on employee suggestions, and GEMBA, improving front-line processes. He emphasized that organizing one’s surroundings can lead to a clearer mindset and better productivity. Students engaged actively, with practical demonstrations reinforcing the importance of small steps for significant changes. His analogy of weight loss illustrated that consistent, small efforts lead to substantial results over time. The session provided students with practical strategies for continuous improvement, making it a valuable experience for all. The session was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel with the assistance of Management Club Students.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP

Date: 22-07-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of ‘Speaker’s Forum- Speak to lead’ organised a workshop on Public Speaking with the aim to help students build confidence and overcome their stage fear with Mr. Nivid Desai, Program Executive, writing studio, IIT Gandhinagar as the expert speaker. Mr. Desai commenced the session by questioning students about their experiences while facing the public at large. He pointed out that majority of the public speakers don’t understand the difference between speaking and addressing. Being a group of talented listeners is the first step towards being a sensible public speaker. The expert divided the session into three major segments: voice, language and body language. He explained that the voice originates from the lungs, with the voice box serving as a natural amplifier. Speaking requires exhalation, making breath control crucial. He wisely noted, “People want someone who speaks to them, not at them.” Moving on to the next segment, The language is designed to assist the speaker, with punctuation marks serving as ideal points to pause and take a breath. This ensures a smoother flow and enhances the speaker’s delivery by allowing for natural breaks. He suggested to develop an audience centric speech and choose words which captivates them. Students requested the solution for blackout to which he said that, “It is not a language problem, it is a mindset problem paired with the fear of judgement about what the audience will think”. Elaborating the final segment of body language, he said that, “Where your hands go, your eyes should follow and where your eyes go, your mind should follow.” He explained the importance of having a centre spot on stage and finding pockets amidst audience to maintain eye contact with them. Regarding posture, he highlighted the importance of maintaining a correct stance. He advised aligning the legs with the shoulders for stability, keeping the spine and neck straight to convey confidence, and positioning the hands where they have space to gesture naturally and expressively. This approach allows speakers to engage more freely and effectively with their audience. To conclude the interactive session on an insightful note he demonstrated how to use a mic and certain etiquettes which are to be followed while delivering a speech through mic. The workshop was coordinated by the Student Organizing Committee under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

GUEST SESSION ON ‘METAMORPHOSIS PROFILE BUILDING’

Date: 18-07-2024

Faculty of Commerce organised an interactive session with professionals under the banner of Innovision of Management Club, METAMORPHOSIS PROFILE BUILDING in which the session was conducted by a versatile speaker Mr. Kartik Shah. He started by emphasising the significance of transformation in human beings by giving the example of transformation of caterpillar to butterfly and explained that Purpose should be Excellence even though humans have options. He gave the example of Novak Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time and showed us that Improving 1% better every day for next 365 days rather than Fall 1% better every day for next 365 days. He also gave the example of Warren Buffett the world’s biggest investor and how he perfectly utilises time in order to invest. The session then moved on to understand the concept of UNDERSTAND TWO, DO THREE in which we have to understand two concepts: START EARLY and the other one is NEVER GIVE UP. On the other side he showed us to do three things: Three things to done: Time management, Profile and Career. The takeaways from this session are: 1. Never give up on you dreams 2. If you want to be best, it’s okay to be ordinary 3. To learn Patience, Practice Failure 4. Journey between Dream and Success. Mr. Kartik shared valuable insights into investment decisions and life goals, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of how to build and enhance their profiles for future success. His session was not only informative but also motivational, encouraging students to strategically plan their careers and personal growth. This session was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

GUEST SESSION ON ‘FROM FEAR TO EXCITEMENT: HOW TO PRESENT IN PUBLIC’

Date: 16-07-2024

Kshitij – The Career Carving Cell of Faculty of Commerce hosted a guest session led by an expert speaker Mr. Abhishek Singh. The session focused on the topic “How to Present in Public”. He began the discussion by sharing the thumb rules of public speaking. The first thumb rule is to step out of your comfort zone, encouraging speakers to embrace new challenges. In the second rule, he emphasized the importance of captivating the audience’s attention, ensuring that the presentation remains engaging. Last but not the least, he pointed out that there are no strict rules for structuring a presentation, noting that revealing everything at the beginning can kill the audience’s curiosity. The expert further shared three magical ingredients of public speaking. First, it’s essential to make the audience feel important, which would strengthen the connection between the speaker and the listeners. Second, the speaker should prioritize the audience’s needs and perspectives. Lastly, he introduced the concept of an audience transformation roadmap, which outlines how the presentation can guide listeners through a journey of understanding and growth. Describing public speaking as a ‘spectator sport’, Mr. Singh noted that public speaking cannot be simply taught; rather, it is a skill that can be developed through practice. The speaker shared two important tips for effective public speaking. Tip 1: Public speaking is about giving, not taking, emphasizing the speaker’s role in providing value to the audience. Tip 2: Learn to transform fear into excitement, turning nervous energy into a positive force. Concluding the session on an insightful note he shared a few daily exercises, games and habits that one must follow in order to ace public speaking. The session was managed by the Volunteer committee of Faculty of Commerce under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

VICHAR MANCH - INNOVATIVE TALK SHOW SERIES

Date: 15-07-2024

Faculty of Commerce launched an innovative talk show series titled “Vichar Manch.” This series is designed to serve as a forum for ideas and discussions, creating a platform where students and thought leaders can engage in meaningful conversations. The inaugural session of “Vichar Manch” was conducted by Mr. Kirat Damani, a prominent lawyer, Managing Director of AC Damani, and co-founder of O79 Stories and Art Gallery in Ahmedabad. Mr. Damani began his session by sharing the early stages of his career, highlighting his achievement of representing Gujarat in cricket at the age of 19. He emphasized the importance of having a solid process, reassuring students that if they follow the right process, the outcome will naturally take care of itself. Addressing the first-year students, Mr. Damani stressed that the habits formed during their three years at university will significantly shape their future. He advised that knowing what to do and maintaining focus is crucial for success. Additionally, he underscored the importance of staying healthy, advocating for a fit body to ensure a sharp mind, and warned against smoking, as it adversely affects one’s nerves. Mr. Damani also highlighted the value of hard work and dedication, stating, “This is the time to have sleepless nights; don’t sleep more at night.” He discouraged having a “Plan B,” suggesting that it can divert focus from one’s primary goal and diminish potential. He urged students to choose and commit to their “Plan A.” In his motivational speech, he reiterated the importance of perseverance with the mantra, “Try, try, try and try; never leave your goals whether you fail or pass, just don’t quit.” He concluded by urging students to understand their purpose, to have clarity about their goals, and to wake up every morning with a clear vision of what they want to achieve. He firmly stated, “If you want to be, you will be.” The first session of “Vichar Manch” was a resounding success, providing invaluable insights and inspiration to the students of GLS University. The series promises to be a significant addition to the academic and personal development of its participants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. The entire event was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

MASTERING THE ART OF READING

Date: 12-07-2024

Under the auspice of Word Wizards – The English and Reading Club, GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce organized a two-day workshop entitled “MASTERING THE ART OF READING.” The workshop was conducted by Mr. Nivid Desai, a luminary in the realms of writing, speaking and education at the prestigious India Institute of Technology ,Gandhinagar. Mr. Desai started the session by asking the question: why is it that reading is considered a good habit? He said that reading happens to be a pervasive activity. Also, by using the different examples of various non-fictional & mysterious books, he said that MYTH + HISTORY = MYSTERY. He also persuaded everyone to delve deeper into the journey of reading. While interacting amongst the students, it also came that reading is a trend in the genz era. He broke apart a holistic experience of reading & categorized it in three different approaches to active reading which were : 1. Read to learn, 2. Read to analyze, 3. Read to enjoy. The second day of the event was conducted by another communication expert who made an exceptional contribution with his insightful discourse on the profound significance of reading in an individual’s life. He delighted the students’ minds by an illuminating quote which was : “The meaning of a book is judged by the reader and not the author.” He advised students to judge the story from the title and the cover page before reading the book, reinforcing the importance of first impressions. The workshop was followed by the announcement of the biggest event of Word Wizards – The English And Reading Club. Students were conveyed the information about the two highly enormous competitions of the club named ‘Reader Of The Month’ and ‘Reader of the Year’. The entire event was co-ordinated by student committee of the Faculty of Commerce. Their efforts were seamlessly guided by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria ensuring the workshop’s resounding success.

STATSTORM 2024 -THREE DAYS CELEBRATION OF 18th NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY

Date: 09-07-2024 to 11-07-2024

The Statistics Club of GLS-FOC celebrated the 18^th National Statistics Day titled STATSTORM 2024 to commemorate the 131^st birth anniversary of Padma Vibhushan awardee and the legendary statistician Dr. Prashant Chandra Mahalanobis popularly known as the Father of Modern Statistics. The objective of the celebration was to create awareness about the application of Statistics in real world amongst the young generation. This year the theme of National Statistics Day 2024 is “ROLE OF DATA IN DECISION MAKING.” STATSTORM 2024 was comprised of four different activities in which more than 150 students participated. The events were STATSMANIA – The Statistical Quiz, Statistical Games – Dice Game & Icebreaker and Treasure Hunt. All the events were based on the basic concepts of Statistics and Mathematics. The aim of Statistical Quizzes was to challenge students to think critically about data, problems, and solutions, enhancing their analytical abilities. Statistical games require students to analyze data, identify patterns, and make decisions based on that analysis, thereby sharpening their critical thinking skills. Treasure hunt helps in developing student’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they work through clues and challenges to find the treasure. Through Treasure hunt also students get the chance to work in groups, promoting collaboration, communication and teamwork. The winners of the above events were Ronit Punjabi, Devansh Bhavsar, Alisha Lakhani, Moksha Pokharna, Dhairya Patadiya, Heli Patel, Priyanshi Karnani, Dharmil Mehta, Jinang Sheth, Heet Shah, Dhrisha Doshi, Vansh Sanghvi and Hiya Sheth. The event was coordinated by the Statistics Club students under the guidance of Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

A GUEST SESSION ON “LET’S SMILE TO LEARN!”

Date: 09-07-2024

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Bridge Course for English Language Enrichment organised a guest lecture with the aim to enhance the English Language skills of the first-year students. Dr. Chetan Mewada, English & Communication Expert conducted the session on “Let’s SMILE to learn!” Dr. Mewada initiated the discussion by explaining the importance of learning the English language. He said that knowing English opens the door to a myriad of opportunities in the corporate world. He emphasized on developing English language Proficiency as it is essential for navigating and thriving in the corporate world. Additionally, he highlighted its role as a catalyst for students, empowering them to enhance their self-confidence and academic prowess. He told the students “Unless you feel compelled to transform yourself, the world cannot assist you.” Further, he elaborated each letter of the word “SMILE” in an interesting way. S(Speak up), M(Mental readiness), I(Imitate), L(learn new phrases and vocabulary), E(Engage and Enjoy the learning process). He said that one should speak in English without the fear of making mistakes. To learn new phrases and vocabulary he advised students to learn at least five new words everyday and listen to a 10 minute productive video in English language. Students should religiously engage themselves in the learning process. They should keep trying till they achieve their desired goals. To conclude the insightful session on an interactive note Dr. Chetan Mewada narrated a story, engaged the students in tongue twisters and shared the “Magic E” technique that helped students understand the correct pronunciation of words. The session was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

MANAGENIOUS 2024

Date: 05-07-2024 & 06-07-2024

GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce successfully hosted “Managenious 2024” for the first-year students on July 5th and 6th, 2024. This event provided a platform for students to showcase their management skills and knowledge through four distinct events: Mindscape, The Marketing Pitch-Off, Trade Tarang, and The Reel Rush. Mindscape tested participants’ understanding of management concepts through a quiz round called “The Big Brain” and a “Charade Chase” competition, fostering knowledge sharing and teamwork. The Marketing Pitch-Off highlighted creative thinking and strategic skills as participants developed marketing campaigns for multinational brands under the theme “Let’s Educate Young.” Trade Tarang offered an immersive stock trading experience, enhancing market analysis, strategic planning, and risk management skills. Participants made quick decisions based on simulated market data, sharpening their financial literacy and strategic thinking. The Reel Rush celebrated creativity by challenging participants to turn everyday moments into cinematic masterpieces. This competition emphasized narrative skills and technical proficiency, culminating in a screening of the best films. With over 150 participants, Managenious 2024 was a resounding success, serving as a catalyst for learning, networking, and personality development. The event was organized by the Management Club students under the guidance of Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Jaimin Patel, and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

GLOBAL COURSES CAREER GUIDANCE @ GLS FOC

Date: 04-07-2024

Our institute organised an orientation program for Global Courses like ACCA , UK and CMA, USA on 4th July, 2024 in GLS Auditorium. The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Guidance Seminar was held to provide insights and guidance for aspiring accountants considering these prestigious certifications. The seminar featured presentations from industry experts Mr. Vikas Khosala, Developmental Head, ISDC -UK and Mr. Tushar Mapari, Regional Head, ISDC & current ACCA and CMA holders students of college and academic professionals to explain the structure, content, and benefits of ACCA and CMA qualifications.
Speakers highlighted the career opportunities and global recognition associated with these certifications. They shared tips and strategies for effective exam preparation.
The seminar concluded with an interactive Q&A session where participants asked questions about the career prospects and the future of the accounting profession. The speakers provided valuable insights and personalized advice to attendees managing work-study balance.
The ACCA and CMA Guidance Seminar was a comprehensive event that offered attendees a clear understanding of both qualifications. Participants left with actionable insights and motivation to opt for these global career opportunities. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

AN EXPERT SESSION ON ‘AI IS FUTURE OR PRESENT ……?’ ON THE OCCASION OF CA DAY CELEBRATION

Date:01-07-2024.

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, and finance is no exception. GLS University, Faculty of Commerce organised an expert session of CA Dr. Fenil Shah , former Chairman of ICAI – Ahmedabad Branch on “Artificial Intelligence & Blue Print of Next Gen Finance” on 1^st July 2024 on account of ‘CA DAY CELEBRATION.’ In a speech delivered to the students, CA Fenil Shah discussed the key themes revolving around how AI is shaping the future of finance and what a blueprint for next-gen finance might look like. He explained the areas like Block Chain, Cyber Security, Data Analytics and the importance of this in today’s era. He told students that AI is not Future it’s Present. He guided how Money Payment and Investment Portfolios are completely shifted on digital mode. He emphasized on the saying that if you will not adapt with Technology , You will be soon be replaced by Technology. The session encapsulates the main skill set required by the students to stay connected with coming up scenario and critical role of AI in fintech and outlining a forward-looking strategy for the financial industry. He rightly conveyed that the integration of AI in finance is not just a trend but a transformative force that is reshaping the industry. By adopting a strategic blueprint that includes advanced technologies, data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and collaborative innovation, the financial sector can harness the full potential of AI. This approach will lead to more efficient, secure, and customer-centric financial services, paving the way for the next generation of finance. He motivated students to visit Gift City to know more about Fintech Companies. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

GLS UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY OF COMMERCE ORGANISED A LONG WEEK ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR B.COM BATCH 2024-25

Date: 26-06-2024

GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce organized an Orientation Programme for the incoming first-year B.Com Batch of 2024-25. The event aimed to welcome the new students and provided an overview of the diverse academic and extracurricular opportunities available at the institute. The programme commenced on a positive note with a prayer led by student members of the Music Club. A notable highlight of the event was a speech by well-known RJ Harshil, from Radio City 91.1, a proud alumnus of the institute. RJ Harshil encouraged the students by sharing his views on college life and further he said that even today college walls are very strong just like alumni students’ career and personality . He said that passion and profession both are two sides of a coin. He felt that college gives a very good platform to enhance personality and inner skills. He further said that the real fun and learn is within college premises. The event also celebrated the achievements of students who excelled academically in various professional and undergraduate courses. One of the National ranker Tanay Bhageria was also felicitated on this occasion. He explained that academic and co curricular both are important pillars for professional growth. To help new students acclimate, the programme included engaging activities and fun games in which one minute accuracy, brand quiz and taglines. Insights into placement opportunities and upcoming events organized by their seniors were also shared. The event was coordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra, with significant contributions from Dr. Nidhip Shah, Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr. Devyani Chatterjee. The smooth execution of the function was ensured by a dedicated team of student volunteers.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FINTECH BATCH 2024-25

Date: 24-06-2024

GLS University’s Faculty Of Commerce organized an Orientation Programme for the first year B.Com. Fintech Batch 2024-25 on Monday, 24^th June, 2024. It was organized to officially welcome the new students and to give a glimpse of various academic as well as other details related to the institute. The programme commenced with a prayer by the students of the Music club to start on a positive note. It was followed by the welcome message of Dr. Marzun Jokhi, Dean, Faculty of Commerce. A motivating speech of well known Gujarati actor Parikshit Tamalia, who is an alumnus of the institute was the highlight of the function. He shared his experience being with the institute and mentioned that GLS University, Faculty of Commerce has played a huge role in his success. Apart from this, achiever students were felicitated for their academic performance in different professional as well as undergraduate courses with scholarships. On this occasion, the information regarding many curricular and academic activities were given. In addition, during the programme many interesting and fun games were included to break the ice with the new students. The students got a brief idea about the placements and opportunities offered to them by the institute. They also got to know about the upcoming events organized for them by the seniors. The function ended on a sweet note as the students enjoyed ice cream at the end. The function was co ordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra with active contributions from Dr. Sneha Master, Dr. Bimal Solanki, Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria & Dr. Kruti Shah. The team of dedicated student volunteers made this entire function running smoothly.

SESSION ON “INVEST TODAY FOR YOUR TOMORROW”

Date: 18-01-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized an interactive session titled “INVEST TODAY FOR YOUR TOMMOROW,” under the banner of Academics and Beyond. The session was conducted by an expert speaker Mr. Nishant Bali, a Chartered Market Technician Degree holder and is a proud member of the Market Technicians Association – USA. He started the session by throwing light on financial market being the next big wave due to increasing demand, with over 14 crore de-mat accounts and 4 crore active clients, representing just 3% of Indian households. Additionally, 74% of 40 million new clients are below 35 years old. Developed nations show 45% population participation, while 25% of Indians are financially literate. Recent exchanges’ volume surge by 120% in the last 6 months indicates a growing trend. Moving on to the mutual fund (MF) industry, less than 20% of Indians invest in MF, with a total AUM exceeding 46 lakh Crs. Monthly SIPs are over 15,000 Crs., and AUM has seen a sixfold rise in the last decade. The financial capital shift from Mumbai to Gift City is driven by factors such as the replacement of DIFS, Singapore Nifty traders, trading exclusively in dollars, abundant job opportunities, and tax holidays. He advised the students to adapt to change or risk being changed by it, to start investing early, taking inspiration from the likes of Warren Buffett. The entire session was managed by event managers under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

SESSION ON “INVEST TODAY FOR YOUR TOMORROW”

Date: 18-01-2024

INTER COLLEGIATE AND INTER SCHOOL Swami Vivekananda ELOCUTION COMPETITION

Date: 12-01-2024

Every year, on 12th January 2024 to celebrate the 161st birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce organizes Inter collegiate and Inter school elocution competition under the auspice of Swami Vivekanand Study Circle. This year a total of 40 students from different schools and colleges expressed their thoughts on the topics “Swami Vivekananda’s Ideas and Philosophy of Education” and “Swami Vivekananda’s Vision of Empowering Women in India”. The Inter collegiate and inter school elocution competition was judged by Mr. Sachin Dhedia, an academician and Ms. Dhara Janak, an actor, writer and director. The participants presented their views on the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda in their speech in three languages- English, Hindi and Gujarati. They talked about how swami Vivekananda always said a ‘student who seeks comfort will not attain knowledge and to attain it, they must abandon the comfort’. He respected women and talked about their progress. According to him, country’s progress is not determined by its machines or wealth, it is determined by the literacy level of the people living in it. Everyone has the power to become a lion and if not they become fox. The winners were awarded rotating trophy, certificate and gifts. The entire event was managed by the students under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

Winners of Inter-Collegiate Elocution Competition 2024
Position	Name	Name of the Institute
1st	Mana Shah	Ahmedabad University
2nd	Shreya Dhandhukiya	Faculty of Performing Arts, GLS University
3rd	Dhruvi Savani	Faculty of Business Administration, GLS University
3rd	Twara Mankad	Faculty of Management, GLS University

Winners of Inter-School Elocution Competition 2024
Position	Name	Name of the School
1st	Kashish Kodwani	St. Xavier’s High School, Loyola High
2nd	Rutu Chauhan	Shree Narayan Guru Vidyalay
2nd	Darsh Gupta	Divan-Ballubhai secondary school
3rd	Kavya Pandya	Sakar English School

GUEST SESSION ON ‘GLS TO IIM…’ - Academics and Beyond – Lecture Series

Date: 10-01-2024

Faculty of Commerce organized an interactive session titled “GLS TO IIM,” under the banner Academics and Beyond by an expert speaker Mr. Vipul Tyagi, a three-time Gold Medalist in Mathematics. He discussed India’s goal of achieving a $26 trillion GDP by 2047 and highlighted key career sectors such as digital payment, finance, data analytics, credit, banking, and electricity generation. He emphasized the impact of AI on the workforce but noted that passion-driven roles, like exceptional salespeople, remain crucial. Reflecting on CAT exam success, he drew parallels with achievers like Novak Djokovic, underscoring the importance of genuine effort, consistent practice, and critical thinking. Addressing why many students struggle with CAT, he pointed out that 90% prioritize outcomes, and only 25,000 exhibit the necessary attitude for success. To overcome these challenges, He stressed the need to upgrade one’s life, eliminate toxic influences, avoid waiting for the perfect moment, and embrace the difficulty of pursuing dreams. Success, he concluded, starts with acknowledging shortcomings and committing to greatness against the odds. The entire session was managed by event managers under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

GLS - FOC MUN 2.0 @ FACULTY OF COMMERCE, GLS UNIVERSITY

Date: 05-01-2024

Faculty of Commerce a front runner institute in students centric activities organised Model United Nations -MUN 2.0 on 5th, 6th and 7th of January 2024. The inaugural ceremony was organised on 5th January where Mr. Amit Upadhye, an Architect of International repute and a faculty member at Arizona State University, United States was the chief guest. He motivated the students with the story of his life journey by sharing his experiences of his work at IIM Ahmedabad to becoming the principal architect in Arizona, USA . He emphasised the role of a GURU in the life of each and every individual. On this Occasion provost of GLS University Dr. Dharmesh Shah talked at length about the tag line of United nations- peace, dignity and equality on the healthy planet. Talking about the importance of participating in MUN, he said that students can gain knowledge by researching about different countries from their origin and history to the latest developments. MUNs not only boost their confidence but it also helps students to develop their leadership skills. In MUN 2.0 approximately around 375 delegates from 23 cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana, Cochin, Rajkot, Vadodara, Gandhinagar and many other cities wherein 75 different schools and colleges ranging from the age group of 11 to 24 years took active part. The three day Successful event concluded with a grand valedictory function, where two separate sets of prizes including cash prize, certificate and trophies were awarded to the winners from each committee from schools as well as colleges. The event continues to be a platform for fostering intellectual growth, global awareness and collaborative problem-solving among the participants.

CAREER ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP – HOW TO CRACK AN INTERVIEW?

Date: 21-12-2023

Under the banner of ‘Kshitij’ – Career Carving Cell, an expert speaker, Advait M., conducted a Career Enrichment Workshop on the topic ‘Impression Infusion: Crafting Lasting Impact in Interviews.’ The session began by emphasizing that effective communication is the fundamental cornerstone in a personal interview. In interviews, strategically selling yourself through effective storytelling becomes the key to presenting skills and experiences persuasively, fostering a stronger connection with the interviewer. He provided a simple idea on how to face basic questions in interviews: chronologically structure your profile with a captivating hook, academic details, diverse hobbies, notable achievements, and roles/internships. This arrangement maximizes the impact of each “card,” creating a concise and compelling narrative. He shared a technique called STAR for making a story to sell yourself.

S – Situation: Describe the situation when it took place and what was involved.
T – Task: As a result of this situation, what needed to happen?
A – Action: Provide details about the actions taken to reach the achieved goal.
R – Result: What was the outcome?

Overall, the workshop provided a comprehensive guide to navigate interviews with confidence and impact. The entire session was coordinated by the event managers under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

CAREER ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP - ‘Mastering the Art of Powerful Vocabulary’

Date: 20-12-2023

Under the banner of ‘Kshitij’ – Career Carving Cell, a Career Enrichment Workshop was conducted by an expert speaker Mr. Debashish Chakraborti. The session, titled ‘Mastering the Art of Powerful Vocabulary,’ began with an emphasis on verbal aptitude, encompassing facets such as grammar, reasoning, vocabulary, and reading skills. Making the learning process enjoyable one can enhance proficiency in these areas and select the right words which are crucial for effective communication. Mr. Debashish emphasized that improving vocabulary not only boosts confidence but can also contribute to higher earnings, as vocabulary plays a pivotal role in shaping one’s personality. He concluded by suggesting that, rather than memorizing words in isolation, one should associate them with daily experiences and even create a “word family.” Connecting words to familiar contexts makes learning more engaging. He advised avoiding the monotony of learning from roots and instead, framing the vocabulary journey within a paragraph to appreciate the significance of each word in a broader context. The vocabulary building session concluded with participants expressing increased confidence in using newly acquired words. The holistic approach, combining definition, usage, and interactive exercises, contributed to an effective and enjoyable learning experience. Encouraging continued self-directed learning was emphasized to foster a lasting impact on participants’ language proficiency. The entire session was coordinated by the event managers under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

‘BATTLE OF DISCUSSION’ – GROUP DISCUSSION WORKSHOP @ GLS- FOC

Date: 18-12-2023

Under the banner of ‘Kshitij’ – Career Carving Cell of Faculty of Commerce, as a part of Career Enrichment Workshop, Mr. Hitesh Devalia conducted a session on “Battle of Discussion”. He started with the importance of communication skills, body language, facial expressions and hand movements while taking part in group discussion rounds. He explained how to categorize the probable topics of group discussion into fact based, abstract, case study as well general. While explaining the significance as to why Group Discussion is required, he emphasized the point of diversity in the group, team skills, decision taking ability, the ease of one’s own self presentation. With interesting examples from Bollywood movies, he suggested the various roles a student can play in group discussion. Lastly, he stressed upon reading in depth, practicing formal discussion in small groups, usage of formal language, learning of general knowledge as well as conducting research at a global level. Also, he ended by giving tips where students have to be alert as to not to shout, not to be indifferent, not to mention about culture at any point of time and not to try to prove anyone wrong. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

FOC SUMMIT

Date: 01-12-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized FOC SUMMIT 2023, a dynamic two-day intra-college competition organized by "Innovision: The Management Club." With over more than 100 participants engaging in various events, the summit uniquely fused Business Management and Model United Nations, fostering a space for participants to explore the intersection of diplomacy and connectivity, gaining practical insights and expanding their horizons. In this competition, five distinct events were orchestrated. 'AD MAD' event offered a unique platform to budding marketers to showcase creativity, present products effectively, and seize the opportunity to elevate their marketing expertise. 'BIZVIEW' was a dynamic event offering a platform for participants to showcase their skills, from crafting impeccable CVs under time constraints to navigating real-world business crises. Founded in 1875, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is Asia's oldest, playing a key role in India's capital market. The event "Bull Ring" was organized to elucidate its historical significance, featuring the trading of stocks, derivatives, and financial instruments. FOC SUMMIT 2023 provided a unique opportunity to invest in the future, equipping participants with invaluable skills to navigate the interconnected modern world, fostering both business acumen and international relations expertise. The entire event was coordinated by Management club students under the guidance of Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

READER OF THE MONTH' COMPETITION

Date: 16-10-2023

Faculty of Commerce organizes various competitions under the auspices of Word Wizards- The Reading Club, 'Reader of the Month' and 'Reader of the Year'. The students are encouraged by the reading club to improve their vocation, communication, presentation and most importantly, reading skills by reading a variety of books and passionately engage in such competitions. 'Reader of the Month' competition was held successfully with enthusiastic participation from the students, along with fair and insightful judgements from the judge. The competition was based on the various books read by the students, who then presented their views and learnings from the book(s). Adhering to that, the students presented excellent book reviews on books from varying genres, such as 'Steal Like an Artist', 'The Kite Runner', 'Forty Rules of Love' and many more. The judge was very much pleased with the participants' way of presenting and of giving review of their chosen books. She felicitated 4 participants with the award for 'Reader of The Month Award. The Competition was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

Winners of the Competition
Preeti Kaurani,
Forum Shah,
Heet Doshi
Vishakha Rochlani

EXPLORER 2023- A NATIONAL LEVEL BUSINESS CONCLAVE

Date:16-09-2023 & 17-09-2023

Faculty of Commerce and Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are jointly organized the Second edition of Explorer 2023 – A National Level Business Conclave on 16th and 17th September 2023. Business Conclave- Explorer 2023 events revolved around a wide range of subjects including leadership strategies, innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and sustainability, enabling students to broaden their horizons and receive a 360 degree experience of the business world. The objective behind organizing this Business Conclave is to provide students a plethora of opportunities to sharpen their skills as individuals as well as the future managers. The Inaugural Function was graced by eminent Chief Guest Dr. Aasit Shah, Chairman and Managing Director of EQUINOX – House of Arts, Design and Films, CA Anjali Choksi, First Women Chairperson of Ahmedabad branch of Chartered Accountants and Dr Dharmesh Shah, Registrar, GLS University. Dr. Aasit Shah, the Creative Icon of India and an alumni of University of Southern California asked the students to focus on 5 principles of Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Finance and marketing. According to him, the AMRITKAAL, the Golden period of India has already set in and the GEN Z is a part of an Incredible India with innumerable opportunities and vast expanse. Exemplifying his journey from Silicon Valley to India and from being a Computer Engineer to a Creative Professional, he said, “Every successful entrepreneur was an explorer.’ He emphatically told the students that the process of exploration is very important, so ‘Take Initiative, Become an enabler, a contributor.’ According to CA Anjali Shah, the theme of this conclave, “Explorer,” could not be more apt for the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business. Dr Dharmesh Shah, Registrar, GLS University congratulated the participants for stepping out and participating in such a national level competition wherein various students from several institutions would compete. According to him, Explorer is not just a gathering of like-minded individuals; it is a platform for us to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from one another. It is a space where we can collectively chart the course for the future of business in our nation. He rightly mentioned that over the next 2 days we will explore topics ranging from innovation and sustainability to entrepreneurship and leadership. Our aim is not just to gain knowledge but to ignite a spark within each one of us – a spark of creativity, a spark of determination, and a spark of purpose. Dean Dr. Marzun Jokhi welcomed the esteemed guests and wished the participants good luck on this exploration of the business world with an open mind, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to excellence in the 2 days National Business Conclave. Events organized were Pitchers, Argument Arena, C-Suite Conundrum FinExchange, Case Conqueror, Numberscape, THE Finale-Big Brain. The winners were awarded a Total Cash Prize of Rs. 1,00,000, Trophies and Certificates.

