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PM Modi Attends SRCC’s Centenary Celebrations on Teachers’ Day

By DU Beat September 6, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on 5th September 2026, arriving by Delhi Metro and interacting with students and fellow passengers along the way.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce at Delhi University’s North Campus on the evening of 5th September 2026, coinciding with Teachers’ Day. He arrived by Delhi Metro, travelling with ordinary commuters and interacting with students and children during the journey. This is his first visit to the college since 2013.

Addressing the gathering, Modi described the occasion as historic, for SRCC as well as for the education sector at large. He drew on the metaphor of age and experience, saying that when a person lives for a hundred years they become an ocean of experience, and when an institution does the same, it becomes an ocean of achievement and inspiration. He credited the college’s century-long journey with shaping generations of students and connecting them with a brighter future. Referring to its alumni in student parlance, he said, “In your language, I would say the alumni here are the OGs.”

Kamya, a first-year student at SRCC, described the event as amazing and full of life.

The PM’s speech was anything but long and boring. He connected with us really well, and it was fun to see him use our slang. ⁠It was an honour to hear from esteemed alumnus Rajat Sharma, who shared his experiences at college. ⁠⁠The event truly filled me with vigour and pride, and made me realise for the first time the enormity of being a student at SRCC”,

she told DU Beat.

Carrying a Metro card, Modi travelled alongside daily commuters and was seen in conversation with young passengers and children during the journey, creating an unusual scene inside a Delhi Metro coach. Ahead of the event, he had posted on X: “This college has distinguished itself over the years, making a mark for academic excellence, institution-building and for nurturing generations of leaders in business, public life and society.”

Following the lighting of the lamp, SRCC officials presented Modi with a commemorative framed memento recognising the college’s centenary. A notable aspect of the visit was his planned direct interaction with Generation Z students, providing them the opportunity to express their views, aspirations and concerns.

Established in 1926 by industrialist and philanthropist Sir Shri Ram, SRCC is one of India’s premier institutions in commerce, economics and management. Over the past century, it has produced professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers and administrators across sectors. The centenary celebrations brought together current students, former faculty and alumni, marking a hundred years of the institution’s presence and accolades in Indian public life.

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Over 13,000 Seats Still Vacant Across Delhi University

By DU Beat August 23, 2026

Over 13,000 seats remain vacant across 1,160 Delhi University programmes for the 2026-27 Spot Round, including for top colleges like Hindu, Hansraj, and SRCC. Find category breakdowns, college vacancies, and admission details.

After multiple rounds of a month-long admission process, over 13,000 seats still remain vacant across Delhi University. Vacancies are seen even in some of Delhi University’s most prominent colleges, including Hindu College, Hansraj College, and SRCC. The vacancies span 1,160 college-programme combinations and include several courses where dozens of seats remain unfilled.

As reported by the DU Admission Branch, the latest vacancy list shows that over 13,000 seats are available for the 2026-27 Spot Round. The data further reveals the breakdown of the category that currently holds the maximum number of vacant seats as the Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) category at 4,133, followed by Scheduled Tribes (ST) with 2,476, unreserved with 2,113, Scheduled Caste (SC) with 2,038, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) with 1,791 seats. There are also 566 Sikh and 316 Christian category seats vacant.

This year, the number of vacancies remains remarkable, as seats remained vacant not only in colleges or programmes that traditionally see lower demand, but also in some of the university’s renowned colleges.

For example, Hindu College still has 29 undergraduate seats vacant across 11 listed programmes, including Economics, B.Com (Hons.), Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Philosophy. Hansraj College has shown a greater vacancy with 79 vacant seats spread across 19 programmes, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany and Electronics. On the other hand, SRCC has only two seats left in Economics, one unreserved, and two seats in B.Com. (Hons.), one each in OBC-NCL and SC.

Some other notable colleges with vacant seats include Kirori Mal College, Gargi College, Daulat Ram College, Indraprastha College for Women and Dyal Singh College, among others.

