Financial Literacy Workshop

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Committee for Promotion of Financial Literacy, University of Delhi organized a workshop on “Financial Literacy: Prosperity and Wealth” on 22nd June 2023. Prominent speakers and resource persons at the workshop included Dr. R.P. Tulsian (Chairman, Committee for Promotion of Financial Literacy), Prof. Amit Kumar Singh, (Department of Commerce), and Shri Suryakant Sharma, a senior consultant at AMFI and the former DGM of SEBI.

Department Societies: In addition to classroom teaching, the department strives to educate its students holistically by exposing them to leadership and entrepreneurship through its many societies,. viz. Commerce Association, Marketing Society, 180 Degree Consulting and Ardent. This year all the four societies of the Department organized their Annual Fests under a common umbrella – COMMFEST 2024.

Details of the activities conducted during the year by all these societies are as follows:

COMSOC: The Commerce Association

(Convenor: Ms. Leela Joshi; Co-Convenor: Ms. Manju Tanwar)

1. Commerce Association Alumni Relationship Program (CAARP): Organised its first Alumni Relationship Program (CAARP) on 26th August 2023. The panel included the esteemed alumni of the society and they addressed the freshers on various issues including their career choices and other related endeavors. 
2. Adwitiya – Annual  Flagship Event of Commerce Association: Eighth Edition of Adwitiya- Hunar aur Jazbe ka Sangam, a talent-show for the specially abled, was  organized on 4th November 2023, with an enthusiastic presence of over 200 audience. The event was graced by Mr. Dependra Pathak, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police, Law and Order Division as Chief Guest and Shri Rajendra Singh Ji as Guest of Honor.
3. Contrivance – The Case Study Competition: Ninth Edition of Contrivance was organized on 14th March The event had an active participation of over 500 participants. The theme of this year’s event was- “Navigating Strategic Alliances: Elevation through Collaborative Mergers”.
4. Uddayam – The Annual Commerce Fest celebrated its fifteenth edition on April 26–27, The event saw the participation of approximately 1500 participants from various colleges competing in 4 different competitions namely- ResQ Bid, Mad Men Marketing, Rogue Trader and Estate Enigma, challenging and testing their skills and acumen in the field of commerce. Designed to challenge and inspire the brightest minds, Uddayam offers a platform for students to showcase their talents, sharpen their skills and unlock their potential through a series of dynamic competitions.
5. Commerce Association website launched: In the 15th edition of Uddayam, COMSOC has successfully launched its official website as https://www.comsocsbsc.in

Webinar & Panel Discussion

Following webinars & panel discussion were conducted during the year:

1. A webinar on Actuarial Science was organised on 20th October 2023, in collaboration with IMS.
2. Panel discussion on “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Different Fields of Commerce” was hosted on 17th October 2023, with Mr. Rishabh Nag, Atul Kulshreshtha, Mr. Ashwini Anand Pillutla and Mr. Akshay Bansal as the Panelists, The discussions revolved around AI’s role in startups, customer service and financial inclusion, emphasizing the continued importance of human analysis of AI-generated data. The seminar provided a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted realm of AI, and its applications across various industries, and offered valuable insights for the attending audience.

ARDENT: The Tech and Analytics Society

(Convenor: Dr. Nisha Gupta; Co-Convenor: Ms. Neyati Ahuja)

1. FUSION 2.0: a fun filled event where participants were engaged in enlightening discussions, creative workshops and the activities which encouraged personal growth and introspection.
2. Workshop on  Artificial   Intelligence Workshop: Mr. Rahul Menon, a seasoned public speaker who illuminated the audience on AI’s pivotal role across diverse industries and the intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). It was an enlightening journey ranging from unravelling the mysteries of machine learning to decoding the safeguarding innovation.
3. AVISHKAAR ’24 – The Annual Fest: Avishkaar was organised on 26th -27th April 2024, encompassing events such as AI Cryptic Hunt, LA Bourse- Beat the Street and Creator’s Meet. The participants had an immersive experience and deeper understanding into the world of Technology, Finance and Content Creation.
4. Live Projects were taken up with WISEFINSERV comprising a Team of 13 members from ARDENT SBSC and With IMPLEMENTORS having Team of 21 members from ARDENT SBSC.