GROOMING AND ETIQUETTE WORKSHOP

Date:14-09-2023

Faculty of Commerce, organized a workshop on “Polishing the Persona with Grooming and Etiquette ” under the ‘Dance and Grooming Club – DAZZLE 2023’ by Ms. Khushnum Avari. The workshop aimed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in grooming and etiquette, allowing them to excel not only in their academic pursuits but also in their personal and professional lives. The workshop provided participants with practical insights into the art of personal grooming and etiquettes. Through live demonstrations and engaging discussions, students were able to grasp the importance of these skills in various life situations. The speaker emphasized that personal grooming and etiquette are integral components of an individual’s personal brand. She discussed how these elements can greatly influence one’s career prospects and social interactions. The workshop covered a wide range of topics, including dressing for success, effective communication, body language, dining etiquette, and professional conduct. Students were encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in the discussion. At the end of the workshop students had the opportunity to seek advice and clarification on specific situations and scenarios related to grooming and etiquette. The Workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhavna Parwani, Dr. Bimal Solanki and Prof. Nidhip Shah.

A SESSION ON ‘MY LIFE, MY MISSION’ AS A PART OF CELEBRATION OF ‘UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY’

Date:09-09-2023

Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Swami Vivekananda Study Circle on the occasion of ‘Universal Brotherhood Day’ organized an expert session on ‘My life, my mission’ by an eminent speaker CA Pradip K. Modi. Mr. Modi commenced the session explaining to students about Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy which was rooted in the belief that India’s values and principles were deeply centered around humanity and interconnectedness of all living beings and their well-being. At the heart of his teachings was the concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which translates to “the world is one family.” His famous address at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893 began with the words “Sisters and Brothers of America,” symbolizing his commitment to universal brotherhood. He expounded that Swami Vivekananda identified poverty and illiteracy as key societal challenges, which he believed could be tackled through social reforms and character development instilling in them strong moral and ethical values leading them to be responsible citizens and have a greater social consciousness. Further he said that to initiate social reforms Swami Vivekananda established two main institutions Ramakrishna Mission and Ramakrishna Math in Belur Math, Kolkata for improving living conditions, education, and vocational training to uplift disadvantaged communities while emphasizing moral values. These institutions even today work for the benefits of mankind and put efforts to combat poverty, illiteracy, and nurture strong character in individuals for societal betterment. For the purpose of character development based on Swami Vivekananda’s ideology, he suggested that one should have:
1. Clear goal
2. Faith in thyself
3. Focus on the process and destination
4. Service towards the nation and humanity

Concluding this insightful session, he gave students a practical example of how an individual should lead their life. He said that one should learn to apply the accelerator and brakes according to the situations in order to reach their desired destinations. This informative session was managed by students of the GLS-FOC under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

LET’S TEACH- CLASSROOM TEACHING COMPETITION

Date: 05-09-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized Teachers Day Celebrations on 5th September, 2023 by organizing LET’S TEACH (Classroom Teaching Competition). The students of all three years enthusiastically participated in the competition. The competition was declared the previous week and students enthusiastically registered their topics for teaching and prepared for it. They taught the fellow students in the class wherein they used various techniques of Power Point Presentation, Quiz, Games etc.
Winners of LET’S TEACH (CLASSROOM TEACHING)

First Position – Dhruv Raval
Second Position– Shrina Mehta & Divyam Bhatt
Third Position– Kavita Prajapati & Vanshika Pancholi

READER OF THE MONTH COMPETITION

Date: 02-09-2023

Faculty of commerce organises two competitions under the auspice of Word wizards – the English and reading club every year. 'Reader of the month' and 'Reader of the year' to motivate the students to improve their communication skills by reading varied types of books. The first 'Reader of the month' competition was held on 2nd September, 2023. It was judged by Miss Hirva Popat, faculty member at the faculty of engineering and technology, GLS University. Miss Hirva Popat gave her thoughtful insights and explained to the students about text and context. She also gave her thoughts on how to interpret the writings of the book. The students presented their views and thoughts on different books that they had read. Even though it was their first time, the student presented great book reviews on ‘Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different', 'Little Women', 'The Power of Your Subconscious Mind', and many more. The competition was co-ordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

The BEST READERS OF THE MONTH (August) areMs. Forum shah
Ms.Laksha Nahata
Ms. Honey Bhatt
Ms. Sanjana Virwani
Ms. Vanshika Jethwani
Mr. Ayush Kaurani

SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP

Date:28-08-2023

Faculty Of Commerce organized Self Defense Workshop under Collegiate Women Development Committee (CWDC) wherein girl students were taught self defense techniques. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Amandeep Singh Gotra, “General Secretary” of all Gujarat Thai boxing Association who is an International Wushu Fighter and a coach to elite National Players. He highlighted the key points why such kinds of workshops are required to sensitize our girl child/students to self-protect themselves in public places as well as at home. He also pointed out that this is the demand of the hour as we can relate ourselves to the news items of domestic violence, eve-teasing cases and other severe forms of violence against women and children which is pouring in on a day to day basis. He very well explained why it is necessary to attend and train oneself with this kind of workshop and training programmers. He said that having knowledge about self defense techniques not only help defend but also it builds confidence in oneself. He gave advices and tips to our girl students on how to avoid situations and circumstances that may lead to unwanted incident. By showcasing the self defense techniques with his teammates he taught how to react to different types of bad touch , grips and locks. No matter your size, weight, or strength in relation to your opponent, you can defend yourself by strategically using your body and the simple law of physics. He very well brought to our notice that how everyday objects you carry around with you or things in your environment can also be used to your advantage as weapons such as mobile phones , I’d card , safety pins , knife etc. He shared a very inspiring case study of a girl in Delhi who got stuck in a life threatening situation but with her presence of mind and quick response she managed to save herself and received the bravery award from Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Lastly, the session was concluded by calling few students from the audience to practically perform the techniques learnt which helped them to boost their confidence.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT AT AMUL PLANT – THE TASTE OF INDIA

Date: 22-08-2023

An industrial visit to the renowned Amul Fed was organized for the students. The trip aimed to provide students with valuable insights into the operations and processes of one of India’s leading dairy cooperatives. Approximately 100 students were given the unique opportunity to visit the Amul Fed. The trip included visits to key locations within the Amul ecosystem, focusing on the production and processing of dairy products. The day began with a visit to the Kheda Milk Housing Society Cooperative, where the students were greeted by Mr. Richard. He provided the students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical origins of Amul Fed, tracing its roots back to the visionary efforts of Mr. Tribhuvan Patel and the pivotal role played by Dr. Varghese Kurien, the First CEO of Amul Mother Dairy. Mr. Richard then guided the students on a tour of the Amul Fed facility, explaining in detail the intricate processes involved in purifying and testing milk. The students gained insights into the stringent quality control measures that are in place at every step of the production cycle. Additionally, the students were introduced to the diverse range of Amul products and were shown the meticulous testing procedures followed for each batch. The presentation extended to the production of butter, where the students were enlightened about the analogous meticulous testing methods followed. Notably, the butter production process utilizes specialized machinery imported from Germany, underscoring Amul’s commitment to cutting-edge technology. After a brief lunch break, the students were led to the Amul Chocolate Factory. This segment of the trip focused on the intricate processes of chocolate production, packaging, processing, and storage within Amul’s warehouses. The students were astounded to learn that the factory produces an astonishing 400 chocolates per minute, showcasing Amul’s proficiency and scale in chocolate production. The trip was not only educational but also inspiring, igniting a hope for more such insightful excursions in the future. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Bhavik Swadia, Dr. Bimal Solanki, Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Date: 21-08-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized a workshop under the banner of Celebrating Innovation and Empowering Entrepreneurship. The theme of this workshop is enlightening the students about the pros and cons as well as the concept of Entrepreneurship. The entire session was conducted by Dhruvit Shah the founder of SOURCEITRIGHT.COM. He began the session by emphasizing the meaning of Entrepreneurship by describing Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and multifaceted field that requires a combination of skills, qualities, and strategies. He provided insights into the essence of entrepreneurship, debunked common myths, highlighted key characteristics, and
identified mistakes to avoid in the journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur. An
entrepreneur should not be limited to these superficial labels and should instead focus on adding economic value through execution. One intriguing point he makes is that there are no prerequisites for entrepreneurship. He dispels the notion that one needs specific qualifications or attributes to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. Then moving further he outlines certain crucial characteristics of a successful entrepreneur like Being Human, Execution, Consciousness, Consistency etc. He also identifies certain mistakes that aspiring entrepreneurs should steer :

1. Excessive Talking: Constant talking without meaningful action can create a negative
perception and hinder effective communication.
2. Poor Listening Skills: Failing to actively listen and understand silence can lead to missing out on valuable insights.
3. Undervaluing Advice: Dismissing advice from significant sources like mentors, parents, and government can impede progress.
4. Negativity: Succumbing to negativity can hinder the startup mindset and inhibit progress.
5. Light Treatment of Values: Not prioritizing values such as truth and trust can erode
relationships and credibility.
6. Incomplete Life Experience: Not fully experiencing life outside of business can lead to a lack of perspective and burnout.

At the end he gave insights on entrepreneurship provide a holistic perspective that challenges preconceived notions and offers a roadmap for success. By emphasizing the significance of adding economic value, executing ideas, and maintaining consistency, he highlights the core tenets of entrepreneurship. Additionally, his identification of common mistakes offers valuable
guidance for individuals aspiring to thrive in the entrepreneurial landscape.

QUIZZARDS: THE QUIZ COMPETITION IN FIVE DIFFERENT AREAS

Date: 21-08-2023

Faculty Of Commerce organised a Quiz Competition under QUIZZARDS: Unleash Your Intellect in which more than 70 students enthusiastically participated in five different areas viz. General Knowledge Quiz, Business Quiz, INDIA Quiz, Sports Quiz and Bollywood & Hollywood Quiz. The Quiz Competition was designed as an innovative and interactive programme to facilitate a copious flow of knowledge and ideas among the students packed in exciting rounds with an objective to identify students who have a flair for quizzing. The event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

WINNERS OF THE COMPETITION

INDIA QUIZ
First Position: Neel Vyas, Raghav Shah
Second Position: Dev Patel, Kushal Gandhi
Third Position: Jyot Buch, Heet Doshi

BUSINESS QUIZ
First Position: Kushal Gandhi, Dev Patel
Second Position: Raghav Shah, Neel Vyas
Third Position: Lavya Shah, Krupali Pada

SPORTS QUIZ
First Position:Kavya Jhaveri, Lavya Shah
Second Position: Raghav Shah, Devratna Shah
Third Position: Heet Doshi, Jyot Buch

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
First Position:Dev Patel, Kushal Gandhi
Second Position:Neel Vyas, Raghav Shah
Third Position: Priyesh Sanghvi, Sanjana Virwani

BOLLYWOOD AND HOLLYWOOD QUIZ
First Position:Saloni Modi, Devratna Shah
Second Position:Raghav Shah, Neel Vyas
Third Position: Jyot Buch, Heet Doshi

A SESSION ON UNLEASING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Date: 20-08-2023

Faculty of Commerce hosted a dynamic and enlightening guest session titled “Unleashing Entrepreneurship,” featuring the distinguished entrepreneurship expert, CA Siddharth Bhatt on the occasion to commemorate World Entrepreneurship Day. The session aimed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within students and provide them with invaluable insights into the world of business and innovation. During the session, CA Siddharth Bhatt emphasized the significance of passion and perseverance as driving forces behind a successful entrepreneurial endeavor. Bhatt’s engaging storytelling painted a vivid picture of the entrepreneurial landscape, inspiring the attendees to consider their own aspirations and ideas. Bhatt delved into various facets of entrepreneurship, including:

1. Identifying Opportunities: Bhatt stressed the importance of recognizing market gaps and converting challenges into business opportunities. He encouraged students to think creatively and envision innovative solutions that cater to evolving consumer needs.
2. Business Planning and Strategy: The expert highlighted the significance of meticulous business planning and strategy formulation. He guided attendees through the process of creating a solid business plan, emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals and a well-defined roadmap.
3. Navigating Challenges: Bhatt shared his insights on overcoming obstacles commonly faced by entrepreneurs, such as financial constraints and market competition. He advocated for adaptability and a growth mindset as key traits to navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
4. Networking and Collaborations: The expert emphasized the role of networking in entrepreneurship. He discussed the importance of building meaningful connections, leveraging mentorship, and collaborating with diverse professionals to enhance business prospects.
5. Innovation and Future Trends: Bhatt concluded his talk by discussing the role of innovation in sustaining business success. He encouraged students to stay updated with emerging technologies and trends that can shape the future of various industries.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, allowing students to engage directly with CA Siddharth Bhatt and seek personalized advice on their entrepreneurial queries.

A WORKSHOP ON ‘VERSE VIBRATIONS- CRAFTING SPOKEN WORD POETRY

Date: 19-08-2023

An interactive workshop ‘Verse vibrations – crafting spoken word poetry’ under the auspice of Word Wizards- The English and reading club was organized on 19th August, 2023 conducted by an International expert Ms. Ruhee Parelkar to unleash the inner poet of the students and to learn the art of storytelling, rhythm and performance to create captivating pieces. The workshop started with a visual presentation of a spoken word poetry performance. The students were taught the characteristics spoken word like how it is intended for performance, relies on sound and is a very powerful form of self-expression. She elaborately clarified the difference between ‘Poetry and spoken word’, the origin and history of it and a step by step explanation on how to prepare a spoken word piece ranging from finding a topic, brainstorming, free writing, specifying, enhancing and structuring, refining, revising, adding performance elements like rhythm and pacing, body language, practicing and honing the piece to finally performing it in front of the audience. The concept of ‘Imagery’ which helps visualize what is being said, to recreate a specific moment, aids in painting a picture and using your senses to enhance your brainstormed cloud was beautifully presented by her. Verses from poems of famous poets, how to use Figures of speech like Simile, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration and Repetition in a out-of-the box way was suggested. Last but not the least, Ms. Parelkar beautifully performed a self-written poem of ‘First memories and Final Goodbyes’.

QUIZZARDS: UNLEASH YOUR INTELLECT

Date: 18-08-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized a Workshop on Quiz Grooming titled “Quizzards: Unleash Your Intellect”. It was conducted by Mr. Mangesh Parelkar, Director, Abacus – The Academy. The workshop aimed to enhance students’ knowledge, critical thinking, and quizzing skills. The event started with an introduction by Mr. Parelkar, an expert in quizzing, who shared his knowledge, insights, and experiences in various areas. He emphasized the importance of staying updated with current affairs and encouraged students to develop a habit of reading newspapers, magazines, and books regularly. The workshop included interactive sessions where students participated in stimulating quizzes that covered a wide range of topics, including history, science, sports, music, and general knowledge. Mr. Parelkar provided valuable tips on how to approach quiz questions, improve memory retention, and enhance analytical thinking. Mr. Parelkar explained students about the Domino Effect of quizzing. Mr. Parelkar also gave the following Tips for Building Awesome Trivia Quizzes

The title of the quiz should be fun and timely. …
Have a strategy for what topics your questions will cover given the title. …
Order the questions to make the user feel like they’re on a thrill ride. …
Randomly position your correct answers.

The workshop concluded with a quiz competition, where students put their newly acquired skills to the test. Overall, the Workshop on Quiz Grooming was a resounding success, provided students with a platform to sharpen their quizzing abilities and expand their knowledge base. The event not only enhanced their intellectual capabilities but also instilled a sense of competitiveness and curiosity among the participants.

CAREER ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP POLISHED IMPRESSIONS: DRESSING AND GROOMING FOR INTERVIEW SUCCESS

Date: 10-08-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized, under the aegis of ‘Kshitij’ – A Career Carving Cell, a highly informative and empowering session with a renowned image consultant Ms. Vama Rajpal on the topic ‘Polished Impressions: Dressing and Grooming for Interview Success’. The event, held at the university campus, aimed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge to enhance their personal and professional image. The session commenced with an introduction to the importance of image management in today’s competitive world. Ms. Vama Rajpal, an esteemed expert in the field, captivated the audience with her insightful guidance on various aspects of personal branding, grooming and communication. She started with visual presentations of a variety of food dishes and involved students by asking a question as to which one appeals them the most? Further, she discussed Dr. Albert Mehrabian’s Communication Model including the distinct traits of verbal and non-verbal communication, body language as well as the significance of physical appearances. The relevance of various gestures, facial expressions as well as different postures were also explained to students by showing various photographs of do’s and don’ts while appearing for online as well as offline interviews. She shared practical tips on dressing appropriately for different occasions, creating a positive first impression, and developing effective communication skills. She emphasized the significance of body language, vocal tone, and presentation skills in building a strong personal brand. She stressed how well managed the entire ambience and lighting of the background should be, from where the participant is sitting for appearing for the interview. She gave a very relevant example as to how important it is to properly dress even when the participant is sitting at home. According to her, ‘What if water spills on the dress and suddenly you have to get up and if not properly dressed, it will create a very bad impression in front of interviewers.’ The overwhelming response and positive feedback from the attendees reflected the success of the session.

FIELD TRIP: EXPLORING FINTECH INFRASTRUCTURE AT GIFT CITY, GANDHINAGAR

Date: 10-08-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized an enriching field trip for its Accounting and Fintech batch to GIFT City, Gandhinagar on August 10, 2023. The trip aimed to provide students with practical insights into the infrastructure and operations of India’s leading fintech hub. The students were warmly welcomed by Mr. Yogesh Bobade, the Chief Executive at GIFT City, who guided them throughout the visit. Students were given a comprehensive tour of the facility, showcasing the cutting-edge technology and infrastructure that supports various financial services. They gained valuable insights into how fintech companies operate within a specially designed ecosystem to foster innovation and growth. Through interactions with industry professionals and firsthand exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure, students gained valuable knowledge and practical insights that will undoubtedly enhance their academic and professional journey in the field of finance and technology.

ELOCUTION COMPETITION UNDER ‘MANTHAN FINALE’

Date: 08-08-2023

Faculty of commerce under the auspice of ‘Word Wizards- The English and reading club’ organized the final round of the Elocution competition which was a part of “MANTHAN- A Thought Provoking Mission” on 8^th August 2023. The Elocution competition was a two-tier competition wherein 70 participants took to the stage for the preliminary round conducted on 17^th, July 2023. 39 participants got selected for the final round. This competition proved to be a brilliant opportunity for the students to gain confidence through exposure on stage, to remove stage fear and to hone oratory skills in terms of pronunciation, delivery, voice modulation and body language. The participants presented their stance on one of the following three topics:

The Impact of Technology on Millennials and Gen-Z
Energy alternatives – Only solution to the environmental Sustainability
Hard Work Vs Smart Work

A distinguished panel of judges, comprising of Mr. Sarang Jhaveri and Ms. Ruhee Parelkar, carefully evaluated each performance based on criteria such as content, intonation, pronunciation and presentation style. The judges’ expertise and discernment ensured a fair and objective evaluation process.

Winners of the Elocution competition:

1^st Position Padmanabh Chavda

2^nd Position Khadija Lakdawala

3^rd Position Kaushal Bagadiya

4^th Position Dhvani Pandya

5^th Position Darsh Patel

The winners were awarded with certificates of merit to commemorate their achievements. The event was managed by student committee under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Prof. Hard Patel.

A SESSION ON ‘JOURNEY OF IMPLEMENTING IDEAS TO INNOVATING’

Date:07-08-2023

Under “Academics and Beyond” a session was organized on the theme ‘Journey of implementing ideas to innovating’. The session was conducted by Dr. Megha Bhatt founder of SciKnowTech. During the session, she emphasized that ideas are based on a person’s hobbies, passions, talents, and the environment they live in, particularly from a youth perspective. Participants were encouraged to ask themselves questions like what they love doing and their biggest talents to gauge their innovativeness. She also explained the meaning of an entrepreneur and provided the equation of a startup: New Business + Passion + Innovation + Technology. She highlighted how various businesses, like “Being Human” and “OYO,” have taken initiatives outside their original domains, showing that there is a significant disruption in the business field. The five elements of success shared in the session were: ideas, team, business model, funding, and timing. Furthermore, the concept of innovation, its fear, and the significance of “Jugaad Innovation,” achieving maximum impact with minimum resources, were discussed. She concluded the workshop by explaining the meaning of the Business Canvas Model and Student Start-up & Innovation Policy. The entire session was managed by the event managers under the guidance or Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

A SESSION ON ‘DEMISTIFYING HIGH- YOUTH DRUGS AND TRENDS

Date: 02-08-2023

A session on “Demistifying High- Youth Drugs and Trends”- say no to drug seminar was organized. The session was conducted by two guest speakers. First is Shri Jayrajsinh Vala, an IPS officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Operations Group of Crime Branch of Ahmedabad. Another Speaker was Mr. Krunal Shah, Program manager at Elixir, UNICEF, CEO of the Gujarat youth forum who represented India at the United Nations in GENEVA through World Economic Forum. Mr. Vala began the seminar by emphasizing the definition of What is Drug and how the Drug Works by describing that Drugs help to reduce certain hormones from our body that helps us to boost our energy or mood for certain period of time. He explained that today’s youth is easily able to become the drug addict. And also told that this drug addicts later became the peddler and help to increase the number of drug addicts in a city or country. These peddlers use certain ways in order to increase the number of drug addicts. One of them is that they encourage others by telling certain things to them that they dislike in order to increase the number of drug addicts. In order to get a proper treatment, he suggested that we should prefer and psychiatrists in order to come out of the drug addiction.
Certain takeaways of this session are:-
1. Regular exercise and Sports activities are the best way to reduce stress
2. In order to stay away from the drugs the best way is to have a Goal or Aim to achieve in the life
3. Youth are used less, not useless
4. Say No to Drugs, and Yes to Life.
Mr. Vala concluded the session by telling his life experience of becoming an IPS officer and attending a pledge of not to take drugs and finally he concluded with the phrase ‘Youth Salaamat to Desh Salaamat’.

EXPERT SESSION ON TALES OF LEADERS: THE ART OF MANAGEMENT

Date: 01-08-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized a session titled "Tales of Leaders: The Art of Management" under the banner of Academics and Beyond. The session was conducted by Mr. Kartik Shah. During the session, he emphasized the concept of "The Changing World," highlighting emerging trends, economic and customer expectations, and increased social connectivity. He drew parallels between economic expectations and everyday experiences, like preparing Maggie and opening a Demat account. He also explained how the world is transitioning from intent-based buying to discovery-based buying, exemplified through DMart and Amazon Go. Moreover, he raised concerns about technology affecting employment opportunities due to limited transition cycles. To address this challenge, he outlined key areas to focus on for thriving in this constantly evolving world:1. Growth Mindset, 2. Develop Agility, 3. Creativeness & Innovation. He discussed the difference between Generalized Careers and Specialized Careers, highlighting the significance of management as a career path. Additionally, he shared five essential skills that good leaders possess: Communication, Decision-making, Adaptability, Creativity, Conflict Management. He concluded the workshop by emphasizing the importance of developing leadership skills for success. The session was conducted by event managers under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP

Date: 28-07-2023

Under the auspice of Word Wizards – The English and Reading Club organized ‘Public Speaking Workshop’. Mr. Nivid Desai, an Adroit Public Speaker and Communication Expert was invited as a resource person to conduct this workshop. The interactive workshop commenced with the expert, questioning attendees about the problems and challenges that they face while they are on stage. From the speaking and presentation style of renowned personalities, he suggested solutions to these problems and asked students to observe and learn from them as imitation is the greatest form of flattering. Further explaining the technical terms of public speaking such as expression and delivery, he said that the audience remembers how you spoke rather than what you spoke. Improvisation, relevant content and emotional clarity are keys to ace this art. Making the students aware about the breathing techniques that they should use and body language that they should adapt in order to appear confident and engage the audience, he made students practice musical notes in order to open up and feel comfortable with their own voice. Giving pre performance tips, he said that one should practice pranayama to reduce nervousness, be clear with our script and always have back up points to avoid blank outs. To have proficiency, Mr. Desai said that language is a human product; grammar helps to structure the sentences. To directly solve the problems that one faces, he called students to perform, evaluated their performance and suggested some tips and tricks so that they can leave a lasting impact on their audience.

To become a better speaker, he recommended students the following strategies:

Speak in their natural voice.
Reduce their pitch when they use a mic.
To improve language proficiency, they should listen to podcasts, observe how native language speakers use the language, watch good English movies and listen to English songs.
Avoid cross gestures
Compartmentalize the audience, break the eye-contact whenever required and make it as human as possible.
Identify and maintain eye contact with four to five people in different corners to connect with audience.
Know where to emphasize and modulate the tone.

Concluding the insightful session, he asked students to think from the audience’s perspective while preparing a speech, which should always contain an answer to questions like ‘What, How, When and Why’ about the topic. The event was coordinated by the student committee of Faculty of Commerce under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

LINKEDIN RESUME MASTERCLASS

Date: 27-07-2023

An interactive session with corporate professionals on campus under the banner of ACADEMICS AND BEYOND was organized in which the session was conducted by an eminent speaker Mr. Abhishek Singh Gautam. The insightful session commenced with Mr. Abhishek explaining the importance of having an accessible, strong and comprehensive LinkedIn profile which would open the door to a myriad of possibilities. In the era of globalization and digitalization, every company, before recruiting candidates undertakes a tech-enabled screening process as a personal interview of mere fifteen to thirty minutes is not enough. The session’s primary objectives were to optimize student’s profiles, emphasize the importance of personal branding, teach effective networking strategies, showcase relevant skills, and promote professional online etiquette. Throughout the session, key skills required for LinkedIn profile setup were emphasized, including strong writing abilities, effective communication, personal branding development, attention to detail, networking aptitude, and basic digital literacy. Adding to few tips on creating a strong profile he said that, mention the suitable hard skills and soft skills that you possess which would entice the companies to recruit you. To get an edge over others one should mention their self-learnt skills, their journey from failure to success and their challenges they overcame while working upon a project. Participants were guided on how to create well-structured and compelling profiles, focusing on key sections like the headline, about section, featured, work experience, recommendations, skills and endorsement. By utilizing relevant keywords and showcasing their achievements, participants could extract maximum impact from their profiles. Students
learned how to proactively connect with professionals in their field, engage in conversations, and foster meaningful relationships. By leveraging the power of networking, participants could expand their industry connections and create opportunities for collaboration and career growth. In order to get recommended by linkedin algorithm he advised to avoid slangs and cringe content. Do conduct a proper research about the job description and highlight the skills that you mastered in. He concluded the informative session suggesting students to undertake grunt test, upload and review their profiles through well-known websites like Crystal, Wiza and Resume worded.

A SESSION ON FOCUS ON BASICS, GLORY WILL FOLLOW

Date: 26-07-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized an interactive session with corporate professionals on campus under the banner of ACADEMICS AND BEYOND. The session was conducted by Mr. Kirat Damani, an Eminent Lawyer, Former National Cricketer and the Chairman of Selection Committee of Ranji Trophy of Gujarat. Justifying his topic “Focus on Basics, Glory will Follow”, Mr. Kirat Damani explained the students to strike a balance between passion and profession. By sighting his own example of being a passionate cricketer at the age of 8 to being an eminent lawyer at the age of 34, he suggested students to be focused towards their goals. He emphasized that knowledge, talent and resources without execution are of no use, they are just a piece of information which you can find even on Google. Further, sharing his experience as a sportsperson, he casted light on being physically fit as a fit body will be powerfully confident . Also, he advised students not to be addicted to intoxicants as it is nothing but suppressing one’s weakness. He also brought to the notice that what you do stays with you forever. The few tips given by Mr. Kirat Damani that he personally follows are :

1) Invest in Yourself – Develop strong habits, character and enhance your skills and attitude to build your thought process in a right manner.

2) Stay away from the intoxications during this time as intoxications leads to the decline in the thinking ability of ourself.

3) Identify your strengths, don’t worry for the weaknesses.

4) Never have a plan B – It is a defensive way of thinking and it takes away 100% Focus from Plan A.

5 ) Focus on the process, results will have factors and don’t let results stop you. Be a smart selfish if necessary.

6 ) Success is an overrated syndrome- Be the best version of yourself and having clarity in mind is a must. He quoted ‘Intelligence in life lies in its simplicity.’

7 ) Respect your parents – At the end we all are not robots and as human beings we need warmth and people around us who can appreciate and support us.

