CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The School of Business and Management- BBA successfully organized an engaging alumni interaction session titled “Confronting Your Strengths: A Goal Setting Perspective”, featuring Mr. Aarush Prakash Rai, an accomplished alumnus from the batch of 2022, who is now a successful entrepreneur and lifestyle coach. The event aimed to help students identify their innate strengths, set purposeful goals, and utilize their campus experience as a foundation for personal and professional growth. This session was jointly organized by the Grooming & Personality Development Committee and the Alumni Committee of the School of Business and Management (BBA). It is part of the department’s ongoing efforts, through the Grooming & Personality Development Committee, to conduct sessions that promote self-awareness, effective goal setting, and holistic student development. The session commenced with a warm welcome from the faculty coordinator, followed by a detailed introduction of Mr. Aarush, highligh...

 Peitho Cup 2025 Inter-University Debate Competition  The Peitho Cup 2025 – Inter University Debate Championship was a landmark celebration of intellect, persuasion, and academic excellence at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – The Hub of Analytics. Organized by the Debate and Literary Society of the Student Bar Association under the School of Law, in collaboration with the Centre for Competitive Examinations (CCE), the event was guided by the inspiring motto “Where Wisdom Wins and Persuasion Becomes Power.” Held in two phases, the online preliminary rounds were conducted on the 6th and 7th of September 2025, followed by the offline rounds on the 27th and 28th of September at the Lavasa Campus. The championship attracted 32 teams from leading universities across India. The preliminary online rounds, conducted across four panels, were evaluated by distinguished judges, leading to the shortlisting of 16 teams for the final offline rounds. The scenic Lavasa ca...

In partnership with the Centre for Social Action (CSA), the Department of Commerce at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, conducted the second phase of its outreach program at 12 No. School in Lavasa on October 10, 2025. Building on the success of the first session, this continuation aimed to deepen engagement with the children through interactive, activity-based learning methods. The initiative is part of the department’s broader commitment to holistic education, social responsibility, and community development. It brought together university students and schoolchildren for an immersive day focused on learning through play, skill-building, and confidence development. The primary objective of this second session was to create a stimulating and inclusive environment for the schoolchildren by using innovative and activity-based teaching techniques. Unlike the first session, which emphasized interactive storytelling and games, this session focused more on educational act...

The School of Business & Management (BBA), in collaboration with the Centre for Counselling and Health Services (CCHS) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized an insightful session titled “Breaking Stereotypes: The Role of Youth in Promoting Gender Sensitivity” on 14th October 2025 in Classroom No. 2313. The session was conducted by Ms. Lama Abbas, BBA Counsellor, and was attended by first-year BBA Honours students. The session aimed to help students understand gender as a social construct, challenge stereotypes, and explore the crucial role of youth in promoting inclusivity and equality. The School of Business & Management (BBA) has been continuously committed to promoting gender sensitization and inclusivity through such awareness-driven initiatives. The department ensures that discussions on equality, respect, and representation remain integral to student development, aligning with CHRIST University’s vision of fostering holistic education and soci...

The School of Business and Management organized an educational field visit for Second-Year BBA students to 05 BN NDRF, Pune on 10 October 2025 as part of the Disaster Management course. The visit was intended to bridge classroom theory with field practice and provide sustained experiential learning by exposing students to professional disaster-response routines, technologies, and leadership perspectives. Participants assembled at the NDRF unit, completed registration and security formalities, and received an orientation from a senior officer who outlined the Force’s mandate, organizational structure, and notable deployments. The orientation established the operational context for subsequent demonstrations and discussions, enabling students to situate NDRF activities within national disaster response systems and inter-agency coordination frameworks. Students observed a sequence of preparedness and response activities that illustrated standard operating procedures in action, including br...

The School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized an enlightening Expert Session on Forex Risk on 13th and 14th October 2025. The session was conducted by CA Sarvesh Mopkar, a distinguished Finance Trainer from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Pune. The objective of this session was to equip students with practical knowledge and professional insights into foreign exchange risk management and its growing importance in global financial operations. CA Sarvesh Mopkar provided an in-depth analysis of the various types of foreign exchange risks including transaction, translation, and economic exposure and explained how currency fluctuations can significantly influence international trade, corporate earnings, and investment decisions. He highlighted how exchange rate movements not only affect multinational corporations but also have ripple effects on smaller businesses involved in import and export activit...

The “Idea 2 Impact” workshop, organized by the School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, on 6 October 2025, was an engaging and motivating one-day event focused on entrepreneurship development. Conducted in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Office of Alumni Engagement, the session aimed to help students understand how innovative ideas can be converted into practical business ventures. The guest speaker, Mr. Akinchan Jain, Managing Director of Desert Wide India Pvt. Ltd., brought a refreshing and youthful perspective to entrepreneurship. His session was filled with personal experiences, real-life business examples, and practical advice that inspired students to think creatively and fearlessly. Mr. Jain began the workshop by discussing how entrepreneurship begins with curiosity and observation. He emphasized that great ideas are often born from identifying small everyday problems and finding ...

The Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS), Christ (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, conducted an engaging and highly practical awareness session titled “Monthly Money Management.” The session was aimed at empowering students to understand the value of financial literacy, responsible budgeting, and mindful spending key life skills that contribute to both personal well-being and professional preparedness. The session drew an enthusiastic audience comprising undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a majority from the School of Law, and participation from other disciplines such as Commerce, Business Studies, and Data Science. This cross-disciplinary mix fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas and experiences, as students brought unique perspectives to financial management based on their academic and personal contexts. The facilitator began the session by initiating an open dialogue with the question, “How many of you have ever run out of money before the month...

The SSA Inaugural Ceremony and AARAMBH 2.0, held on 6th October 2025 at the Central Block Auditorium, marked a vibrant and purposeful commencement to the academic year’s student engagement activities. The event served as a dual celebration—formally inaugurating the School Science Association (SSA) and launching the second edition of AARAMBH, a platform designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and leadership among students.  The inaugural ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp, a symbolic gesture representing the illumination of knowledge and wisdom, followed by an invocation that set a reverent tone for the proceedings. The School of Science Coordinator extended a warm welcome address, acknowledging the presence of dignitaries, faculty members, and students, and emphasizing the significance of active participation in academic and co-curricular pursuits.  Distinguished speakers, including the Head of the Department (HOD), Reverend Fathers, the Associate Dean, and...

As part of its continued efforts to integrate practical learning with academic understanding, School of Business & Management- BBA, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club, organized an insightful workshop on Digital Marketing. The session aimed to expose students to emerging techniques, tools, and trends that are shaping the modern marketing landscape. This initiative aligned with the institution’s focus on equipping students with industry-relevant knowledge and enhancing their professional competencies. The event commenced with the arrival of students, faculty members, and the Rotaract organizing team at the Management Block by 12:15 PM. The workshop officially began at 12:30 PM with a welcome address by the Faculty Coordinator, who introduced the theme and importance of digital marketing in today’s technology-driven world. The President of the Rotaract Club then provided an overview of the club’s initiatives and highlighted its collaborative efforts with the department to promot...

The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Rethinking Pedagogy through Indian Knowledge Systems and Innovation” offered a rich, multidimensional engagement with the core philosophies, pedagogical frameworks, and cultural legacies embedded within India’s intellectual heritage. Designed for higher education faculty, the programme aimed to contextualize the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) within contemporary academic discourse, aligning with the vision of NEP 2020, which emphasizes the integration of indigenous knowledge and holistic learning models in modern curricula. A distinctive feature of the programme was its interdisciplinary approach. The sessions brought together experts in art history, linguistics, education, philosophy, and architecture to illuminate how IKS can be both a content area and a methodology in contemporary education. The lectures were not limited to abstract theorization but were grounded in lived experiences, historical continuity, and practical models for curricul...