THANNAMANDI, Oct 9: The Department of Economics, Government Degree College (GDC) Thannamandi, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), organized an Online Batch -02 SEBI Investor Awareness Programme on 09 October 2026 under the patronage of college Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Shamim Ahmed Azad, here today.
The programme aimed to enhance financial literacy among students and create awareness about responsible saving, investment, financial planning, and investor protection. The interactive session was conducted through online mode and was delivered by Dr.Abhinav Jog, SEBI- SMART as Resource Person, who engaged with the students and provided valuable insights into various aspects of financial literacy and investment awareness. A maximum of 50 participants attended the programme.
During the session, Dr. Jog sensitized the participants about financial planning, financial management, saving, investment, and wealth creation. He emphasized the importance of developing a regular saving habit and making informed investment decisions in accordance with one’s financial goals and risk-bearing capacity.
The resource person explained the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of money and elaborated on the concepts of compound interest and annual returns. He explained how the power of compounding helps investments grow over time and highlighted the importance of starting investments early and reinvesting returns for long-term wealth creation.
He also provided an overview of various investment avenues, including securities markets, equity markets such as Nifty 50, gold, and real estate. He emphasized that investors should understand the risks associated with different investment avenues and make decisions based on their financial objectives and risk-bearing capacity. He also explained how investors can smartly invest in the stock market and mutual funds after assessing their financial goals, investment horizon, and risk-bearing capacity.
A significant part of the session focused on making smart and informed investments in the stock market and mutual funds. The resource person explained how investors can make investment decisions by understanding market risks, selecting suitable investment avenues, and considering their financial goals and risk-bearing capacity. He also discussed the importance of diversification, informed decision-making, and avoiding impulsive investment choices. The participants were further cautioned against financial frauds and online scams, including fake investment applications, fraudulent trading platforms, and deepfake-related scams. They were advised to remain vigilant and to verify investment-related information through authentic and official SEBI sources before making any investment decision.
Dr. Nagina Kousser, representative of the target group, coordinated the programme whereas Prof. Rizwana Kousar presented formal vote of thanks.