Prof. Arun Patil, Dean, MET Asian Management Development Centre, participated in Academia–Industry Interface Seminar with the theme ‘The Role of Human Recourses in Insurance Industry’, organized by Insurance Institute of India.

As a panelist for the subject ‘Expectations of the Industry from academic Institutions’, Prof. Arun Patil informed the audience, consisting of about 75 CEO’s, Senior officials from Insurance Companies and III Academicians, about the Insurance courses run by MET since 2005. He also emphasized upon the need of collective efforts for enhancing the image of Insurance Industry to attract suitable talent. He envisaged the Insurance Industry playing an extremely crucial role in making India a financial super power by 2047. His contribution was widely appreciated.

On August 9, 2024 Ms. Anita Chauhan, Certified Training partner of Global Reporting Initiative, Amsterdam 2024, sustainability trainer at the Asian Centre for Corporate Governance and Sustainability, conducted a half-day workshop on \"Corporate Governance\" for the MET AMDC students of batch 2023-25.

The students found the workshop very interactive, where they discussed the critical importance of ethics and governance in business. The conference emphasized how Corporate Governance (CG) shapes a company\'s DNA, promoting sustainability and stability by developing social, ecological, and economic value.

Students were awarded certificates of participation.

On 16th of November, 2024, MET AMDC hosted Mr. Rahul Dighe, Assistant Vice President of Nippon India, for a guest lecture on Marketing & Communication in Financial Product, focusing on mutual funds. Mr. Dighe explained the basics of mutual funds and their role in growing wealth. He also talked about the importance of managing money wisely, highlighting how proper planning can lead to financial security. He encouraged students to save early, invest thoughtfully, and focus on their long-term financial goals.

The session also discussed how technology is changing the mutual fund industry and the rising interest in sustainable investing. Mr. Dighe shared real life case studies to make the ideas clear and easy to understand.

Students actively participated in the session, asking questions about finance and career opportunities, making it an engaging and valuable experience.

MET AMDC organized a seminar on Mutual Funds on Friday 6th Sept 2024 led by Ms. Neha Goyani, a financial expert from Franklin Templeton. The session highlighted the importance of investing for financial security and future goals, emphasizing why investment is necessary in today\'s world.

Ms. Neha explained the power of compounding, illustrating how small, regular investments can multiply over time and significantly increase wealth. She made it clear that consistent investment, even in smaller amounts, can have a long-term impact due to the compounding effect.

The benefits of Mutual Fund investments were also discussed. She outlined how they offer professional management and portfolio diversification, making them a convenient choice for many investors.

She stressed the importance of early investment, encouraging students to start their financial journey sooner to maximize wealth creation and achieve their financial objectives. The session provided valuable insights for students to begin investing wisely.