According to him, it’s not important to know too many people. But, it’s important to make right friends specially at this age. At last, he concluded the session by clarifying the difference between the terms ‘Best’ and ‘Excellent’. In case of Best you tend to compare yourself with others while ‘Excellence is the best version of ourself.’ The entire event was managed by the student committee of Faculty of Commerce SMPIC under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

A SESSION ON ‘STRATEGIC BEHAVIOUR AND GAME THEORY

Date: 25-07-2023

The ‘Economics Club’ organized a guest session in which around 100 students had participated. Dr. Atman Shah conducted the session on ‘Strategic Behavior and Game Theory’ providing valuable insights of Economics. The session covered a wide range of concepts, starting from the basics of Strategic decision making, meaning of a game, types of games, and its application. Students were involved in an interesting activity which introduced them to different outcomes of their decisions. This collaborative approach allowed the students to gain a holistic understanding of the Game theory and its elements. A major highlight of the session was the enriching experience given to the students. This practical session allowed them to apply the theoretical knowledge they had learned and gain better clarity about the working of Games. This combination of traditional and modern approach to economic terms imparted a great amount of learning experience for the students.
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ENHANCEMENT OF READING SKILL WORKSHOP

Date: 22-07-2023 to 25-07-2023

Under the auspice of ‘Word Wizards- English and Reading Club’, a three day ‘Enhancement of Reading Skill Workshop’ was organized on 22nd July, 24th July and 25th July, 2023. On the first day, Mr. Nitin Pillai, an English Language Expert conducted the workshop wherein students got involved in lots of activities aimed to create interest in reading books and teach them as to how to read. The workshop was focused on predictive reading. Mental models of reading assist in better understanding of the text in varied forms. The workshop took students through various literary genres such as poems, micro tales, fantasy fiction and opinion pieces to help them navigate better reading and engagement with texts. Next 2 days workshop journey embarked with an informative session with Professor Shailesh Teredesai, an academician and an expert trainer. In the initial phase of the session, he expounded the importance of reading to students. Reading is the exercise our brain needs. It is like a gym to the brain which improves memorization and concentration power. The last day insightful session kicked off with a quiz where in Mr. Shailesh Teredesai questioned students about famous personalities, business tycoons and renowned ministers and made students aware about their daily schedule of reading. The goal that these personalities set and itinerary that they follow really inspired the young minds. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

MANAGEMENT MOJO - A WORKSHOP SERIES

Date: 18-07- 2023 to 22-07-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized Management Mojo – a workshop series, envisaged as an initiative which helps students build managerial skills through a series of interactive sessions with an unconventional approach. These workshop series organized under the head of Innovation – Management club were designed to provide participants with the tools and techniques needed to excel in dynamic and ever-changing business environments. The first session was conducted by Mr. Vivek Tuteja, an IIM-A Alumnus of the batch of 2004. He started the session by emphasizing the meaning of Leadership which according to him is the skill that helps the leader to take the Team Together towards the goal and to achieve Success together with the whole team. He explained this by giving the example of the Indian cricketer Kapil Dev and described that how he only had the dream to win to World Cup and how he took his team together in achieving his goal. Further he explained about What is the Future Outlook?, Who is Successful?, What do You want to be… On explaining all such things, he described one of the Japanese concept of Study I.e., IKIGAI in which he told that every person should use these concepts in order to know about his/her strengths and weaknesses.

The takeaways from this session were:-

We believe that if you dream it, you can achieve it.
Real game of leadership starts from our brain itself
Think beyond, Don’t be afraid to Explore
Don’t ask why, ask Why not?…
Dream is the most powerful magnet
Your mind can either be your Best Friend or Worst Enemy

This session highlighted that we must know about ourselves that others don’t know. We have to set our goal or dream as if it is set then only will we be able to become successful easily and find our MOJO. The entire session was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

CLASSROOM TO CORPORATE - A GIANT BUT MANAGEABLE TRANSIT

Date: 20-07-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized an expert session titled “Classroom to Corporate – A Giant but Manageable Transit” by Dr. Saleel Bhatt, an academician and a corporate trainer. He provided valuable insights into the transition from academic life to the corporate world. He discussed various challenges faced by fresh graduates as they enter the workforce and offered practical strategies to overcome them.

Key Points:

Mindset Shift: Transitioning from a student to a professional requires a shift in mindset. Participants were encouraged to adopt a proactive approach, embrace change, and cultivate a growth mindset to thrive in the corporate environment.
Soft Skills Development: Effective communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in the corporate world.
Networking: Building a strong professional network can open doors to new opportunities and career advancement.
Adaptability: The corporate landscape is dynamic, and employees must be adaptable to changes.
Personal Branding: Participants were encouraged to develop their personal brand by showcasing their unique strengths, experiences, and achievements.

Overall, the session provided valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the transition from the classroom to the corporate world.

AN INTERACTIVE SESSION ON “METAMORPHOSIS PROFILE BUILDING WITH PROFESSIONALS”

Date: 18-07-2023

An interactive session on the topic ‘Metamorphosis Profile Building with professionals’ was organized under the banner of Innovation-The Management Club, which was conducted by a versatile speaker Mr. Abhishek Singh Gautam. He started the session by emphasizing on the significance of transformation in human beings by giving the example of the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly and stated that Purpose should be Excellence even though humans have options. He gave the example of Novak Djokovic, the greatest tennis player of all time and showed that it is better to improve 1% every day for next 365 days rather than Fall 1% every day. Further he asked the students to take inspiration from ‘Warren Buffett’, the world’s biggest investor describing how he perfectly utilizes time in order to invest. Mr. Gautam taught the students to never give upon their dreams. On the path of becoming the best, it’s okay to be ordinary. Further he explained the concept of UNDERSTAND TWO, DO THREE where two concepts are required to be understood- START EARLY and NEVER GIVE UP simultaneously asking to work on three things: Time management, Profile and Career. Concluding the informative session, he said that in order to become a successful person, everyone must learn to utilize their time properly and practice the right things to achieve their end goal. This session was conducted by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Bhavin Bhatt.

THE READATHON COMPETITION

Date:18-07-2023

Under the auspice of The Word Wizards – Reading & English Club, FOC organizes READATHON – Read, Lead, Succeed Competition every year. The Readathon Competition inspires students to read the greatest number of books and utilize other library resources and services in the most effective manner, with certain rules and regulations. It is a yearlong competition which is followed by participants creatively presenting a PPT wherein they impart the knowledge and the lessons they learnt by reading books and articles. This year the competition was being judged by Mr. Pratham Maheshwari and Ms. Khushi Maheshwari.

The winner of the competition is awarded as Best Reader of the Year Award.

In academic year 2022-23, 85 students competed for the award. The winners were:

Best Reader of the Year – Heet Doshi

Best Reader of the Year – Vishaka Rochlani

Best Reader of the Year – Tushara Nair

The competition was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

LITERARY COMPETITIONS UNDER THE AUSPICE OF MANTHAN: A THOUGHT-PROVOKING MISSION

Date:14^th, 15^th &17^th July,2023

Under the auspice of Word Wizards – an English and Reading club organized “Manthan: A Thought Provoking Mission” was organized. Different literary competitions were meticulously organized with the aim to remove the stage fear of students and to enhance their writing skills. More than 170 students participated in different competitions like Just A Minute, Short Story Writing, Story Telling, Poetry Recitation and Poetry Writing. Mr. Pratham Maheshwari was invited to judge both these events. He advised students to participate in literary events in order to showcase their talent and understand their potential. In the Story Telling Competition, students presented inspirational, fictional and insightful stories and mesmerized the judges and audience with their performances. Ms Khushi Maheshwari judged the event who advised the to maintain eye contact with everyone, the story should always be divided into three parts the beginning, middle and the end and all three parts should be coherent, and not to get personal while reciting a story. The second day kicked off with students participating in Poetry Recitation Competition. Every performance was unique and artistic. On the very same day, Poetry Writing Competition was organized to bring out the inner poets of the participants. The verses were really fascinating which brought a new dimension to the event. Mr. Kishan Desai judged both the events. He advised students to be mindful of the selection of the content, their pace, delivery and their style of presentation. All the events were organized by students under the guidance and coordination of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria & Prof. Hard Patel.

SOCIAL કે શોષણ MEDIA - DECODING THE ADDICTIVE POTENTIAL

Date:12-07-2023

An interactive session under “Innovation – Management Club” on the topic Social ke shoshan media – Decoding the addictive potential by Dr. Parth Vaishnav, a renowned Psychiatrist and Deaddiction expert was organized. He started the session by saying “The only vaccine for mental health is Maa, but the destroyer of mental health is Stigma”. He continued by saying that we are born into a family and the parents decide our name. By this he means that we suffer from identity crisis since birth. People are attracted towards social media and suffer from mind wandering. Elaborating on the social media addiction of youth he said that, ‘Influencers are the biggest bunch of losers’ because they judge others without knowing them completely. He further discussed about depression, pointing out that applications like YouTube have an age restriction for the children so that they do not get depressed by the obsession of “likes” and “comments”. When addicted to this, dopamine is released in our brain. Due to the secretion of dopamine, we get the pressure for the likes and comments which affects our mental health. He advised not to escape from the questions but rather defend and answer them. The three main causes of depression- Impulsivity, anger and aggression and the ways to overcome them were beautifully explained by him. Concluding the insightful session, he urged the students to take a medical call rather than a social call incase of any mental illness. The students were enlightened to gain such knowledge and enjoyed the event through and through. The entire event was managed by the student committee of FOC under the guidance of Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

WORKSHOP ON ‘‘IMPORTANCE OF YOGA IN STUDENT’S LIFE”

Date: 10-07-2023

A workshop on “Importance of yoga in Student’s Life” was organized on 10th July, 2023 by CA. DR. Nilesh Suchak and Yoga club of FOC. He discussed how practicing yoga consistently can be beneficial for students to increase calmness and focus. Yoga is not just about practicing asanas but it also means to have a consciousness on our own thoughts which eventually can lead us understand where we are going wrong. Many anecdotes from Mahabharata, Ramayana were shared and their lessons in life were also discussed. Practicing yoga can have multiple health benefits including mental clarity, focus and weight control. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhavik U. Swadia and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

A GUEST SESSION ON “ENGLISH FOR EXPRESSIONS!”

Date: 07-07-2023

Under the auspice of ‘Bridge Course’, a guest session was organized on 7th July,2023 with the aim to enhance the English Language skills of the first-year students. Dr. Chetan Mewada, a senior Professor of English and Communication conducted the session on “English for Expressions!” Dr. Mewada initiated the discussion by telling that language cannot be taught, it has to be caught. He told students to love English language in order to truly learn it. He told students to self-analyze and answer three questions “what, why and how” they would learn English language. He added that concentration and self -motivation is the key to learn any language. Explaining the importance of English language, he elaborated that English is the immunity to enter and survive in the corporate world. Further he added that English acts a power bank in student’s life which helps them to boost self-confidence.

Dr. Chetan Mewada advised students to keep upgrading and developing themselves. He shared the following effective tips and methods to master English Speaking skills:

To be consistent
To ask questions
To be interactive and engaged in the session
To learn a new word every day and apply it in daily communication.
Believe in yourself
Read English Newspapers, Magazines and Publications regularly
Watch television and films in English, if possible, with subtitles
Make notes of new vocabulary
Read English books aloud

He encouraged students not to be afraid of making mistakes. Concluding the insightful and interactive session he explained the meaning of word LOVE, L(listen) O(observe) V(vocabulary) and E(engage). The session was organized by students under the coordination and guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

CELEBRATION OF MANAGENIOUS

Date: 05-07-2023 to 06-07-2023

An event for the first-year students, named Monogenous was organized on 5th and 6th of July, 2023 which aimed to provide a platform for students to showcase their skills and knowledge in different areas of management. Monogenous comprised four distinct events: Monogenous Screenlytical, Visual Vendetta, Questocity, and Intellect Clash. Monogenous Screenlytical focused on the analytical skills of the participants in the context of business and management where more than 20 teams analyzed movies such as Lagaan, Mission Mangal, English Vinglish, Life of pie, The Pursuit of Happiness, etc. and proposed the skills learned from the same. Visual Vendetta was a creative event that emphasized the role of visual communication in marketing and advertising. Participants were challenged to design visually appealing and effective promotional campaigns for a given product such as stationery, kitchen appliances or service such as insurance, debit card etc. More than 30 participants showcased their creativity. Questocity was a knowledge-based event designed to test participants’ understanding of management concepts and current business trends. The event attracted 50 participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering healthy competition and knowledge sharing. Intellect Clash was a debate competition that provided a platform for participants to engage in intellectual discussions on contemporary business and management topics. More than 20 teams came forward to enhance their oratory skills, critical thinking, and their ability to articulate arguments effectively. The event proved to be a resounding success with more than 120 participants. It undoubtedly served as a catalyst for learning, networking, and overall personality development among the participants. The entire event was organized by the students of management Club under the guidance of Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

KAIZEN WORKSHOP AT AMA

Date: 04-07-2023

Students of Faculty of Commerce visited AMA (Ahmedabad management association) to participate in a Kaizen Workshop organized by AMA for Faculty of Commerce. The workshop was related to the application of kaizen management ideas in our day-to-day life. It was indeed an enlightening experience, providing a fresh perspective to the attendees. The workshop witnessed a participation of 200 students who were awarded with a certificate of appreciation.

GUEST LECTURE SESSION ON ‘CYBER SECURITY FOUNDATIONS: STRENGTHENING THE PILLARS OF DIGITAL PROTECTION’

Date: 03-07-2023

Under the auspice of “Academics and Beyond: A Lecture Series”, on 3rd July, 2023; a guest session was organized for the students on the topic ‘Cyber Security Foundations: Strengthening the Pillars of Digital Protection’ by Dr. Madhavi Dave, an eminent speaker and a Forensic expert. She vividly explained students about the different types of cyber-attacks like Malware, Password, Man-in-the-middle, Malvertising as well as phishing and how to take precautionary measures for the same. She strictly told students not to share their password with anyone so as to be cautious about various cyber frauds taking place. At the same time how dangerous it is to share photographs on social media networking sites like WhatsApp and Facebook and how easily they can be copied. She gave live examples where blackmail takes place due to hacking of passwords. The speaker also suggested to disable the microphone and camera settings while not in use otherwise it tracks the user 24×7. Also, users should update the firewall and the operating system every fortnight. Detailed information on Powerbi and Tablaeu were also discussed with the students.

The session became very interactive and interesting when she started discussing how to take cyber security measures. Her suggestions included following major tips:

Not to put location settings on and trying to avoid posting on Social media the place of travel or boarding an international flight.
Not to click strange links thereby getting attracted towards lottery and attractive offers.
To have a licensed version of antivirus software in the computer.
To read all terms and conditions of mobile phones for cyber security settings.
To be anonymous on social media networking sites.
Not to post solo pictures and to always post group photographs to avoid cyber frauds and copying.
To put opaque tape on the cameras of various devices so that instant photographs cannot be taken by outsiders through webcams.
Monitoring bank statements on a regular basis to detect fraud at an early stage.
Change of passwords on a regular basis and to keep separate passwords for each device separately.
Not to fill up complete details during any registrations for webinars.

Overall, the speaker highly stressed upon putting a self-check for students and asking them to be disciplined as far as their posts are concerned to avoid any kind of mis-happenings. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

CA DAY CELEBRATION: A SESSION ON TECHNO COUNTING – EMERGING AVENUES IN ACCOUNTING & REPORTING IN THE ERA OF AUTOMATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Date: 01-07-2023

On the occasion of CA Day celebration, Faculty of Commerce organised an expert session on the topic of : Techno Counting – Emerging Avenues in Accounting & Reporting in the era of Automation & Information technology. CA CS Fenil Shah was invited as an expert speaker to guide the Under graduate and Post graduate students to understand significant advancements witnessed by accounting and reporting professions in today’s era. He focused on the integration of technology and accounting, often referred to as “TECHNO-counting ” which leverages various technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in accounting and reporting processes with the help of Automation: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for streamlining routine accounting tasks, Cloud Computing to reduce the need for physical infrastructure, enhance data security, and facilitates remote work, Big Data and Analytics & Blockchain Technology to enable accountants to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies more effectively from the vast data generated. He made very clear that in future Business Reporting will override by Sustainability Reporting as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to help organizations meet evolving reporting standards and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

TWO DAYS CELEBRATION OF 17TH NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY

Date: 30-06-2023 & 01-07-2023

STATSTORM – The Statistical Club of Faculty of Commerce celebrated National Statistics Day 2023 on 30th June & 1st July 2023 with an objective to create awareness about the application of Statistics in real world amongst the young generation. The day is celebrated to commemorate the 130th birth anniversary of Padma Vibhushan awardee and the legendary statistician Dr. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis popularly known as the Father of Modern Statistics. This year the theme of National Statistics Day 2023 was “Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for monitoring Sustainable Development Goals.” This year the club organized five different activities in which more than 100 students participated. The events were Statistical Quiz, Rubik Cube Competition by which students could sharpen their puzzle solving skills, Poster Making Competition in which State, National and Global Level data were studied, compared and analyzed. The other events were Skunk Game based on the concepts of probability and Statcharades in which students had to express the various terms of statistics through miming. The winners of the above events were viral Bohra & Sayam Jain, Jaya Jagwani, Aaron Christian, Jiya Jha & Mokshil Shah, Preeti Kaurani & Jiya Thakkar. The event was coordinated Statistics Club students under the guidance of Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

SESSION ON VEDIC MATHEMATICS

Date: 26-06-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized a session on Vedic Maths lecture under the head of Academics and Beyond. The session was conducted by Rohan Garg, an IIM-C pass out and a career counselor who has trained more than 1 lakh students till now. Vedic Mathematics is the ancient system of calculation which was drawn from the Vedas, between 1911 and 1918 in India. The advantage of Vedic Mathematics is that it allows for uncomplicated problem-solving methods for difficult arithmetic problems and large sums. The lecture sought to apprise students of tricks that they could employ to make their calculations faster and accurate—whether it be finding the square roots of big numbers, multiplication of a number with a number of Nines or for two-digit multiplication. The moderator gave various examples and in hand practice to the students to grasp the tricks spontaneously. The students thoroughly enjoyed the techniques of fast calculations through a series of fun activities. Students showed keen interest and participated in the workshop with zeal and enthusiasm. This rapid fire helps the students to sharpen their brain and to fight the anxiety inside us. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

INTERACTIVE SESSION ON DRIVING A FERRARI ON CAREER EXPRESSWAY

Date: 21-06-2023

Faculty of Commerce organized an interactive session with corporate professionals on campus under the banner of ACADEMICS AND BEYOND in which the session was conducted by Dr. B.N. Dastoor, a management consultant and an author of over a hundred books. Dr B.N. Dastoor is a recipient of merit awards from Stanford University, Arizona State University, Gujarati Sahitya Parishad and many more. He started by saying that our body is divided into 5 parts : Physical, Mental, Physiological, Scientific, Happy. He said not to utter certain words like Luck, Circumstances, Problem, Impossible, Satisfaction. He said that there are Three original gurus of yoga : lord Shiva, lord Krishna and lord patanjali. According to Lord Krishna, “Yoga karmashu kaushalam” means Everything you do skillfully is yoga. He further continued by saying that When you make a mistake, the tendency is to blame somebody else. Instead ask yourself different questions such as Ability, Clarity, Help, Intrinsic motivation, Evaluation, Validity, Environment. The acronym of these words is ACHIEVE. If you follow this ACHIEVE, you can achieve whatever you aim for. He also gave a Formula for success :

You will have to learn faster than your competitors.
Surround yourself with people smarter than you

He ended the session by saying, After getting up say “Do your best” to yourself and before going to bed ask yourself, “Did my best”. The entire event was managed by the student committee of the Faculty Of Commerce under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt, Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

Academic Activities 2022-2023

GAMIFICATION IN MARKETING: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Date: 2 nd March,2023.

Faculty Of Commerce organized an interactive session on campus under the banner of ‘Academics and Beyond’ with Dr. Yupal Shukla, an Adjunct Professor at University of Bologna, Italy. Mr. Shukla initiated the session by discussing about the various elements of gaming while duly explaining the concept of gamification in Marketing arena. Further he discussed how nowadays companies like Nike, Gpay, Paytm and Strava are using Gamification as a marketing technique to increase customer engagement. He emphasized on intrinsic as well as extrinsic motivation for engaging customers by the mobile apps. He further explained how Gamification increases user experience which helps companies to increase profitability. He added that increasing customer lifetime value will eventually benefit the company as a whole. The knowledge value will tend to increase customer influencer value. Giving rewards, freebies, virtual trophy and many such benefits help companies to increase customer referral value and consumers feel a part of community. He summed up by saying that Gamification is the future marketing and how in long run it will be of a huge benefit as a career. The entire event was managed by the student committee of the Faculty of Commerce under the guidance of Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

CELEBRATION OF “VISHWA MATRUBHASHA DIVAS”

Date: 21st February,2023.

Someone has rightly said that “Our mother tongue is the dress of our thoughts”. Faculty of Commerce organized an awareness program for the mother tongue. The main objective of this program was to create awareness and respect for the mother tongue among students. In this program Mr. Mitai Shukla, a well-known script writer, Mr. Harsh Thakkar, a well-known RJ and actor and Mr. Harsh Tripathi, a young poet and teacher were invited for a panel discussion which was moderated by a student, Kishan Desai. Sharing his views Mitai Shukla said that “don’t insist on feeding by force, people would love and understand our language by heart”.

Mr. Harsh Thakkar said that “Whenever any problem arises, our language is the best way to express it. Language is not a garden that needs to be preserved. It is preserved by what we express.” According to Mr. Harsh Tripathi, “Gujarati language is in the blood of every Gujarati. Every non-Gujarati living in Gujarat can understand Gujarati easily.” He further added, “In many countries, more emphasis is placed on mother tongue. Information communication in mother tongue means zero percent failure.” The penal members discussed that true emotions are expressed in the mother tongue, if you laugh, cry or dream it will be mostly in Gujarati. Mr. Mitai Shukla also expressed that with the change of generations, modernization can be added to the language, but the dignity of the language remains the same.

The objective of this program was to make the students understand the importance of their language and develop feelings towards it. This program was co-ordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra and Dr. Krupa Bhatt.

A GUEST SESSION ON ‘CIVIL SERVICES A DREAM CAREER’

Date: 25th January, 2023.

Faculty of Commerce believes in complete and inclusive development of students. With this vision a session was organized for helping students know the actual scope and career in Civil Services. The workshop was taken over by ACP Dr. Nirav Patel who is posted in Delhi. He started his session by sharing his motivational story how he being the son of farmer and having a rural background cleared UPSC at first attempt. He very well brought to our notice the harsh truth of our society how people get attracted to what they see and start deciding their future accordingly. He very well cleared how people run after the power and popularity that comes along with being a civil servant but they don’t know the basic structure of Civil Services. He emphasized on how knowing your strength and weaknesses can give a clear idea about your vision. He encouraged students to self-introspect and think about themselves at least once in a while. He explained why Gujarat in spite of being a prosperous state doesn’t offer many candidates for the post of Bureaucrat. He then wisely contradicted between how one should enjoy their life but should also know to forecast their future. Further Sir explained how preparing for UPSC widens your knowledge in such a way that makes you stand out in the crowd. He threw a light on the fact how youngsters nowadays are very much engaged on social media platforms but lack information about what is actually happening around them. Lastly, he motivated the students to be clear , sincere and dedicated towards one’s goal. Failure is part and parcel of your journey towards success but what you learn from it matters so always Hope for the Best and prepare for the Worst. The session was managed by Dr. Bimal Solanki and Dr. Bhavin Bhatt.

‘ON THE SPOT PAINTING AND POSTER MAKING COMPETITION’

Date: 6th January, 2022

Faculty of Commerce organized ‘On The Spot Painting and Poster Making’ Competitions. In this competition, paintings and posters were prepared by our students on the basis of ‘On the Spot’ topic given. Students prepared very artistic and revolutionary paintings using different types of colors on flower vase, Indian festivals and campus life. Some students also made posters on the theme of save girl child, save environment and swachhata abhiyan. The core objective behind giving this topic is to encourage students to think towards their nation more creatively and spread awareness regarding Indian traditions as well as issues related to them. This competition was coordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi, Dr. Bimal Solanki and Dr. Keyur Vohra.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS(MUN) organized by Faculty of Commerce

Dates: 6th to 8th January,2023

Faculty of Commerce organized the first edition of MODEL UNITED NATIONS(MUN) from 6th to 8th January,2023. MUN is an academic simulation to provide platform to the students to play role of delegates of different countries and to participate in various national and international committees. It is a competition that gives an exposure to develop best life skills to find an optimal solution of multifaceted problems affecting political life and humanity. The inaugural ceremony was held on 6th January,2023 which was graced by Dr. Sudhir Nanavati, President, GLS University and CMA Sushil Handa, Founder Chairman, Fifth Veda Entrepreneur. Total 250 delegates from 54 academic institutions from 8 cities across the nation participated in the event. Shri Sudhir Nanavati, President, GLS University talked about the importance of participating in this kind of activities which develop students’ knowledge, understanding, empathy and other key life skills which will benefit them beyond their school & college years. Students also get aware about international affairs and get an insight how to solve global issue. CMA Shushil Handa gave a few important tips to be successful in life. He advised the students to Dream Big, take small steps, Move Ahead, Build Capabilities, Invest in Yourself. He also told them to never Compete, never Compare and never Complain. He motivated students to be the entrepreneur for creating better world for future. He said only Smart Work can never give you long term success, Hard Work is the ultimate option. The delegates had their deliberations on the following committees UNGA-DISEC, United Nations General, Assembly DISEC, GLA, Gujarat Legislative Assembly, LOK-SABHA, UNHRC, United Nations Human, DALAL STREET, Rights Council, International Press, Business Crisis for the three days.

‘ACADEMICS AND BEYOND: INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WITH CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS ON CAMPUS’

Dates: 6 to 20th December,2022.

Faculty of Commerce organized an interactive session with corporate professionals on campus under the banner of ACADEMICS AND BEYOND between 6th and 20th December,2022 to provide an opportunity to students to update their knowledge and keep them conversant with the modern developments in various fields. The interaction with experts contributed to the overall personality development of students, pushing them to become critical thinkers and delve deeper into the practical applications of different subjects.

The first session was conducted by Dr. Unmesh Dixit, an executive director at AMA on ‘CHANGE YOUR IMAGE, CHANGE YOUR LIFE’. He explained that image is not something you are showing outside, image is what you feel inside. He said that image is never written, it’s a perception of vision. To succeed in your life, you need to come out of your comfort zone because it ceases your growth and confidence. The second session was conducted by Dr. Darshna Thakker, a gynecologist, obstetrician and a social entrepreneur on ‘DESIGN YOUR DREAM LIFE’. She shared the two master keys to design our dream life that is self-love and self-acceptance. She also gave a few important tips: it’s okay to make mistakes but learn to accept it, Never create self-doubt. Prof. Pritesh Bhatia, faculty member, GLS Institute of Design conducted the third session on ‘A STARTUP’S JOURNEY’. He explained the quality of entrepreneurs as risk taker, ambitious, creative and consistent. He said that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. He concluded the session with a useful advise ‘Give importance to yourself and be true to yourself’. The fourth session was conducted by an eminent public speaker Ms. Radha Mehta on ‘AAJ KE ANAND KI JAI’. She started by emphasizing that our life is limited by what we think. If we expand our vision and strengthen our abilities then there’s no one to stop us from achieving the things in our life. Living in the present moment help us to focus on the small happiness of our lives. The Fifth session was conducted by Mr. Kirat Damani, an Eminent Lawyer and Former National Cricketer on ‘TRANSISTION FROM REEL TO REAL LIFE’. He opined that, the way you do one thing is the way you do everything. The five secrets he shared which he uses in his personal life too are:

Invest in Yourself
Success is an overrated syndrome
Respect your parents
Focus on process , results will have factors

The sixth session was taken over by Mr. Mangesh Parelkar, a language and communication expert on ‘JOY AND PERKS OF READING’. He highlighted the importance of reading and how it offers free entertainment, anytime , anywhere and at zero cost. It brings tranquility in one’s life. The seventh session was conducted by Shri Jayrajsinh Vala, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Operations Group,

Crime Branch, Ahmedabad City Police, and Mr. Krunal Shah, Youth Advisory Board Member, UNICEF India and YuWaah on ‘ PUZZLE OF MOTIVATION’. They very well explained that a single mistake cannot bring Full stop to your life . The main purpose was to make students aware the difference between Growth , Progress and Success. The eighth session was conducted by Dr. Nischal Bhatt, MD Pediatrics on ‘EMOTIONAL INDEPENDENCE : 1ST STEP TOWARDS EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS’. He wonderfully explained that though we have many facilities in present times as compared to our parents and grandparents we still complain about things we don’t have. The three principles he gave for achieving success are : 1. Slow down 2. If you think, you will feel. 3. Attitude of gratitude. Overall, ‘Academics & Beyond’ provided the youth with the opportunity to interact with highly accomplished Academicians and Industry experts on Campus and learn new things. The entire event was coordinated by students under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

INTER COLLEGIATE AND INTER SCHOOL ELOCUTION COMPETITION AS A PART OF CELEBRATION OF 160TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

Date: 12th January,2023

Faculty of Commerce has been running Swami Vivekananda Study Circle since 2011. The circle aims at spreading and preaching the spirit of universal brotherhood and propagating and imbibing the great ideals of Swami Vivekananda by organizing various inter school and inter collegiate competitions like quiz, elocution, poster making, essay writing etc. throughout the year to promote the values and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.

On 12th January 2023 to celebrate the 160th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda Faculty of Commerce organized inter collegiate and inter school elocution competition where in more than 41 students from different schools and colleges expressed their thoughts on the topic “Dependence is Misery, Independence is Happiness”. The Inter collegiate and inter school elocution competition was judged by Dr. Jigna Vohra and Dr. Nayna Rangwala. The participants beautifully presented their views on the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda in their speech. They emphasized on being financially, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually independent to be happy in life. They very well realized the meaning of Swami Vivekananda’s saying that we are what our thoughts have made us, so take care about what you think. The winners were awarded rotating trophy, certificate and gifts. The entire event was managed by the students under the guidance of Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal .

Winners of Inter-Collegiate Elocution Competition 2023

Position	Name	Name of the Institute
1st	Siya Joshi	Faculty of Commerce
2nd	Mahee Falgubhai Vyas	H L College of Commerce
3rd	Acsah Mariam Kurian	Faculty of Business Administration, GLS University
3rd	Krupal Shubhashbhai Munjapura	Som Lalit Institute of Business Administration

Winners of Inter-School Elocution Competition 2023

Position	Name	Name of the School
1st	Dama Meet Kumar	St Xavier’s High School
2nd	Veli Champaneria and	Navkar Public School
2nd	Khushi Chhapolika	Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School
3rd	Akshara Tiwari	Podar International School
3rd	Vaishnavi Devadiga	Hiramani School

SESSION ON ‘VOTING IS OUR DUTY AND RIGHT’

Date: 1 st December, 2022

Faculty of Commerce organized a session on ‘Voting is our duty and right’ on 1st December, 2022. The session was conducted by SMPIC Alumni and Radio city’s renowned RJ Harshil who was the Radio brand ambassador for voter’s awareness campaign in Gujarat Elections 2017, State Icon for the elections of Lok Sabha 2019 and in upcoming Elections of 2022 as well. He told the students that all those who are not having election card should get that done quickly as voting is the power of a citizen as well as civic responsibility. He addressed the 18 plus students who are voters for the first time, to vote without fail and use their discretion while choosing whom to vote for. The session was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

A DAY AT IIMA

Date:25th Septemeber,2022.

