Investment awareness program on mutual funds: Department of Commerce and Business Administration

August 10, 2026

Date: 10-08-2026, Monday

Place of activity Conducted: AV Room at 2 PM

Conducted by Department of Commerce and Business Administration in Association with IQAC Number of Students Participated: 56

Name and Contact number of Resource Person: Mr. Arjun Prakash Contact No 8867660056

The Department of Commerce and Business Administration organized an Investor Awareness Programme on Mutual Funds with the objective of creating awareness among students about the importance of financial planning, investment, and wealth creation. The programme focused on introducing students to the concept of mutual funds, their types, benefits, risks, and the role they can play in achieving various financial goals. The resource person explained how mutual funds pool money from different investors and invest it in securities such as equities, bonds, and other financial instruments.

Objectives

  1. To create awareness among students about mutual funds and their importance as an investment avenue.
  2. To explain the concept and functioning of mutual funds in a simple and practical manner.
  3. To familiarize students with different types of mutual funds such as equity, debt, hybrid, and index funds.
  4. To create awareness about Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and the benefits of disciplined investing.
  5. To help students understand the relationship between risk and return in mutual fund investments.

Outcomes

  1. Students gained basic knowledge of mutual funds and their role in personal financial planning.
  2. Participants understood the different types of mutual funds, including equity, debt, hybrid, and index funds.
  3. Students became familiar with Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and the benefits of regular investing.
  4. Participants developed an understanding of the relationship between risk and return in mutual fund investments.