The objective of this event was to analyze the announcements of recently presented interim union budget by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and to explore the impact of budget announcements on various sectors for students with critical thinking and innovative presentation skills

Participation Breakdown.

Pre budget Quiz: 15 members

Presentation showcase: 8 teams

Questionnaire Round: 5 teams

The Program was organized under the gracious presence of Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director I.T.S School of Management; Dr. Anusha Agarwal, PGDM Chairperson; Dr Namita Mishra, Coordinator Finance Club,Dr. Shailendra Kumar Dube and  Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, the judges of the event.Dr. Richa Agrawal also grace the occasion.

Dr. Ajay kumar sir and Dr. Namita Mishra shared their insights and inspiring words, and Manish Prasad(club President), highlighted the key elements of budget based on different expenditure After the completion of the events the prizes are distributed by Dr. Ajay Kumar (Director, PGDM) ,Dr. Anusha Agarwal,(Chairperson, PGDM), Dr Namita Mishra, Co-Ordinator and by the judges .

Details of the winners:

1st Place - Alpha Investors

Members: Mohammad Zeeshan khan, Rahul kumar Gupta, Sikha Sarawagi

2nd Place - Sitaraman Squad

Members: Premjeet kumar Shrivastava, Tanya Choudhary, Simran Raj

3rd Place - Big Bull

Members: Rajat Gupta, Priyanshu Kumar, Mohit Kumar

Pre budget quiz winners:

3rd place- Priyanshu kumar

2nd place- Yashi Maurya

1st place- Ashutosh Kumar

Best performance winner: Mohit Kumar

Innovative Budget Award: Pranshu Agarwal

Dr. Ajay Kumar (Director, PGDM) , Dr. Anusha Agarwal, (Chairperson, PGDM), Dr Namita Mishra, Co-ordinator and jury members felicitated the winning teams with trophies and certificates of appreciation. All participating teams received certificates of participation.

Outcome: Students able to apply group dynamics, their promotional skills, discharging individual responsibility to achieve the objective of the club.  Gain the knowledge of empowering themselves and demonstrating the importance of interactive learning and skill-building in finance.

A financial model represents a company's past and present operations while forecasting future performance. Understanding these models is crucial, as they serve as decision-making tools for businesses. Executives use them to estimate costs and project potential profits for proposed ventures.

During the workshop, students developed a PPP Financial Model in Excel, integrating past, present, and forecasted data. The model was structured into three key components: Input, Output, and Management Summary. By the end of the session, students were able to analyze whether an investment in the project would be viable.

The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation, with students actively engaging in discussions. The debriefing session highlighted the importance and real-world relevance of financial modeling. The highly interactive nature of the session ensured deep learning and engagement among students.

MBA, and BBA students. The session was conducted by Mr. Sanjeeva Kr. Singh, a distinguished Olympian, Arjuna Awardee, and Dronacharya Award-winning sports professional, who has made significant contributions to Indian sports and held key leadership positions in the corporate sector. The talk aimed to inspire students by sharing the journey of champions and the principles that drive them to success, with a strong focus on perseverance, resilience, and self-improvement.

Mr. Singh structured his discussion around the "Struggle for Existence," highlighting how champions overcome immense challenges, and

 the Olympic values of "Higher, Faster, Stronger," emphasizing the pursuit of excellence. He elaborated on essential success principles such as "Design, Dream, and Desire," "Action with Vision," "Mental Resilience," and "Risk Taking," encouraging students to set ambitious goals, stay determined, and embrace failures as learning opportunities. It was a highly engaging and interactive session, providing students with valuable insights on overcoming obstacles and striving for excellence in both personal and professional spheres

The workshop introduced students to the CHAMPS framework, which emphasizes Commitment, Hard Work, Attitude, Motivation, Passion, and Self-Discipline as essential qualities for career success. Dr. Kumar explained how these attributes play a crucial role in shaping an individual’s professional journey and how students can integrate these principles into their daily lives to achieve their long-term goals. Dr. Kumar elaborated on the importance of understanding corporate culture, workplace ethics, and industry demands. Real-world case studies and examples were shared to help students align their academic learning with practical industry applications. Additionally, the session emphasized the need for a success-oriented mindset, encouraging students to develop resilience, adaptability, and a continuous learning approach to stay competitive in the ever-evolving job market.

The session not only enhanced their understanding of success principles but also motivated them to take proactive steps towards personal and career growth.

The session, conducted by Mr. Hrishabh Verma, a service operations expert at Maruti, focused on workforce planning, managing demand fluctuations, and strategies for enhancing customer satisfaction. He highlighted challenges in workforce management, the role of data analytics in customer assessment, and the importance of service quality and employee training. Through real-world insights and interactive discussions, students gained valuable knowledge on effectively managing service operations in a dynamic business environment.

Prof. Yachna Malhotra of I.T.S School of Management took up the workshop and introduced the importance and requirement of Personal Branding in the professional and corporate life.

Initially to get connected with the participants, an ice breaking activity was conducted to make students alert and active listeners for the session.The session was a mix of both the slide show coupled with some interesting activities, engaging videos and online quizzes to make students understand the significance and need of Personal Branding and how to make best use of their smart phones and social media to increase their networking and branding in the virtual age.

