BSE Institute Ltd. aims to achieve societal goals by engaging in and supporting learning for students in every demographic. One of our key CSR activities involves conducting workshops on financial literacy and life skills for rural women. These workshops empower them to learn financial concepts that are imperative for effective money-management, make them small-time entrepreneurs by helping them apply for and receive loans to fund their small-scale initiatives, and start building their morale by teaching them the benefits of financial independence. Through this initiative, we have trained over 1000 self-employed women in the Shivaganga District of Tamil Nadu.
Another key activity we are engaged in is our sustainable livelihood program, through which we have imparted financial skills to over 100 women who worked as beedi workers and beauticians. In addition to trade skills, each of these women were also trained in financial and micro-entrepreneurship skills. This helped them set up small businesses and manage their finances themselves.
Empowering Rural Women- Through this initiative, we sensitised women about money management and financial planning thereby working towards building a sound financial future for them and their families. Financial literacy is an essential life skill that one needs to develop in order to participate effectively in today’s society. BSE has been actively promoting financial literacy as a core life skill through the Financial and Life Skills Literacy Program.
Through this initiative, we trained over 100 women who belonged to the lower-income category. In addition to the trade skill of beautician, each of these women were also trained in financial and micro entrepreneurship skills. This helped them set up small businesses and manage their finances themselves. The key impact was that participants were trained on both vocational as well as financial skills and were able to equip themselves to run their own micro enterprise which helps them become financially independent.
Using Game Based Learning to Spread Financial Literacy- BIL always aims to pass on the financial knowledge to the future of our nation. In this program, we imparted basic financial knowledge to school students by conducting interactive activities. These workshops entailed sessions on aspects such as money management, budgeting, investments, banking, etc. The objective is to cultivate good money management habits among the children from a young age so that when they become adults, they are more financially prudent and practice sound personal finance management.
In this mammoth drive, a miniature economy was simulated and the students had to play the roles of various stakeholders who were involved in the demonetization drive. The game followed a sequence of activities wherein the higher currency denominations were withdrawn and replaced by another, midway during the game. Taxation and other related raids were also enforced to make the entire experience challenging and thought-provoking. It was observed that the game participants gained an insight into the inherent causes of corruption and other problems faced in such an environment through simple examples which were discussed in the session itself.
Using the premise of the IPL T20 bidding process, this T20 Mock Stock game found itself a niche audience in the form of these ever-enthusiastic students. They were more than happy to bid, buy, sell and negotiate on their all-time favourite Star Cricketers and bask in the glory of being proud owners of cricket teams. The program was developed to teach young students the basic concepts of trading, buying and selling of shares, listings etc.
Conventionally, all financial literacy programs were run in such a way that the students could not participate and there was no bilateral interaction during the program. BIL designed and introduced a unique simulation based training wherein real life scenarios were created in the classrooms and workshops to teach students the various practical situations they would face in real life and how being financially aware and knowing about the various financial avenues would help them in real life situation. Students were able to grasp concepts much more easily as they could connect the same with real life situations.
Learning Outside the Classroom- 24Sowing Seeds of Knowledge for a Better Tomorrow Learning Outside the Classroom World Skills, popularly called the Olympics of skill, is a biennial event where contestants from 78 member countries and regions in skills competitions. The growing significance of vocational training and skill development in today’s world, is most visible at WorldSkills. BIL at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 was the institute’s first attempt at a stock trade simulation competition with a global presence. The idea was to make people aware of the possibilities and career options in stock trading, and to present trading as a skill. The competition has been expressly designed to provide contestants with an experience that would help them understand the nuances of trading.
Stock Torero is a two-day event which is held at the International Convention Hall of the BSE, a place where the stock market trading emanated. The event entirely replicates real trading in the financial markets. This includes brokers, jobbers, bankers and a media team that feeds mock news affecting the demand and supply of stocks. Each team is given an initial capital and by the close of the Trading Day, the team with the maximum profit is crowned the winner. This event has received numerous accolades from various institutes across the country and has been considered profoundly significant in the field of finance.
The Dalal Street Lit Fest Exchange (DSLFX) is an art celebration festival blending the themes of Finance and Literature. Hundreds of students, as well as the country's best-selling authors and art experts, attend the event. It offers a variety of workshops, as well as talks and discussions with some very inspirational individuals and performances by budding artists of all genres. It is a conclave that reflects India's pulsing heartbeat and celebrates fresh ideas that define our daily lives and determine our futures.
Promoting discovery, learning, and application of knowledge through a Financial Quiz- The Financial Olympiad started with a goal to promote the advancement, discovery, learning and application of commerce and finance. The Olympiad is designed to encourage students to explore, discover and learn more about financial world and to develop analytical and problem solving skills that will be essential for their career. BSE Institute Limited conducts the Olympiad to create awareness and provide education and skills to students and learners in India.
