Induction

Date: 2nd June, 2025

The Induction Ceremony for the MBA Batch of 2025–27 commenced with the traditional lamp lighting and a warm welcome address by our esteemed Director, Dr. Neha Parashar. We were honored to host distinguished guests including Dr. Sadhan Kumar Chattopadhyay, Mr. Pramod Rao and Mr. Dheeraj Khatri who shared invaluable insights from their respective domains. Covering themes such as neo-banking, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, financial frauds, and evolving industry landscapes, the sessions empowered our students with a forward-looking perspective on the corporate world. The expert interactions set a strong and inspiring tone for the academic journey ahead, laying the foundation for leadership, innovation, and excellence.

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9.40 am to 10:00 am	SIU and SSBF Film
10.00 am to 10.05 am	Lightning of Lamp Welcome & Felicitation of Guests
10.05 am to 10.30 am	Welcome Address by Director, SSBF	Dr. Neha Parashar
10.30 am to 11.15 am	Address by Guest of Honor: " From Banks to Bytes: Financial Intermediation in a Digital Landscape”.	Dr. Sadhan Kumar Chattopadhyay, Director, Research Modelling Group, Department of Supervision, RBI
11.20 am to 12.00 pm	Address by Chief Guest: “Uncovering Frauds in Digital Era”	Mr. Pramod Rao Group Chief Risk Officer, PayU
2.15 pm to 3.30 pm	Session by Distinguished Guest: "Technological Innovation: Reconfiguring the Financial Value Chain"	Mr. Dheeraj Khatri Director - Financial Services Protiviti
3.35 pm to 4.15 pm	Introduction of Faculty and Staff	Dr. Neha Parashar & Dr. Deepa Pillai

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9.00 am to 10.30 am	Guest Session on “Campus to Corporate”	Dr. Dipti Inamdar Soft Skill &Life Skills Trainer
10.30 am to 12.00pm	Guest Session on “Self-Discovery”	Mr. Anand Upadhyay GM & Vice Principal RBI CAB
12.05 pm to 1.15 pm	Guest Session on “Motivational Session "Developing Emotional Intelligence to unlock Adversities"	Mr. Abhay Maheshwari Management Consultant, Storyteller & Podcaster
2.15 pm to 3.30 pm	Guest Session on "Challenges in Marketing Banking Services and Channel Management"	Mr. Murlidharan Practicing Management Consultant
3.30 pm to 3.45 pm	Briefing for Heritage Walk	Dr. Deepika K Assistant Professor, SSBF
3.45 pm to 5.00 pm	Quantum Leap – Alumni Interaction	Mr. Mahim Rawat Regional Manager, Head West , Hettich

Date: 4 th June, 2025- Pune Heritage Walk

Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune, has organized a Heritage Walk/Pune Darshan for the batch of 2025-2027 on 4th June 2025 as a part of the induction program. Students enjoyed and learned about the city of the Maratha Empire.

Date: 5 th June, 2025

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9.00 am to 10.00 am	Guest Session:“Careers in Banking and Finance Industry”	Mr. Bimlesh MishraAssociate Director, UBS, CISI Trainer
10.00 am to 11.15 am	Session by Distinguished Guest "Cybersecurity "	Mr. Vineet Beri Head- BFSI Cyber Security Operations, TCS
11.20 am to 1.10 pm	Guest Session:"Gender Sensitization"	Ms. Renuka Mukadam POSCH Trainer
2.00 pm to 3.30 pm	Session by Distinguished Guest "Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability in Financial Services"	Mr. Ketan MehtaCFO, CredAble
3.35 pm to 4.30 pm	Health Education Programme	SUHRC

Date: 6 th June, 2025

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9.00 am to 10.30 am	Guest Session: "Strategy and Leadership: Contemporary Trends in BFSI"	Mr. Shrikant Vaidya Former Chairman Indian Oil Corporation
10.30 am to 12.00 pm	Interactive Session by Distinguished Guest “"Cross-Cutting Skills: Breaking the Traditional Finance Hierarchies"	Mr. Pancham TanejaCountry Head-India, Delta Capita
12.00 pm to 1.00 pm	Briefing on Disciplinary Code of Conduct & Eligibility Process	Ms. Shubhadha Deshpande Administrative Officer, SSBF
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm	Guest Session: Soft Skill Training	Ms. Moushmi AchariSoft- Life Skill Trainer

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9.30 am to 10.15 am	Guest Session: "Role of Agentic AI in BFSI industry"	Mr. Rohit Shrivastava, VP- Gen AI, Barclays, Pune
10.15 am to 11.30 am	Session by Distinguished Guest	Mr. Dhananjai Dhasmana Director- Middle Office, BNY
11.45 am to 1.00 pm	Guest Session: "Leveraging Behaviorial Psychology for Fraud Detection & Prevention"	Mr. Sougata Pandey VP & Head, Edelweiss Life Insurance
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm	Quantum Leap- Alumni Interaction	Mr. Hardik Mehta RBI, Asst. General Manager

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9:00 am to 10:00 am	Chair Yoga Session	Ms. Abjhishri Rajput, Sports Officer DSRW
10.00 am to 11.30 am	Methods of Payment Settlement in the International Business	Dr. Smita Santoki Freelancer & Trainer
11.45 am to 1.00 pm	Emotional Wellbeing	Dr. Girija Mahale, Director, SCEW
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm	Creating a LinkedIn Profile	Ms. Spurti SushilBrand Strategist & Academician
4.00 pm to 5.00 pm	Zumba Session	DSRW

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9.00 am to 10.30 am	Bridge Course - Business Statistics	Dr. Dilawar Bhat Assistant Professor, SSBF
10.30 am to 11.15 am	London Institute of Banking and Finance	Ms. Aastha Arora, LIBF
11.30 am to 1.00 pm	Navigating the Evolving Market of Insurance Industry	Mr. Sachin Mahajan Founder, Mpathy Medicalim Consultancy LLP
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm	Academic Briefing	Dr. Deepa PillaiProfessor, SSBF
3.00 pm to 4.00 pm	Bridge course: Financial Accounting	Dr. Sri Sai ChilukuriAssistant Professor, SSBF

11th June 2025:

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
9.00 am to 10.30 am	Bridge course: Financial Accounting	Dr. Sri Sai Chilukuri Assistant Professor
10.40 am to 12.10 pm	Placement Briefing	Dr. Neha Parashar
12.15 pm to 1.00 pm	Examination Guidelines Briefing	Dr. Ardhendu Shekhar Singh Professor & Faculty In charge Examination Dr. Deepika K Assistant Professor & Faculty In charge Examination Mr. Vivek Mahande Sr. Coordinator Examination
2.00 pm to 3.30 pm	Bridge course: Economics	Dr. Saileja Mohanty Assistant Professor
3.30 pm to 4.30 pm	Online session on- Financial Market Structure	Mr. Joel P

5th June 2023

Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune welcomes the batch of 2023-25. It's excellent to interact with a fresh, vibrant, and talented bunch of students on campus.

We had Mr. Srinath Sridharan - Author, Advisor, Coach, Transformation Enabler, who spoke on "What's new for India's Flourishing Fintech Sector". He enlightened the students on the various avenues of Fintech as a sector and how one may navigate their career through this dynamic industry.

We had Ms. Preeti Gaglani Saraf - Career Coach, Motivational Speaker, Emotional Intelligence, Brand and Communication Strategist who addressed the students on the topic "Emotional Quotient". She emphasized on stress management and the methods the new generation can adapt to overcome stress. She urged the students to identify how they react to situations and understand their emotional quotient.

Next, we had Swami Bimal Sud Bamsi Gopal - Motivational Speaker and Member of ISKCON to address the students on "Management Lessons from Bhagavatgita". He shared a number of lessons for success in life. He guided the students to avoid distractions and procrastination to add value to their lives.

6th June 2023

Mr. Aditya Kondawar, Partner & Vice President, Complete Circle Capital took a session on the Importance of Compounding. He gave his insights on How and where to invest, the myths & reality of investing, compounding and the mantras of wealth creation.

7th June 2023

Sr. No.	Session Details	Resource Person
1	Discipline and Code of Conduct Briefing	Mrs. Shubhadha Deshpande
2	Session on:“Careers & Prospects in BFSI”	Dr. Shridhar Sriniwasan, Professor of Practice, SSBF Dr. Mrudula Bhimavarapu, Assistant Professor, SSBF
3	Session on :“Neurolinguistic Program”	Dr. Jyoti Kappal, Associate Professor of Practice, SSBF
4	Guest Session on:“Gender Sensitization”	Dr. Renuka Mukadam, POSH Consultant
5	Group Activities	Dr. Jyoti Kappal, Associate Professor of Practice, SSBF SSBF Staff Members
6	College Health Education Program	SUHRC

Heritage Walk- Pune Darshan

8th June 2023

Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune (Official) has organized a Heritage Walk/Pune Darshan for the batch of 2023-25 on 8th June 2023 as a part of the induction program. Students enjoyed and learned about the city of the Maratha Empire.

