‘Busi Bee 2014’, a two-day intramural fest conducted by the Department of Commerce of MOP Vaishnav College for Women, was inaugurated by Pradipta K Mohapatra, governing council member of the Chennai Business School, here on Thursday.

The eminent economist addressed the students on investing in the stock market. With engaging anecdotes, he interacted with the students and said that people who understand market sentiments will become good investors. He encouraged the students to be updated on the current trends of the stock market saying, “Knowledge on finance backed by good commerce would highly increase the net worth of an investment banker.” He emphasised on the need for counter intuity of logic as this would help the investor gain more money by investing less.

As soon as Mohapatra learnt that the use of mobile phones by students is banned in the college he quipped, “One of the largest sources of knowledge in the world lies at our finger tips but the reason it is not permitted is the suspicion it creates.” He drew parallels with the reception of the calculator during the 70s, much to the delight of the students. Mohapatra also commended the principal for the exceptional standard of the students.

The event will feature competitions focused on management principles with a touch of creativity to make them interesting for the students.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Chennai / by Express News Service – Chennai / January 11th, 2014