The School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad, in collaboration with Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) organized an “Investor Awareness Programme on Financial Wisdom” today on 2nd August, 2024. The Chief Guest for the event was Shri Venkat Nageswar Chalasani (Chief Executive, AMFI) along with Shri Surya Kant Sharma, (Senior Consultant, AMFI) who was the keynote speaker. The coordinator of the event was Prof. Irala Lokanandha Reddy, Professor, School of Management Studies.
It programme was attended by undergraduate students, faculty members, PhD scholars and non-teaching staff.
The event commenced with Prof. GVRK Acharyulu, Dean (i/c) School of Management Studies delivering the welcome address followed by Shri Venkat Nageswar Chalasani who addressed the gathering. Shri Chalasani emphasized on the need to save, plan and invest in various investment options. He set the tone for the programme by highlighting the need for financial wisdom for planning and investment.
Shri Surya Kant Sharma, the keynote speaker, delved deeper into the subject and engaged the audience with real world examples on investment mentality. He motivated young students and scholars to start investing today and also provided information on various mutual fund avenues. He comprehensively discussed risk appetite, security of investment and goals of individuals – the three pillars that should guide investment decisions.
The programme concluded with a Q&A session followed by a final vote of thanks by Prof. Irala Lokanandha Reddy, coordinator of the programme.