As far as courses are concerned, home science and B.Com courses have a high number of seats still available for admission. Swami Shardhanand College has the highest single programme-level vacancy in the list, with 145 seats vacant in B.Com. This includes 66 OBC-NCL, 34 SC, 34 ST and 11 EWS seats. At the Institute of Home Economics, B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science has 131 vacant seats, while Lady Irwin College has 101 vacant seats in the same programme.

However, the vacancies do not limit themselves to only science and commerce courses. The courses in Humanities also show sizable vacancies. At Dyal Singh College, for instance, vacancies remain in Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi and Urdu programmes, alongside science and commerce courses. At Kalindi College, B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit has 68 vacant seats, and Hindi has 54.

The university has strictly made it clear that these numbers are not final. These numbers are subject to change because of reconciliation, withdrawals, cancellations, and grievance redressal. Withdrawals will remain suspended during the Spot Round, according to the university.

With the commencement of the Spot Round Admissions, another chance will be given to the students aiming to get into the University of Delhi against seats that remain vacant after the earlier admission rounds.

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SRCC and EY India Launch AI VIBE, a 12-Month Industry-Academia Programme for Students

By DU Beat August 19, 2026

Applications are open now for Shri Ram College of Commerce and EY India’s jointly launched 12-month programme combining AI training, industry mentorship and applied learning under the name AI VIBE

Shri Ram College of Commerce and Ernst & Young India announced the launch of AI VIBE (Varsity for Innovation, Business and Economics) on 17th August 2026. The 12-month programme aims to equip SRCC students with AI skills increasingly required in entry-level roles across industries and is being described by the organisers as a first-of-its-kind industry-academia initiative in India.

The programme is open to SRCC students from Semester 3 onwards and will admit candidates through a selective process involving a Statement of Purpose, an assessment, and an interview with Senior Management at EY. A maximum of 100 students will form the first cohort of the programme. The admission process commenced on 17th August 2026, Monday, and the deadline is scheduled for 23rd August 2026, Sunday. Once admitted, participants will be evaluated through continuous project-based assessments throughout the year, culminating in a final evaluation.

The curriculum is built around applied AI training, covering machine learning, Generative AI, AI agents, decision intelligence, data analytics, financial technologies, blockchain, responsible AI, and AI governance. Beyond technical training, the programme incorporates hackathons, mentoring sessions, and industry engagement designed to build business problem-solving capabilities alongside technical skills. Students will learn directly from AI specialists at EY India and other industry professionals.

Rajiv Memani, Regional Managing Partner of EY’s Africa-India region, said the programme was designed for students to build AI literacy as a foundational capability. “Through AI VIBE, we are helping shape the next generation of talent and leaders in India, beginning with SRCC, one of the country’s premier undergraduate institutions,” he said.

SRCC Principal Prof. Simrit Kaur described the programme as a departure from traditional classroom instruction. “Through AI VIBE, SRCC and EY India are collaborating to create a new learning model that enables students to engage with real-world business challenges, industry practitioners and emerging technologies in a structured and meaningful way,” she said. The launch also coincides with SRCC’s centenary year.

The programme follows EY India’s existing efforts on AI skilling, including EY AI Varsity, which has trained roughly 50,000 employees. Further details on the AI VIBE admissions process are available on SRCC’s official notice portal. Further details on the evaluation of the programme are enlisted in this brochure.

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Hindu, SRCC Named Best Colleges in the Country by India Today Group

By DU Beat June 29, 2026

2026 marks another year of Delhi University colleges topping the list in Commerce, Humanities, and the Sciences.

Since 1998, the India Today Group has been conducting their annual Best Colleges Survey. The Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has been named the best college for commerce courses in the country for the 16th consecutive year. This year, interestingly, also marks the college’s centenary of establishment. India Today attributes the changes on the SRCC campus mainly to the proper implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF). This, according to the report, includes the availability of interdisciplinary study, increasing encouragement for students to participate in research projects, policy studies and field-based investigations. SRCC has reportedly further strengthened its student research journal, Strides. Its Business Analyst Journal was also recently included in the Australian Business Deans Council’s 2025 Journal Quality List. An initiative planned by the college for the academic session 2026-27 includes a one-year programme with professional services firm EY, focused on artificial intelligence and its applications in industry.