Through this initiative, the BSE Institute Ltd. trained about 1000 self-employed women in the Shivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. This program helped the self-employed women gain access to and understand the process involved, and features of various financial products available to them such as savings accounts, insurance, loan products etc. through mainstream banking channels reducing their dependency on money lenders, chit funds and other such risky means of lending money for setting up their business.
Drawing from its intensive knowledge of the underlying subjects, BSE Institute designed the syllabus to reflect the tasks performed by job holders in the work environment rather than just imparting bookish knowledge. Furthermore, the content was tailored to suit the aptitude of school students. The course is entirely simulation based, where students learn through a gamified approach which allows for them to virtually step into the real-life situations which they are studying.
Keeping in line with this, BSE Institute Ltd. runs numerous faculty development programs to train the teachers of today on the newly emerging financial concepts and changes that are taking place in financial ideologies. One such Intervention is the workshop for Math Teachers
Since their inception, these workshops have been very successful. They have helped teachers identify many case studies and situations, using which; they can make Math interesting and more relevant to students in their daily lives.
Some key program highlights include:
This is a 2-year project wherein we have trained over 700 students till date. Around 300 students are already placed and we are in the process of placing the balance students.
This entire content is of around 60 hours and can be delivered in the form of a 6 week-program. The content focuses on candidates acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the various types of mutual funds, the steps and procedures to invest in mutual funds, effective communication skills and hands-on customer interaction.
This event has received numerous accolades from various institutes across the country and has been considered profoundly significant in the field of finance.
Over the years BSE Institute has conducted Model parliament for more than 1,000 students for various South Mumbai colleges.
We have started multiple programs as part of the SARATHI initiative. Some of these are:
This is a program covering Work Etiquettes, Basics of English and the habit of saving, for blue-collar workers. Our student volunteers design a curriculum for each session with guidance from our pool of faculty. Also, the entire training roll-out is conducted by our Sarathi volunteers itself.
It is our moral duty to work for the common good of mankind. We, at BSE Institute Ltd., have always tried to work for the betterment of our society and encourage our youth to volunteer for social work. Service to the society not only helps to build a connection with others, it also provides an unparalleled sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
This is a program covering Work Etiquettes, Basics of English and the habit of saving, for blue-collar workers. Our student volunteers design a curriculum for each session with guidance from our pool of faculty. Also, the entire training roll-out is conducted by our Sarathi volunteers itself
SEEK involves student volunteers organising safety seminars and teaching personal safety to young children whose parents are below the poverty line. The primary aim is to equip underprivileged children to stay safe in the real world situations they encounter in their daily lives
This program is aligned with the Government of India’s Clean India Mission. In an effort to make people realize the importance of cleanliness and hygiene, BIL student volunteers conduct weekly workshops with street vendors to teach simple waste management techniques and how waste management can help micro businesses keep their surroundings clean
Shiksha involves BIL student volunteers teaching Mathematics and English. Our students, with guidance from our pool of faculty, create basic syllabi for these subjects and teach students in government schools in an attempt to impart knowledge of the fundamental subjects of today’s world
This financial literacy program for the hearing, speech and visually impaired aims at making them familiar with the basics of financial management. Student volunteers, with guidance from our pool of faculty, arrange financial awareness seminars for the participants.
The mission of schemes under this program is to provide a sustainable livelihood and gainful employment opportunities through skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling
Over the last 3 years, BSE Institute has trained over 3000+ students in various Banking and Finance programs and has had them successfully placed in various reputed companies across all 14 Districts of Kerala. This is a 300 hours, intense training program with 150 hours of classroom training followed by 150 hours of internship
The project has had a very successful stint up till now and aims to reach 50000+ students and many more colleges by 2018
A better understanding on this front has enabled the police officials to keep the economic crimes related to trading, in check. An informed and vigilant Economic Offences Wing goes a long way in keeping the market fair and square.
The training activities in these sessions have been aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical know-how and empowering such institutions with the much needed financial knowledge to foster good financial practices and decisions.
Through these seminars, the attendees have been able to gain a deeper understanding on a range of fundamentaland essential topics related to finance
Many Investor Awareness programs are being regularly conducted at the PAN-India level by the Institute to educate the investors and to create awareness amongst them regarding the working of the capital market and in particular the working of the Stock xchanges.
Everything from case studies to field-based learning and international immersions follow an experiential learning approach that teaches these complex concepts using direct experience
This program is envisaged to explain the various facets of Surveillance, Risk Management and Securities Settlement and equipping the participants with assessing, monitoring and managing these aspects with greater efficiency and efficacy
The members of SAFE have vouched to work towards common standards, including international accounting standards and best business practices in capital markets. SAFE also represents its members in related international forums, encourages cross-border listing, co-operates in human resource development, facilitates technology transfer among members and addresses any other issues of common interest.
During the visit, the students acquire knowledge about the Stock Exchange structure, its process and procedures and the various products traded on it. They also gather information on the various training programs and certification exams related to the capital market that is conducted by the BSE Institute Ltd. This visit enables students to expand their knowledge base and also enhance their career prospects.