Students of Faculty of Commerce were given the excellent opportunity to participate in the educational visit to IIM Ahmedabad under the program “A Day at IIM.” Participants spent a whole day at IIM Ahmedabad and got a sense of what it’s like to be a student there. They attended a multitude of lectures conducted by distinguished IIMA professors. Lectures on topics including marketing, management, the marketplace, Excel, etc. from the first semester of the MBA were taken. Under the guidance of their professors, students worked on different case studies. The journey from CAT preparation to becoming an IIMA student and joining unicorn firms or MNCs was shared by IIM students as one of their remarkable experiences. Students learned about the numerous activities that take place at IIM and what initiatives are made under their clubs, where they encourage one another toward their career aspirations. Under Management club, Dr. Krupa Bhatt coordinated this visit.

‘BATTLE OF DISCUSSIONS’ – GROUP DISCUSSION COMPETITION

Date: 22nd September, 2022

Under the auspice of ‘Kshitij’ – A career carving cell of Faculty of Commerce, a Group Discussion Competition was organized for the final year students of B.Com. (Hons.) Program. Before the competition, a special workshop on Group Discussion was organized to groom the students and learn the nuances of how to appear for Group Discussion. Participants were given 25 topics on various topics related to current affairs, politics, economics, finance etc. in advance for preparation. Groups of 10 participants were formed and topic was allotted on the spot by the subject expert and the judge for the competition, Mr. Hitesh Devalia. First three minutes were given to the participants for organizing their thoughts on paper and remaining twelve minutes were allotted for discussion. The judgement was based on various parameters like Content, Language Skills, Approach as well as Team Skills. While giving feedback, the judge highlighted on basic issues which participants should bear in mind while appearing for Group Discussion. The first and the foremost important thing that the participant has to be careful about is the comfortable sitting position and one can keep a notepad or paper to pen down the thoughts in the initial time given once the topic is announced. Secondly, no one to one discussion is allowed as they need to address the group as a whole. Also, the importance of body posture was highlighted while putting forward your point should be proper to show active involvement in the group. Finally, 8 participants were awarded with the Best Performer Awards and with personal feedback by the judge for each and every participant. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

EXPLORER 2022 – A TWO-DAY NATIONAL BUSINESS CONCLAVE

Date: 10th & 11th September, 2022.

Faculty of Commerce organized “Explorer 2022” – a two-day National Business Conclave jointly in collaboration with the Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC-ICAI on September 10th and 11th, 2022, wherein students from more than 40 colleges in India participated and competed in various rounds such as Questocity, Pitchers, Case Conqueror Policy Wizard, FIN Exchange, and The Big Brain. It was a privilege to witness the presence of eminent guests at the inaugural function of “Explorer-2022”. The chief guests of the inaugural function were CA CMA and CS Hiranand Savlani-CFO of Astral Limited, Dr. Sudhir Nanavati- President of GLS University, Dr. Chandni Kapadia-Executive Director of GLS University, and CA Dr. Bishan Shah-Chairperson of Ahmedabad Branch-ICAI, Dr. Bhalchandra Joshi-Provost of GLS University, Dr. Dharmesh Shah-Registrar of GLS University, and Deans and Heads of various colleges of GLS University and Professors from different colleges in India. In his welcome address, Dean CA Dr. Marzun Jokhi, set the tone for the National Conclave by addressing the audience that “Explorer-2022” is a platform provided to future young entrepreneurs and managers of the nation to foresee the opportunities and difficulties in their coming years of growth. Dr. Sudhir Nanavati, President of GLS University, offered the students guidelines for a meaningful and successful life by citing several examples. He advised them to have an optimistic attitude, to think outside the box, and to be courageous. Dr. Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director, GLS University, rightly mentioned that management is one such subject wherein art, craft, and science merge. In management subjects, the traditional classroom knowledge combined with talent

can be developed into business acumen. Conclaves like “Explorer-2022” help the students gain the global skills set required to succeed in society. CA Bishan Shah advised students on how to embrace disagreements and obstacles, build the right attitude toward business, and therefore acquire entrepreneurial abilities. He expressed his belief in the National Business Conclave, which will gear up students for start-ups and develop a start-up ecosystem. CA, CS, and CMA Hiranand Savlani encouraged the students by sharing his life story of rising from humble beginnings to becoming the CFO of a well-known organization. He advised the students to prioritize learning new skills and expanding their knowledge over a higher salary package during their first few years of employment. He stated that his success lies in bitter experiences and that failure taught him the most valuable lessons . He claims that the keys to success are to be adaptable and open to new experiences, to be decisive, to be a lifelong learner, and to live a healthy lifestyle. The conclave was hosted over two days. The first three rounds (Questocity, Pitchers, and Case Conqueror) were contested on the first day. A distinctive seminar on the ‘Essentials of Business: Branding or Marketing?’ was also organized for the students. The second day began with a very fascinating round called the Policy Wizard, in which participants were assigned a problem and were evaluated on their critical thinking and debating skills. Only the top six teams were allowed to compete in the event’s final round, “THE BIG BRAIN,” in which competitors were required to present an advertisement (marketing strategy) for the business idea they presented in round two. Dean Dr. Marzun Jokhi and CA Bishan Shah proffered trophies and cash prizes to the winners during the valedictory ceremony.

The program was coordinated under the guidance and mentorship of Dean CA Dr. Marzun Jokhi, Dr. Krupa Bhatt, and Dr. Jaimin Patel and the ever-enthusiastic Management Club team students.

A SESSION ON IBS ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Date: 15th September,2022

Faculty of Commerce organized session on ‘Entrepreneurship’ for students by Mr. Ujval Nagar. He explained trend before, during and after pandemic on digital world. He talked about the need for business to be online accessible for remote customers. He guided the students regarding industrial trend and today’s demand for talented youth. He shared information about ecommerce & marketing. He said< that now a days many new concepts have come in India like podcast, D2C, digital catalogue, mobile commerce etc. He explained examples of Grofers, Big Basket and Ola. The session was very interactive and informative. It was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

“MANTHAN: A THOUGHT PROVOKING MISSION”– AN ELOCUTION COMPETITION 2022

Date: 3rd September,2022

“Death is the second fear that people have and Public Speaking is the First!” ……the famous words lingered on in the mind of all those who were lucky to witness the scintillating “MANTHAN: A Thought Provoking Mission”– An Inter-Class Elocution Competition 2022 organized by Faculty of Commerce SMPIC, GLS University under the auspices of English and Reading Club for B.Com.(Hons.) students with an aim to remove their stage fear and improve oratory skills. It was a brilliant opportunity for students to gain confidence through exposure on stage & to hone Oratory skills, in terms of pronunciation, delivery, and voice modulation. It is an event which is “For The Students, Of The Students, By The Students”. The competition was organized in two rounds. In the Primary Round held on 3rd September,2022 more than 90 students showcased their oratory skills and delivered speech in Gujarati, Hindi and English language. Total 25 winners of Primary Round performed with great vigour, zeal and enthusiasm in the Finale Round which was conducted on 21st September, 2022. The competition started with a welcome speech by Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Dr. Marzun Jokhi. Students expressed their views on the following three topics:

1. Education makes us happier people.
2. Traveling and studying abroad are positive experiences.
3. Need of the Hour : Reduce, Reuse, RECYCLE

All the participants performed exceptionally well & won the hearts of the judges and the audiences with their presentation, confidence, expression. They exhibited perfect nuances and finer points that go into making a public speech interesting and captivating. The poise, self- confidence and praiseworthy articulation delivered by the speakers with uncommon sense of conviction, made the event memorable to all. Some factors adjudged during the competition were Entry and exit of the students on the stage, speech content, presentation style, voice modulation, clarity of speech, expression, dressing sense, Co-Ordination & overall communication skills. On completion of the last speaker, the judges were invited on stage to speak a few words of advice for improvement and of encouragement. This was followed by the announcing of the winners, amidst thunderous applauding. The results were declared by the judge Prof. Hirva Popat. Khadija Lakdawala secured the 1st rank, Jiya Thakkar got second rank and Aditi Singh & Vaishnavi Rao secured the 3rd rank. Winners were awarded with the certificates. The competition enabled our students to speak with more clarity and finesse and it surely was an enjoyable experience for all those who witnessed it. The confidence, expression and talent of the participants made the event truly memorable. The event was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

A SESSION ON ‘DEVELOPING READING SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION’

Date: 13th September,2022

Faculty of Commerce organized an expert session on the topic ‘Developing Reading Skills for Effective Communication’ by Dr. Shubha Nigam. Dr. Shubha Nigam began her session on an interesting note wherein she told students that if you sit on a kitli probably you will be able to meet 100 people and know them, but when you read a book, you meet thousands of people and know about them. On a lighter note, she also told the students that your generation is into making reels and short videos for various social media platforms, you can create interesting characters and tell beautiful stories, if you read books. She very rightly said that to be successful means being a good observer and managing people and situations in appropriate manner. Reading helps you to achieve both in a wonderful manner. She exemplified this with the example of the character of Jeffry Archer’s novel. She further said that business experiences are chaotic and messy. Every business leader needs to be self-aware to navigate complex human issues. Most of the corporate honchos believe that reading guides you into the innermost thoughts of individuals and their struggle. Reading teaches you ‘Chintan’, ‘Manan’ and Manthan’. Here she quoted Mike Henry, sr. VP (operations) at Saga net, who once said that he read in a book, ‘We tend to Judge ourselves by our intentions and we judge others by their results”. This quote he remembered forever. Further she said that business schools teach strategies to succeed but reading teaches ability to neutralize views and to empathize. She ended her session with a wonderful message to the students that, if you want to sharpen some of the most important Business skills, such as the ability to analyze complex human relationships and gain insight into the motivation of others, then the best way to do it is to read books. After the expert session of Dr. Shubha Nigam, the winners of Readathon 2021 Pratham Maheshwari, Padmanabh Chavda and Bhoomi Thakkar shared their experiences of participating in Readathon 2021. The session was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATIONS

Date: 5 th September, 2022

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

Faculty of Commerce organized Teachers Day Celebrations on 5th September, 2022, Monday by organizing 2 online competitions:

1. LET’S TEACH (Classroom Teaching Competition) The students of all three years enthusiastically participated in the competition. They taught the fellow students in the class wherein they used various techniques of Power Point Presentation, Quiz etc. The winning students who were the teachers for the day shared their opinions. WINNERS First – Riya Parmar (Sem 3) Second – Kashish Bansal & Dhruv Raval (Sem 1) Third – Raj Suba (Sem 1) & Aditi Singh (Sem 3) Fourth – Lalit Nawani (Sem 3)

2. LET’S CREATE Poster Making Competition Rangoli Competition More than 50 Students enthusiastically participated in Poster Making and Rangoli Competition and created rangoli and posters on the theme of Teacher’s Day. Both the events were judged by Dr. Rajul Goenka, an art enthusiast and an educationist. Poster Making Competition WINNERS First – Krupali Pada (Sem 3) Second – Jiya Thakkar (Sem 1) Third – Varun Shah (Sem 1) Fourth – Diya Mehta (Sem 1) & Kruti Chaudhary (Sem 1) Rangoli Competition WINNERS First – Riya Patel & Naisha Patel (Sem 1) Second- Shreya Thakkar & Vrinda Joshi (Sem 1) Krishika Jain (Sem 5) Third – Asmita Jain (Sem 1) Kiran Paradia & Nirva Jani (Sem 1) Fourth – Neha Makhija & Kashish Brahmkhatri (Sem 1) The event was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal & Dr. Beena Patel.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

CELEBRATION OF UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY 2022

Date: 12th September,2022.

Swami Vivekananda Study Circle of Faculty of Commerce, GLS University organized different events like An Expert Talk and a Quiz Competition to celebrate Universal Brotherhood Day. Universal Brotherhood Day is observed to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s famous speech delivered on September 11, 1893 in Chicago to the delegates of the World Parliament of Religions. An expert talk was delivered by CA Dr. Nilesh Suchak on ‘Magic in the Message of Swami Vivekananda’. In his speech he motivated the students to accept life as a challenge and not as a problem. He explained the students the importance of hard work, honesty, dedication and sincerity in life. He said ‘you do not believe in God until you believe in Yourself’. He asked the students to keep good company because good company can lead us to the path of enlightenment. He said not to do anything for which you have to repent on later. Life is very short and we have to make the best out of it. We should earn fame in this short life. He said Swami Vivekananda helped others without expecting any returns. Life is a drama and we have to play our part faithfully. He discussed Vivekananda’s concept of ‘Vasudev Kutumbkam’ and advised the students to read about the lives of great people of the world. This session was followed by an online Quiz Competition on the ‘Life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda’ in which students participated enthusiastically. The Program was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

WINNERS OF QUIZ COMPETITION
Rank Name
1st Vishakha Prakash Rochlani
2nd Tushara Sreekumaran Nair
3rd Khushi Ranjit Singh Danewa

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

READATHON

Date: 20 th August,2022

Faculty of Commerce, under the auspices of The Word Wizards – English & Reading Club, every year organizes READATHON – Read, Lead, Succeed Competition. The Readathon Competition inspires students to read most number of books and utilize other library resources and services in the most effective manner, with certain rules and regulations. It is a year long competition which is followed by a Viva. The viva was taken by Dr. Nirja Vasavda, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA), GLS University. She not only conducted the viva but also motivated the students to read variety of genres and even suggested few books as per their choice and taste. The winner of the competition is awarded Best Reader of the Year Award. In academic year 2021-22, 85 students competed for the award. The winners were
Best Reader Of the Year – Pratham Maheshwari
Best Reader Of the Year – Bhoomi Thakkar
Best Reader Of the Year – Padmanabh Chavda
The competition was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

WORKSHOP ON PERSONAL INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Date: 6^th August,2022.

Under the auspice of ‘Kshitij’ – A career carving cell, a Career Enrichment workshop was organized on ‘Learning Interview Techniques’. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Rohan Garg, an alumnus of IIM- Calcutta. He started the workshop by mentioning that a student should learn the art to drive his/her interview in a particular direction. For that on a humorous note he mentioned, ‘You don’t have to be Rajnikant’ – know it all kind of a candidate. He further added, not to feel shy to say no to any question but be smart in giving answers. If panel is interested in your communication, they will not bother to check the folder of certificates so no need to have too many certificates and awards. He stressed upon English as a language even though it may be simple the candidate is not expected to be a Shakespeare. But practice should be done so at the right time right words should be used. One should stand in front of the mirror and practice simple sentences of daily routine in English. He highlighted upon three aspects of LSR – listening, speaking and reading. He emphasized that at least the candidate should make sure the opposite person understands what you want to say. Also, one should technically be sound at least in one of your favorite subjects be it Cricket as a game. He shared various tips to improve: Knowledge, Behavioral and Personality skills, Communication skills, Be ethical, Have confidence, Be smart – presence of mind and the areas to be taken care of – Dress well, Don’t bluff, Have smiling face, Be calm and relax – have water beforehand, Mobile has to be off or on silent mode.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

INAUGURAL SESSION OF BRIDGE COURSE

Date: 5^th August,2022

Our institute organized an inaugural session of Bridge Course aimed to enhance the English Language Skills of the first-year students who have done their schooling from Gujarati or Hindi medium. Dr. Chetan Mewada, a senior professor and an English language expert conducted the session on ‘How to improve English Speaking Skills.’ Dr. Mewada discussed the reasons Why do Students feel worried, tensed, uncomfortable or anxious while speaking English? He said that in majority of the cases the factors responsible this diffidence is fear of committing mistake, fear of making negative impression, feeling inferiority complex, weak grammar or vocabulary, fear of pronouncing the word incorrectly or the fear that the image in social life may get spoilt. He shared the following effective tips and methods to master English Speaking skills:

Try to talk in English
Read English Newspapers, Magazines and Publications regularly
Watch television and films in English, if possible, with subtitles
Make notes of new vocabulary
Read English books aloud
Surround yourself with English speakers
Practice English whenever possible
Work on pronunciation for accuracy
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
Be confident

He advised the students to set SMART goals-S(specific )M(measurable )A(achievable) R (realistic )T(time bound). He motivated the students to work on their English language skills on regular basis to achieve the best results. Bridge Course and this session was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

GROUP DISCUSSION SESSION

Date: 2nd August,2022

Under the auspice of ‘Kshitij’ – a career carving cell of our institute, as a part of Career Enrichment Workshop, Mr. Hitesh Devalia conducted a session on ‘How to participate in Group Discussion’. He started the session explaining the importance of communication skills, body language, facial expressions and hand movements while taking part in group discussion rounds. Especially while appearing for online group discussions, he also suggested how vital it is to position the angle of camera in an appropriate manner. He explained how to categorize the probable topics of group discussion into fact based, abstract, case study as well general. While explaining the significance as to why Group Discussion is required, he emphasized the point of diversity in the group, team skills, decision taking ability, the ease of one’s own self presentation. With interesting examples from Bollywood movies, he suggested the various roles a student can play in group discussion. Lastly, he stressed upon reading in depth, practicing formal discussion in small groups, usage of formal language, learning of general knowledge as well as conducting research at a global level. Also, he ended by giving tips where students have to be alert as to not to shout, not to be indifferent, not to mention about culture at any point of time and not to try to prove anyone wrong. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

A GUEST SESSION ON ‘PROTECTING OURSELVES FROM CYBER ATTACKS’

Date: 29^th July, 2022

Our institute under the auspice of ‘Academics and Beyond: A Lecture Series’ organized a session on ‘Protecting Ourselves from Cyber Attacks’ by Dr. Madhavi Dave, an eminent speaker and an Assistant Professor of National Forensic Sciences University. She vividly explained students about the different types of cyber-attacks like Malware, Password, Man-in-the-middle, Malvertising as well as phishing and how to take precautionary measures for the same. She strictly told students not to share their password with anyone so as to be cautious about various cyber frauds taking place. At the same time how dangerous it is to share photographs on social media networking sites like WhatsApp and Facebook and how easily they can be copied. She gave live examples where blackmail takes place due to hacking of passwords. The speaker also suggested to put the microphone and cameras disabled while not in use otherwise it tracks the user 24×7. Also, users should update the firewall and the operating system every fortnight. The session became very interactive and interesting when she started discussing how to take cyber security measures. Her suggestions included the following important tips:

Not to put location settings on and trying to avoid posting on Facebook the place of travel or boarding an international flight.
Not to click strange links thereby getting attracted towards lottery and attractive offers.
To have a licensed version of antivirus software in the computer.
To read all terms and conditions of mobile phones for cyber security settings.
To be anonymous on social media networking sites.
Not to post solo pictures and to always post group photographs to avoid cyber frauds and copying.
To put opaque tape on the cameras of various devices so that instant photographs cannot be taken by outsiders through webcams.
Monitoring bank statements on a regular basis to detect fraud at an early stage.
Change of passwords on a regular basis and to keep separate passwords for each device separately.
Not to fill up complete details during any registrations for webinars.

TALK SHOW ON ‘DEADDICTION AND AWARENESS’

Date: 27^th July, 2022

Innovation – The Management Club of our institute organized a special talk show on “deaddiction and awareness”. The session was conducted by renowned psychiatrist and de-addiction expert Dr. Parth Vaishnav. He explained the necessity to understand various psychology related problems. He discussed various mental health issues triggered in the society after Covid 19. He talked about the frequent habit of online shopping and window shopping. He talked about the types of behavioral addiction like work, food eating and gambling. He also discussed about problems occurring frequently due to drug intake. He advised the young audience to be strong and smart decision maker as and when they encounter any problem. In this case, he advised to make use of analytical power of our mind to take right decision after understanding the situation. He explained that addiction and obsession turn into mental problems like depression, anxiety, relationship stress, ADHD, OCD etc. 350 students of the Management Club attended the session and asked various questions on generation changes, mind power, depression, strength and weakness. The session was very interactive and informative. It was co- ordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

IMAGE BUILDING AND POWER DRESSING WORKSHOP

Date: 26^th July,2022.

Under the auspice of ‘Kshitij’- A career carving cell of our institute, a workshop on ‘IMAGE BUILDING AND POWER DRESSING’ was organized for the final year students by Ms. Vama Rajpal, a specialist in Non- Verbal Communication and Image Building. This seminar was highly informative and helpful for image building in youth for future betterment of career prospects. The purpose of the workshop was to inculcate the professionalism through non -verbal communication in youth for the virtual interview as well. Ms. Vama groomed the students on how the statistics of Non- Verbal Communication works through 55% of communication, 38 % of vocal voice tone and 7% on verbal words with the refreshing knowledge of alphabetic ABC of Communication i.e. Appearance, Behavior and Communication. Students got to know about some surprising facts about the Non-Verbal Communication i.e. 7,00,000 signs, 1000 different postures, 5000 Hand Gestures and 2,50,000 Facial Expressions. The highlights of the workshop were the interactive activities and lessons of ideal way of dressing for both women and men taught to students. The workshop was attended by around 120 students. The workshop was coordinated by Placement coordinators Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

STUDY ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP AT AMA

Date: 23^rd July 2022

Our institute organized a ‘Study Enhancement and Development Workshop’ – at Ahmedabad Management Association on Zen Kaizen which is a joint endeavor of Japan Information and Study Center supported by Hyogo International Association, Japan to promote the Kaizen spirit of “Forever in pursuit for excellence”. In the beginning Executive Director of Ahmedabad Management Association, Mr. Unmesh Dixit, welcomed the students. An International Speaker Mr. Vedang Dave, the life transformer, conducted a session on “Kaizen for Everyday Life” and explained its application in daily life. He explained that the objective of Kaizen is to improve productivity, reduce waste, eliminate unnecessary hard work and humanize the workplace. Kaizen is effective at identifying the three basic types of waste: Muda, Mura and Muri. Kaizen philosophy empowers everyone to assume responsibility for their processes and improve them. Students also visited the Zen Garden and learnt its etiquettes and policies. Zen Gardens are creating a way of life and is associated with stress reduction. It is supposed to evoke feelings of tranquility, calmness and peace. It has mental as well as psychological health benefits. Around 100 students of Semester 5 participated in this workshop and it was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Date: 18^th to 22^nd July, 2022.

Our institute organized a week long ORIENTATON PROGRAM for the 1^st year students wherein they were welcomed with gusto. The students were informed about the various courses and activities. SMPIC Alumni who have made a mark for themselves, Mr. Nisarg Trivedi, Advocate, High Court of Gujarat, Vishal Shah, Founder, Indie Productions, RJ Harsh, Red FM & Chartered Accountant, CA Aagam Shah, Mr. Jaimil Joshi, Creative Director, Red FM, Mr. Ashutosh Valani, Founder, Beardo, Mr. Dhruv Patel, Gazetted Section Officer, Legislative Assembly of Gujarat, Actor Parikshit Tamaliya, Saatam Aatham Fame and Mr. Ruchit Vakharia, AIR 21 CA Final interacted with the new and budding students and shared their journey from being SMPIC ites to their current status. Vishal Shah, Dhunki Film Fame, told students that his involvement in the theatre activities of college paved his way towards establishing his company Indie Productions under which he has been conducting workshops and lecture series on theatre in prestigious institutions like IIM, EDI to name a few. Dhruv Patel motivated students ‘to strike a balance between the fun and study aspect of college life and make the most of it.” Ruchit Vakharia was felicitated on securing AIR 21 rank in CA Final exam, he expressed his gratitude towards college for the guidance that he received at all levels of CA exam which helped him to get the rank. “It wasn’t a child’s play establishing the multi-million brand Beardo, the lessons of entrepreneurship learnt in the SMPIC classroom guided and motivated me”, said Ashuthosh Valani. On the same note, Jaimil Joshi motivated the students to participate in various events and activities conducted by SMPIC as he himself is a testimonial of the same. Parikshit feels that the participation and the Best Actor Award won in the inter-collegiate competitions of the college bagged him major roles in many Gujarati Films along with the lead role in Saatam Aatham film. Though being a chartered accountant, RJ Harsh pursues his passion of being an actor and RJ whose motivation lies are in the different workshops which he attended at SMPIC. Dean Dr. Marzun Jokhi congratulated the students for successful completion of boards and wished them all the best for their new journey at SMPIC.

CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Date: 13^th July,2022.

Our institute organized ‘Green production’ a competition for our students based on the theme ‘CONSERVE TO SERVE’- to celebrate the World Environment Day under the auspice of Arthshastra: The Economics Club. This competition was organized at twofold level. In phase 1, Digital Poster Making Competition was organized in the month of June in which students participated in a team and created Digital Poster on Sustainable development, Eco-friendly technology, Public awareness for environment, Go green, Save natural resources etc. The objective behind organizing this event was to create awareness regarding art and environment among the students. In phase 2, Green production Competition was organized on 13^th July, 2022 in which students prepared an Eco-friendly model by using selected used material or waste such as newspapers, used plastic bottles, jute rope, clay, leaves, flowers, boxes, natural colors etc. Moreover, the models were cost minimizing and profit maximizing. All the participating teams made the presentation on their creative eco-friendly product through different marketing strategy. Final winners were announced by our Judge Mr. Kunal Gidwani. The major objective behind this event is to encourage youth to be responsible citizen and save environment, so that future generations could utilize all natural resources equally. The event was coordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Beena Patel.

CA DAY CELBRATION & 5^th GST DAY CELEBRATION

Date: 1st July, 2022

Our institute organized an expert session and a Quiz Competition as a part of CA Day celebration and 5^th GST Day celebration. Guest speaker CA Bishan Shah, Chairperson of the Ahmedabad branch of WIRC of ICAI motivated students to pursue higher studies and to make a bright career. He emphasized on the significance of commerce in our day-to-day life. He shared the experience of his academic journey and gave the success mantra to our students. More than 100 students participated in the Quiz competition which was based on Taxation, Accounting and Finance. Winners of this Quiz competition were Jatan Mehta, Devanshi Jain, Srushti Bhojwani, Khushi Balvani, Aman Khanna, Vrishti Malhotra. The event was coordinated by Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr. Anjali Trivedi.

CELEBRATION OF 16^th NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY

Date: 29^th June 2022

Our institute celebrated the 16^th National Statistics Day 2022 with an objective to create awareness about Statistics and to commemorate the 129^th birth anniversary of Padma Bhushan Awardee and the legendary statistician Dr. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis who is popularly known as the Father of Modern Indian Statistics. Our institute has been organizing various Statistical activities under the banner of STATSTORM – The Statistical Club since last 20 years. This year our institute organized 3 different competitions like Statistical Quiz in Statistics and Mathematics, Poster Making Competition with the theme Use of Data in various areas and Article Writing and Power Point Presentation wherein various topics like Financial Frauds, India’s position of Inflation, GDP, India’s rank of happiness index compared with its human development index at Global level, Comparative study of India’s literacy and employment, Women Empowerment, Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion of Women and Students, and many more. Students prepared lovely posters and prepared articles on Rural and Urban Population of India, Child Labor, Fight Human Trafficking, Impact of Covid on Educational Sector, GDP, Employment, Health Awareness and Life Expectancy, Crime Rate in India, Road Infographics of India etc. Statistical Quiz was based on the basics of Statistics and Mathematics, Mathematical Puzzles, Graphs, etc. Guest speaker and judge of the event Prof. Shubhra Nanavaty presented her views on “Statistics and its role in Big Data Analytics in the real world”. The event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

WINNERS OF STATISTICAL QUIZ COMPETITION

RANK	NAME OF STUDENTS (In a team of two)
FIRST	AMAN KHANNA, ARTH TRIVEDI
SECOND (TIE IN TWO TEAMS)	DHANESH SHETH, ISHA UPADHYAY EESHAN DEVALIA, SHIVAM PORWAL
THIRD	HITAKSHI MEVASI, SIYA JOSHI

WINNERS OF POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

RANK	NAME OF STUDENTS
FIRST	SUMIT KOTADIYA
SECOND (TIE IN TWO TEAMS)	PRIYANKA MOTWANI
THIRD	MUSKAN CHHUVARA
APPRECIATION	AARTI MALI DRASHTI VADALIYA

WINNERS OF ARTICLE WRITING AND PRESENTATION COMPETITION

RANK	NAME OF STUDENTS (Individual or in a team of two)
FIRST	VRUNDA MODASARA
SECOND	TRUSHA PANCHAL
THIRD	AARTI MALI, RUTIKA KESARKAR
APPRECIATION	SUMIT KOTADIYA, VRISHTI MALHOTRA JAYA JAGWANI

Academic Activities 2021-2022

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ACADEMIC OLYMPIAD 2.0 ‘A NATIONAL LEVEL ACCOUNTING & COMMERCE TALENT SEARCH’

Date: 13^thMarch,2022 and 10^th April ,2022

Our institute organized an Academic Olympiad 2.0 – A National level Inter School Accounts and Management Quiz contest for 11^th and 12^th standard commerce students from across the country. This is a National level competition which received an overwhelming response from various states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nādu, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi. Around 2000 students from across the country enthusiastically registered for the Mega Event. A mock round was organized on 10^th March, 2022 and Olympiad was organized in two phases the First Phase was on 13^thMarch on Sunday 2022 & Second Phase was on 10^th April 2022 followed by Final merit round of selected students in a form of Personal VIVA. Exciting cash Prizes, Trophies and Certificates were awarded to Winners and all the participants. The Institute believes that this kind of competitions will keep the thirst for knowledge and competitive spirits high amongst the students.

FAREWELL FUNCTION & CONVOCATION FOR GRADUATING BATCH 2021

Date: 16^th March,2022.

Our institute organized a dual celebration, in which, the students graduated in 2021 were given a warm farewell in a fun filled function. The Best Student (Male & Female) as well as the gold and silver medalist students in B.Com. Hons. & M.Com. were felicitated on the occasion. The felicitation was followed by an inspiring speech by Dean Dr. M.E. Jokhi. The award-winning Dances and Skit were showcased before the students after that. The fun filled evening ended with a few games and Refreshments. The degree certificates and convocation scarves were also distributed to the students.

