The Department of Financial Markets is dedicated to creating industry-ready finance professionals by offering a blend of academic rigor, practical exposure, and innovative learning experiences. Here are some of the key highlights that make our department a vibrant hub of financial education:

🏛️ Industry-Oriented Curriculum

• Syllabus designed to meet the evolving needs of the financial sector.
• Covers stock markets, mutual funds, derivatives, financial planning, and regulatory frameworks.

📜 Certifications & Skill Development

• Encouragement and guidance for NISM, NSE, SEBI, and AMFI certifications.
• Soft skills and interview readiness workshops conducted regularly.

🎓 Experienced Faculty & Mentors

• A team of qualified faculty with academic and industry experience.
• Guest lectures by financial analysts, stock brokers, and investment bankers.

💼 Internships & Industry Linkages

• Strong collaborations with stock broking firms, banks, and mutual fund houses.
• Internship opportunities provided to enhance corporate exposure and learning.

💡 Student-Led Finance Club

• Platform to promote financial literacy, conduct quizzes, competitions, and discussions.
• Activities like Budget Analysis, Stock Market Games, and Investment Challenges.

🌐 Industry Visits & Live Projects

• Educational tours to BSE, NSE, SEBI, RBI Museum, and Fintech firms.
• Projects based on live market data and economic events.

🏆 Career Guidance & Placement Support

• Regular sessions on career paths in finance and higher education opportunities.
• Campus recruitment support through tie-ups with financial institutions.

1. Financial Analyst

• Role: Analyze financial data, company performance, and market trends to assist in investment decisions.
• Employment Areas: Investment firms, banks, equity research firms, consulting companies.
• Skills Needed: Strong analytical ability, Excel/Power BI, knowledge of ratios, forecasting, and valuation methods.

2. Equity Research Analyst

• Role: Conduct in-depth research on listed companies and sectors, recommend buy/sell/hold ratings.
• Employment Areas: Stock brokerage firms, portfolio management companies, investment banks.
• Certifications Helpful: NISM Research Analyst, CFA Level I and above.

3. Financial Planner

• Role: Help clients plan their personal finances including budgeting, tax planning, retirement, and investments.
• Employment Areas: Financial planning firms, insurance companies, as self-employed advisors.
• Certifications: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), NISM.

4. Risk Manager / Credit Analyst

• Role: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks or analyze creditworthiness of loan applicants.
• Employment Areas: Commercial banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, regulatory bodies.
• Relevant Certifications: FRM, CAIIB (for bankers).

5. Stock Broker / Dealer

• Role: Facilitate the buying and selling of stocks and securities on behalf of clients.
• Employment Areas: Stock brokerage houses, depository participants, online trading platforms.
• Licensing: NISM Series VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series VII (Securities Operations and Risk Management).

6. Mutual Fund Advisor / Wealth Manager

• Role: Guide individuals and institutions in making mutual fund and wealth management decisions.
• Employment Areas: Asset management companies, financial advisory firms, banks.
• Certifications: NISM Series VA (Mutual Fund Distributor), CFP.

7. Entrepreneur / Fintech Startup Founder

• Role: Start your own financial advisory, trading platform, or fintech service.
• Support Needed: Business acumen, digital knowledge, funding access, regulatory knowledge.

• Orientation – Making First Year students aware about the program.
• PTA Meetings – PTA meetings were conducted during the year for Semester I, II, III, IV, V and VI to inform the parents about their ward’s attendance. This was done to keep parents in loop about the functioning of the college and lectures amidst the pandemic
• Guest lectures for various important industrial practices in the field of Investment in Mutual Funds, Shares, and Government Securities etc.
• The department organises various visits to RBI, SEBI, BSE, NSE etc. every year to enhance practical knowledge and experience of each and every student.
• Organization of various activities such as Fynamics and Dalmia Stock Exchange (DSE) etc.
• Seminars and webinars are being organised as per the needs and requirements of the students.

FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS:  Ms. Mansi Bafna (Co-ordinator)

RESEARCH PAPERS

• Role of Education in upskilling youth : A comparative analysis between formal education and certificate courses, JK College of science and commerce, ghansoli, Navi Mumbai 400701, ISSN 2583-6285 Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2025, International Journal of Research and Analysis in Commerce and Management.

BOOK PUBLICATIONS

• Co-Authored textbooks for BMS and BAF

Mr. Vishwajeet Chaudhari– Core Faculty

• The role of ICT tools in mass media: A comprehensive review and analysis, ISSN NO:2364-5990,VPM’S RZ SHAH COLLEGE.
• Topic: Legal Challenges in Artificial Intelligence, Humanities and Social Science Studies, Vol. 13, Issue 2, No 2, July-December 2024, ISSN 2319-829X
• Attended various Seminars & Webinars at National and International Levels.

