SIBM, Pune to Host Budget Symposium 2008

Budget Symposium 2008

In the backdrop of India’s economic renaissance, Union Budget 2008 promises to be a trend setter. As we seek to question and pave the way for invigorating changes, Union Budget 2008 takes on another dimension in addition to providing impetus to the Indian economy which stands on the verge of double digit growth.

Now a year old, the event will closely analyse Union Budget 2008 and its impact on India Inc. A panel discussion among the stalwarts would set the stage for invoking thought-provoking ideas that promise to usher in a new era of growth for the Indian economy.

This year’s edition of the Budget Symposium 2008 will be held on March 2, 2008 in two sessions: -

• The Pre-Lunch Session will feature addresses by industry captains

• The Post-Lunch Session will see our eminent guests discuss the crucial issues thrown up by Union Budget ’08 in an exciting panel discussion, which will be moderated by Mr. Harsha Subramaniam, Deputy News Editor, CNBC TV18.

It will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience comprising of students and corporate delegates.

Speakers

• Mr. Y. M. Deosthalee, Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer, Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

• Mr. G. N. Bajpai, Chairman, Future General, India Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

• Moderator of Panel Discussion

• Mr. H. Subramaniam, Deputy News Editor, CNBC TV 18

• Panel Members

• Mr. R. Karwal, Founder & CEO, Milagrow Business & Knowledge Solutions

• Mr. M. Balachandran, Former Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Bank of India (BoI)

• Mr. S. Chakraborty, Chief Economist, ICICI Bank

• Mr. Ujwal Thakar, CEO, Pratham India

• Prof. G. Raghuram, Faculty, IIM Ahmedabad

SIBM Budget Committee 2008

Taking a cue from the inclusive growth theme of Union Budget 2007, the students at SIBM conceptualised and formed an in-house Budget Committee. It comprised of nine first and econd year students, and was mentored by Dr. Shubhada Rao, Chief Economist, Yes Bank and Mr. Sandip Mukherjee, Executive Director, Tax & Regulatory Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd.

Assessing the previous budgets and existing schemes, the team analysed the demand and supply gaps in specific areas namely Power, Ports, Education and Social Sectors. The team presented their observations and suggestions in the form of a report to Dr. Rao.

Students' Events

• Trade Off

• The Reconomist

• Pitch Perfect

Contact Details

For any queries, please contact: -
Prashant: +91-9970167562
Viju: +91-9923135044
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,
Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune - 411004
Telephone: +91-20-25676875 / 25676876 Extn. 48
URL: www.budgetsymposium08.com

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