SESSION ON ‘BEING A BANKER, BEING FUTURE READY’

Date: 26^th February, 2022

Our institute under Academics and Beyond lecture series organized a lecture on ‘Being a Banker, Being Future Ready’ by Ms. Monaz Daruwala Deputy General Manager, IDBI Bank Ltd a very well experienced banker. She explained in detail about how the word Bank has evolved from the Italian word Banco meaning a Bench. Banking profession, apart from basic degree the student also must possess excellent communication skills, analytical skills, Resilience and interpersonal skills. She added that banking is a lucrative profession in a way that the pay scales are really good, there is the possibility to work abroad as well in various parts of the country. She emphasized upon Trust and Honesty being the most important traits for a good banker. Further, she discussed how today’s consumer is smarter, savvier, and more informed than ever before and expects a high degree of personalization and convenience and customer experience even though hard to quantify, customer retention is of utmost importance for any banker. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

CHANGES ARE FAST AND FURIOUS…EVOLVING MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

Date: 22^nd February,2022.

Our institute under ‘Academics and Beyond’ series organized an interesting question answer session by Monaz Vakil, an Asst. Manager at IIM-A. She delivered an expert talk on the Evolution of Management Education. Talking about the evolution in management education, right from critical thinking, developing communication skills, learning the working pattern in groups, innovative pedagogies ultimately lead to leadership qualities amongst students. She talked about a very innovative pedagogy of a classroom wherein a huge investment is made post pandemic in the leading universities of the world where in a hybrid mode of teaching – learning where a moving camera follows the teacher and a huge screen where all the students are visible with their names which gives a very unique experience for a teacher as well as a student in this world of digitalization. At the end by giving a special suggestion to the students, she urged them to be one’s own self and no matter how much this technology advances, human efforts are irreplaceable. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS OF TODAY IS A RESULT OF AN ACT OF LAW FRAMED 150 YEARS AGO

Date: 23^rd February,2022.

Our institute organized a session on “The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881” by Mr. Nisarg Trivedi a very well known lawyer and SMPIC Alumni. He started by saying that there are very few laws which have been amended and changed since India was ruled by the superior authority and Negotiable Instruments act is one of them. According to him, the customary law also has to be preserved while framing any legal enactment and this Act is one of the centuries old laws. Way back in 1881 Negotiable Instruments Act was enacted after four successful amendments. This Act forecasted the today’s cashless transactions way back in 1800 some 140 years ago. He added that it is based on the First law of the land, the most famous – Magna Carta which was in Latin language. All laws are based on the fact that the most important principle of Nemo Dat Quad Non Habet – a person cannot transfer a better title than what he has – all laws are based on that. Core concept of this Act is based on the fact of negotiability and flexibility and hence this Act was introduced. He further explained definitions of Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange and Cheques. Further, he discussed the legal aspects of Clearing house and digital signature. Also, the RBI Guidelines as to Dishonour of cheque, whereby bank refuses to honour and bank can stop- insufficiency of funds-reasons. Once the complaint is filed, he has to appear in the witness box and the accused is summoned by the court where the non-bailable warrant is issued. While ending the session, he discussed the cases of Dalmia cements which held that Negotiable Instruments are easily transferable and law approves of it. This session was coordinated by Dr. Bimal Solanki.

માતૃભાષાગૌરવદિવસ

Date : 21^st February, 2022

Our institute celebrated “માતૃભાષા ગૌરવ દિવસ”. Dr. Bhalchandra Joshi, Provost of GLS University was the Chief Guest and RJ Harshil from Radio City was the Speaker of the session organized for this celebration. Dr. B. H. Joshi explained that from birth to the age of 7 years a child can understand mother tongue reasonably. Our mother tongue helps us to understand and express our feelings. Further he said that even in foreign countries many Guajarati prefer to make their children understand routine use of mother tongue. Guajarati Language has many cultural expressions too. In case of any festive occasion if we talk in Guajarati in social gatherings that programme will be more effective. Gujarati novels, poems and traditions are always versatile. Speaker of the session RJ Harshil shared his experience of appearing for an interview for RJ wherein the command over mother tongue is quite essential. It is easy to switch from Guajarati to English but difficult to switch from English to Gujarati. He answered various questions asked by students like how to improve vocabulary, role of language in various career options etc. The event was co ordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

AN EXPERT SESSION ON “INPUT TAX CREDIT UNDER GST”

Date: 19^th February,2022.

Our institute organized an interactive session on virtual platform to make the students Industry ready on the topic “Input Tax Credit under GST” under the auspice of Academics and Beyond – A Lecture Series. The session was conducted by an eminent speaker CA Sonal Jain, an alumnus of the Institute and a practicing Chartered Accountant. According to her, Commerce students must have a better understanding and knowledge about the current pattern of GST. She highlighted four main concepts of Input Tax Credit which includes:

Basics of Input Tax Credit – Starting with the fundamental definition and what all is covered in the Input Tax Credit
Conditions of Availing Input Tax Credit – if one is availing ITC, the provisions applicable to Input Tax Credit should be taken into consideration
Understanding Block Credits – It includes the list of those who are not eligible to claim Input Tax Credit and how it is helpful in making certain business decisions. By giving rational examples, the speaker made it easy for the younger generation of students to understand its practical implication.
Proposed change in the concept of Input Tax Credit in the recent budget 2022 whereby she discussed the variations the recent budget had on GST and changes that are impacting ITC.

CA Sonal explained how important it is to choose a GST compliant supplier to get GST Credit. She emphasized ‘Choose your vendor carefully’. She further explained IGST, SGST and CGST in a very lucid and comprehensive manner. In addition, she showed the comparison of SEC 16 (Before and after amendment) with the help of hypothecated examples to make the entire concept easy for students to grasp. The session was successfully coordinated by Dr. Bhavna Parwani, Dr. Bhavin Bhatt and CA Dr. Sneha Master.

PREPARING FOR THE CORPORATE WORLD

Date: 18^th February, 2022.

Our institute organised a webinar on YouTube Platform on a topic preparing for the Corporate world by CA Harit Dhriwal , Chairman , Ahmedabad Branch , ICAI. CA Harit Dhariwal started his session with a short story about a boy who took a gun shot first and then drew circle to make it a bull’s eye shot. He said in real life we don’t have this liberty , we are given circles and limits where we need to give our best shot. He shared Four “C” to succeed in the corporate world- Communication, Commitment, Compassion & Confidence. As per his opinion students have to gain certain basic skills before entering into this job segment. They need to learn Different software, MS office during their graduation and post-graduation level so future journey can be smooth for them. He conveyed that people believe Corporate Sector means challenges , deadlines , pressure and politics , but it is not always true. With clear vision and choice of your work profile you want to opt we can grow faster in corporate sector. As per his guidance we need to be street smart , only domain knowledge and reading won’t help . Today’s student is expected to know a lot more about other aspects of management and other areas of business. He gave a very good example of a Chartered Accountant who reinvented himself in order to become the head of production at one of the world’s largest mineral processing firms. Mr. Dhariwal also shared his valuable insights with the students on the need of constantly upgrading one’s skills to ensure that one always has the competitive edge. With this, he also talked about the importance of teamwork, building connections and forming bonds with people around you. He termed this to be vital to growth because after all, all corporates are run by humans and all performance indexes are just a way to see how you worked on your own as well as with others. He rightly mentioned that Nothing is Impossible, it’s only the conviction you need to develop that You can do it. He said Opportunities don’t happen, you have to Create them. Answering questions of Students about importance of Artificial intelligence, Block chain & Cloud Computing in Corporate world he said its New ABCD which students are expected to learn to achieve the success. The session was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

AN EXPERT SESSION ‘CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ECONOMICS’

Date: 15^th February, 2022.

Our institute organized an expert session by Dr. Dhruv Brahmbhatt, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management, GLS University on ‘Contemporary Issues in Economics’. In his session, he mentioned various issues related to current Economic situations and discussed the relationship between Internet and International Trade. He explained the role of digital currency, trend of Crypto Currency, use of Econometrics to understand important economic terms and to apply them in the calculation of financial trends, econometric modelling, importance of innovation and sustainable development with the start-up scenario, green technology, new business models, social entrepreneurship, economic reforms etc. He had also given key highlights of Indian Budget 2022 and broadened the discussion till the current economic status of the Indian Economy. This session proved to be fruitful for the students as they gained knowledge regarding the important contemporary issues in Economics as well as in the context of Indian Economy. The session was co-ordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Beena Patel.

SESSION ON DEMYSTIFYING PUBLIC SPEAKING

Date: 14^th February,2022

Our institute organized a session on ‘Demystifying Public Speaking’ by an eminent speaker Dr. Nitin Pillai, Language and Communication Expert. Communication is the back bone where public speaking is the most decoded form of communication. We need to eliminate the public speaking anxiety. John Powell has rightly said that “Communication works for those who work for it”. Great speakers are not born they are trained. Public speaking is not rocket science. What is it at the core? – one doesn’t get it from books. It happens naturally. By giving practical examples of a barber, Uber driver and vegetable vendor, the speaker in a very humorous way involved the students in a bit typical topic of public speaking. The speaker rightly pointed out that Public Speaking happens at unknown places. It happens in open doors. Public speaking is a Fire Speech. We generally believe Politicians, CEOs, Actors, Orators are great public speakers whereas according to the speaker, Security guards, Uber drivers, Barbers are also good public speakers. Story telling is the core of Public Speaking. The key ingredients of public speaking are Courage, Confidence, Progress, and the Audience. He talked about the secrets related to building stage courage and right attitude to deliver a speech in an effective manner. At the end Dr. Nitin Pillai answered a few questions from students and cleared their doubts related to the topic. This session was coordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra.

TIMING – A MOST CRUCIAL FACTOR OF A STARTUP

Date: 12^th February, 2022.

Our institute organized a session on the ‘Start up’ by Mr. Bhaumik Shah, an alumnus of the institute to talk about his very successful corporate journey across various segments to the current students under the auspice of Academics and beyond the lecture series. Mr. Bhaumik informed the students about the startups initiated by Government of India and how one should have a strong passion or drive for beginning a startup business. He talked on Why Start-ups are required? He said that the basic outlook for start ups has changed now. The analysis shows a different statistic whereby in 2021 Corporate Giants like Reliance, TATA, HUL, HDFC, ITC have started investing in the start-ups and celebrities like Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif and M.S. Dhoni have reaped huge benefits by investing in startups like Dream 11 and Nyka. India after 2005 has become the world’s biggest software hub. Some Unicorns in India have brought a sea change where companies like Byjus who brought revolutionary changes in Education sector, OYO – buying B Class and C Class Hotel, Zomato – grown big because of the eating habits of the people. He further, bifurcated the Richest sector which are technology driven – Health care sector 15%, Finance – 17% and Ecommerce 14%. He in a very lucid and interesting manner gave the mantra for the factors affecting success of a startup: Idea, Team, Business Model, Funding and Timing where Timing plays the most significant role in the success of a startup and many startups in fact fail if they are ahead of time. It’s important to realize whether you are a problem creator or problem solver Lastly, he encouraged students by quoting that ‘If you are young you have to take more risk and you should not be a calculated one, just go all out and follow your gut instinct.’ This session was successfully coordinated by Dr. Bimal Solanki.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Date: 11^th February,2022.

Our institute organized a session on ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ by CS Karan Gupta, a renowned academician. According to CS Karan Gupta, in today’s industrial revolutionary world Corporate Social Responsibility holds a very special place in society and it becomes our responsibility to fulfill our duties towards environment. In the present scenario three bottom lines are of utmost importance and the 3P’s comprise of Profit, People and Planet. The companies do not take into consideration the only motive of profit but also, they have to take care of the employees and the environment as well. He said that Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a TEAM of people. He further added that the advancement of business is not reliant on one person but it is a teamwork of the entire team. Big Companies TATA, Infosys, ITC, L&T etc. have contributed a great deal to educational services infrastructure and environment by its CSR activities. A good business is a business which amalgamates Passion, Profit and Purpose. He added that without the sense of caring there cannot be sense of community. He emphasized on lots of different aspects of CSR and made the students aware about the nuances of CSR in the era of cut-throat competition, globalization and digitalization. This session was coordinated by Dr. Bhavin Bhatt.

SESSION ON ‘HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP DISCUSSION’

Date: 11^th February, 2022.

Under the auspice of ‘Kshitij’ – a career carving cell of our institute as a part of Career Enrichment Workshop, Mr. Hitesh Devalia conducted a session on “How to participate in Group Discussion”. He started with the importance of communication skills, body language, facial expressions and hand movements while taking part in group discussion rounds. He stressed upon reading in depth, practicing formal discussion in small groups, usage of formal language, learning of general knowledge as well as conducting research at a global level. At the end of the session, he gave tips where students have to be alert as to not to shout, not to be indifferent, not to mention about culture at any point of time and not to try to prove anyone wrong. Using interesting examples from Bollywood movies, he suggested the various roles a student can play in group discussion. The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.

DIGITAL MARKETING

Date: 10^th February, 2022

Our institute organized an online session on “Digital Marketing” by Mr. Vatsal Shah, CEO Coach, ecommerce evangelist and Speaker, Pragmatic Consultancy. He explained trends before, during and after the pandemic in the digital world. Further, he explained the need for online business to be accessible to remote customers. Now a days digital marketing has open access to businesses which are developing and technology oriented. He guided students about ecommerce, marketing and search engine optimization. He said that now a days many new concepts came in India like podcast, D2C, digital catalogue, mobile commerce etc. Further he said that content marketing is one of the very growth-oriented careers for students pursuing digital marketing. Vendor management is also one type of growing jobs and web designing opportunities are rapidly increasing in India. The session was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

FUTURE OF FINANCE INDUSTRY

Date: 10^th February, 2022

Our institute organized an online session on “Future of Finance Industry” on 10^th February, 2022 for students by Mr. Nishant Bali, Renowned CMT (Chartered Market Technician) from NSE. He explained trend in bullish and bearish market and said not to panic during stock market crash. Further he explained need for savings, value of money over time and reasons why financial market will be next big wave. He said that whenever you see any panic time in stock market as an intelligent investor you should invest. They also guided about Gold ETF and EV ETF. The session was very interactive and informative. It was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Date: 9^th February,2022.

Our institute organized an online session on ‘Consumer Protection Act’ by Dr. Deva Prasad M, faculty member at IIM – Kozhikode on 9^th February, 2022. Mr. Deva Prasad talked about various aspects of Consumer Protection Act like Unfair Trade Practices, Misleading advertisements, surrogated and disparaging advertisements in this session. He also mentioned about the fall-back liability of celebrities while endorsing commercials. By giving interesting examples, he discussed the legal provisions in a lucid way. This session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

A SESSION ON DECODING BUDGET

Date: 5^th February, 2022

Our institute organised a session on ‘Decoding Budget’ for the students. Institute believes in making students future ready. Students should not only rely on discussion going on different opinions of Expectations and offerings of budget. To give them clear insight about Budget 2022 an eminent speaker CA Palak Pavagadhi was invited. He stated that legalization of digital currency will have good impact on future economy. He explained how the income of crypto will be taxed. He guided taxability of amount received for covid related illnesses. The disallowance of offensive expenses as deduction was explained very lucidly by him to students. Provisions related to borrowed money and stamp duty were conveyed the with example to give clear understanding of amendments given by Budget 2022 to students. Many students asked questions related to digital assets and 5G auction and coming up IPO of LIC which he answered lucidly. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

TWO DAYS VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON RECENT ADVANCES IN ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Date: 29th and 30th January, 2022

GLS University, Faculty of Commerce- SMPIC and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC organized a Virtual Two Days International Colloquium on Recent Advances in Accounting, Management, Communication and Technology on 29^th and 30^th January, 2022.The aim behind choosing the theme of this conference is to involve the academicians, professionals, research scholars and students into deliberating various aspects of Accounting, Management, Communication and Technology areas and create a conducive research atmosphere which would further serve the academic arena as well as the society at large. The prime objective of the International Colloquium was to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the related fields.The inaugural function was graced by Dr. Sudhir Nanavati , President GLS University, Dr. Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director GLS University, CA Aniket Talati, CCM ICAI, CA Harit Dhariwal , Chairman Ahmedabad Branch, ICAI & CA Dr. Anjali Choksi, Secretary Ahmedabad Branch ICAI.The keynote speech was delivered by CA Khushroo Panthaky. According to him, we should embrace the sea-change brought by technology in the accounting and auditing world. In today’s world, technology is the backbone of auditing and data-analytical tools have given higher assurances to the stakeholders, have given modelling and visualizations, brought out the blind spots left by human efforts. In his address, CA Jatin Kalra discussed one of the most recent concerns, How investors are reacting to social responsibility?The International Colloquium concluded on 30^th January, 2022, with the valedictory function. Dr. Dharmesh Shah, Registrar, GLS University was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function. He congratulated the organizing team for the meticulous planning and execution. He applauded the delegates for the scholarly presentations and announced the Best Research Paper Awards in different categories and themes.There were 14 technical sessions spread across 29^th and 30^th January, wherein more than 300 delegates across the Globe from countries like India, USA, Canada, Singapore, Dubai, Sri Lanka deliberated on the theme of the conference through their 176 research paper presentations.

ONLINE INTER SCHOOL & INTER-COLLEGIATE SWAMI VIVEKANANDA COMPETITIONS 2022

Date: 12^th January, 2022

To promote the values and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Swami Vivekananda Study Circle of SMPIC college organizes different events like Quiz, Elocution, Expert Lectures etc. throughout the year. To celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and to pay tribute to this great sage and thinker, an Online Inter- school & Inter-collegiate Swami Vivekananda Elocution Competition was organized on 12^th January, 2022 for the students of different schools and colleges. The college has been organizing inter collegiate elocution competition and inter-school competitions like poster-making, quiz, essay-writing, patriotic singing and elocution competitions since many years. More than 200 participants from schools and colleges enthusiastically took part in various competitions and spoke on the topic ‘SWAMI VIVEKANANDA AND HIS MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH’ in the elocution competition. The participants beautifully presented their views on the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda in their speech. One of the participant talked about Swami Vivekananda’s Faith in youth and the power and spark of youth which can bring the required change in the world. They also said that Swamiji firmly believed that ‘You will be what you think’, ‘Every soul is potentially divine and the goal of life is to manifest the divinity’, ‘the greatest religion is to be true to your own nature’ ‘Chintan karo Chinta mat karo’ and thus stressed on the importance of inner dialogue, discipline and dignity of labour.The winners were awarded rotating trophy, certificate and cash prizes. The competitions were coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

Winners of Inter-Collegiate Elocution

CompetitionWinners of Inter-School Elocution

CompetitionWinners of Inter-School Poster-Making

CompetitionWinners of Inter-School Patriotic/Devotional Singing Competition

Winners of Inter-School Essay Writing Competition

Winners of Inter-School Quiz Competition

REPORT ON ENDOGENOUS: AN ARTHSHASTRA (ECONOMICS CLUB) EVENT

Date: 18^th December,2021.

Our institute has celebrated Endogenous under the auspices of Arthshastra: The Economics Club. This event is celebrated to provide an opportunity to our students for grooming their knowledge and skills regarding the economics subject.Under ‘Endogenous’, there were two events organized: ECO-ECHO and PORTFOLIO HUNT. Under Eco-Echo Event, any Bollywood or Hollywood song is provided with a few related Economic Terms to our participant teams. They have to correlate that given song and its lyrics with any current practical economic situation. Under Second Event i.e. Portfolio Hunt, one economic crisis and few economic problem questions were given to our participant teams. Each Participant team have been also allotted with one portfolio of any business tycoon or political leader, or Governing body person etc. Every participant team has to make a power point presentation by keeping allotted portfolio in a centre and answer the given economic problems. The winners of the both the events are Shivansh & Mansi (1^st in Protfolio Hunt); Muskan & Vrunda(2^nd in Portfolio Hunt); Siddhi & Priyanshi (3^rd in Portfolio Hunt and 2^nd in Eco-Echo); Yashvi & Siya (1^st in Eco-Echo); Summit, Yashvi & Priyam (3^rd in Eco-Echo). The ‘Endogenous’ Event was planned and organized by our volunteer students under the guidance of Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Beena Patel.

INTRODUCTION TO SECURITIES MARKET

Date: 23^rd November,2021

Under the auspice of Management Club, an online session was organized by our institute on “Introduction to Securities Market” for students by Ms. Sapana Kalal, Assistant Manager in Metropolitan Exchange Limited. She explained the basic essentials to understand Indian stock market. She explained the importance of Investor Grievance Redressal Process in detail and how to file complaint as an investor. Further the session was carried on by Mr. Himanshu Khatri Deputy Manager Central Depository Services Ltd. who explained the trend in bullish and bearish market and said not to panic during stock market crash. It was followed by the question answer session in which different questions were answered by Ms. Sonia Shah Assistant General Manager, SEBI, Ms. Sapana Kalal and Mr. Himanshu Khatri like what is the right time for beginners to invest, reviewing the IPOs like Paytm and Nykaa and how to save ourselves from fraud operations. They also guided about gold market and stock market connection. The session was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.

WEBINAR ON CHOICE OR CONFUSION – SPEND OR SAVE & INVEST

Date: 25th September,2021

Our institute in association with ICAI , Ahmedabad Branch organized a webinar on “ Saving is the key to Wealth creation “ for the students of B.com.[Hons]. The objective behind organizing this webinar was to guide the students to learn how to keep balance between Savings and Spending. An eminent speaker CA Samir Chaudhry shared his expert knowledge on various nuances of the topic. He discussed about active sources of income like salary, income from activities of business and profession. He talked about passive sources of income like rental income, dividend etc. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master , Dr. Krupa Bhatt & Dr. Jaimin Patel.

AN EXPERT SESSION ON “FROM CIVILIAN TO CIVIL SERVICES- STEP INTO THE WORLD OF BUREAUCRACY”

Date: 20^th September,2021

Our institute under the auspice of lecture series Academics and Beyond organized an expert session on “From Civilian to Civil Services- Step into the World of Bureaucracy” for its UG and PG students. A renowned academician Dr. Parth Bhatt was invited to speak on civil services exam. His talk was focused on GPSC, UPSC, IAS, IPS, IFS exams. Dr. Parth opined that the students have become increasingly aware and more focused on these competitive exams to build a lucrative career. He stated that the passing ratio has drastically come down to 0.18 % in the year 2010 and 0.08% in the year 2018. Earlier the trend was that the students appearing in these exams belonged to a particular region and a particular part of India but nowadays the students from across India are preparing for these exams along with pursuing their under graduate studies. He said, “Badi Soch, Badi mehnat aur pakka Irada” means “Think Big, Work Hard and keep a Strong Determination.” These are the three key ingredients to crack this hard nut. The entire event was successfully conducted by Dr. Bhavin Bhatt.

SESSION ON ‘PRACTICAL TIPS TO APPLY FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREER’

Date:15^th September,2021.

Our institute under the auspice of Bridge Course organized an expert session on ‘Practical Tips to Apply for Successful Career’ by Mr. Jitendra Lakhwani, co-founder, Mantras2Success Consultants. In his session Mr. Jitendra talked about some of the common mistakes that students commit in their careers. Due to such mistakes the students cannot realize the true potential of their talent as well as fall short of achieving a satisfying and successful career. He said that due to lack of proper guidance and exposure, students commit mistakes that cost them heavily in their careers. Our education system, Universities and colleges can impart knowledge but the onus is on students and society as a whole to change the thinking when it comes to a career. Just as one plans towards other areas of life like finances, marriage, relationships, one has to plan towards his/ her career. Some of the career tips he shared with the students are as follows:Don’t follow the herd mentality.Choose the career on the basis of your strengths and weaknesses not because someone else has asked you to pursue something.Chase skills not degrees.Create a crisp resume.Develop Social Media Etiquettes.Forget Society & EGO.Keep yourself updated about the trends in the industry and the current affairs.Be Coachable.Setbacks come to make you strong. Failures will happen.Don’t follow “scope” mentality follow Excellence mentality. Scope is everywhere but you must develop excellent skill set.Mr. Jitendra concluded the session by expressing his hope that career guidance tips provided by him to the students will prove to be beneficial to make a successful career. The session was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

CELEBRATION OF UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY 2021

Date: 11^th September, 2021

Swami Vivekananda Study Circle of our institute organized different events like An Expert Talk, Quiz and Speech Competitions conducted online to celebrate Universal Brotherhood Day on 11^th September, 2021. Universal Brotherhood Day is observed to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s famous speech delivered on September 11, 1893 in Chicago to the delegates of the World Parliament of Religions. It was on this day that Swamiji introduced to the world the greatness of Hindu religion and Hindu culture and he spoke about Universal Brotherhood. Swami Vivekananda belonged to the 19th century, yet his message and his life are more relevant with the contemporary world than in the past and perhaps, will be more relevant in future. An expert talk was delivered by CA Pradip Modi on Life Lessons of Swami Vivekananda. In his speech he motivated the students to accept life as a challenge and not as a problem. He advised to do everything in life that gives them eternal happiness. He asked the students to set the goal in life and work hard using all their time, energy and efforts to realize that goal. He shared the anecdotes from the life of Swami Vivekananda and explained that we should respect different languages of the world but we must cherish, value and retain our national language, culture and traditions. He also advised the students to read on regular basis. He emphasized focusing on one thing at a time rather than multi-tasking, and to learn to concentrate on important things, to utilize every moment of life for the betterment of not only their own self but also for society and nation. This was followed by an online Quiz Competition on the ‘Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda’ and a Speech Competition on the topic ‘My Nation, My Culture’ in which students participated enthusiastically. The event was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

WINNERS OF QUIZ COMPETITION

1^st Mahima Durgeshkumar Sharma

1^st Juhi Shitalbhai Shah

2^nd Pratham Harish Kumar Maheshwari

3^rd Kajal Bhajanbhai Kokwani

3^rd Aman Vikram Khanna

WINNERS OF SPEECH COMPETITION

1^st Gayatri Sharma

2^nd Padmanabh Chavda

2^nd Jigna Juvad

3^rd Anakha Pillai

3^rd Bhoomi Thakkar

EXPERT SESSION ‘DEVELOPING READING SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION’

Date: 7^th September,2021

Out institute organized an expert session on the topic ‘Developing Reading Skills for Effective Communication’ under The Word Wizards – English and Reading Club by Dr. Shubha Nigam. Dr. Shubha Nigam is an academician by vocation and an Author, a Youtuber, a theatre artist and a stand-up comedian by passion. She has her own you tube channel known as ‘The Story Café: Shades of Life’. She began her session on an interesting note wherein she told students that if you sit on a kitli probably you will be able to meet 100 people and know them, but when you read a book, you meet 1000s of people and know about them. She very rightly said that to be successful means being a good observer and managing people and situations in appropriate manner. Reading helps you to achieve both in a wonderful manner. She exemplified this with the example of the character of Jeffry Archer’s novel. She ended her session with a wonderful message to the students that, if you want to sharpen some of the most important Business skills, such as the ability to analyse complex human relationships and gain insight into the motivation of others, then the best way to do it is to read books. After the session, Readathon competition 2021 was launched. The three winners of Readathon Competition 2020, Pratham Maheshwari, Maryam Pariyani and Nidhi Gandhi shared their experience of participating in the competition. The session was co-ordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

ACCA – Career Guidance Seminar

Date : 24^th August,2021

Our institute organized a webinar on the benefits of pursuing the B.Com. (Hons.) +ACCA, UK dual degree program that is offered by the Faculty of Commerce ( SMPIC) B.Com. ( HONS).The Speakers for the day, Ms. Teena Rawal & Mr. Vikas Khosala shared with the students their vast experience of ACCA and its potential to improve the professional standing of the students. They discussed opportunities ACCA Course offers as well as gaining first-hand knowledge from industry experts. The event was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

READATHON FINALE 2021

Date: 21th August, 2021

Under the auspices of The Word Wizards – English & Reading Club, our institute every year organizes READATHON – Read, Lead, Succeed Competition. The Readathon Competition inspires students to read most number of books and utilize other library resources and services in the most effective manner, with certain rules and regulations. It is a year long competition which is followed by a Viva. The online viva was taken by Dr. Nirja Vasavda, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA), GLS University. She not only conducted the viva but also motivated the students to read variety of genres and even suggested few books as per their choice and taste. The winner of the competition is awarded Best Reader of the Year Award.In academic year 2020-21, 85 students competed for the award. The winners wereBest Reader Of the Year (FY) – Pratham MaheshwariBest Reader Of the Year (SY) – Maryam PariyaniBest Reader Of the Year (TY) – Nidhi GandhiThe competition was co-ordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

“ZARA YAAD KARO KURBANI”- SMPIC CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE

Date:15^th August, 2021

Our institute celebrated the ‘Amrut Mahotsav’- 75 years of Indian independence with a variety of events under the auspice of the ‘Forum for Gandhian Philosophy’ which aims at instilling the values like patriotism and Gandhian principles in the young students through different interesting events. The celebration under the title, “ Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani”, started with an interesting virtual talk by Dr. Rajendra Khimani, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat Vidyapith, on the topic, “Significance of Gandhian Principles in Modern Era” which was followed by various online competitions like Patriotic Singing, Poetry Recitation and Rangoli Making. Dr. B.H. Joshi, Provost, GLS University, was also present at the event to share his views on the topic. He explained the value of independence to the youngsters and said that the concept of mere individual freedom make us intolerant and bring chaos in the society. Dr. Rajendra Khimani, the main speaker for the day presented his thoughts on the given topic in a very systematic and lucid manner so that the young students find it easy to connect themselves with him and understand his thoughts easily. Dr. Khimani, while explaining various values held dear by Gandhiji, explained their modern day context to establish its significance. He threw light on the true meaning and philosophy behind the concepts of Truth, Non-violence, Swadeshi movement, Brahmacharya etc. in an interesting manner. He explained that truth and intolerance are interconnected as everyone can have his own truth according his or her point of view. It is necessary for us to accept this reality to save the society from intolerance and its catastrophic effects. Dr. Khimani also discussed the relevance of the famous 11 vows of Gandhiji and tried to clear certain doubts and misconceptions that revolve around them. At the end, Dr. Khimani asserted that the principles given by Mahatma Gandhi are timeless and shall remain relevant and significant forever with slight change in their context. The event was coordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra.

