Industrial Visits
Domestic Industrial Visit to Chandigarh & Manali
Organized by SVIMS Business School
SVIMS Business School successfully conducted an 8-day Domestic Industrial Visit for PGDM students, offering them a unique blend of learning and adventure. The visit took place from February 9th to February 16th, 2025, covering renowned industries and picturesque destinations.
Industry Exposure
Under the leadership of Prof. Atul Mandale (Head Corporate Relations, SVIMS) and a team of faculty members, 131 students embarked on this insightful journey. The visit was managed by Industrial Visits and included tours of:
✅ Verka Milk Dairy, Chandigarh – Witnessed automated milk processing and production.
✅ Birla Textile Mills, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh – Observed the intricate process of thread-making from raw cotton.
✅ Steelbird Industries Ltd, Baddi Himachal Pradesh.
This experience provided students with valuable industry insights and a real-world understanding of production processes.
Exploring the Beauty of Manali
Beyond academics, students indulged in the mesmerizing landscapes of Manali and Chandigarh. They enjoyed:
🌿 Solang Valley & Sissu Valley – Snow-covered mountains, adventure sports, and breathtaking scenery.
🏞 Pinjore Garden – A tranquil retreat with historical charm.
🏙 Manali Mall Road – A vibrant hub of shopping, local cuisine, and cultural experiences.
The tour was a perfect blend of learning and leisure, ensuring students gained both practical exposure and unforgettable memories!
Study Visit to World Trade Expo 2024
Date of Visit: October 17-18, 2024
Location: World Trade Center, Mumbai Time:10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Participants: 89 Students MMS/PGDM and 4 Faculty Coordinators from SVIMS Business School, Wadala West, Mumbai
Overview
The World Trade Expo 2024, held at the World Trade Center Mumbai, provided a unique platform for students from SVIMS Business School to explore global trade dynamics. The event featured participation from various international embassies including Ethiopia, Ghana, Basque, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Belarus, and Malaysia, along with notable Indian institutions like NABARD and MSME.
Guests of Honor
The expo was inaugurated by esteemed guests:
- Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan – Governor of Maharashtra
- Dr. Vijay Kalantri – Director International, World Trade Centers Association, New York City
- Mr. Ajay Shankar – Former Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India
- Mrs. Rupa Naik – Executive Director, World Trade Center Mumbai
Program Highlights
The World Trade Expo 2024 focused on enhancing trade relations and collaborations between India and various countries, particularly in sectors such as trade, investment, technology, tourism, and education. The themes and activities included:
- Inaugural Theme: Innovation for Sustainability – Green & Renewable Energy
- Ambassadors’ Round Table: Africa – India Relations
- Country Presentations
- Representatives from participating countries showcased their trade potentials and business environments.
- Latest Trends in Travel & Tourism
- Insights into the evolving tourism landscape and its impact on trade.
- Networking Sessions and B2B Meetings
- Facilitating direct interactions between students, MSMEs, and international trade representatives, fostering potential collaborations.
- Knowledge Sessions
- Informative discussions on pressing issues shaping the world of trade, providing students with valuable insights relevant to their academic and professional growth.
Learning Outcomes
The visit was highly beneficial for MMS/PGDM students across various management specializations. Students gained: Understanding real-world applications of their academic learnings in international trade. Opportunities to connect with industry professionals and potential employers. Exposure to diverse business practices and cultural contexts from various countries. Insights into various sectors that are crucial for future employment and entrepreneurship. The study visit to World Trade Expo 2024 was an enriching experience for both students and faculty, enhancing their understanding of global trade and business dynamics. It served as an important stepping stone in preparing students for successful careers in management and entrepreneurship. The engagement with international representatives and discussions on sustainability and innovation provided invaluable perspectives that will contribute to their professional development.
Dr. Dhanashree Potey Dr. Purshottam Patil
Dr. Vaishali Singh Director
Prof. Gangadharan Mani
Prof. Atul Mandle
Faculty Coordinators
Domestic Industrial Visit organised by SVIMS
SVIMS B-School organized a domestic Industrial Visit for PGDM for Northern part of India. The visit was for 8 days starting from 22nd February 2024 till 29th February 2024.The Study tour was organized under the Leadership of Prof. Atul Mandale, Placement Head, SVIMS with a team of faculty Members. The tour operator was Industrial Visits. The organizations covered under this visit were- Mother Dairy, Delhi, Yakult, Sonipat, Golden Rolls, Sonipat. Total of 97 students accompanied with 3 faculty members witnessed this tour.