Hindu College tops the list for being the best college in the categories of the arts and sciences. Their Public Policy in Action (PPIA) programme, established in 2025, is a leading undergraduate public policy lab, allowing students to simulate real-world policy and development issues. It was launched with support from the Indian Railway Finance Corporation and Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd.

In addition to that, the college has expanded its global engagement via its Office of International Programmes (OIP), which has allowed students to acquire seed funding for projects via representation at the Asian Undergraduate Summit. They have also secured partnerships with global universities such as Waseda University and the University of Warsaw.

Faculty members are leading research projects in areas such as food security, sustainable development, governance and regional development, funded by agencies such as the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The college is also working to expand its skill development centres (SDCs), which will create innovative career pathways, specifically those in mushroom cultivation and plant tissue culture, as well as its flagship initiative, “Sustainable Perfumery: The Art of Crafting Fragrances & Nurturing Careers”.

Science students will continue to benefit from a growing ecosystem of specialised research facilities, such as the Materials Characterisation Lab, Polymer Research Lab, Drosophila Research Facility, Centre for Environmental Studies, Green Chemistry Networking Centre and Design and Innovation Lab. Further, the upcoming AI Training and Innovation Lab will allow students, regardless of discipline, opportunities to engage with AI, data analytics and other emerging digital technologies.

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Inside Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University: Courses, Infrastructure, Fees, Student Life & Placements | DU Beat

By DU Beat January 3, 2026

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC, Delhi University) – Explore updated details on courses, fees, admissions, campus facilities, student life, placements, and scholarships.

Shri Ram College of Commerce, commonly known as SRCC, was established in 1926 and is a prominent constituent college of the University of Delhi (DU). The college traces its roots to a trust founded in 1920 by industrialist-philanthropists including Sir Shri Ram, and its first incarnation was the “Commercial College,” which later became SRCC in 1951.

Accredited A++ by NAAC, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has been the country’s premier institution for students pursuing higher education. Over its nearly century-long history, SRCC has developed a reputation as one of India’s leading institutions in commerce, economics, and business education.

SRCC Infrastructure and Campus Facilities:

SRCC occupies an urban campus in Maurice Nagar, North Campus, Delhi, spread over about 16.5 acres. The infrastructure is a blend of heritage and modern amenities: the college has ICT-enabled classrooms, seminar halls, an auditorium, and well-equipped computer and research labs. The library at SRCC holds a large collection of books, journals, and electronic resources to support academic and research work. It has a ‘Heritage Building’ status (main campus building).

For residential students, there are separate girls’ and boys’ hostels—the girls’ hostel was established in 1994, and the boys’ hostel has also been operational for many years. In addition, the campus offers sports and recreational facilities, including a gymnasium, a swimming pool, grounds for outdoor sports, and green lawns for student congregations. The college also hosts offices such as the Office of International Programmes and a Centre for Green Initiatives, reflecting a broader institutional focus beyond classroom teaching.

Courses Offered at SRCC, Delhi University:

Academically, SRCC is centered on commerce, economics, and business disciplines. At the undergraduate level, it offers B.Com (Honours) and B.A. (Honours) Economics. On the postgraduate side, SRCC provides M.Com, M.A. Economics, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business Operations (PGDGBO), which is a self-financed program launched in 1999 to strengthen the college’s interface with business and industry. Beyond these core courses, SRCC also supports a number of academic departments that include not only Commerce and Economics, but also departments such as Computer Science, Mathematics, English, Hindi, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Physical Education, supporting both domain courses and elective teaching.

