REPORT ON FINTECH ESSENTIALS : TOOLS & TRENDS – A DOMAIN EXPERTISE WORKSHOP SESSION 1
Date: June 30, 2025, 1July 2025,2 July 2025
Time: 10:40 AM – 4:15 PM
Venue: MCA Classroom
Resource Person: Mr. Davis Joseph, SCAPS
The session focused on providing an introduction to the financial sector, its evolution, and essential concepts. The resource person explained how currency evolved over time, including the significance of demonetization and the safety features present in ₹10 currency notes to prevent counterfeiting.
The session also covered various investment options such as jewellery and gold biscuits, along with real estate investments, highlighting their pros and cons. Banking concepts were discussed, including the process of availing loans, recurring deposits (RD), and the advantages and disadvantages of these services. He also pointed out the interest rates offered by banks, along with common offers and fraudulent activities related to loans.
Finally, the session introduced stock market basics, where Mr. Davis shared simple strategies for stock investments that can yield good returns.
Overall, it was an informative session providing essential knowledge about finance, banking, investments, and market trends for students.