The tour started on 22nd February 2024 where the students travelled from Mumbai to Delhi. In Delhi , the first company which students visited was Mother Dairy located at Patparganj close to Delhi UP border. The students saw the milk processing which was done through automated plants. The 2nd Factory was Yakult, Sonipat. The students watched the making of Yakult probiotics and also the manufacturing of bottles for the content. The 3rd factory was Golden Rings which was located at Sonipat. The Plant manufactures rubber mounted Aluminum rolls used for the rice de-husking plants. The students saw how the zero wastage plants work also they studied some part of Factories Act too. Overall it was a good learning experience.
Places of Leisure
Students got an amazing learning experience by visiting the companies. The trip ended peacefully with splendid visual and mental treat. At leisure they got a chance to visit Qutab Minar, India Gate in Delhi , they also visited, Sukhna Lake, Pinjaur Garden and Rock Garden. In Shimla they enjoyed a chilly evening at Mall road and had fun at Kufri with a mild snowfall with adventure sports and thrilling pony ride.
On 13th April 2023 both PGDM and MMS Batch visited BSE and Monetary museum.95 students in batches of 3 did the study visit with BSE along with Professor Arti Modi and Mr Pratik Sawant. The students were very enthusiastic and enjoyed the Industrial Visit thoroughly. They got good knowledge about Capital markets and it’s working .Dr. Aditya Srinivas form the BSE stock brokers forum spoke about the different kinds of brokers., the emergence of the exchange and the impact of various economic events on the capital markets. The students were also shown the live terminal and its understanding. The importance of investing was highlighted to them and the role that investments in wealth creation was emphasized.
The students also visited the RBI Monetary Museum where they were shown the video of evolution of money and the barter trades. The were also exposed to the way coins were minted and the modern ways of issuing currencies.
No. of Students: 58
Objective: To bridge the gap between academics and industry
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research had organised a one day visit to the securities and exchange board of India (SEBI), the regulator for securities market owned by Government of India .The students of MMS (Finance)Part II and PGDM Part I were the part of the visit organised on 4th October,2019.Around 58 students were part of this visit – 9 students from MMS and 49 from PGDM.
Mr.BalKishorMandal, Assistant General Manager, Jurisdiction Department at SEBI expounded on the insights of securities market, its functions and role of regulatory body on industries, investors, exchanges, etc. He explained about numerous departments functional in SEBI like Corporate Finance, legal affairs, Investment Management, etc.He also guided on the career options in SEBI and the process of selection.
Mr.BalKishorMandal, explained the working of SEBI and also briefed us about ISCO- Laws and Principles on which the securities market work. The session emphasized various Investment avenues and its pros and cons, working of stock exchanges and various rules and regulations of SEBI, various job profiles for MBA finance students and the requirements for recruitment at SEBI.
The purpose of the visit was to bridge the gap between industry and academia. The students get an opportunity to learn in-depth knowledge on the regulatory body. SEBI has taken this initiative to create awareness on numerous financial products amongst the students.
The main objective behind the visit was to also explain about the important role that SEBI plays as the regulator and protector for investors. The visit gave students a fasciniating insight into the workings and dynamics of the securities market.
The students of Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research extend their heartiest thanks to SEBI for making our day valuable. Special thanks to the institute for sharing the information and guiding us about the working of SEBI and making this visit happen.
Date of Visit: September 11th, 2019
No. of Students: 45
Objective: To bridge the gap between academic and industry
A one day Visit for Finance students – MMS (IInd year), PGDM (IInd Year) & PGDM – B&FS was arranged by our Institute at National Institute of Securities Market (NISM), Patalganga Campus. About 45 students participated in the workshop. The workshop was a rewarding experience for the students.
In the first session, Ms. Harshita narrated various careers in the Capital Market. She explained the various certification courses offered by NISM which are well-recognized by the Industry.
In the second half, Mr. Pradeep Panda conducted a workshop that helped the students in gaining knowledge about the basics of stock market and the technical & practical skills required to become a successful trader/investor.
The best thing about the workshop was the simulation exercise on stock trading with virtual money by the students in the Trading Lab. A certification of participation was given to the participants.
Student Speak
“We greatly benefitted from the workshop”
“We got the hands-on experience which was very exciting”
“It was as if we were stock traders ourselves”
“The ambience was fantastic and the simulation exercise was great”
” Our heartfelt thanks to the management for their support, our beloved Director Dr . Purshottam Patil, Dean Academics Dr. Vasumathy Hariharan, our Finance Professors Ms. Kavita C. and Ms. Priyanka Dukhande for their initiative and drive in making this happen.