The fee for the full duration of UG courses (B.Com Hons or B.A. Hons Economics) is approximately ₹97,260 for the 3-year programme (equivalent to about ₹32,420 per year). For the PG programmes (M.Com or M.A Economics) fees are around ₹1,00,000 for the 2-year duration (i.e., ₹50,000 per year) The PG Diploma in Global Business Operations (PGDGBO) is more expensive, with a total fee around ₹3.2 lakhs for its two years (₹80,000 per semester) and hostel fee for students (approx ₹57,850 per year) applies.

Scholarships and Financial Assistance at SRCC

Financial Assistance Schemes & Scholarships

Need-cum-merit scholarships: two scholarships of ₹ 12,000 each per annum for second year students of B.Com (Hons.) and B.A (Hons.) Economics under the SRCC Student’s Union scheme. Family income ceiling: ₹ 6,00,000 per annum.
The SRCC Alumni Association Scholarship: one scholarship of ₹ 12,000 per annum for a first-year student of B.Com (Hons.) or B.A (Hons.) Economics; continues into second and third year subject to maintaining at least 60% marks and income ceiling.
Scholarships for toppers: e.g., the Sultan Chand Trust Scholarship – two scholarships of ₹ 12,000 each per annum awarded to toppers of first and second year of B.Com (Hons.).
Earn-While-You-Learn scheme: For undergraduate students of B.A (Hons.) Economics and B.Com (Hons.), six students (two each from first, second and third year) may be selected under income criteria (family income not exceeding ₹ 6,00,000 per annum) and work minimum 12 hours/month on college initiatives; stipend up to ₹ 4,800/month (subject to hours) provided by the college.
Students’ Aid Fund & Fee Concession: The college maintains a Students Aid Fund to provide assistance towards tuition fees, cost of textbooks, hostel/mess expenses, clothing and medical costs for needy students. Forms are available from the college office (first week of August) each year.

Other scholarships:

Envision Scholarship (₹ 18,000/annum to a third-year B.Com (Hons.) topper)
M.C. Shukla Scholarship (two need-cum-merit scholarships ₹ 12,000 each per annum for B.Com (Hons.) II year students)
Kanwar Lal Memorial Scholarship (₹ 12,000/annum for a student of B.Com (Hons.) or B.A (Hons.) Economics who meets specified merit & need criteria),
C.B. Gupta Memorial Scholarship, T.S. Grewal Scholarship, among others.

Other central government scholarships schemes are also in place

Extracurricular Activities & Student Life at SRCC:

On the student front, SRCC is home to more than fifty functional societies and clubs that allow students to explore interests beyond academics. Among the notable ones are The Economics Society, Finance and Investment Cell (FIC), Commerce Society, Debating Society, Dramatics Society, The Film & Photography Society, Quiz Society, Consulting & Research Centre, Fine Arts Society, English Literary Society, Hindi Sahitya Sabha, and more. The sports department too is well developed with both male and female participation across many disciplines.

Student life is also energized by large events: SRCC’s cultural fest Crossroads and its Business Conclave are signature events that draw participants from across India and include a mix of performances, competitions, guest lectures, and industry interactions. The college also supports units like the National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Women’s Development Cell, and anti-ragging and grievance redressal cells, fostering holistic development and student welfare.

Admissions at SRCC (Delhi University)

Undergraduate Admissions (UG)

Admission to SRCC, Delhi University is based on CUET scores and governed by the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG).

Eligibility requires completion of Class XII (or equivalent) from a recognized board. CUET scores in language, domain subjects, and general tests determine seat allocation.

Applicants should check the DU Admission Portal regularly for updates and ensure subject alignment between Class XII and CUET. There is no age bar for undergraduate programs, and a gap year does not disqualify applicants.

Postgraduate Admissions (PG)

Admissions to PG programs are through CUET-PG, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), followed by CSAS-PG counseling on the Delhi University portal. Seats are allotted based on CUET-PG rank, eligibility, and course preferences. Admission is confirmed after document verification and online fee payment.

Recognition and Rankings

SRCC’s track record of achievements and recognition is strong.

Accredited with NAAC’s A+ grade and in its second cycle, it achieved A++ (CGPA 3.75) accreditation.
In national rankings, SRCC frequently holds the top position among commerce colleges
India Today and Outlook have ranked it as the best commerce college in India.
Rank 18 in NIRF 2025

Notable Alumni of SRCC:

The notable alumni of SRCC reflect its legacy of influence and excellence. Among its distinguished graduates are Arun Jaitley, Nirmala Sitharaman, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Rajat Sharma, and Gulshan Grover. Another prominent alumnus is Rajan Saxena, a well known management academic, who studied at SRCC before rising to leadership roles in management education. These alumni stand as testimony to how SRCC empowers its students to excel in diverse fields.

With strong academic programs, vibrant student societies, excellent infrastructure, industry interface, and a star alumni network, SRCC continues to deliver not only rigorous education but also opportunities that guide students toward leadership and success.

Internships & Placements At SRCC

SRCC’s placement and internship statistics reflect strong industry linkages and outcomes. In the 2024-25 placement season, over 520 placement offers were made, the highest package reached ₹36 lakh per annum, and the total value of offers stood at approximately ₹51.5 crore, marking a 19% increase over the previous year. More than 120 internship offers were made, with gross internship value around ₹57.2 lakh, and the highest monthly stipend reached ₹2.2 lakh. Top recruiters included global consulting and finance firms such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Blackstone, Nomura, Deutsche Bank, DE Shaw, Accenture Strategy, AB InBev, Kepler Cannon, and Meesho. Earlier placement seasons also reported highest packages of ₹35 lakh, with average packages in the range of ₹8.63 lakh per annum and median around ₹7.15 lakh for the 2023-24 batch.

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Shri Ram Red Bricks Summit and Minductor 11.0 : Day 2

By DU Beat April 4, 2023

The Human Resource Development Cell of Shri Ram College of Commerce organized a two-day extravaganza, The Sri Ram Red Bricks Summit and it’s annual fest Minductor 11.0 on 27th and 28th March 2023. The second day witnessed a star-studded line of speakers namely Mrs Ghazal Alagh and Mr Varun Alagh along with entertainers like singer Abeer Chopra.

The second day started at 9 am in the morning with an enlightening interview of the founders
of Mamaearth, Mrs. Ghazal Alagh and Mr. Varun Alagh hosted by RJ Vidit from 98.3 FM.
The couple shared their collaborative journey of founding Mamaearth in 2016, as a dream
company to help people take care of their children and others, their USP being- chemical free
products. This interview gave the audience important insights into the inception of any new
venture and the possible marketing strategies that could come in handy.

The day proceeded with soulful renditions of songs by the sensational singer and Instagram
personality, Abeer Chopra. The audience experienced a mesmerizing performance, starting
with pop songs and ending with the heart-rending vocals of Anuv Jain.

“I had an amazing experience performing at SRCC. The arrangements were great and
the crowd was wonderful which motivated me to perform better. It was my pleasure to perform at this stage and I would love to come here for more such events”, noted the singer.

The event also featured many innovative competitions within its ambit, involving the
intellectual as well as creative capacities of the students. Competitions such as BuZZinGear,
HRVerse, and Buyer’s Battle were organized by the society which witnessed participation from
different colleges. Buyer’s battle was a competition structured on the model of IPL Auctions, where teams had to buy players and each team was given a budget of Rs. 50 crore. Similarly, the HRVerse
competition tested the HR skills of the students and how to manage and connect with new
people Muskan Jain, the event head from the organizing team of Buyer’s Battle recounted,

“Organizing this event was both exciting and challenging. This is the first time I have organized an offline event and I feel that all the tiring hours of hard work and discussions over Google meets and conference calls were worth it”.

The event saw a good footfall from various colleges, and with this, the two-day event
organized by the Human Resource Development Cell came to a successful end.