The session covered various aspects of personal branding like creating a personal brand statement, identifying target audiences, and using social media platforms to build a brand. The advantages of personal branding like creating connections, enhanced reach, making narrative and leadership building were discussed at length. Some real life examples coupled with video examples were discussed in the class for better connection and understanding of the subject among the audience.

The session concluded with an online quiz on Personal Branding in which all the students actively participated and realized their learning outcomes of the session. Studentsjoy was further enhanced with the virtual certificates they generated based on the scores in the online quiz.

The attendees were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the workshop, asking questions and sharing their experiences related to social media and personal branding.

(HR Specialisation), successfully presented a research paper “Conscious Organisations : Finally Important”  at the esteemed International Management Perspective Conference (IMPeC) 2025 at IIM Sambalpur. The conference took place from January 30 to February 1, 2025, focusing on themes such as Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability. The event brought together scholars, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to facilitate knowledge exchange and research collaboration.

The IMPeC Conference 2025 served as a significant platform for academic discourse, featuring numerous research contributions, keynote speeches and case study presentations. The research paper presented by Mr. Akash Sharma and Dr. Richa N. Agarwal, titled “Conscious Organizations Finally Important: A Study of Green HRM,” delves into the relationship between Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and employee engagement, motivation, commitment, and behaviour. The study highlights how organizations embracing GHRM policies foster a sustainable work environment and improve organizational performance.

The research employed a comprehensive quantitative approach, analysing data from multiple IT organizations and proposing a model that demonstrates how “conscious organizations” contribute to long-term business success and sustainability.

The experience was a remarkable opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking with academicians, industry experts, and policymakers.

Students from various colleges participated in the competition, and the evaluation was conducted based on their internship duration and experience in different companies. It was a great opportunity to assess the hard work and learning outcomes of the students.

The session was delivered by  Mr. Sanjay Kumar Ex Managing Director, Microsoft News & adjunct Prof. Jamia distinguished professional with extensive experience in media and communications. Dr. Ajay Kumar,Director I.T.S School of Management extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.Mr. Kumar highlighted the growing significance of fact-checking, especially in today’s information-driven world.

Mr Sanjay shared insightful strategies on how leaders can make informed decisions and maintain credibility by prioritizing accuracy and transparency. The talk stressed the importance of cultivating a fact-based approach to problem-solving, especially in critical leadership scenarios.

He also touched upon the role of effective communication in ensuring that facts are conveyed clearly and correctly to all stakeholders. His advice on fostering a culture of truth and accountability in organizations was particularly impactful, stressing that leaders should always lead by example in this regard.

The session concluded with a Q&A, where Mr. Kumar addressed several queries from students and shared actionable tips on how to incorporate fact-checking into daily decision-making and leadership practices. Dr. Ajay Kumar presented him with a memento, marking the end of an inspiring and thought-provoking session.

Mr. Kumar’s insights left a lasting impression on the students, motivating them to embrace fact-based leadership, cultivate strong decision-making skills, and contribute to building a transparent and reliable professional environment.

SQUID AI MARKETERS was an exciting marketing event designed to enable the participants to apply marketing concepts and pictures it by using the Artificial Intelligence Tools and present them in the form of visuals with the innovative ideas. The event aimed to showcase the creative talents of the students and provide them with a platform to exhibit their advertising skills and putting them into the form of creative skits.

The evaluation of results was done on the parameter of performance, creativity, and association with relevant topics of marketing. Out of the 14 teams participated 3 teams were selected as winners, by the event judges Prof. Yachna Malhotra, Dr. Divya Sharma, Guest of Honor Dr. Kumar Biswas and Prof. Durba Roy along with the Club Co-ordinator Prof. Neha Shrotriya.

1St Prize (Squid Ai Marketer 1 ) : Team Sales Power : Arti Kumari, Pragya Singh &. Vikas Kumar Tiwari

2nd Prize (Squid Ai Marketer 2 ) : Team Maharan Pratap: Aditya Kumar Singh,  Abhishek Singh&  Ragini Singh 

3rd Prize (Squid Ai Marketer 3) : Team Case Crackers:. Premjeet Kumar Srivastav, Simran Raj &. Tanya Chaudhary

Along with this some teams were also selected for the special titles as per the performance and overall presentation.

·Critics Award – Team captains

·         Bhawana Singh

·         Ram Sharma

·         Ravi Kumar thakur

· Star Performer – Bhawana Singh

It was an interactive and fun-filled session as filler rounds were there to engage the audiences with games related to marketing taglines and logos.The event was attended by 81 students from PGDM 2024-26 batch.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of  Director, Dr.Ajay Kumar & Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson PGDM, Judges of the event and CLUB coordinator Prof Neha Shrotriya the winning teams with trophies, certificates of appreciation and gift hampers. Certificates of participation were awarded to all the participating teams. Judge of the event Prof Yachana emphasized that such events are the backbone for students' learning, and hence has been an integral part of management education at I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad.