 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 3: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under the visionary leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and with enthusiastic efforts of Nidhi-The Corporate Finance Club hosted the Equity Research Case Competition and Panel Discussion in collaboration with Antique Stock Broking Ltd on 2nd Aug 2025. The event, held at the Mandapam Auditorium on the Jagti campus, brought together leading voices from the financial sector and showcased the academic rigor and industry orientation of IIM Jammu's student community.
The event began with the felicitation of the esteemed panelists ranging from Neelot Pal Sahai, Director Indian Equities and Head Offshore Advisory at HSBC Asset Management; Vipul Dujari, Managing Director at JP Morgan, Hong Kong SAR; Vishal Chopda, Fund Manager at UTI Mutual Fund; and Prof. Ravi Sundar Muthukrishnan, Advisor at Antique Stock Broking Ltd. Their presence added immense value to the event, bridging academic learning with real-world financial insights.
The competition featured high-impact presentations on leading companies. Team Beta Breakers and Team Valuation Van Guards (Mayank Agarwal, Shreya Prabhupatkar, Yash Agrawal) presented a detailed equity research report on Godfrey Philips and JK Tyres, while Team Equiintel (Aastha Tripathi, Apurva Dhimani, Mehak Agarwal) analyzed Doms Industries Ltd. Each team demonstrated a strong grasp of valuation techniques, financial analysis, and sectoral outlook, followed by a critical Q&A with the panelists that challenged their assumptions and sharpened their analytical perspectives.
Following the presentations, the event transitioned into a compelling panel discussion moderated by Prof. Ravi Sundar Muthukrishnan. The discussion revolved around key global and domestic financial themes such as the evolving dynamics of equity markets, the rise of retail participation, the growing significance of ESG considerations, and the role of AI and data analytics in modern research. Panelists emphasized India's robust economic fundamentals and fast-growing market, encouraging students to make informed investment decisions based on their financial capacity and long-term outlook.
Vipul Dujari highlighted the comparative economic trajectories of China and India, underlining the impact of shifting global manufacturing trends, including Taiwan's role in the semiconductor industry. He discussed high market valuations, the importance of asset allocation across different investment horizons, and the disruption of traditional retail by e-commerce platforms. Stressing the value of adaptability and continuous learning, he advised students to invest in themselves, be patient in their career growth.
Neelot Pal Sahai called attention to the enduring relevance of fundamental research in a world increasingly influenced by algorithmic trading, and uphold the highest standards of governance, especially with regard to minority shareholders. Vishal Chopda addressed behavioural biases in investment decision-making and stressed the need for discipline and consistency in research methodologies. Prof. Muthukrishnan lauded the student teams for their depth of analysis and reinforced the importance of combining academic frameworks with practical application.
The session concluded with an engaging Q & A round, where students actively interacted with the panelists, posing insightful questions and receiving valuable advice from the experts. Also present on the occasion were Prof. P. P. Maheshwari, Prof. Pranab Das, and Prof. Sanjay Gupta (Professors of Practice), along with Dr. Mahesh Gadekar and Dr. Praveen Kumar, faculty members of IIM Jammu, whose presence contributed to the academic strength of the event.
The event concluded with the declaration of results where Team Equiintel came first, Team Valuation Vangaurds came second, and Team Beta Breakers came third followed by a formal vote of thanks. The Equity Research Case Competition and Panel Discussion not only provided a platform for experiential learning but also reinforced IIM Jammu's commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders with strong analytical, ethical, and strategic capabilities. |