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Shri Ram Red Bricks Summit And Minductor 11.0 : Day 1

By DU Beat April 4, 2023

The Human Resource Development Cell of Shri Ram College of Commerce hosted the 11th edition of its annual fest Minductor 11.0 and the Shri Ram Red Bricks Summit on 27th and 28th March, 2023. It was a two-day cultural extravaganza including insightful panel discussions, seven exciting competitions, and a foot-tapping musical concert, all of which celebrated the richness of human capital.

Day one of Minductor 11.0 kicked off with an electric and show-stopping dance performance by V-Defyn Dance Society of IIT Delhi. This was followed by a panel discussion on Amrit Kaal: Forging India’s Prosperous Future. The panelists included Mr. Dhruv Sharma, Founder of Social Canvass Consulting, Mr. Sharad Sagar, CEO of Dexterity Group, and Mr. Falit Sijariya, Y20 representative. The lively discussion revolved around the future of Indian education to meet global standards and diverse work opportunities for the youth to create meaningful impact.

To lighten the academic mood post the panel discussion, stand-up comedian Gourav Mahna brought tears of laughter to an enthralled audience. The day also marked the on-campus finale rounds of three exciting events – Quandrum, a National Case Study Competition; Innerve and Binge Maniacs all of which encouraged participants to think on their feet and provide out-of-the-box solutions.

The afternoon marked another Panel Discussion on The Impact of Unconscious Bias and tackled themes on socio-economic inclusion and the relevance of DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity) in HR.
The speakers Dr. Radhika Batra, Founder of Every Infant Matters and Ms. Aditi Arora, Country Director of GirlUp UN along with moderator Anurag Kashyap, tactfully conversed with the audience about the various sensitive motions. Monday wrapped up with a lively concert by Taranbeer which
had the student body grooving to both old Bollywood classics and modern tunes.

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After English Honours, B.Com Honours Undergoes Result Woes

By DU Beat May 15, 2020

Students pursuing B.Com (Honours) express their grievances as the results of the first-semester examinations leave students dissatisfied.

On 12th May 2020, results of the first-semester B.Com (Hons.) were declared. However, there were surfacing concerns regarding discrepancies in the same. Students have put forth the issue of disproportionate results i.e. the marks obtained in practicals and internal assignments not corresponding to the results of the odd semester examinations.

“I believe that my classmates have been marked incorrectly. For someone who scores eleven out of twenty-five in internals, getting a score of nine or ten in the core paper seems to be uncanny,” says a first-year student who responded on the condition of anonymity. The Varsity’s faulty evaluation has repeatedly been a cause of concern to students with respect to their results.

“Our seniors were not surprised when we told them about the discrepancies, this shows how deep-rooted and normalised this problem is,” says a student pursuing B.Com (Hons.) who wished to remain anonymous.

“The results have mostly been fine. Other than a few minor discrepancies in some subjects, the only major cause of concern has been the Microeconomics GE (Generic Elective) paper. Some students feel that the marking has been outrightly random. Students with perfect scores in internals and a well-written test have been marked far below their expectations,” says a first-year student pursuing B.Com. (Hons.) from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC).

Moreover, the issue of revaluation also stands as an inconvenience amidst the contemporary COVID-19 pandemic. With shops closed, attaining photostats becomes a tedious task. Along with the technical constraints, the revaluation and rechecking procedures emerge as faulty systems as students often claim that the Varsity gathers revenue from its own faults.

The recurring glitches in the results along with the University’s proposal of conducting online examinations have been a worrying matter to the students of Delhi University.

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The Final Day of SRCC Business Conclave Concludes with Inspiring Sessions

By Sakshi Arora February 14, 2020

The third and final day of Business Conclave at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) concluded with inspiring sessions by Mr Gautam Gambhir, Ms Prajakta Koli, Mr Kapil Sibal, and a fun session with entertainer Mr Kapil Sharma.