CELEBRATION OF WORLD POPULATION DAY

Date: 11^th to 17^th July, 2021

Our institute celebrated World Population Day under the auspices of Arthshastra: The Economics Club to spread awareness regarding population issues, family planning and impact of population on environment. World Population Day, 11^th July is celebrated basically to reiterate the human right formulated for family planning. To celebrate this day, three events were organized. On 11^th July, 2021, an expert lecture by renowned speaker Dr. Siddharth Thaker, an Environmental Economist was organised. It was followed by Online Population Quiz Contest on 13^th July, 2021 focussing on population based current affair topics with reference to Indian Economy. Population Extempore was organized on 17^th July, 2021 in which finalists of round 1 delivered a short live speech on the spot given topic. All the events on this occasion were co-ordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Beena Patel.

CA DAY & 4TH GST DAY CELEBRATION

Date: 1^stJuly, 2021.

Our institute organised the celebration of CA day and 4^th GST day to acquaint our students with the technological changes taking place in the field of Accounting through the medium of expert Chartered Accountants on the subject of “Evolution of Technology for Accounting Profession” through YouTube Live on 1^st July, 2021. It also aimed at keeping the students connected with globally developed technologies like Cloud Accounting and Block chain and keeping abreast of the changes taking place in the field of Accounting in the current Covid Pandemic situation. The Keynote address at this event was delivered by CA Shri Aniket Talati, Central Council Member, ICAI. CA Fenil Shah and CA Rinkesh Shah gave the benefit of their extensive experience and knowledge to the students pertaining to the above subject. CA Harshit Dhariwal, Chairman, ICAI, Ahmedabad Branch and CA Rahul Maliwal, Chairman, WICASA Ahmedabad Branch and Mr. Jayaprakash Motwani, Vice Chairman shared interesting insights with the students regarding various activities related to it. An Essay Writing Competition was also organized on this occasion in which large number of students from various schools and colleges participated. Merit Certificate will be awarded to the best performing student. CA DAY Celebration was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master.

NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY

Date: 29^th June, 2021

STATSTORM – The Statistics Club of SMPIC organised a one-day celebration of National Statistics Day on 29^th June, 2021 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Padma Bhushan awardee, Father of Modern Statistics in India and the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute Dr. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (1893 to 1972) for his notable contribution in the fields of economic planning and statistical development in the post independent era propelling India’s development. This year the theme of the National Statistics Day was “End Hunger, Achieve Food Security, Improve Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture.” Three events were organised: An Expert Lecture on “SIGNIFICANCE OF STATISTICS IN THE ERA OF BIG DATA” by Dr. Sameer Rohadia, Inter Collegiate and Inter School Quiz Competition on “Statistics” and Poster Making Competition with the theme “Qualitative and Quantitative Statistics” in which many school and college students from all over Gujarat had participated.Dr. Sameer Rohadia, IT Trainer and Data Analyst from Hannover, Germany started his session with the quote “Information is the oil of 21^st century and Analytics is the combustion engine.” He explained Big Data as extremely large data sets that may be analysed computationally to reveal patterns, trends and associations, especially relating to human behaviour and interactions, Big Data types, Sources of Big Data like IoT, also in one internet minute trillions of data is generated through various social media platforms and e – commerce websites etc. Role of Statistics in Big Data Analytics, Application areas of Big Data in Banking and Financial Services, Communication, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare etc., and Job Opportunities of Big Data Analytics as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer and Data Scientist. More than 250 students participated in the event. The event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

WINNERS OF NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY COMPETITIONS

INTER COLLEGIATE QUIZ COMPETITION

INTER SCHOOL QUIZ COMPETITION

INTER COLLEGIATE POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

INTER SCHOOL POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

Dhruv Agrawal from Navkar Public School secured First Position in Inter School Poster Making Competition.

GUEST LECTURE SESSION ON ‘EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) FOR STUDENT’S WELL- BEING’

Date: 22^nd June, 2021.

An online guest lecture session was organized for our students on the topic ‘Emotional Intelligence for students well-being’ by Ms. Mansi Dholakia, CEO- Founder of Global Mental Health Foundation and UN ECOSOC Speaker. The session included essential elements of emotions to ponder upon for developing a smart personality with a higher level of Emotional Quotient (EQ). The speaker started with an interaction on feelings and its impact on one’s behavioural traits. She also insisted upon expressing gratitude on a daily basis to overcome stress and to uplift one’s self. While explaining the connection between relationship management with EQ, she pointed out that “Your education in life arms you with skill for career but EQ enables a person to take decisions of professional and personal life”. She also signified the balance of EQ and IQ in one’s career by highlighting few examples of MNCs nowadays considering EQ equally important like IQ in higher post recruitments. The session was followed by question-answers session. Students raised questions on topics like Pandemic and Stress Management, mood swings, anger management, Level of EQ with IQ and emotional balance during tough situations.

CELEBRATION OF WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

DATE: 5^th June,2021.

To celebrate the World Environment Day, our institute organised a guest session by Mr. Hiren Patel, a well-known environmentalist. He shared his personal experiences with students whereby he walked down the Ganges for fifty-one thousand kilometers. His adventurous ride on motor bike by road from Ahmedabad to London is truly remarkable. He successfully climbed Mount Everest at 19800ht Everest camp and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of the Himalayas and Chadar Trek. His message for students was to establish the spirit of “vasudev kutumbkam” thereby preaching social unity.

Position	Name	Name of the Institute
1st	Zaibbegum Mohammedali Saiyed	C.U. Shah Science College
2nd	Jyoti Rathi	Faculty of Business Administration(N.R. Institute of Business Administration.)
3rd	Mahee Falgubhai Vyas	H L College of Commerce
Consolation	Anjali Deepak Vyas	H.A. College of Commerce
Consolation	Dhruvi Bankimbhai Jani	Khyati College of Physiotherapy
Position	Name	Name of the School
1st	Ridhi Jeswani	St Xavier’s High School (Hansol)
2nd	Labdhi Shah	St Kabir High School
3^rd	Steve Joseph	Prakash Higher Secondary School
3^rd	Misri Upadhyay	Navkar Public School
Position	Name	Name of the School
1^st	Dish Shah	Navkar Public School
2^nd	Vedanshi Padia	Prakash Higher Secondary School
3^rd	Jimit Shah	Navkar Public School
Position	Name	Name of the School
1^st	Nidhi Dasondi	St Xavier’s High School Loyola hall
2^nd	Saakshi Gathani	Prakash Higher Secondary School
Position	Name	Name of the School
1^st	Ruchita Desai	Jay Ambe High school
1^st	Vishwa Trivedi	Prakash High School
2^nd	Laksha Nahata	Sakar English School
2^nd	Vrushti Sheth	Navkar Public School
3^rd	Panth Sharma	St. Xavier’s High School
3^rd	Dhruvika Tapodhan	Kumkum Vidhyalaya
Position	Name	Name of the School
1^st	Misri Upadhyay	Navkar Public School
2^nd	Nigam Shah	St. Kabir High School
3^rd	Parth Rashtrapal	St. Kabir High School
RANK	STUDENT’S NAME	NAME OF COLLEGE
1	Prarthana Avashia	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA), GLS University
1	Darshit Amlani	Nand Vidyaniketan, Jamnagar (12th Pass out)
2	Arth Trivedi	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Divya Adnani	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA), GLS University
	Priyanka Bambhaniya	J G College of Commerce (12th Pass out)
3	Krishnapalsinh Barad	New LJ Commerce College
4	Dhanesh Sheth	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
4	Isha Tomar	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA), GLS University
5	Kanishka Pamecha	St. Xavier’s High School (12th Pass out)
6	Neeraj Talreja	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA), GLS University
7	Sumit Kotadiya	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Yasvi N. Jain	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Maharshi Vaghela	J G College of Commerce
	Pushpa Solanki	H B Kapadia New High School (12th Pass out)
8	Vaidehi Naik	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA), GLS University
	Rushvi Sheth	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Vatsal Shah	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Muskan Jain	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
9	Saima Parmar	Faculty of Commerce (GLSIC), GLS University
	Samika Dewani	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA), GLS University
	Willis Kotadia	J G College of Commerce
	Hena Panjwani	Faculty of Commerce (GLSIC), GLS University
10	Vrunda Modasara	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Vrishti Malhotra	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Aman Khanna	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
	Priyanka Ratwani	J G College of Commerce
	Heena Patel	New LJ Commerce College
	Zainab Rasiwala	Faculty of Commerce (GLSIC), GLS University
	Shrey Shah	H B Kapadia New High School (12th Pass out)
RANK	STUDENT’S NAME	NAME OF SCHOOL
1	Kavya Jalan	Nirma Vidyavihar
2	Prarthana Shrivastava	Nirma Vidyavihar
3	Dhruv Agrawal	Navkar Public School
4	Mokshil Shah	Navkar Public School
5	Gaurav Udhani	St Xavier’s High School, Loyola Hall
6	Brijrajsinh Zala	N. R. Higher Secondary School
RANK	STUDENT’S NAME	NAME OF COLLEGE
1	Prarthana Avashia	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA), GLS University
2	Dhanesh Sheth	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University
3	Dhruvi Davra	J G College of Commerce
4	Nafsin Shaikh	St. Kabir School, Naranpura
5	Chanchal Lalwani	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC, GLS University

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES 2020-2021

ACADEMIC OLYMPIAD 2021

Date: 04^th April, 2021.

Highlights: Amidst Chaos and Uncertainties in the Covid Times Faculty Of Commerce(SMPIC) came up with the Novel Idea of Academic Olympiad 2021- A State level Inter School Accounts and Management Quiz contest for std 11 and 12 commerce students from across the state of Gujarat .

This is a State level competition but it received overwhelming response not only from Gujarat state but also far off states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi. Around 1300 students from across the state and country enthusiastically registered for the Mega Event.

A mock round was organized on Friday 2^nd of April and Final Round of the Olympiad was organized on Sunday 4^th of April 2021.Exciting cash Prizes, Trophies and Certificates will be awarded to Winners and all the participants. The Institute believes that these kind of competitions will keep the hunger for knowledge and competitive spirits high among the students.

TALK SHOW ON DYNAMICS OF CAPITAL MARKET AND INVESTOR AWARENESS

Date: 26^thMarch, 2021.

Speaker: Mr. Utpal Shah, CDSL.

Highlights: Mr. Utpal Shah started the session explaining the basic requirements for opening a Demat Account. He also explained the fundamentals of Security Markets. He explained the instruments like equity, warrant, ETF etc. He discussed Due Diligence of Investing. He said that Mutual fund is the most common and moderate way of small investment. He suggested and motivated students to take active part in Capital Market. He explained the importance of understanding the basics of stock market and right time investment opportunities.

A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Date: 27^th February, 2021.

Speaker: Dr. Megha Bhatt, Founder-SciKnowTech

Highlights: Dr. Megha Bhatt in a very interesting manner explained scientific approach to entrepreneurship. With the help of practical examples, she demonstrated how a beginner can initiate a start-up. She explained the difference between the terms, idea and innovation. According to her, the two most important things to develop an idea are observation and commitment towards work ethics. With lucid illustrations, she generated interest amongst commerce students for a technical subject like science on the ‘World Science Day’.

THE IMPACT OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON INDIAN ECONOMY

Date: 19^th February, 2021.

Speaker: Dr. Shefali Dani, Director of Faculty of Business Administration, GLS BBA

Highlights: Dr. Shefali Dani has shared deep rooted knowledge on the positive and negative impacts of Business Economic Environment on Indian Economy. She has ingrained acquaintances with a crystal clear understanding for the various factors affecting to Business Environment of Indian Economy such as economic conditions, competitions, economic policies, suppliers, technical, political, demographic and socio-cultural etc. She threw light on these factors by citing practical examples of Patanjali, Johnson and Johnson, TATA etc.

AN OVERVIEW OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

Date: 18^th February, 2021.

Speaker: Dr. Mayuri H. Pandya, Director, GLS Law College

Highlights: As a part of curriculum of B.Com. Hons. Program, a session on an overview of Indian Constitution was organized. Along with being a longest written constitution, Dr. Mayuri explained the importance of Indian judicial system which is one of the most organized and unified. She described Indian constitution as rigid as well as dynamic in nature. She discussed the fundamental rights and duties of an Indian citizen by sharing the provisions in a very rational manner. Normally it is difficult to explain the provisions of Indian Constitution, but by very practical and simple examples, she made sure that commerce students understand the nuances very well.

COMPARISON OF TAXATION STRUCTURE OF INDIA AND USA

Date: 15^th February, 2021.

Speaker: CA Rinkesh Shah, Prominent Chartered Accountant

Highlights: CA Rinkesh Shah started his talk by making a comparison between the US tax structure and Indian tax structure. He explained the types of standardized forms required to be filed for salaried employees -Form 16 and corporate entity both in India as well as in US. He explained the progressive tax system applicable in US including tax rates for an individual as well as corporate entity. He discussed that in India, the tax slabs are different as per the age of individual but in US a single return will be filed for unmarried or divorced person. In US, a married person can file jointly with social security number (SSN) or separately as well. As per his varied experience of practically working in the US, he interestingly involved students in the discussion of calendar years to be taken into consideration for India as well as US where double tax avoidance agreement will be taken into consideration for global taxable income.

AN OVERVIEW OF INDIAN CONTRACT AND CONSUMER LAW

Date: 10^th February, 2021.

Speaker: Dr. Deva Prasad M, Faculty Member, IIM Kozhikode

Highlights: Dr. Deva Prasad emphasized on e-commerce contracts whereby where there is no written or oral agreement but still the contract is valid. For example, the contract with websites like Amazon and Flipkart. Even simple cab booking with Ola and Uber come under the purview of e-commerce contract. He cited the example of Taj Group of Hotels incident where in 2019 a car was stolen from a valet parking at Taj Delhi and they were sued by the customer. It was held that where the Taj group has provided the services, they are responsible for the custody of the car. He further discussed about misleading advertisements where companies use Tag lines of zero sugar and low-calorie products to increase the sales. When further questioned by students as to how to prove deficiency in services, he gave the ongoing example of call drops in cellular services. Further he clarified in education sector, only coaching classes come under the purview of consumer law.

“MANTHAN: A Thought Provoking Mission”– An Online Elocution Competition 2021

Date : 9^th February, 2021

Highlights: Under the auspices of Word Wizards-The English and Reading Club, Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC), GLS University organized “Manthan: A Thought Provoking Mission”, an Online Elocution competition for B.Com.(Hons.) students with an aim to remove stage fear and improve oratory skills. It is an event which is “For The Students, Of The Students, By The Students”.

The Primary level online competition was conducted on 26th August 2020 wherein 178 students participated enthusiastically. 36 Winners of Primary Round participated in an Online Intermediate Round on 19^th January 2021. Finale of Manthan was held on 9th February 2021 in which 11 winners of Intermediate Round participated. Students expressed their views in English, Hindi and Gujarati language. Dr.Nitin Pillai, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration judged the Finale of an Online Elocution Competition.

We have been organizing this competition since 2015. This is for the first time it was organized virtually. Students and Parents appreciated the competition immensely. The Event was coordinated by Dr. Rupa A. Pariyani.

The topics were:

Will India become a Superpower in coming decades?
Women Empowerment & Gender Justice: Addressing the Equality Challenges
Individual’s Data Privacy: Protection is More Important than Before

Manthan Finale Round Winners 2020-2021

Vedant Parekh (Sem 4)
Bhakti Parwani (Sem 2)
Sneha T.S.(Sem 6)

The winners of Intermediate and Finale rounds were awarded with certificates. The winners of the Finale were also awarded with trophies.

WORKSHOP ON CREATING FAVOURABLE IMPRESSION

Date : 8^th February, 2021.

Highlights: With the motive to groom and train the students for corporate world, a series of workshops are conducted by the Institute throughout the year. Under the auspice of Placement Cell ‘Kshitij’ – a career carving cell of Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC), GLS University organized a workshop on “Creating Favourable Impression” on 8^th February, 2021 by CA Aditi Gupta, an alumni of the Institute.

CA Aditi Gupta emphasized on the making the resume strong for pursuing a successful professional career ahead. She stressed upon having long-term as well as short-term goals. Daily goals too are of vital importance be it simply reading a newspaper. She guided students for making an impressive resume to build favourable image by having clarity in content, beautiful classification of skills and use of appropriate words and grammar.

She suggested to avoid any false statements, graphical and vibrant presentation while making a resume. She told to portray one’s own image tactfully by incorporating academics, social, curricular and extra-curricular achievements. She added that there has to be crystal clear introduction in the interview where the introduction should be precise and the candidate should be confident in presenting their skills and qualities in brief. The session was concluded by question answer sessions whereby the students put up the query as to how to project the areas of interests and hobbies in the resume.

‘HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP DISCUSSION’

Date: 5th February, 2021.

Speaker: Mr. Hitesh Devaliya

Highlights: As a part of Career Enrichment Workshop, Mr. Hitesh Devaliya conducted a session on “How to participate in Group Discussion” on 5th February, 2021. He started with the importance of communication skills, body language, facial expressions and hand movements while taking part in group discussion rounds.

Especially while appearing for online group discussions, he also suggested how vital it is to position the angle of camera in an appropriate manner. He explained how to categorize the probable topics of group discussion into fact based, abstract, case study as well general.

While explaining the significance as to why Group Discussion is required, he emphasized the point of diversity in the group, team skills, decision taking ability, the ease of one’s own self presentation. With interesting examples from Bollywood movies, he suggested the various roles a student can play in group discussion.

Lastly, he stressed upon reading in depth, practicing formal discussion in small groups, usage of formal language, learning of general knowledge as well as conducting research at a global level. Also, he ended by giving tips where students have to be alert as to not to shout, not to be indifferent, not to mention about culture at any point of time and not to try to prove anyone wrong.

DECODING BUDGET 2021-2022

Date: 3rd February, 2021.

Speaker: CA Palak Pavagadhi, Prominent Chartered Accountant

Highlights: In the opinion of CA Palak Pavagadhi, ‘This is the most unique budget amidst the most difficult time the world has ever faced. Amidst all the insecurities, struggles and difficult times Government has not levied any new taxes and that’s the most Positive thing about this Budget.’ Government has laid a lot of emphasis on making seven new textile parks and in a way given boost to ‘Atmanirbharta’. He also added that a lot is given to the education sector in this budget and University is being set up in the Ladakh Region. He added that the government is not going to collect any direct money from the public and added that the foreign direct investment will indirectly boost the Indian Economy.

“BASICS OF STOCK MARKET”

Date: 1^st February, 2021.

Speaker: Mr. Sachin Pimple

Highlights: Mr. Sachin Pimple acquainted the students with current market IPO operations of financial year 2021-22. He explained the details of various types of caps- Large cap, Mid cap and small cap. He explained the importance of KYC and Demat account. He stated that Mutual fund is the most common and moderate way for small investments. He suggested and motivated students to take active part in Capital Market. He explained the importance of understanding the basics of stock market and right time investment opportunities.

PLACEMENT 2021

Date: 30^th January, 2021; 11^th February 2021; 02^nd March 2021

Highlights: Under the banner of ‘Kshitij’ – A career carving Cell of Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC), on 30^th January, 2021 a placement drive was arranged by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

The session started with the Online Pre-Placement Talk by the representative of the company covering a detailed explanation about the Company, Job Role, Career Graph, Compensation and Benefits to be offered to the candidates. Total 19 students were selected for the required post by the Company.

Further, on 11^th February, 2021; online interviews were conducted by Aviate Immigration Services for the designation of Counsellor. Total 2 students were selected for the same post.

In addition, on 2^nd March, 2021; a pre-placement session was conducted by Tradebulls Company followed by preliminary round of personal interviews on 3^rd March in the areas of Banking and Finance as well as Marketing. Overall 15 students were selected for the second round of interviews.

ONLINE INTER SCHOOL & INTER COLLEGIATE SWAMI VIVEKANANDA ELOCUTION COMPETITION 2021

Date: 12^th January, 2021.

Highlights: To promote the values and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Swami Vivekananda Study Circle of our college organizes different events like Quiz, Elocution, Expert Lectures etc. throughout the year. Even during these difficult times of pandemic, GLS University and its management are committed to its mission of providing quality education to its students by organizing curricular and co-curricular activities. To celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and to pay tribute to this great sage and thinker, an Online Inter school & Inter collegiate Swami Vivekananda Elocution Competition was organized on 12^th January, 2021 for the students of different schools and colleges. The college has been organizing inter collegiate elocution competition since last nine years. This year, Inter school elocution competition was introduced and conducted which was a huge success. Twenty three participants from schools and colleges each enthusiastically took part in this competition and spoke on the topics “Swami Vivekananda: A Great Visionary” and “Swami Vivekananda: A Role Model for Youth of India”. The Inter collegiate elocution competition was judged by Dr. Manroop Dhingra, a skillful academician and a poet at heart. The inter school competition was judged by Dr. Jayesh Mandanka, Professor, L & C Mehta Arts college. The winners were awarded rotating trophy, certificate and cash prizes. The competitions were coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

Winners of Inter-Collegiate Elocution Competition

Position	Name	Name of the Institute
1st	Natasha Cyrus Dastur	Faculty of Management, GLS University
2nd	Nishi Shah	H L College of Commerce
3rd	Ipsita Panda	Faculty of Commerce, SMPIC
3rd	Jyoti Rathi	Faculty of Business Administration (N.R. Institute of Business Admini.)
3rd	Raxit J. Suthar	C.U. Shah Science College
Consolation	Krishna Vipul Unadkat	Somlalit College of Commerce
Consolation	Harsh Hindocha	Faculty of Commerce(GLSIC)

Winners of Inter-School Elocution Competition

Position	Name	Name of the School
1st	Kadam Unnati Vijay	St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Naroda, Ahmedabad
2nd	Ronak Trivedi	Best Higher Secondary School
3^rd	Tanvi Kaushik	St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Naroda, Ahmedabad
4^th	Steve John	Prakash Higher Secondary School, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad
5^th	Tanushree Thakar	Navkar Public School, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad

KNOW YOUR CONSTITUTION-CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY

Date: 26^th November, 2020.

Speaker: Mr. Nisarg Trivedi, a renowned lawyer and SMPIC alumni

Highlights: Indian Constitution day is celebrated on 26^th November which is known as National Law Day. The session was conducted by renowned lawyer and SMPIC alumni Mr. Nisarg Trivedi. He stated that the constitution day was first celebrated in 2015 as a mark of tribute to India’s first law minister Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who played a pivotal role in the drafting of the Indian constitution. He gave a detailed overview of Indian constitution. He explained the formulation of Constitution in India and its role in our country. He made the students aware about the rights and duties of Indian citizen and he motivated students to become a smart and responsible citizen. Being an alumni, he mentioned that college played a great role in grooming his personality and developing his career. He suggested and motivated students to take active part in college activities and guest lectures for the overall development. He explained the importance of democracy in India and how far it is associated with strong Indian constitution.

‘ALUMNI CONVERSE – HOW TO PREPARE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS AND CRACK INTERVIEWS FOR PURSUING CAREER IN MBA’

Date: 6^th November, 2021.

Speaker: Ms. Shweta Shah and Mr. Vishal Chitlangya(FOC-SMPIC, Alumnus)

Highlights: To make the students ready to face the competitive world of Management studies, at FOC – SMPIC, a conversation with Alumnus of the Institute was arranged on a virtual platform. Two alumni namely Ms. Shweta Shah, a student of IIM Ahmedabad and Mr. Vishal Chitlangya, a student of IIM Bengaluru were invited to share their academic journeys from SMPIC to IIMs.

They started their talk reminiscing their participation in various college activities like Management Club and Intercollegiate Competitions which helped them to lay the foundation stone in taking admissions at B-Schools. According to them by choosing any particular activity in which the student is interested in can help to strike a balance along with academic achievements. They also shared their on-campus life at IIMs where they had a very conducive environment and informal interactions with the faculty members. Overall, it was a win-win conversation on the part of alumnus as well as the participating undergraduate students of B.Com. Hons. SMPIC as a gateway for admission in B-Schools.

A TALK SHOW ON BUSINESS PLAN DURING COVID 19 ERA

Date: 4^th November, 2020.

Speaker: Mr. Shivang Mehta, digital transformation expert, graduated from IIM Kolkata.

Highlights: Mr. Shivang Mehta gave a brief overview on the business plan ideas. He explained about business model and important factors like team building, idea generation as well the essential aspect of funding. He also explained that the right time implementation is equally essential. He also discussed the real success example of AIR BNB business model, time utilizing by UBER. He explained the importance of face masks, sanitizer business needs in covid 19 era. He urged to create a goal with clear vision and to take timely action along with smart marketing strategy. At last he discussed about business plan formats to be formulated after idea adoption. He concluded with the importance of common business sense during crisis time in market.

“ENVIROMICS”

Date: 24^th October, 2020.

Highlights: Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) has organized in house event named as “ENVIROMICS 2020” on 24^th October, 2020. ‘ENVIROMICS’ word has been emerged from a combination of two terms: Environment and Economics. This both terms are playing critical role in our life. Environment is a medium of survival, while Economics is a way to survive. Environment is a pathway to walk, where Economics is giving direction to walk. Environment is providing natural resources, while Economics is managing those scarce natural resources in multiple ways. So, Environment and Economics – both are complimentary to each other. There is no meaning of having Environmental resources without knowing its utilization method and said utilization method is being provided by Economics. Economics is giving an implication method to utilize Environmental resources optimally. Economics Club and ECO (Environment) Club focus on implementing subject practically. Through this initiative, FOC- SMPIC is trying to spread awareness about the Environment and methods to utilize Economics by different techniques among youth. Youth is the future generation of the Earth. The main objective of this event is to make our youth generation aware about the significance of Environment and how to implement Economical strategies for sustainable development. Under ENVIROMICS 2020, two events are organized that Enviromics Visuals and Enviromics Crosswordon Webex online platform. Our college students have prepared environmental awareness videos with different objects and competitions have taken place in Enviromics Visuals. Our college students were given a Sudoku to solve interesting and implemented Economic Terms or Strategies in Enviromics Crossword. Our students have learned the practical lessons of Environmental Awareness and Economics as well.

‘CGMA -FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD’

Date: 21^st October, 2020.

Speaker: Ms. Tasneem Kapasi, National Manager, CIMA.

Highlights: Ms. Tasneem Kapasi gave a brief overview on CIMA qualification. Being a global profession, CIMA is one of the popular courses with global recognition. She explained the structure of exam and related criteria. The session was very interactive and informative.

CELEBRATION OF WORLD STATISTICS DAY

Date: 20^th October, 2020.

Highlights: Under the auspices of Statistics Club, we organised a one-day celebration of World Statistics Day on 20^th October 2020. Three online Inter-College events were organized wherein an expert lecture on “Statistics and its applications in real world” was given by Shri Shailesh Suthar, Director, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Intercollegiate Quiz Competition and Poster Making Competition with the theme “Facts and Figures of Statistics” were conducted.

Director,Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Gandhinagar, Shri. Shailesh Suthar had given an Expert Lecture on “Statistics and its applications in real world” in which he explained the applications of Statistics in various fields in detail. More than 200 students participated in the celebrations.

Winners of Quiz Competition of World Statistics Day

Ranks	Student Name	Name Of College	Name Of University
1	Aman Khanna	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
2	Keya Sanghavi	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
3	Muskaan Nathani	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
4	Freya Shah	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA)	GLS University
5	Rushvi Sheth	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
5	Devanshi Shah	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA)	GLS University
6	Mahima Sharma	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Krisha Mehta	St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad	Gujarat University
	Vidhee Pandit	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
7	Saniya Vaswani	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA)	GLS University
	Pratham Maheshwari	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Aman Keshari	St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad	Gujarat University
8	Ishan Raval	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA)	GLS University
	Nidhi Gandhi	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Donali Gajra	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Khushmi Shah	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
9	Princy Kubadiya	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
9	Divya Adnani	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA)	GLS University
10	Vishal Rajput	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA)	GLS University
	Vrunda Modasara	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Maharshi Vaghela	J G College of Commerce	Gujarat University
	Avani Makwe	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Aarti Yadav	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
11	Vishwaa Kapadia	St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad	Gujarat University
	Rakshit Porwal	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
	Mohit Tirthani	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Isha Upadhyay	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Shruti Soni	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Disha Shah	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
12	Khushi Varsani	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Sribharghav Bhamidipati	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA)	GLS University
	Khushi Agarwal	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
13	Aksh Jain	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA)	GLS University
13	Dewangi Agarwal	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
14	Divyom Lawale	J G College of Commerce	Gujarat University
	Rohit Meena	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
	Mansi Patel	Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA)	GLS University
	Sanchi Bhansali	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA)	GLS University
	Harsh Shah	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
15	Ayushi Solanki	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
	Jaya Mali	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
	Bhavesh Solanki	L J College of Commerce	Gujarat University
	Preksha Choraria	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
	Ritika Vaswani	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University
	Honey Sewani	Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC	GLS University

Winners of Poster Making Competition of World Statistics Day

Ranks	Student Name	Name Of College	Name Of University
1	Khushi Agarwal	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
2	Saniya Vaswani	Faculty of Business Administration (GLSBBA)	GLS University
3	Antariksha Gogoi	J G College of Commerce	Gujarat University
4	Aarti Yadav	GLS Institute of Commerce	GLS University
5	Krisha Mehta	St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad	Gujarat University

CAREER ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP – “YOUR IMAGE MATTERS”

Date: 19^th October, 2020

Highlights: As a part of Career Enrichment Workshop, a session was organized on the topic “Your Image Matters” on 19^th October, 2020 at Faculty of Commerce – B.Com. Honours by Ms. Vama Rajpal, an Image Consultant and Etiquette Coach.

She started with visual presentations of a variety of food dishes and involved students by asking a question as to which one appeals them the most? Further, she discussed Dr. Albert Mehrabian’s Communication Model including the distinct traits of verbal and non-verbal communication, body language as well as the significance of physical appearances.