9th June 2023

Mr. Prakash Rohera, Director,The Redwood Edge gave a motivational speech to our students. Not only the students but each person present in the room was inspired by his thoughts and were motivated. He stated about Mindset, Belief, Aspiration (MBA) which we believe all our students will follow & it is a key takeaway which will help the students throughout his journey.

Emotional wellbeing is crucial for leading a satisfying and productive life, as it impacts various aspects such as decision-making, interpersonal interactions, and overall quality of life. Nurturing emotional wellbeing involves self-awareness, self-care, and seeking support when needed. And to talk on the same we invited the Head of SCEW i.e Symbiosis Centre for Emotional Wellbeing Dr Girija Mahale. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist- MD from KEM hospital, Mumbai and fellowship from Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry.

Mr. Saurabh Arora, National Lead Digital Business, HDFC Mutual Fund was invited to take a session on Changing Landscape of Industry. He talked on how Fintech has facilitated the rise of personalized financial planning and investment platforms, offering tailored solutions and automated advice. As Fintech continues to evolve, it is expected to shape the future of finance, fuelling economic growth, and driving financial inclusion on a global scale.

12th June 2023

Dr. Yogesh Brahmankar Head, SCEI was invited to take a session on Entrepreneurship & innovation. To sum up the session he talked about how Entrepreneurship is the spirit of venturing into the unknown, taking risks, and transforming ideas into reality. He gave an insight about the SCEI Incubation centre and the support they provide to build young startups.

Mr. Sheetal from SIU Library took a session on how to access the library and the contents & books availability. The procedures, rules & regulations that are to be followed for issuing any books or online contents.

Ms. Spurti Sushil was invited to take a session on how to create an impactful LinkedIn profile to make the students’ profiles look corporate ready. It was indeed an interesting session as students learned new ways of making their profiles attractive to the recruiters in this hands-on session.

Outbound Activity

13th June 2023

Outbound training is an extremely effective tool for building high performance teams. To re-energize teams and build stronger bonds SSBF organized outbound training and learning session for the batch 2023-25 on 13th June 2023.

This exercise results in self-discovery and team bonding, brings enthusiasm and raises their self-esteem and pride. The outbound learning session was conducted by Department of Sports Recreation and Wellness (DSRW) of SIU.

15th June 2023

Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune organized an Induction Program for the batch of 2023-25. We have invited Mr. Ashutosh Naik, Chief Compliance Officer, Groww, and Mr. Vivek Jain, Sr. EVP, and Head HR, Kotak Mahindra Bank to address the budding managers. Both the speakers with their rich industry experience highlighted and emphasized the industry expectation from the new joiners. They also discussed career growth and changing job roles in the fintech and BFSI industries.

Induction Program for Batch 2024-2026

SSBF Offers Induction Week of Batch 2024-2026 from 3rd June 2024 to 10th June 2024

03rd June 2024

The Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance induction program offers a day brimming with enlightenment and engagement. Students were welcomed with exclusive kits and participated in a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing new beginnings.

The event featured a showcase of SSBF and SIU films, setting the stage for a series of inspiring addresses by esteemed leaders. Dr. Neha Parashar addressed the batch with their academic beginnings, followed by Mr. Vinod Easwaran's insights on "Digital Transformation in Payments" and Ms. Neha Agarwal's exploration of "Capital Market: A Catalyst for Economic Development." Further enriching the day, Dr. Sharad Saxena will discuss the intricacies of "Generative AI: Risk and Banking Compliance," and Ms. Esther Indurkar will guide a transformative session on "Self-Discovery." This induction promises a profound start to your academic journey.

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
8.30 am – 9.00 am	Registration and Distribution of welcome kit	Ms. Shubhadha Deshpande
9.00 am to 9.45 am	Briefing with Parents/Guardians	Dr. Neha Parashar, Director, SSBF
10.30 am to 10.45 am	SIU and SSBF Film	Mr. Hrishikesh G
10.45 am to 10.50 am	Lighting of Lamp	Dignitories and Dr. Neha Parashar
10.50 am to 10.55 am	Welcome and Felicitation of Guests
10.55 am to 11.05 am	Address by Director, SSBF	Dr. Neha Parashar
11.05 am to 12.00 noon	Address by the Guest of Honor: "Digital Transformation in Payments"	Mr. Vinod Easwaran MD & CEO - Jio Payments Bank Ltd.
12.00 noon to 12.45 pm	Keynote address by Distinguished Guest: “Capital Market: A Catalyst for Economic Development”	Ms. Neha Agarwal MD & Head of Equity Capital Markets, JM Financial Ltd.
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm	Guest Session on "Generative AI: Risk and Banking compliance"	Dr. Sharad Saxena Principal Consultant - Statistics, Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning (SAS Education)
3.05 pm to 4.00 pm	Guest Session on " Self-Discovery"	Ms. Esther Indurkar Mindset Transformation Expert \| Leadership Strategist \| TEDx Speaker \| Thought Leader \| Award Winning Mentor