The first session of the final day of Business Conclave 2020, commenced with Mr Bhargav Sri Prakash, Former National Tennis player, Inventor of Digital Vaccine, and CEO of FriendsLearn. Sri Prakash talked about his journey of how he started as a student of Mechanical Engineering in Chennai. He went on and talked about his obsession with race cars. Sri Prakash emphasized on the importance of Ayurveda and told the audience about how Indian Ayurveda has treatment for illness but no prevention, so he discovered Digital Vaccine. Later on, he enlightened the crowd at SRCC about his project in India which is the 1st in the World that serves underprivileged children in Chennai. Mr Bhargav is also a health enthusiast, he said “India should do justice to its potential.” As according to him, the evolution of India has been limited to Outsourcing. Sri Prakash ended the session by making a plea to the students to come together and take on the big problems around us.

Padma Shree Awardee, Gautam Gambhir, covered various topics, ranging from politics to self-motivation, while talking candidly at the Business Conclave, organised by the Students’ Union, Shri Ram College of Commerce. The ex-cricketer, talked with great responsibility while covering BJP’s defeat in the latest Delhi Assembly Elections. He said, “It is not my job to only cater to my constituency, but to the 70 constituencies, that we contested for.” In the conversation on politics, he said, “Never thank a politician”, stating how development is each politician’s job and they shouldn’t be thanked for it. He even mentioned the Ghazipur Landfille issue to be solved, irrespective of his fate at the Elections. The audience was inspired by his cricket analogy implementation in the field of politics and the ups and downs of life.

Kapil Sharma, one of the leading names in Television Comedy, had the auditorium packed for his panel with Youtuber and SRCC Student, Karan Chawla at the last day of the Business Conclave, organised by the students’ union of SRCC. Kapil Sharma, shed light on the writing process of the show and stated, how the narrative of the show is observational comedy. Being in SRCC, he reminisced his own college days in Amritsar and the college theatre he did, that led to him being comfortable with stage and the overall idea of the show. The panel had a seemingly interesting end, with him inviting beatboxing, cajon playing students at the stage and jamming with them on a rap song.

Following Kapil Sharma’s hilarious yet heartwarming presence, the audience was greeted by the well-renowned YouTuber and content creator, Prajakta Koli. Due to the absence of certain speakers, Prajakta’s arrival seemed like a bit of a delay to the ardent audience. She started by talking about modeling her career from being a radio intern to trying her hands on content creation and becoming one of India’s most popular YouTuber. She further discussed the many landmarks in her career like collaborating with Canadian YouTuber, Lily Singh, and having tea with former First Lady, Michelle Obama. After addressing issues like nepotism and YouTube censorship, she interacted with the audience, guiding the aspiring YouTubers and enacting her character, Montu for her fans. Sabrawal sisters, the youngest designer and writer, also presented their beloved artist with their books.

Entrepreneur and social activist Ajay Gupta motivated the students with his inspiring words. Narrating his life story, Mr.Gupta told the audience about how polio effected his lifestyle and career. He emphasised on the fact that positive thinking and an optimistic approach towards life can help a person alot. He highlighted the shortcomings of India as a disabled-friendly country and how he has worked towards making India more accessible via his disabled-friendly Ridhihood University. “I feel privileged because of my Bachpan and Academy Heights network of schools. The network is of 120 schools and provides education to more than 35,000 children”, said the founder of the ‘Hum Honge Kamyab’ foundation. The speaker told the students about the importance of being flexible in life and concluded with the famous military war cry, “Josh is high, very high.”

The day and the conclave culminated with senior INC politician and MP, Kapil Sibal. He spoke unreservedly about his past and how did his family settle in India after the partition. Speaking about the diversity and heterogeneity of India, Mr. Sibal said, “Unification of India comes not through diktat but will come through emotion.” He then moved onto the economical and social demographics of India. Mentioning the importance of youth, he emphasised on the shortcomings of the education system and significance of the freedom of students. Taking a jibe at the central government he added, “You don’t have to say ‘Jai Shree Ram’ to be a good student.” While highlighting the importance of dissent in a democracy, he accused the NDA government of trying to ‘hijack’ university campuses. Ending his speech, the Rajya Sabha member, said, “The country deserves better leaders, better (university) vice chancellors and better citizens.”