The relevance of various gestures, facial expressions as well as different postures were also explained to students by showing various photographs of do’s and don’ts while appearing for online interviews. Finally, she ended the session by giving tips for virtual interviews. She stressed how well managed the entire ambience and lighting of the background should be, from where the participant is sitting for appearing for the interview. She gave a very relevant example as to how important it is to properly dress even when the participant is sitting at home. According to her, ‘What if water spills on the dress and suddenly you have to get up and if not properly dressed, it will create a very bad impression in front of interviewers.’

INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR ON “DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION- THE NEW NORMAL.”

Date: 17^th October, 2020.

Speakers: Shri Sudhir Nanavati, president, GLS University, Miss Chandani Kapadia, COO, GLS University, Bhaskar Ranjan Das, Associate Director, CIMA-South Asia, Ms. Anju De Alwis, FCMA, CIMA, UK

Highlights: GLS UNIVERSITY Faculty of Commerce, SMPIC in association with CIMA, UK organized an International Webinar on “Digital Transformation in Education- The New Normal.” The Webinar opened on an auspicious note by a prayer rendered to the Almighty by Dr. Keyur Vohra. Dr. Marzun Jokhi, Director, SMPIC, emphasized on the uncertain future due to Covid-19 and said that the time has arrived to widen the horizons beyond the four walls of class rooms. Shri Sudhir Nanavati, President, GLS University, said the academic fraternity must go on when the whole world is affected. When God closes one window, he opens another. Covid-19 has changed the approach to life. He rightly mentioned that blackboard teaching will now become a history. He further added that the mistakes in the classroom can be rectified but they stay on virtual platform. The Government of India has stressed on the same in the New Education Policy 2020.

Bhaskar Ranjan Das, Associate Director, CIMA-South Asia, talked about how disruption works. Universities across the world have taken a leap forward and GLS University is leading the way in India. He further added that today we don’t need a visa to work for US but it can be done from home. Though we are divided by geographical boundaries but we are in a borderless world.

Ms. Anju De Alwis, FCMA, CIMA, UK, based in Dubai, said that the pandemic has given an opportunity for educators to rethink on the approach of learning. The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged and changed the traditional classroom learning pattern and pushed the seekers as well as imparters to engage in drastic digital transformation. GLS is doing a great job by developing the students with 21^st century skill sets which is the need of the hour. She said that the role of faculty today is not to teach but facilitate the learners. The technology will help in reducing the gap between the employee’s ability and employer’s expectation. More than 500 delegates participated in this webinar from various parts of the globe participated actively nullifying the time zone.

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE: A KEY TO SUSTAINABILITY.

Date: 14^th October, 2020.

Speaker: Mr. Karan Shah

Highlights: Mr. Karan Shah, a Climate Change and Sustainability Professional and an SMPIC Alumni delivered an informative session with an objective to spread awareness about environmental ethics and environmental degradation. Due to human activities, environmental pollution is increasing day by day and climate changes are really unexpected. Through Modern generation, we can spread awareness to protect environment, which can lead to the Sustainability. Environmental awareness means being aware of the natural environment and making choices that benefit the earth, rather than hurt it. Environmental Awareness can be raised by using safe and non-toxic building supplies, conserving energy and water, recycling, activism, increasing literacy among population and others. Protecting the environment starts with pollution control and young generation can help to reduce waste by paying attention to minor details in their daily lives. Youth have significant role to play in environmental and conservation efforts that will improve livelihoods. Mr. Karan Shah shared his professional experiences with the students and encouraged them to protect our environment and also explained environmental ethics to follow.

‘ADDING WINGS TO YOUR DREAMS’

Date: 10^th October, 2020.

Speaker: Mr. Sazeal Shah, Renowned Motivational Speaker

Highlights: Mr. Shah gave a brief overview on the importance of dreams in the life of youngsters. The interaction was based on the reality and dreams with reference to goal achievement. He also explained the concept of self motivation and the parameters of the goal achievement which include interest, hobbies, smart work, right attitude at right time and the importance of dedication towards work life. The formula of success resides in strength, weakness and identifying opportunities. People don’t dream big due to their faulty perception and negative thinking syndrome. He guided students to think positive and act positive.

‘CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES OF LITIGATION’

Date: 26^th September, 2020.

Speaker: Mr. Paras Sukhwani, Practising Advocate at Gujarat High Court

Highlights: He started the session on a very interesting note that there is a general impression about the lawyers that they scream ‘tareekh pe tareekh’ but in the court of law a lawyer is a draftsman who crusades with his knowledge to secure the ends of justice. He further added that the courts are the temple of justice and it is the moral responsibility of everyone to keep its sanctity. The speaker highlighted the fact that the new generation wants to be rich overnight and therefore he said that if the ‘Cash is king, the bribery is Prince’. He also emphasized that every time winning is not important and one should commit mistakes and learn. We should remember ‘Kanun andha hotahai, judge nahi’. He suggested students not to commit anything which we cannot fulfil and never to go overboard while dealing with any legal matter. Lawyers must always remember justice demands integrity. ‘Friends are bound to appreciate you but it’s important when your rivals appreciate you’. Carrying the legacy of his family ahead he encouraged the students to take up law as a profession by discussing the nuances of this field.

CAREER ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP - RESUME BUILDING – FOR FINAL YEAR STUDENTS

Date: 22^nd September, 2021.

Highlights: Under the banner of Kshitij – Career Carving Cell of GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce – SMPIC B.Com. Honours, a Career Enrichment Workshop was organized on 22^nd September, 2020 for the final year students. The topic of Resume Building was selected to make the students ready to face the corporate world as creating first impression is so very important for any prospective candidate. The session on ‘Resume Building’ was conducted by Mr. Sazeal Shah, an expert in delivering value sessions on various topics.

He started the session by giving the students a very modern view of preparing a resume because there are certain things which are absolutely outdated for instance, inclusion of personal information like religion, gender, photograph, political inclination, etc. The speaker highlighted the common mistakes students make while preparing a Resume by mentioning the name of a role model or future vision of next 5 -10 years. He guided the students that it’s not necessary to mention the gender as the organization these days are not gender biased. Also, Mr. Sazeal suggested to start the resume with writing career objectives wherein everyone should mention their own unique objectives, however simple it may be. He further suggested few essential steps to build a resume starting from typing a draft copy to making it fit in one single page as far as possible.

He also laid emphasis on following the reverse chronological order in mentioning the academic qualification. He summarized that a resume should be properly formatted and should include only those details which are relevant for a particular job profile only. By sharing his personal experiences, he made the session very interesting and at the same time interactive. Further, in the coming days, Career Enrichment Workshop will include other topics like How to appear for Group Discussion, Building up your Image and How to face personal interview. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

‘DIVERSITY IN CULTURE AND CRITICAL THINKING’

Date: 17^th September, 2020.

Speaker: Ms. Vishwaveda Joshi, Research Scholar, York University, Toronto, Vice Chair for World University Services, Canada.

Highlights: Ms. Vishwaveda Joshi gave a brief overview on anthropology, its various types like Linguistic, Social/Cultural, Biological/Evolutionary, Archaeology/Physical Anthropology and Applied/Public Anthropology. The interaction was based on cross culture values and opinions of students regarding critical thinking as well as the usage in career enhancement. She stressed upon the fact that we as Indians do not have the habit of appreciating our own Indian culture. Though she told that everything in our culture is not correct, but at the same time we should not forget to appreciate the core values of our cultural diversity. She explained the difference between the Indian and Canadian culture. She opined that Canadians are more individualistic in their actions, behaviour and values whereas Indians are more family oriented and can live with shortage of resources.

EXPERT TALK ON “SWAMI VIVEKANAND WITHIN ME” BY DR. AMI U. UPADHYAY AND ONLINE QUIZ & SPEECH COMPETITIONS

Date: 14^th September, 2020.

Highlights: We, under the auspices of Swami Vivekananda Study Circle organized different online events to celebrate Universal Brotherhood Day on 14^th September, 2020. The celebration was graced by Dr. Ami U. Upadhyay, the Vice Chancellor of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, Prof. Janki Vaidya, Professor, C.U. Shah Science College, Ahmedabad and many volunteers from Swami Vivekananda Kendra. Dr. Ami delivered an enlightening talk on ‘Swami Vivekananda within me’ and emphasized upon the values and preachings of Swami Vivekananda. She emphasized on not to focus on trivial things, learn to concentrate on important things, utilize every moment of life for the betterment of not only yourself but also for society and nation. She also asked the students to be fearless and imbibe spiritual intelligence in life emphasized by Swami Vivekananda. This was followed by an online Quiz Competition on the life and works of Swami Vivekananda and a Speech Competition on the famous quotes of Swami Vivekananda in which more than 150 students participated enthusiastically.

AN ONLINE QUIZ COMPETITION 2020 WINNERS

SR. NO	NAME	SEM	DIV	POSITION
1	Tisha Agrawal	Sem 1	D	First
2	Sakshi Joshi	Sem 1	B	Second
3	Aakansha Kankaria	Sem 3	B	Second
4	Vandit Sanghvi	Sem 3	C	Third

AN ONLINE SPEECH COMPETITION 2020 WINNERS

SR. NO	NAME	SEM	DIV	POSITION
1	Gracy Mutta	Sem 1	B	First
2	Bhakti Parwani	Sem 1	C	Second
3	Isha Upadhyay	Sem 1	D	Second
4	Khushboodhankani	Sem 5	A	Third

‘SUCCESS MANTRAS’

Date: 8^th September, 2020.

Speaker: Dr. Rajani Suthar, Lecturer at University of Regina, Instructor at Saskpolytech & Zonal Coodinator, IRCC(federal govt.),Canada

Highlights: Dr.Rajani talked about how to be successful in every area of our life, how to identify, challenge and overcome our self-limiting beliefs and how to enjoy a life of unlimited success. She discussed the key points discussed in ‘Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity’ by David Allen elaborately. She also told the students to learn how to feel happier and healthier and how to manage time effectively.

‘WRITING: PASSION TO CAREER’

Date: 31^st August, 2020.

Speaker: Vishwesh Desai, a Young Author of International repute

Highlights: He guided the students regarding how to develop and enhance Reading and Writing skills. He talked about his journey from being a vivacious reader to a young author of ‘Shadows of Northland’ which was published when he was 14. He informed the students about his creative journey of writing a novel and also showed the students how good reading skills can finally be steered towards writing. He discussed various aspects of reading and writing like choice of books, influence of authors, writer’s block, writing daily without fail etc.

READATHON

Date: 20^th and 21^st August, 2020.

Highlights : Under the auspices of Word Wizards-The English and Reading Club, we organized READATHON COMPETITION 2019-20, a yearlong competition wherein the participants read various books and material as per the rules. A Viva is conducted at the end of the year and the winner is awarded with ‘Best Reader of The Year Award’. The Online Viva of the 37 participants of Readathon was conducted by Dr. Nirja Vasavda Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, GLS University and Dr. Tejal Jani Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Management, GLS University.

READATHON 2019-20 RESULT

BEST READER OF THE YEAR AWARD – FY – MARYAM PARIYANI

BEST READER OF THE YEAR AWARD – SY – ZANKHANA PATEL

BEST READER OF THE YEAR AWARD – TY – HEMANG PRAJAPATI

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Date: 17^thAugust, 2020.

Speaker: Mr. Mangesh Parelkar, a language and communication expert

Highlights: Mr. Mangesh Parelkar discussed various aspects of Public Speaking, right from writing the speech to rehearsing the speech, body language and intonations while delivering the speech. He also talked about audience connect and dressing and grooming while speaking. Through various real life examples, Mr. Parelkar delivered a very informative lecture to students and helped them overcome the fear of speaking in public.

A CAREER GUIDANCE (ACCA) SEMINAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH ISDC, UK

Date: 10^thAugust, 2020.

Speaker: Ms. Teresa Jacob (Executive Director of learning and recipient of the prestigious Queens Award for enterprise), Ms. Naina VG and Mr. Vikas Khosla

Highlights: Enlightening students about the career opportunities available after the ACCA course. ACCA stands for ‘Association of Certified Accountants’, a global body of Professionals in the field of Finance & Accounting recognized in 170 Countries around the world. ACCA course proves to be an invaluable asset for the students pursuing this course which increases the value of academic profile and lends tremendous weight to their CV by the virtue of being an international course with worldwide acceptance and have a wide variety of career options available to them both in India as well as abroad.

‘TWO FACETS OF COMMUNICATION: LISTENING AND SPEAKING’

Date: 6^th August, 2020.

Speaker: Dr. Indira Nityanandam, Communication Expert and Author

Highlights: She talked about the channels, aspects, differences, organisation and types of effective technical communication. She discussed the types, benefits, barriers and active as well as interactive listening skills. All the participants learnt the nuances of Listening skills and Technical Communication.

‘ADVERTISING IN SOCIAL MEDIA’

Date: 29th July, 2020.

Speaker: Dr. Falguni Vasavada, Strategic Marketing Area, Professor and Chair, MICA and TEDx speaker

Highlights: Dr. Vasavada gave a brief overview of digital marketing and its benefits to various sectors. She explained quoting corporate examples the idea of online interface through which a business can be expanded to overseas. She also discussed various brands widespread in Indian market and prevailing brand equity with reference to Indian public mindsets. She also interacted with the students on the usage of web media and product sales increments.

‘RECENT TRENDS IN COMPANY LAW’

Date: 28th July, 2020.

Speaker: CA Fenil Shah, Chairman of ICAI, Ahmedabad

Highlights: The session started with the discussion on various amendments as per the provisions of Company Law 2013. Mr. Shah talked about the newly introduced classification of companies like Small Companies, Section 8 Companies, Dormant Companies etc. and explained the difference between the terminologies of Global Depository Receipts (GDR) and American Depository Receipts (ADR). He mentioned that the most confusing legal expressions, amongst students, in Company law are that of Winding up, Liquidation and Dissolution. Lastly, he encouraged students to take up Insolvency Professional Degree after completing their graduation as it is a very upcoming and promising field in Commerce.

‘ADAPTING TO ONLINE EDUCATION’

Date: 28^th July, 2020.

Speaker: Dr. Harshal Arolkar, Professor and Head, FCAIT, GLS University

Highlights: Dr. Arolkar started his session by giving an idea of what students would have experienced in the offline system and what they should expect in the online system. He involved the students by making them comfortable as he started asking questions through polling on Webex. He talked about the netiquettes that students need to follow in the online classes to stay focused and non-distracted. He also mentioned the various factors which may result into distractions for students and how to overcome the online fatigue. He suggested students to do Pranayams in between the sessions to overcome stress and increase the concentration power.

SMPIC WELCOMES FRESH BATCH OF 2020 WITH A VIRTUAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

Date: 7^th July, 2020.

Speakers: Popular youth icon, RJ Dhvanit, Dr.Keyur Vohra

Highlights: GLS University, Faculty of Commerce SMPIC B.Com. (Hons) welcomed the new batch students with a virtual Orientation Programme in which more than 600 students and parents participated. Director Dr. M.E.Jokhi welcomed the students and congratulated them for joining SMPIC, GLS University. The students were made aware about various academic and co-curricular activities and achievements through an Audio Video presentation. They were also given information regarding syllabus and evaluation system. The students were also taken on a campus tour virtually. As a special surprise, students were addressed by the popular youth icon, RJ Dhvanit. He talked with them on the topic “Unlock Positivity”.

Academic Activities 2019-2020

Apart from B.Com (Hons.) and M.Com programmer, we at Faculty of Commerce, GLS University have chalked out a road map for the future. Our tie-up with CIMA has given a PAN India recognition to our Institute. Accounting sooner or later is going to become a global language and to learn the language in a proper and apt way the need for the day is to have global qualification like CIMA. Established in 1919, CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is world’s largest professional body of Management Accounting with 218,000 students and members across 177 countries. CIMA qualification has following four levels: Certificate level, Operational Level, Management Level and Strategic Level. In certificate level, out of four papers, student is required to give only one paper of Fundamental of Management Accounting as exemption is provided for other 3 subjects by mapping our university syllabus with CIMA syllabus.

Year	Students	Enrolled Level
2016-17	89	Certificate level
2017-18	49	Certificate level
2018-19	58	Certificate level
2019-20	25	Certificate level

Bindiya Jesani of Semester-6 has secured (All India Rank) AIR-2 in Operational Level of CIMA-UK. Mit Kheskani of Semester-6 has secured (All India Rank) AIR-3 in Operational Level of CIMA-UK.

WEBINAR ON ROBOTICS AND PROCESS AUTOMATION INTO ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE

GLS University, Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC B.Com. Hons.) in association with Financial Planning Academy, Mumbai organized a webinar on 30th May, 2020, Saturday for faculties on ‘ Robotics and Process Automation into Accountancy and Finance’. The webinar was conducted by Zaher Sayed, a qualified Chartered Accountant and Faculty of Financial Planning Academy, Mumbai. The webinar was inaugurated by Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit who said that the purpose of this webinar was enhancement of subject skills of teachers of Accountancy and Commerce.

Mr. Sayed, in a lucid manner explained how Robotic process automation (RPA) is rapidly changing the accounting and finance operations and is arguably faster than any other piece of modern technology.

RPA in finance and accounting is not confined to one part of a process – it can be applied to multiple processes at one time; accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial close, controller work, financial planning and analysis, expense management and tax. By using RPA, company can use the surplus man-hours in Value Added operations. The webinar was attended by 750 participants all over India.

COMPREHENSIVE BANKING & INSURANCE PROGRAM

With a view to impart knowledge beyond the four walls of the classroom and to move out of the prescribed academic syllabus, the college conducts a Certificate Course in Banking and Insurance. With a vision to make the student ready for the job market in the Banking and Insurance sector as soon as student completes graduation, this course is designed in such a manner as to balance between theoretical and practical aspects of modern Banking and Insurance. With lot of avenues opening up, the fifth batch of 32 students is ready to face the challenges of Banking and Insurance arena. This programme is coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.

BRIDGE COURSE

The college successfully conducts Bridge Course to develop English Proficiency skills for the Semester 1 students. 76 students enrolled for the course and are given training of English Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking skills. They will also appear for the SCOPE examination at the end of the course. This course is coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

“READERS ARE LEADERS”: ‘FOR THE STUDENTS, OF THE STUDENTS, BY THE STUDENTS’

“READERS ARE LEADERS” presents a motivating thought and a new word to everyone on the campus through White Board placed outside of G1 Classroom. This Whiteboard communicates to the masses and spreads the knowledge. A well said thought churns the mind of every reader and a new word is added to the vocabulary of every passer-by every day. Students with full dedication and enthusiasm write a new thought and a new word on the board and other students eagerly await the new arrivals. This entire activity is coordinated by Dr. Rupa A Pariyani.

FINANCIAL PLANNER WORKSHOP BY NSE

The college organized workshop in collaboration with NSE Academy on financial planning and investment conducted between 11th and 17th March. Total 67 students participated in this five day workshop. They were awarded certificates at the end of workshop.

PLACEMENT 2020

First Placement Drive was conducted on 20th February, 2020 to provide platform to the aspiring students of the college seeking employment opportunities. The drive consisted of leading company ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to recruit promising candidates for their organization with an orientation program by representatives of the company followed by Group Discussion on different topics and Personal Interviews of the short-listed candidates. The students who were selected by the Company were offered the position of Financial Services Consultant.

ARTHSHASTROTSAV (ECOFEST) 2020

A state level ECOFEST ‘ARTHSHASTROTSAV 2020’ was organized on 24th January, 2020. This event was conducted under the Economics Club. Arthshastrotsav is implementing Arthshastranities with mind boggling events that polish overall personality with rationalization and feasible aspects. This was a two day event based on interesting Economic games, Group discussions, Analysis, Short films, Economic dramas, Finding facts, Broadcast of Economic Affairs, Sectorial Reforms, Mind-maze, Dead Eye Game, Tell-A-Tale, Scarcity Relay and Treasure hunt to implement such Chankyanities practically by the under graduate students. The main objective behind this event is to cultivate interest among under graduate students for economics subject.

WORKSHOP ON GROUP DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Under the auspice of ‘Kshitij’ – Career Carving Cell, the college organized a two-day workshop for the final year graduate and post-graduate students on 10th and 11th January 2020; with an idea to make them industry-ready before they face the corporate world. On the first day, Mr. Hiren Dave, a motivational speaker, trained the students on Developing Interview Skills and preparing for competitive exams and entrance tests effectively. Mr. Mihir Shah and Ms. Nidhi Shah, representatives of an academy of creative design conducted the next session on ‘Opportunities of developing the career in Digital Marketing’. They explained the importance of having the basic understanding of preparing the logos for business enterprises. Mr. Chandramauli Bhatt, a trainer and consultant, spoke on ‘How to prepare Curriculum Vitae and Build Vocabulary’. He emphasized on reading books as a vital activity to enrich vocabulary and to meticulously put various academic and extra-curricular achievements in the curriculum vitae. On the second day, Mr. Hitesh Devalia, an expert trainer, took the session on ‘Participation in Group Discussion and Preparation of Aptitude Test’. He shared his expertise on Group Discussion Dynamics and the nuances of the workings of corporate world. Ms. Khushnum Avari, an Image Consultant, conducted the session on ‘How to build a Professional Image’. She highlighted the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication, Etiquettes and body language. She talked about creating the first impression and stressed upon personal hygiene as well as dressing. Dr. Romita Swaroop and Mr. Geet Sharma, representatives of a designing school, conducted the session on ‘Making a career in Artificial Intelligence and Animation’. Students coming from commerce background were more than delighted to hear the details about the designing field. The resource persons tried to cover all the arenas of facing a prospective employer and 96 students were benefitted from the workshop.

INTER-COLLEGIATE SWAMI VIVEKANANDA ELOCUTION COMPETITION 2020

To celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and to pay tribute to this great sage and thinker, Swami Vivekananda Study Circle of our college organized an Inter-collegiate Swami Vivekananda Elocution Competition for undergraduate students of different colleges of Ahmedabad on 9th January, 2020. Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit delivered the welcome address and explained the importance of celebration of Swami Vivekananda Youth Day. Fourteen participants spoke on the topic “Take risks in your life, If you win, You can lead! If you lose, you can guide!”. The competition was judged by Dr. K.S. Purohit, a renowned Gastroenterologist, Dr. Rushikesh V. Mehta, Principal, Sir L.A. Shah Law College and Geetaben P. Mehta, Principal, GLS (Sadguna & B. D.) College for Girls. The winner Jyoti Rathi from Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA) was awarded trophy, certificate and cash prize. The 2nd and 3rd winners Jhanvi Patro from GLSBBA and Divesh Harpalani from H.L. College of Commerce respectively were given cash prizes and certificates. Miss Kajal Shah from GLS Law College and Bhavika Tahiliani from GLSBCA were given consolation prizes. The competition was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Dr. Beena Patel.

A LIFE MANAGEMENT SESSION BY SADHU VIVEKJEEVANDAS

Under Management Week Celebration, a Life Management Session was conducted by Sadhu Vivekjeevandas on 2nd January, 2020. A learned and eminent personality Vivek Jeevandasji is a devotee of Swaminarayan (BAPS) Sampraday. In 1976, he took the Sadhu Diksha at the holy hands of Pramukh Swami Maharaj. He writes for and edits the organisation’s bi-monthly English magazine. Thousands of youth have been inspired by his mesmerizing words of wisdom. Swamiji’s session was based on the three main parameters of life that are Value of Time, Manners, and Flawless command over English. He also added that you cannot progress if you are not disciplined. He advised ‘Learn to manage time, Be honest and Work hard’. He also said that you fail in life because you lack in management of time. Besides managing time one needs to learn how to manage others and yourself. It is important to be modern but it is more important to be civilized. One should never give up our values. We should always prevent ourselves from three addictions that are eating unhealthy food, being dishonest and being greedy. We should manage life by reading good books, keeping good company and by being genuine. The session ended with some tips given by Swamiji to control anger by meditation, patience and learning to accept things. He pointed out that ‘we build the best of cars but the worst human being’.

A ONE DAY SEMINAR ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP: “MEET THE ENTREPRENEUR"

As a part of ‘Management Week’ celebrations powered by Wagh Bakri, the college celebrated Executive Day on 31st December, 2019 with a difference. The students not only wore executive suites but also met the real life entrepreneurs in a one day seminar on entrepreneurship “Meet the Entrepreneur” and learned the business lessons from them. Three eminent entrepreneurs Mr. Hiren Sawai and Mr. Nishit Joshi from Benchmark Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Rajesh Lalchandani from Raju Japan shared their journey of success with students in GLS Auditorium. The owner of Raju Japan, Rajesh Lalchandani shared his journey from managing 2 stores to expanding them to 12. He gave many management lessons to students through his business journey like what comes easy won’t last and what lasts will not come easy. He adopted a forward thinking and said that you should always grow, because if you are not growing then you are dying. He told his team to always sell what customer wants and not what you want to sell. He also told the students to Believe in the team, Set goals and don’t be afraid to fall and one day your life will flash before your eyes, make sure it’s worth watching. Mr. Nishit Joshi and Mr. Hiren Sawai, owner of BENCHMARK WATER HEATERS talked about how after working in a firm for 17 years, without any business background, they started with Benchmark Water Heaters. With the help of four P’s (Product, price, place and promotion), today within a span of 15 years they lead the market. By sharing various incidents, they very lucidly taught various management fundas to students. They believe that money is not important but goodwill and respect are. To be an entrepreneur one needs to do SWOT analysis, have product knowledge, provide choice and preferences to customers, have to always think one step ahead because life is chess. They also advised to do expansion & diversification and to work on the principle of 3D: Dedication, Devotion and Discipline. 250 students were benefitted from the seminar.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN ECONOMY”

Faculty of commerce (SMPIC), GLS University organized a National Conference on “Creativity, Innovation and Technology For Sustainable Growth and Development of Indian Economy” on 28th December, 2019, Saturday. According to Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Dr. Ashwin Purohit, the aim behind choosing the theme of this conference is to involve the academicians into deliberating as to what efforts are required to achieve 5 trillion economy and double the per capita income by 2025. 250 delegates from all over India registered for the conference and 110 research papers were received.
The Inaugural function was graced by Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Vijaybhai Rupani as Chief Guest. Shri Sudhirbhai Nanavati, President, GLS University, presided over the function. Addressing the august audience, honourable Chief Minister said that there has always been a huge contribution of Gujarat and especially Gujaratis’ in the progress of India. He further said that now there are plans and policies to improve the financial situation at the national level and now there will be no hassles but arrangements will be made. The Chief Minister also said esteemed educational institutions like GLS should conduct such conferences and motivate research. In order to retain intellectual property, more patents should be registered which would benefit the society at large. He concluded on the note that the theme of the conference is apt in the changing scenario. Shrimati Bijal Patel, Mayor of Ahmedabad also graced the occasion with her presence. On this occasion, the college magazine ‘College Mirror’ and an ISBN book comprising of the papers presented at the International Conference organized by Faculty of Commerce(SMPIC) in Malaysia was also unveiled by the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
The keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Jaynarayan Vyas. According to him, in order to improve the current economic situation, young people should think about how to be self-employed. Putting special emphasis on the development of villages, according to Dr. Vyas, it is clear that the development of cities and villages depend on each other and so it is necessary to develop both. He said that India has a unique potential that can be used for development.
After the Keynote session, there were three technical sessions wherein the delegates deliberated on the theme of the conference through their research presentations.

GUEST SESSION AT PLACEMENT CELL

The college organized its first career development session under “Kshitij-Career Carving Cell” for the year 2019-2020 by Future Generali Life Insurance on 4th December, 2019. Around 100 students of third year B.Com. (Hons.) and M.Com. participated in the session. The expert faculty member Mr. Dinesh Mani, Learning and Development Manager discussed about various career opportunities in the financial sector, IRDA guidelines and nuances of current financial scenario. The seminar was very informative as he further explained the scope of the Financial and Insurance Market. It included the various investment options available in the market with a higher return as well as the facilities provided by the Insurance companies. He gave useful information to the students with regard to IRDA certificate in order to generate interest among them about the Insurance Sector. At the end, the expert provided a questionnaire on the basis of which students can explore the placement opportunities in the future.