4th June 2024

The Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance recently hosted a series of insightful guest sessions on 4th June, 2024 by featuring distinguished speakers from various fields. Dr. Girija Mahale, Head of SCEW, led a session on emotional wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of mental health. Dr. Jyoti Kappal, Associate Professor of Practice at SSBF, conducted a session on Neurolinguistic Programming, exploring its applications in personal and professional development. Mr. Ninad Nawaghare, VP of the Ethics Office, and Head of the Digital Forensic Lab at HDFC Bank Ltd., discussed cyber security and digital frauds, highlighting contemporary challenges and preventive measures. Post-lunch, Mr. Abhishant Pant, Founder of The Fintech Meetup, shared insights on the future of the BFSI industry, emphasizing Fintech as a transformative force. Finally, Mr. Ram Iyer, Founder and CEO of VYANA, shared his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of building businesses in the Fintech space. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Trupti Bhosale, Deputy Director, SSBF.

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
09.00 am – 10.00 am	Guest Session on “Emotional Wellbeing”	Dr. Girija Mahale Head, SCEW
10:05 am to 11:15 am	Guest Session on “Neurolinguistic Program”	Dr. Jyoti Kappal Associate Professor of Practice, SSBF
11:30 am to 1:00 pm	Guest Session on "Cyber Security and Digital Frauds"	Mr. Ninad Nawaghare VP – Ethics Office / Head - Digital Forensic Lab, HDFC Bank Ltd.
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm	Guest Session on " Future of BFSI Industry with Fintech as a major game changer"	Mr. Abhishant Pant, Founder, The Fintech Meetup
3:20 pm to 4:15 pm	Guest Session on “The Journey to building businesses in this space”	Mr. Ram Iyer, Founder and CEO, VYANA

5th June 2024

On 5th June, 2024 again a series of insightful events were conducted at SSBF, starting with a briefing on the Disciplinary Code of Conduct by Mrs. Shubhadha Deshpande, Admin. Officer, and Brig. Ratnaparkhi, Campus Admin. Dr. Deepika Krishnan and Mr. Amit, Information Officer, then guided participants on a Heritage Walk. Mr. Ashish Pimley, DVP- Sales and Strategy at HDFC AMC Ltd., delivered a session on "Dus ka Dum – 10 Building Blocks for Viksit India," followed by Dr. Renuka Mukadam, POSH Consultant, who led a session on Gender Sensitization. Post-lunch, Dr. Jyoti Kappal, Associate Professor of Practice, discussed career prospects in the BFSI sector, and the day concluded with a session on College Health Education by the SUHRC department. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Trupti Bhosale, Deputy Director, SSBF.

Time	Session Details	Resource Person
8.45 am – 9.30 am	Briefing on Disciplinary Code of Conduct	Mrs. Shubhadha Deshpande Admin. Officer, SSBF & Brig. Ratnaparkhi, Campus Admin.
Eligibility		Mrs. Shubhadha Deshpande Admin. Officer, SSBF
9.30 am to 10.00 am	Briefing on Heritage Walk	Dr. Deepika Krishnan Assistant Professor, SSBF & Mr. Amit, Information Officer
10.00 am to 10.30 am	Briefing on Examination	Dr. Deepa Pillai Professor, SSBF
10:35 am to 11:30 am	Guest session on “Dus ka Dum – 10 building blocks for Viksit India”	Mr. Ashish Pimley DVP- Sales and Strategy, HDFC AMC Ltd.
11:35 am to 1:00 pm	Session on Gender Sensitization	Dr. Renuka Mukadam, POSH Consultant
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm	Session on Career & Prospects in BFSI	Dr. Jyoti Kappal, Associate Professor of Practice, SSBF
3.05 pm to 4.30 pm	College Health Education Program	SUHRC

06th June 2024: Pune Heritage Walk

The historical places in Pune are a great tribute to the grandeur of the Maratha rulers and ancient Indians who lived here. One can learn a lot about the history and culture of ancient India by observing these monuments, such as the famous Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum etc. Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune (Official) has organized a Heritage Walk/Pune Darshan for the batch of 2024-26 on 6th June 2024 as a part of the induction program. Students enjoyed and learned about the city of the Maratha Empire.

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