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Day Two of SRCC Business Conclave

By Shivani Dadhwal February 13, 2020

The second day at Shri Ram College of Commerce’s Business Conclave garnered the attention of many with its stunning lineup and enlightening discussions.

Day 2 of Business Conclave 2020, organized by the Students’ Union of Shri Ram College of Commerce kick started with a session by Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Cabinet Minister of Law Justice. Speaking of Digital India, he explained how digital literacy and electronic payments can empower the rural sectors. He emphasized on the importance of new areas of growth like machine learning and artificial intelligence and the leverage given for development in education and healthcare sectors. During the interactive session with the students, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad discussed cyber security and issues of privacy, money allocation in the judiciary, all India law examinations and initiatives for rural women outreach. He encouraged students to work and learn beyond their comfort zones since there is no substitute for field experience.

The event proceeded with a panel, moderated by Rishabh Shroff, co head and partner Cyril Amarchand Mangal days. Renowned entrepreneurs and businessmen such as Ankit Mehrotra, CEO dineout, Ashneer Grover, CEO and Co-founder Bharat pe, Anchit Nayar, CEO Nykaa and Deepit Purkayastha, Co founder Inshorts formed the part of the panel. Throwing light on the growing startup industry in India the leading businessmen enlightened the youth about the requirements and prerequisites for establishing an industry and start up. This was followed by a Q and A round in which the panel took immense pleasure in answering the queries of the students.

Social activist and eminent thinker, Sunil Ambedkar spoke candidly about the future of students with respect to new India, idea of dissent and his pro stance on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Registration of Citizens (NRC) among few other things, with senior journalist Rashmi Das.
The major takeaways from his dialogues were his support for small service businesses and inclusion of rural India in making the nation into an economic power. He said,”I went to Guwahati where a person made traditional outfits for which he was critiqued, but his pieces are what constitute the majority of Bollywood movies like Bahubali.”
His leaning for inclusions were in contradiction with his assertive stance of CAA and NRC.

Finally, the showdown was met by the eagerly awaited stand up comedy king, Aakash Gupta who took the students to a brief account of a Delhi life. He was welcomed amidst cheers, laughter and security. His witty and sarcastic jokes along with the funny imitations of the different ways in which the people sneeze and laugh left the crowd with aching stomachs. The entire day was a huge success which not only left the students with a better knowledge about e commerce, startup industry and business development but also took good care of their needs of humor and entertainment.

The event proceeded with a panel, moderated by Rishabh Shroff, co head and partner Cyril Amarchand Mangal days. Renowned entrepreneurs and businessmen such as Ankit Mehrotra, CEO dineout, Ashneer Grover, CEO and co founder Bharat pe, Anchit Nayar, CEO Nykaa and Deepit Purkayastha, Co founder Inshorts formed the part of the panel. Throwing light on the growing startup industry in India the leading businessmen enlightened the youth about the requirements and prerequisites for establishing an industry and start up. This was followed by a Q and A round in which the panel took immense pleasure in answering the queries of the students.

Milind Kamble, the Chairman of the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) talked about his contribution to the upliftment of Dalits. He has been honoured with Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour in 2013. He started with a discussion on his personal life and talked about the reasons why he chose to become an entrepreneur and ‘a job giver, not a job seeker’. He also took a moment to talk about his brand Le Dharavi which opened the discussion on employment generation being the need of the hour. He also shared his personal experiences of discussions with a vegetable vendor and other vendors on the issue of employment and mentioned the employment generation by new start-ups like Oyo, Swiggy, Zomato, and others. He also appealed to the students to join financial services and called India a ‘Young Country’ and went on to say that India will remain young even when countries like Japan, UK, USA grow old.

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