“MANTHAN: A THOUGHT PROVOKING MISSION”–AN INTER-CLASS ELOCUTION COMPETITION 2019

Under the auspices of English and Reading Club, “Manthan: A Thought Provoking Mission”, an Inter – class Elocution competition was organized with an aim to remove stage fear and improve oratory skills of the students. It is an event which is “For The Students, Of The Students, By The Students”. The Primary level competition was conducted on 7th August 2019 in their respective classes wherein 154 students participated enthusiastically. 30 Winners of Primary Round participated in the Intermediate Round on 20th August 2019. Finale of Manthan was held on 9th December 2019. Dr. Kavita Patel, Head of the Department English, GLS(Sadguna & B. D. Arts College) and Dr. Jayesh Mandanka, Assistant Professor, Smt. L & C Mehta Arts College judged the Finale of an Inter-class Elocution Competition. The topics were:
1. Globalization: An Opportunity or a Threat?
2. Intelligence is not enough in Skills based world.
3. Celebrity Endorsement and Brand Value

Manthan Finale Round Winners 2019
1. Bhavya Kamder (Sem 4)
2. Ipsita Panda (Sem 2)
3. Khushboo Dhankani (Sem 4)
The winners of Intermediate and Finale rounds were awarded with certificates. The winners of the Finale were also awarded with trophies.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Continuing the tradition of taking big and brave leaps in the direction of academic excellence, Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) organized yet another International Conference on the Topic, “Global Accounting, International Taxation and Impact on Economy” in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia on 9th November, 2019. With the great support and motivation by the dynamic President of GLS University, Dr. Sudhirbhai Nanavati, this international conference was a huge success. Being a visionary and progressive leader, Sudhirbhai is committed to take GLS University to new heights and has always encouraged all such events organized by the college. This is the second international conference organized by Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) in collaboration with CIMA, UK. After the successful organization of the International Conference at Sri Lanka in 2017, this time, it was organized at Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. There were around 22 delegates from India and 13 delegates from Malaysia who participated and presented their research papers enthusiastically. It is worth noting, that Faculty of Commerce is perhaps the only institute in Gujarat to organize two international conferences, not in India but at the foreign location. The conference was enriched by the august presence of Emeritus Professor Dr. Walter Chee Keong Wong, Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor of BERJAYA University, Malaysia and an avid and scholarly researcher. While sharing his views with the audience, he emphasized on the quality of research and the significance of Commerce in each and every field. Dr. Wong, on learning about the rich academic atmosphere of GLS University, also invited the students of Faculty of Commerce, GLS University to his Berjaya University for mutual knowledge sharing.
Ms. Karen Phang, Associate Director, Global Academic Engagement, CIMA, UK, also remained present at the conference as a keynote speaker. She delivered a scholarly speech in which she gave a brief account of the activities and presence of CIMA, UK, around the world. She informed about the constant upgradation of syllabus and other academic practices at CIMA, UK. She put stress on the significance of the need for upgradation in today’s time and emphasized on the process of ‘learn, unlearn, and relearn’. The Chief patron of the conference and the President of GLS University Dr. Sudhir Nanavati could not remain present at the occasion but he had sent his best wishes through a text message for the grand success of the conference, which was read out before the audience by Dr. Ashwin Purohit. Dr. Ashwin Purohit, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, GLS University, in his address, welcomed the dignitaries and all the delegates from India and Malaysia. Dr. Purohit gave a brief introduction about GLS University and Faculty of Commerce. He informed the audience about the progressive attitude of the college.
According to him the philosophy behind the conference is ‘Knowledge sharing beyond the international boundaries’ which is the key to achieve academic excellence. At the end, Dr. M.E. Jokhi proposed vote of thanks and he assured to the demand of delegates that such type of conference will be organized in the coming year too. A group of around 29 members also took up an excursion to Singapore and Malaysia for learning about their culture and history, along with the conference. A week-long trip started from Singapore where the members experienced a flavor of the local culture as fortunately, the accommodation was right in the middle of the old Singapore city where the heritage value of the area has been nicely preserved. Apart from this the members visited some landmark locations of Singapore like Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, Night Safari, Santosa Island etc. The team then proceeded to Kuala Lampur, the Capital of Malaysia, after staying in Singapore for 3 days. The stay in Malaysia was also quite enriching, apart from the conference. The team visited many places like Sultan’s Palace, Supreme Court, Petronas Twin Towers, the famous KL Tower etc. and learnt about the history, polity and culture of Malaysia. The visit to the Genting highland was a relaxing and refreshing experience for the entire team. On 12th November, 2019, the team returned with a lot of sweet memories, rich experiences and enhanced academic knowledge. There was a sense of satisfaction on every face and feeling of gratitude for Dr. Sudhir Nanavati and Dr. Ashwin Purohit in the hearts of every team member.

OPEN BOOK EXAM (SANSKRUTIK SWADHYAY KASAUTI)

Around 30 students from our college appeared for Sanskrutik Swadhyay Kasauti, an online open book exam on Swami Vivekananda on 27th September, 2019. Later, the students also attended Personality Development Workshop and activities like games, group discussion and Surya Namaskar to enhance the life skills of the students on 20th October, 2019. Students were awarded with the certificates.

STUDY ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP AT AMA

The college organized a ‘Study Enhancement Programme’ – One day workshop at Ahmedabad Management Association on 11th September, 2019 in order to provide valuable knowledge of creative thinking and business ideas as well as how to prepare for competition in market. The renowned speaker and corporate trainer Mr. Hiren Vakil gave his insights on the above topics. 60 students participated in the workshop. It was followed by certificate distribution.

READATHON COMPETITION

English Club organised Readathon competition (Best Reader of the year). Readathon is a competition which inspires students to read as much as they can, all for an incredible cause. Reader of the year award is awarded to the students who read most number of books and utilize other library resources and services in the most e¬ffective manner. The objective of Readathon is to motivate the students to improve their English reading skills, creativity and original thinking, to encourage the students to visit library frequently and develop a taste of variety of subjects. The winner of the competition is awarded ‘Best Reader of the Year’ Award (at undergraduate and postgraduate level). In academic year 2018-19, 85 students from graduate and post graduate levels competed for the award. The winners were Nidhi Gandhi(Semester 2), Hemang Prajapati(Semester 4) and Jigyasa Duggar(Semester 6).

WORKSHOPS ON GDPI & VOCAB

The college organized two workshops ‘How to Build Vocabulary’ and ‘How to Crack an Interview and Group Discussion’ on 4th September, 2019. The first session ‘How to Build Vocabulary’ was delivered by Mr. Prashant Sugandh, an academic counsellor and soft skill trainer for the first semester students. The second session ‘How to Crack an Interview and Group Discussion’ was delivered by Mr. Rohan Garg, an IIM-C graduate for Semester 3 and Semester 5 students. Students enjoyed both the sessions enthusiastically.

ROCK-O-NOMICS 2019-20

Economics Club organized an in-house event named “ROCK-O-NOMICS 2019-20” on 21st August, 2019. This was a one day event based on interesting games and elocution competition on Economics. Games like ECO FREAKO had three levels: Pictionary, Speakonomics and Crossword (identifying basic terms of economics in the creative manner) and Elocution on Economics based on current economic aff¬airs. The main objective of this event was to cultivate interest among commerce students for economics subject. The Economics club is coordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Beena Patel.

STATSTORM 2019

The college organized STATSTORM 2019: A Three Day Statistical Games on 5th, 6th and 7th August, 2019. The objective of Statistical Games is to impart and sharpen the basic concepts of Statistics and Mathematics through various fun activities. Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit motivated the students to participate in different events organized by the college as it caters knowledge of practical part of the subject which is not incorporated in the syllabi. Students learnt the application of statistical theories in the practical world. The games were based on the concepts of Arithmetic, Algebra, Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion, Permutation, Combination, Correlation, Regression, Probability, Probability Distributions, Time Series, Index Numbers and so on. The various rounds of STATSTORM were Overture Round, SKUNK Game, Cubical Destinies, Fortune Balls, Clever Brains and Rapid Fire Round. 72 students participated in the event and gained knowledge along with lots of fun. The club activities are organized by Dr. Devyani Chatterji and Dr. Bhavik Swadia.

CIMA SEMINAR

Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) offers boundless academic opportunities to its students, one of which is the collaboration with Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA). UK Chartered Institute of Management Accountant is powering up business and finance professionals with the right knowledge and skills for today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces. CIMA provides Professional Qualification leading to CGMA. CIMA is the largest professional body of Management Accountant established in 1919 and has presence in around 179 countries. To apprise the students about the CGMA qualification, a seminar was conducted on 2nd August 2019, where the representatives of CIMA Mr. Ajay Lalwani, Country Head and Tasneem Kapasi guided students about the course and the benefits entailed to it. For many years now students have been provided with this academic opportunity by our Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit which has helped the students to find a direction and gain excellence in their careers.

GST SEMINAR

The college organized a seminar on Goods and Service Tax i.e., GST for Semester 5 and M.Com students on 2nd August, 2019. To impart latest and updated knowledge, Faculty of Commerce, GLS University under the leadership of Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit has taken a proactive role in including GST in B.Com and M.Com syllabus. In his speech Dr. Purohit mentioned that India needs young and smart students graduating with latest knowledge of newly implemented Tax Reforms. The seminar was conducted by CA Aniket Talati, a Central Council Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the term 2019-22. He started the seminar by giving an introduction about Goods and Service Tax, its origin, and its implementation in the country. He explained how the idea of GST was derived and came into existence. He also described the types of GST and filing returns on GST. He also informed the students about the Seamless Set of System being followed by India which has been a great advantage for GST and the National Anti-Profiteering Body being developed in the country. He very interestingly explained the importance to understand the levy of GST right from products like Mercedes car and to Hawai slippers. He also shared how difficult it is to manage input and output credit in textile industry. Overall the session was extremely interesting for the students. 300 students attended GST Seminar.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP

The college organized a three day workshop on Public Speaking from 31st July to 2nd August, 2019. Organizing this workshop was the brainchild of Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit who consistently encourage and motivate students to develop their communication skills. On the first day of public speaking workshop, Mr. Chandramauli Bhatt, CEO, Renaissance Academic division explained the important characteristics of a successful public speaker. He emphasized on planning, preparation and presentation of the speech to keep the audience engaged. He also explained to pay importance to Body language, tone of voice, delivery, pauses and emphasis, how to overcome nervousness. He gave tips to perform excellent in Group Discussion, Interview and Extempore. On the second day of workshop, Dr. Suresh Mashruwala, a management consultant and trainer in the field of communication and personality development explained that public speaking and oratory skills are very important in one’s life. He shared with the participants his journey from being a shy Gujarati to becoming an excellent cricket commentator which was full of fun and hurdles. He told that there are 6 major aspects of PUBLIC Speaking: Be Clear, Be Complete, Be Concise, Be Correct, Be Courteous and Be Confident. He also talked about the four pillars of Public Speaking. They are: 1. Stress important words and sentences and subordinate other words 2. Vary the rate of speaking 3. Vary the pitch of voice 4. Pause He also advised to add humour in one’s speech so that audience stays connected and interested. On the third day of the workshop, Ms. Swapna Sai, a certified image consultant said “Addressing an audience and making them feel awestruck is an art called public speaking. The ability to speak in public is perhaps one of the most difficult qualities to develop”. According to her, in many surveys, people typically rate their fear of public speaking along the same lines as their fear of death and at times much higher. She explained public speaking is based on some very important aspects such as the connection with audience, the importance of the right body language, tone of voice, dressing and content creation. She also quoted that “Practice is the road to overcome nervousness.” Overall, the workshop was a great success in which students learnt how to express confidently and eloquently.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

On 24th, 25th and 26th June, 2019, Orientation Programme was organized for the students of Semester-1 joining B.Com (Honors) for the academic year 2019-20. Students and their parents were invited for the function that was aimed at imparting important information regarding the importance of B.Com (Honors) programme, the syllabus, the examination pattern etc. as well as making them aware about the glorious past and present of the college. The students witnessed an audio visual presentation about the activities and achievements of the college and the Staff Introduction. The Vice-Principal, Dr. Marzun Jokhi made a presentation to explain the syllabus, the structure of the course, examination pattern etc. to the students and briefed them with the details. He also explained about the college’s international collaborations with CIMA-UK, Concordia College-New York etc. The Dean, Dr. Ashwin Purohit welcomed the new students as well as their parents to the college and motivated the students to take advantage of various activities held at the college. Explaining the importance of classroom he added, “You can learn about academic topics anywhere else but more important are the lessons of life which you will only learn in Classrooms”. He also mentioned about the CSR and Charity Activities carried out by the students of the college and put emphasis on the mission to prepare good citizens along with professional excellence, through value based education. Dr. Purohit also explained the importance of preplanning in life and advised the students to focus on ‘Smart Work’ instead of only ‘Hard Work’. At the end of the function, he solved the queries of the students as well as their parents by conducting a question-answer session. The programme was conducted and coordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra.

Academic Activities 2018-2019

COMPREHENSIVE BANKING AND INSURANCE PROGRAMME

Faculty of Commerce B.Com.(Hons.) offers a one-year Comprehensive Banking and Insurance Programme, for the last 5 years, to make the student industry ready for the job market in the Banking and Insurance sector as soon as a student completes graduation. This course is designed in such a manner so as to create a balance between theoretical and practical aspects of modern Banking and Insurance services. It also prepares the student to appear in all the arenas of competitive exams (IBPS and IRDA). In the current year 2018-19, 42 students have completed the course successfully.

BRIDGE COURSE

Faculty of Commerce B.Com.(Hons.) successfully conducted Bridge Course to develop English Proficiency skills for the Semester 1 students. 60 students enrolled for the course and were given training of English Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking skills. They also appeared for the BULATS examination at the end of the course.

“READERS ARE LEADERS”: ‘FOR THE STUDENTS, OF THE STUDENTS, BY THE STUDENTS’

“READERS ARE LEADERS” presents a motivating thought and a new word to everyone on the campus through White Board placed outside of G1 Classroom. This Whiteboard communicates to the masses and spreads the knowledge. A well said thought churns the mind of every reader and a new word is added to the vocabulary of every passerby everyday. Students with full dedication and enthusiasm write a new thought and a new word on the board and other students eagerly await the new arrivals. This entire activity is coordinated by Prof. Rupa A. Pariyani.

NISM WORKSHOP

Faculty of Commerce B. Com. (Hons.) has organized training program for graduate and post graduate Girl Students in association with ICICI Direct for Mutual Fund training from 11th to 13th March 2018. Exam was conducted by NISM (National Institute of Security Management) on 16th March 2018. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Bhargav Dave who is a Capital Market Trainer empanelled with NISM. He provided precise understanding of Mutual funds with their real life advantages and disadvantages with detailed explanation of each scheme and its requirements to assess capacity to invest. He focused on the need for investment keeping factors such as Risk, need of liquidity, capital growth etc. in mind to procure tax benefitting schemes. The students were made aware of importance of Systematic investment in this workshop.

RESEARCH PAPERS

To inculcate research aptitude and skill among students, under Statistics Club, Faculty of Commerce B. Com.(Hons.) students were given various small research projects. Arhan Shah (Sem 6 B. Com.) and Pinal Bhagat (Sem 4 M. Com.) had prepared research papers on ‘Analysis of Selected Profitability Ratios of ONGC’ and ‘A Study on Petrol and Diesel Prices in India using Moving average Method and OLS Method’ respectively under the guidance of Dr. Devyani Chatterji. Arhan Shah’s research paper was selected for International Conference on Advances in Theory, Research and Practices in Management (GLSU-ATRPM 2019) organized by Faculty of Management, GLS University and was presented by him on 23rd February 2019, in the International Conference.

GANDHIAN QUIZ BY FORUM FOR GANDHIAN PHILOSOPHY

To commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to promote Gandhian values and ideals amongst the students, Forum for Gandhian Philosophy of Faculty of Commerce B. Com. (Hons.) organized the preliminary round of “Gandhian Quiz” on 17th January 2019 in which 60 students had participated. Students were provided with books titled “Gandhiji’s Autobiography” to prepare for the Quiz. From 60 students, 12 students were selected for the finals. The finale was conducted on 13th February 2019 by the Quiz Master Dr. Alpesh Upadhyay, Associate Professor of Saraspur Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad.

The winners of the Gandhian Quiz finale are:
First Position: Aliasgar Rahi and Saniya Memon; Girish Kataria and Juhi Meghani
Second Position: Hemang Prajapati and Sparsh Patel

The event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji and Prof. Anjali Trivedi.

ENIGMA: THE QUIZ COMPETITION

The Quiz Club of Faculty of Commerce B.Com.(Hons.), GLS University is designed as an innovative and interactive programme to facilitate a copious flow of knowledge and ideas among the students packaged in exciting rounds. ENIGMA: The Quiz Competition 2018-19 organised a Preliminary Round on 11th September 2018 in which 39 students participated from them the first 15 students were selected for the Finale. Finale was held on 13th February 2019 which was conducted by the Quiz Master Dr. Alpesh Upadhyay who has rendered his services as a Quiz Master in many Youth Festivals in Inter-College Saptadhara Quizzes, Inter-District College Quizzes at BISAG etc. The whole event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

The winners of the Finale are:
First Position: Aliasgar Rahi, Harsh Desai and Jaydev Khadse
Second Position: Pratik Periwal, Arhum Sancheti and Kavan Pandya

BLOCK CHAIN TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

To enhance practical knowledge about financial markets and emerging technology of Block Chain in India, a seminar on Block Chain Technology and its future scope in Indian Commerce Sector was organized on 8th February, 2019. It was conducted by BSE regional office followed by individual Aptitude Test. 91 students participated in the seminar.It was coordinated by Dr.Krupa Bhatt and supported by Dr.Jaimin Patel.

DIGITAL MARKETING SEMINAR

Faculty of Commerce B.Com (Hons.) organized a seminar on Digital Marketing and its future scope in Indian Commerce sector on 7th February 2019.It was organized to inculcate practical knowledge about new foundation course subject Digital Marketing to B.Com(Hon.) semester 4 students. It was conducted by Mr.Niral Modi from tops technologies pvt.ltd.330 students from semester 4 participated in the seminar. It was coordinated by Dr.Krupa Bhatt and supported by Dr.Jaimin Patel.

INTER-COLLEGIATE SWAMI VIVEKANANDA ELOCUTION COMPETITION 2019

To celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and to pay tribute to this great sage and thinker, Swami Vivekananda Study Circle of our college organized an Inter-collegiate Swami Vivekananda Elocution Competition for undergraduate students of different colleges of Ahmedabad on 12th January, 2019. Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit delivered the welcome address and explained the importance of Vivekananda’s thought-provoking lectures, quotes and writings that have been a subject of study and a great source of motivation for the youth. Seventeen participants spoke on the topic “The bigger the struggle, the better the triumph will be.” The competition was judged by Dr. K.S. Purohit, a renowned Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chetan Bhatt, Principal, Government MCA College, Maninagar and Dr. H. D. Sikh, Principal, Saraspur Arts and Commerce college. The winner Raxit Suthar from C.U. Shah Science College was awarded trophy, certificate and cash prize. The 2nd and 3rd winners Jhanvi Patro from GLSBBA and Raj Virani from L.D. Arts college respectively were given cash prizes and certificates. Miss Kajal Shah from GLS Law College and Yashvant Kumar Shrimali from C U Shah Arts College were given consolation prizes. The competition was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

NISM PRESENTATION

On 20th December, 2018 Faculty of Commerce organized presentation on training sessions with regards to Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Capital Market module of NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) for UG and PG girls students. The presentation was given by Mr. Vishal Gada, Director, Financial Planning Academy, Mumbai. The basic motive of such training module with relevance to Mutual Funds is to provide guidance and help them to be self dependent with knowledge of financial planning. Further sessions and examination will be conducted at the institute level.

DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP

Faculty of Commerce B. Com. (Hons.) organised a two day Data Analysis Workshop on 11th and 12th of December 2018 with an objective to acquaint the students about data, its analysis, interpretation and its business prospects in the near future. Dr. Ashwin Purohit, Dean, Faculty of Commerce encouraged the students to attend such kind of workshops and said that in today’s world Data is increasing rapidly through thousands of users, businesses and industries as a whole. Visualising, modelling and interpretation are the major aspects of data analysis and students need to understand the intricacies of the methods of Data Analysis through various Statistical tools. 45 students enthusiastically participated in the Workshop in which they were taught to do trend analysis of the data using Moving Average Method in MS Excel, Correlation between the groups of data, Forecasting using Method of Least Squares and Regression Analysis. This workshop enhanced the research skills of students at under graduate level. The entire workshop was conducted by Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION PROGRAMME @ AUSTRALIA

GLS University has designed an International Programme wherein participants will be immersed in the international environment for a Two week program based in Curtin University, Australia and University of Newcastle, Australia in the month of Jan/Feb 2019.

Dr. Dharmesh Shah Registrar, GLS University and Dr Shefali Dani Controller of Examination, GLS University delivered a very encouraging talk at Faculty of Commerce on 5th December, 2018 to enlighten the students regarding the International Academic exposure and benefits of participating in the International Immersion programme. Participating in the International Immersion Programme will provide students with international experience and should broaden the perspective on the world and professional networks. These immersion programmes will also include industrial visits, social services as well as several sight-seeing trips and cultural excursions.

INQUISITIVE MINDS

Faculty of Commerce B. Com. (Hons.) organised a National Level Quiz Competition – Inquisitive Minds on 30th July, 2018 in which 90 students had participated. The Quiz was a mixed bag with questions on General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematical abilities and Communication Skills. On this occasion, Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit opined “The objective of organising such competitions is to facilitate a copious flow of knowledge and ideas among the students while ensuring that the students learn through all possible ways- not just through books and classroom teaching. Such activities help the students to sharpen their intellect and hone their skills.”6 students in a team of 2 were selected for the city level which was held on 1st November 2018. Teams selected for the city level were Rishabh Jain & Tirthesh Bohra; Pratik Periwal & Arhum Sancheti; and Saniya Memon & Aliasgar Rahi. Rishabh Jain and Tirthesh Bohra stood second and were selected for the finals which was held in Mumbai on 4th November 2018 and secured the fourth position. They were awarded with a cash price of Rs. 2000. This event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji.

FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Faculty of Commerce, GLS University organised a one day National Seminar on “Financial Planning for a Better Tomorrow” on 20th October, 2018 wherein 200 academicians and professionals participated. Dr.Ashwin Purohit, Dean, in his welcome speech, gave a brief introduction about GLS and GLS University. Explaining the significance of this seminar, he mentioned that as a part of the institute’s mission to march towards academic excellence, Faculty of Commerce has been organising such seminars. The Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker of the seminar was Shri Mukesh Patel, an International Taxation expert, who gave 5 points of Investment Advice so as to sustain and have stable earnings from the market. Mukeshbhai suggested that ‘Savings is a good habit and with planning, investing and tracking it, we can maximize wealth to make a better tomorrow.’ Experts from Mumbai were invited for the panel discussion whereby Mr.Sandip Raichura, an experienced and qualified economist guided the delegates on how small investments can be multiplied over a long period so as to have huge growth in investments, and Mr. Deepak Chellani, an expert International investment advisor, explained the diversification of investment in order to gain maximum benefits from the market.

Another keynote speaker was Mr.Vikram Kasat, a professional financial analyst talked about various options of investments and suggested tips for investment in different companies for short term and long term period.

The main motive of the seminar was to educate and help individuals on how to manage and grow their wealth through proper financial planning. Expert guidance was imparted on few essential topics like ‘Investing for income and potential growth in a periods of low interest’, ‘Preventing inflation from eroding your savings’, ‘Safeguarding your money’ & ‘Protecting family’s finances through Tax Planning’.

The delegates gained great knowledge and a better understanding of key personal finance principles, including budgeting, savings, investing etc. The seminar was co-ordinated by Dr.M.E.Jokhi.

AN AUTHOR'S AESTHETICS: A TALK WITH A WRITER UNDER READING AND ENGLISH CLUB

Faculty of Commerce, GLS University organised an Interaction Session with an upcoming teenage writer of the book ‘Shadows of Northlands’ – Vishwesh Desai on 12th October, 2018, Saturday. He discussed about his journey as a writer, his reading habits and how he got his first book published at the age of 14.The session was quite interactive as the students as well as the faculty members indulged in lot of discussion and a question answer session with Vishwesh Desai. At the end, the students felt motivated to develop reading and writing habits and to pursue them seriously. The event was co-ordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION PROGRAMME @ USA & CANADA

GLS University has designed an International Programme wherein participants will be immersed in the international environment at world’s most developed nation’s i.e. USA and Canada. It is a three week program based in California Baptist University, USA or Georgian College Canada in the month of May/June 2019.Dr.Dharmesh Shah Registrar, GLS University delivered a very encouraging talk at Faculty of Commerce on 11th October, 2018 to enlighten the students regarding the International Academic exposure and benefits of participating in the International Immersion programme. The program consists of International Academic exposure as well as several sight-seeing trips and cultural excursions.

Participating in the International Immersion Programme will provide students with international experience and should broaden the perspective on the world and professional networks. These immersion programmes will also include industrial visits, social services as well as several sight-seeing trips and cultural excursions.

“MANTHAN : A Thought Provoking Mission”–An Inter-Class Elocution Competition 2018

Under the auspices of English and Reading Club, Faculty of Commerce organized “Manthan: A Thought Provoking Mission”, an Inter – class Elocution competition with an aim to remove stage fear and improve oratory skills of the students. It is an event which is “For The Students, Of The Students, By The Students” .The Primary level competition was conducted on 25st of July 2018 in their respective classes wherein 135 students participated enthusiastically. 50 Winners of Primary Round participated in the Intermediate Round on 13th August 2018. Finale of Manthan was held on 12th September 2018. Dr.Mona Kelshikar, Principal H.L. College of Commerce and Dr.Hiten Parikh, Principal, R.J.Tibrewal College of Commerce judged the Finale of an Inter-class Elocution Competition. The Event was coordinated by Prof. Rupa Pariyani and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal. The winners of Intermediate and Finale rounds were awarded with certificates. The winners of the Finale were also awarded with trophies.

Manthan Finale Round Winners 2018
B.Com(Hons.)
1.	Lakshya Gothi (Sem 3)
2.	Vani Patel (Sem 1)
3.	Pranjal Jain (Sem 5)
M.Com
1.	Heena Navani (Sem 1)

VICHAR VARTUL

Faculty of Commerce, GLS University have knowledge sharing sessions on regular basis under the auspices of ‘Vichar Vartul’ which has been conceived by Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit for the faculty members and staff. In one of these sessions, Shri Vadibhai Patel, Dean, Student Welfare, GLS University, delivered a lecture on ‘World Peace’ on 6 August 2018. In his engrossing address, Shri Vadibhai started how on this day in 1945, at 8:16 a.m. Japanese time, an American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, drops the world’s first atom bomb, over the city of Hiroshima. The city has not only lost thousands of lives but is still suffering from its after effects as mentioned in a letter by the fourth generation victim of the bombings. He traversed through world politics and explained how the month of August has been quite revolutionary for many countries of the world. In India, the Quit India Movement, or the India August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British Rule of India. He put forward the history of British Rule in India right from the formation of East India Company to Independence struggle and finally formation of Indian Government. Throughout the session, the continuous undercurrent of the discussion was whether ‘War for Peace’ or ‘War or Peace’ as today more than ever the world strives for ‘World Peace’ amidst terrorism, political power struggle and nuclear weapon states. He ended on a very poignant note that if the third world war happens, the fourth would be with stones and bricks.

ROCK-O-NOMICS 2018

Faculty of Commerce organized in house event named as “ROCK-O-NOMICS” on 31st August 2018. This event was conducted under the Economics Club. It was a one day event based on interesting economic games. It was consisting of three levels such as ECO FREAKO (Finding basic economic terms in the given creative puzzle), BLIND ALLEY (collecting money through given and maximize your budget) and ECOTIONARY (Make your team identify the term through your strategy). The main objective behind this event is to cultivate interest among commerce students for economics subject. The Economics Club is brainchild of Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit Sir. Under his guidance, ROCK-O-NOMICS 2018 was organized by Prof. Anjali Trivedi with the help of college students.

STUDY ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP AT AMA

Faculty of commerce organized a ‘Study Enhancement Programme’ – One day workshop at Ahmedabad Management Association on 23rd July,2018 in order to provide valuable knowledge inputs on Essentials of lateral thinking , Branding and Building Image and out of box thinking . The renowned speaker and corporate trainer Mr. Vikas Chawda gave their insights on the above topics. 75 students participated in the workshop. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr.Devyani Chatterji.

GUEST LECTURE AND CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE BANKING AND INSURANCE PROGRAM

Faculty of Commerce organized a Guest Lecture by Mr. Anil Shrimali, Deputy General Manager (HR), The Kalupur Bank Ltd., for the students of Comprehensive Banking and Insurance Program on 20th July, 2018 at the Institute. He discussed in detail ‘Employable opportunities in Banking and Insurance Sector’ followed by questions and answers session. He discussed the nuances of appearing in the interview sessions as well. It was a knowledge gaining session for the students who aim to pursue Banking Career. The lecture was followed by distribution of certificates to the fourth batch of Comprehensive Banking and Insurance Program. As a part of successful completion of the course, 50 students were awarded certificates by Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit and Mr. Anil Shrimali.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 2018

With the objective of grooming students and acquainting them with the skills required to grow and sustain in the corporate world, Faculty of Commerce B.Com. (Hons.) organized Personality Development Workshop on 18th, 19th and 20th July 2018. Around 90 students attended the workshop. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Ashwin Purohit, Dean, Faculty of Commerce. In his inaugural speech, Dr. Purohit urged the participants to make use of the workshop to the maximum extent possible in order to enhance their communication skills and to groom their personality. On the first day, Ms. Smriti Joshi, a soft skill trainer and Image Consultant conducted sessions on Motivation and Communication Skills. The trainer explained five ways to stay self motivated and also explained in detail verbal, non-verbal, formal and informal communication. On the second day, Ms. Rini Bahal Purohit, a renowned Corporate trainer delivered sessions on Body Language, Grooming and Power Dressing. Students were given tips on personal grooming, voice projection, articulation, pace and fluency, body postures, eye contact, and gestures, presenting technical information clearly, concisely, and persuasively to develop an impressive personality and to master the art of expressing their thoughts and feelings in the most desired way. On the third day, Dr. Manroop Dhingra conducted sessions on Resume/CV writing and the Interview Skills. In the valedictory program held at the end, a few participants gave their feedback explaining how the workshop helped them improve their communication skills, Interview Skills, Etiquettes, Confidence and overall personality. In his valedictory address, Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit congratulated the participants and the trainers for delivering sessions successfully and requested the participants to constantly improve upon their skills and competencies for their personal and professional growth. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria.

GST SEMINAR FOR B.COM AND M.COM STUDENTS

Faculty of Commerce, GLS University organised a seminar on Goods and Service Tax i.e., GST for students of Third Year B.Com and M.Com on 18th July, 2018.The seminar was conducted by CA Dhaval Gandhi. He is a certified trainer by National Academy of Customs and Indirect Taxes. He has authored a book on Indirect Tax Laws. He is a visiting faculty at well-known Universities like Nirma (Ahmedabad) and Christ (Bangalore). He has given many guest lectures at Ahmedabad and Rajkot branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Dhaval Sir started off the seminar by giving an Introduction about Goods and Service Tax, its origin, and its implementation in the country. He talked about the types of GST and filing returns on GST. He informed the students about The Seamless Set of System being followed by India which has been a great advantage for GST and The National Anti-Profiteering Body being developed in the country.

CIMA SEMINAR

Faculty of Commerce, GLS UNIVERSITY organized a seminar with CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accounting), UK on 11th July, Wednesday in GLS AUDITORIUM. Parents and CIMA aspirants attended the seminar in huge number. Representative from CIMA-UK Mr. Satish Mistry, Associate Manager Markets India (West) conducted the seminar in the presence of Dean Dr.Ashwin Purohit, Faculty of Commerce, GLS University to give an insight about CGMA Qualification. Faculty of Commerce, GLS University, being the only educational Institute in the state of Gujarat has signed an MOU with CIMA-UK, the first Global Accountancy Body to pioneer a combination of computerized assessments. On the completion of this course students will be awarded CGMA- Chartered Global Management Accountant qualification.