Ms. Shalini Arvind Chauhan – Core Faculty

• Published research paper on the topic Role of Education in upskilling youth : A comparative analysis between formal education and certificate courses, JK College of science and commerce, ghansoli, Navi Mumbai 400701, ISSN 2583-6285 Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2025, International Journal of Research and Analysis in Commerce and Management.
• Published research paper on topic” A study on the implementation of zero-waste practices in examination systems and their impact on educational quality in International Webinar on The Educator’s Toolkit: Upskilling for 21st Century Classrooms held on 11th and 12th March, 2025,Organised by Kapila Khandwala College of Education, Santacruz, West,ONLINE ISSN 2278-8808/PRINTED ISSN 2319-4766,Amitesh Publication & Company,An International, Peer Reviewed, & Refereed Quarterly, Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies,FEB-APRIL, 2025. VOL-13, ISSUE-80
• Published chapter on the topic “Barriers and Opportunities for Women Re-entering the Workforce After Career Breaks: A Comprehensive Analysis Converging Horizons: A Multidisciplinary Exploration” ISBN NO. 978-93-340-4256-6,Shivay Publication
• Attended three days national level FDP on mastering the art of research with special emphasis on AI tools from 26th July 2024 to28th July 2024 organised by Ideal Institute of Academic and Research Advancement (IIRA)
• Attended Virtual Faculty Development Programme on, ” AI Open Source powered teaching and learning”,Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College of Commerce and Economics.
• Appointment as paper setter for Semester V ATKT and Semester VI TYBFM Organisational Behaviour Subject.

STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS:  (Curricular and Extra- Curricular Activities)

The students of the SYBFM class have actively participated in various inter-collegiate and intercollegiate events throughout the academic year 2024–2025, securing several accolades in cultural, academic, and creative domains. Their enthusiastic participation and consistent performance have not only brought individual recognition but also elevated the prestige of the BFM Department.

1. Aryan Raju Kamble – SYBFM

Aryan Raju Kamble has shown remarkable consistency and success, particularly in the Street Play category across multiple events. He has participated in and won numerous competitions, showcasing outstanding performance, creativity, and teamwork. His achievements include:

• Street Play
  1st Position – 6 times
  2nd Position – 2 times
• IPL Auction
  1st Position
  Aryan’s repeated wins in Street Play events reflect his strong oratory, performance, and social messaging skills, while his victory in the IPL Auction event demonstrates strategic thinking and business acumen.

2. Abhinil Mahendra Gaikwad – SYBFM

Abhinil Gaikwad has been a versatile performer, participating and excelling in a range of cultural events including solo and group dance, impromptu speaking, and talent showcases. His notable achievements include:

• Springz’ 25
  1st Position – Solo Dance
  1st Position – Impromptu
  1st Position – Overall Event
  2nd Position – Group Dance
• Udaan 2K24
  2nd Position – Solo Dance Battle
• Dalmia Lions Utsav
  2nd Position – Solo Dance
  2nd Position – Other event
  Additionally, Abhinil had actively participated in several other college festivals and events such as Taalash, Shiv Jayanti, Ubantu, Josh, Guthli, Parivartan Fest, Manan Fest, and Yuvak Mandal Poisar, showing exceptional enthusiasm and commitment to co-curricular engagement.

3. Mrudula Arun Savakhande – SYBFM

Mrudula participated in Illusion 2K24, contributing to the department’s representation and involvement in the wider cultural circuit.

4. Hiral Paras Kumar Jain – SYBFM

Participated in Illusion 2K24, adding to the BFM Department’s growing footprint in inter-college festivals.

Intra-collegiate Event Winners:

1. In the “Entrepreneurial Tales 2K25” event conducted by the BBI department, Shruti Pandey from TYBFM won the First Prize for her outstanding presentation and innovative approach.
2. In the BBI intra-collegiate event “Break the Ice”, Rahul Mali from FYBFM secured the First Prize, showcasing excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• College organises seminars/webinars for the cognitive development of the students in which we provide them knowledge and benefits of investment to inculcate the habit of savings among them by providing them a digital platform where they can open a trading account and gain practical knowledge about online trading.
• Social outreach for contributing to society by exposing students to collaborative efforts, ground level reality & understanding opportunities through field visits to various industrial places where they can explore themselves & showcase their skills & gain knowledge.
• Organised a seminar on career guidance in finance for students of third year.
• The Fynamics event, an intercollegiate event, saw enthusiastic participation from 40 teams of 2 members each. The event was centered around finance and accounting and designed to test both theoretical understanding and practical skills through three rounds. Round 1 featured multiple-choice questions assessing core finance and accounting concepts, with the top 15 teams progressing to Round 2. Round 2 required teams to create balanced investment portfolios based on varying levels of risk-high, moderate, and low. Round 3 was a mock trading simulation, where participants demonstrated real-time decision-making and strategy execution.
• Dalmia Stock Exchange event was conducted and a total of 34 teams from 15 prestigious colleges across Mumbai participated, making the event a dynamic inter-collegiate competition. The structure mirrored real-world financial operations through three progressive rounds: finance-based MCQs, portfolio creation, and a mock trading simulation. Participants showcased their understanding of asset allocation, risk management, and strategic decision-making. The event fostered cross-college collaboration and competitive spirit.

With an aim to go beyond academics, industrial visit offers students a practical perspective on the world of work. Industrial visits are organized by colleges to students with an objective of providing students functional opportunities in different sectors like IT, Manufacturing and services, finance and marketing. Industrial visit helps to combine theoretical knowledge with industrial knowledge.

Objectives: –

1. Industrial visit provides students a practical perception on the domain of work.
2. It gives the students an acquaintance to current work practices to experience theoretical knowledge being taught at their college classrooms.
3. Industrial visits provides an opportunity to interact with industries and know more about industrial environment

Ms. Mansi Bafna (MH- SET, M.Com) – Coordinator

Mr. Vishwajeet Chaudhari  (MH- SET, LLB, M.Com) – Core Faculty

Ms. Shalini Arvind Chauhan (Mphil, M.Com, B.ed) – Core Faculty

VISITING FACULTY DETAILS

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