Event Name:An Introduction to the World of Investments — An Investor Awareness Initiative	Event Date:09.10.2023
Faculty Coordinators:Mr. Sachin Sinha	Venue:Seminar Hall, Lloyd Business School, Greater Noida
Event Timings :11:00 AM -1:00PM	No. of Participants:110

Objective:

The objective of the session was to introduce students to the fundamentals of investing and financial markets and to build awareness about responsible investment practices. The session aimed to help participants understand the importance of financial planning, risk management, and informed decision-making, also to encourage financial literacy among students and enable them to become informed, responsible, and confident investors.

Detailed Report:

 The institution organized an investor awareness session titled "An Introduction to the World of Investments," conducted by Ms. Neha Nene, Consultant and Trainer at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), who shared her expertise on financial markets and investment fundamentals.

She explained the basic concepts of investing, including equities, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivatives.

She described how financial markets operate and the role of stock exchanges in facilitating transparent and regulated trading.

She also emphasized the importance of financial discipline, long-term planning, diversification, and understanding risk before making investment decisions. Ms. Nene also highlighted common mistakes made by new investors and shared guidelines on how to avoid them.

The session covered topics such as investor rights, regulatory safeguards, market risks, and ethical investing. She encouraged students to begin their investment journey early, remain informed, and adopt a disciplined and responsible approach. It concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, allowing participants to clarify doubts and gain practical insights into investment practices.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants developed a comprehensive understanding of the structure and functioning of financial markets and the role of stock exchanges in facilitating transparent and regulated trading.

They gained clarity on various investment instruments such as equities, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivatives, and understood how these instruments can be used to achieve different financial objectives.

The session enhanced participants' awareness of the importance of financial planning, goal setting, risk assessment, diversification, and long-term investing.

They learned how to evaluate investment opportunities critically, recognize market risks, avoid common behavioral biases, and make informed financial decisions based on credible information.

Participants also became aware of investor rights, regulatory protections, ethical investing principles, and the role of institutions such as NSE and SEBI in safeguarding investor interests.

Overall, the session empowered students with financial literacy, responsible investing attitudes, and the confidence to engage with financial, markets in a disciplined, informed, and ethical manner.