MARKSOC: The Marketing Society

(Convenor: Dr. Ranjana Thakur; Co-Convenor: Dr. Saher Syed)

1. Markade O: the promotional event of the society, was held on 26th August, 2023 with the participation of around 300 students. Major activities included wristwatch sampling stall, game booths, engaging contests like ‘Pictionary‘ and ‘Guess the Logo/Tagline‘. The event received generous support from gifting sponsor Budweiser ‘BINGE THE RING‘, an activity that encouraged the students to explore the campus and interact with peers.
2. Orientation Ceremony of the Society was held on 4th September 2023 to introduce incoming freshers to the core values, objectives and activities of the society.
3. LinkedIn & Cold-Calling Workshop was conducted on 18th October 2023 for the members of the Live Project and External Relations Department. It offered practical training in vital areas of Marketing and External Relations.
4. A Canva workshop was held in collaboration with the College Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) in the month of Ms. Heena Sheikh, the creator of Growthaholics and a renowned industry expert, gave the participants an insight into her vast experience and proficiency in visual storytelling.The workshop offered valuable learning opportunities in digital design.
5. The annual article writing competition “Articulate O” was hosted on 17th February 2024 to showcase participants’ competence in marketing-related themes.
6. Marktalks were organised through various coordinated sessions and interviews with marketing industry. In total four online and one offline session were held in the series. Dr. Sukriti Sekhri, a distinguished PhD holder in Marketing from IIM Ahmedabad and Mr. Vinayak Gautam, an entrepreneur and an expert in product marketing & financial analysis, shared their real-world experiences and insights with the students.
7. The Annual Fest ELIXIR’s promotional event, held on 26th April 2024.
8. Live Projects: Four live projects were initiated during the year, in collaboration with prominent organizations, each aimed at providing practical knowledge and operational insights to partnering with Unnati, Rrayze Business Solutions, SocioEZ, and ZXY Marketing, participants engaged in diverse verticals such as content curation, design, outreach, HR, business development, social media marketing, sales, and outreach. These projects facilitated hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, including promotional activities, social media management, content creation, and client outreach.

180 DC: The 180 Degrees Consulting Society

(Convenor: Dr. Gunjan Singh; Co-Convenor: Ms. Prerna Soni)

1. The society worked on 6+ live projects in collaboration with NGOs such as Seva Aur Sahyog, TeacFirst Foundation, Niveda Foundation, Fauji Ke Alfaaz, PACT, Pyaare foundation to name a few. 180 DC SBS College excels in Fundraising, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Branding, Business Strategy, and Volunteer Retention.
2. Published 7+ informative research reports such as 30-minute Road to profitability, The Indian 5 Great Revolution, Economics of Layoffs, etc.
3. Mentorship Sessions were organised throughout the year, conducted by consultants from leading firms in the industry, including the MBB and Big 4. These sessions have provided invaluable insights, guidance, and networking opportunities to the members by helping them gain a deeper understanding of the corporate world and develop essential skills for their future
4. 180 DC has made significant strides in enhancing its social media through strategic content creation, online engagement and regular updates of activities and achievements, society has successfully built a vibrant online community. 

5. Inaugral Edition of 180 Impact Genesis, the Annual Fest of the society was organised on 26th April. 1st day had a strategy-based case competition, Arena 180, which received over 800 registrations nationwide, with the final offline round having seven finalist teams from Delhi University. 2nd day featured the launch of the Casebook, a comprehensive collection of case studies and solutions. Another event on the day included a networking mixer with over 45 participants from different consulting branches across various universities and colleges in Delhi. These events showcased the society’s dedication in fostering the innovation and social impact, solidifying its role as a catalyst for positive change.