Post on 15-Jan-2017
PLACEMENT BROCHURE
2010
INSTITUTE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
Board of Governors
Institute for Financial Management and Research
Mr. N. Vaghul Former Chairman ICICI Bank Ltd.
Mr. R. Seshasayee Managing Director Ashok Leyland Ltd.
Mr.K.Gnanadesikan, IAS Finance Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu (Ex-Officio)
Mr. B.H. Kothari Chairman HCK Group of Companies
Mr. N. Kumar Vice Chairman Sanmar Group
Prof. S. Ramachandran Vice Chancellor University of Madras(Ex-Officio)
Dr. Nachiket Mor President ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth
Mr. D. Sundaram Vice Chairman and MD TVS Capital Funds
Mr. V Narayanan Director Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Ms. Surekha Kothari Former National President FICCI Ladies Organisation
Mr. Gopal Srinivasan Director TVS Electronics Ltd.
Mr. NarayanSethuramon Managing Director W.S. Industries (India) Ltd.
Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
Professor Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Prof. T. N. SrinivasanSamuel C. Park, Jr. Professor of Economics
Yale University
Ms. Neelima Khetan Chief Executive Seva Mandir
Mr. Rajiv Lall Managing Director & CEO IDFC Ltd.
Mr. V. SrikanthMD, Head of Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities -India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh
Citibank, NA
Mr. Bobby S Srinivasan President IFMR
Contents
About IFMR 3Courses Offered 4Faculty 5Visiting Faculty 6Industry Interaction 7PGDM 9
Course Director’s Message 10Course Structure 11Batch Statistics 12Batch Profiles 13
PGDM-FE 35Course Director’s Message 36Course Structure 37Batch Statistics 38Batch Profiles 39
PGDM-DSF 43Course Director’s Message 44Course Structure 45Batch Statistics 46Batch Profiles 47
IFMR TRUST 51IFMR Research Centers 52Past Recruiters 54Corporate Testimonials 55MDPs 56Collaborations 57Abhyudaya - B Fest 58Student Clubs 59Placement Committee 60
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“The dream is to invest in quality students, and produce jewels. Over a period of time,we will create this reputation. The people who walk out of this institute will be thepeople who create an intellectual revolution in the country. This is a dream and we willcertainly transform it into reality.”
“What we offer in the MBA programs should stay with you for the next two or threedecades. It should not be that when you walk out of the institution, what you havelearned is dated information. Sometimes the concern is the course is too academic. Arethe students really relevant in the real world? It is a balancing act. And what we areaiming for is the finished product.”
“Management education is on the threshold of a major change. Over the last fewdecades, wealth was created primarily by promoting consumption, credit expansion andaggressive leveraging which now has come to a halt due to the sub-prime crisis followedby industrial and banking bankruptcies. Now there is a paradigm shift. Prudency andconservatism have become the order of the day.
To succeed in this environment, courses in management education must betailor made and should deal with contemporary issues. Further, globalization has openedup new doors hitherto not thought of creating enormous challenges and opportunities.We at IFMR keep constantly revamping our existing courses and also create new ones todeal with the current economic issues. The students are made to become familiar withthe new market realities and at the same time not compromising on the academic rigor.
IFMR provides an excellent learning environment, supported by the eminentBoard of Governors with a vision to create holistic future managers who will possess theright kind of skill sets and a development orientation.
We will be grateful to you for considering our students for placement in youresteemed organization and assure you that they will meet up to your expectations andadd value to your organization.“
Excerpt from a speech by Mr. N. VaghulFormer Chairman, ICICI Bank Ltd., MumbaiChairman, Board of Governors, IFMR
Excerpt from a speech by Dr. Nachiket MorPresident, ICICI Foundation for Inclusive GrowthMember, Board of Governors, IFMR
Dr. Bobby S SrinivasanPresident, IFMR
About IFMR
Balancing Theory with the challenges of Real life
Vision
Mission
To be the institution of choice for students and employers with a focus on management in general and the financial service industry in particular
To train and develop globally competitive managers to serve the needs of the Indian industry and to influence the practice of management
Recognized as a social science research institute by the department of Scientific and IndustrialResearch, Government of India, IFMR is approved as an institution of national importance by the Ministry ofFinance. Faculty members at IFMR have worked and consulted with both national and international organizations.Students too are involved in these projects, ensuring continuous interaction with industry. IFMR is an approvedinstitution by the University of Madrasfor pursuinga Ph. D. degree in Finance and Economics.
IFMR has close ties with IIBF and MMA, and research collaboration with the London School ofEconomics. IFMR has also recently entered into a comprehensive three year partnership with the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology (MIT) to redesign its entire approach towards teaching and research in order to offer aworld class curriculum to the students. We have about 40 students from the Kennedy School of Government,Harvard Business School, Sloan School of Management, Yale University etc., pursuing close to 20 research projectsthereby creating a very stimulatingacademic environment on campus.
The Institute for Financial Management andResearch IFMR, Chennai, is a leading business school with theobjective of moulding right and ambitious young managers intoeffective executives in a global setting. IFMR's curriculum offers amix of theory and simulated real life exposure. Its graduates areequipped to meet challenges from the day they are absorbed intothe corporate sector.
Established in 1970 as a Non-Profitorganization, IFMR was sponsored by ICICI, the House of Kotharisand other major industrial groups. The Board of Governorsincludes leaders of major corporations in India. The FinanceSecretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, and the Vice Chancellor ofthe University of Madrasare ex-officio board members.
Rated an outstanding 11th onan All India basis, amongprivate B Schools as well as9th in intellectual capital
It is our Endeavour toconstantly improve ourrankings
- MINT, Top Private B School Survey 2008
Courses offered at IFMR
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management is a two year full time course that offersspecializations in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and IT/ Operations. All the courses are designed ina way that enables students to learn from each other’s diverse perspectives through discussions and byquestioning key assumptions in solving issues. With courses on Financing, Investment and RiskManagement, Derivatives, Services Marketing, Sales and Distribution Management, Supply ChainManagement, Financial Technology, Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management, Strategic HRM,Training & Development, Compensation Management and Cross Cultural Relations, the institute preparesits students thoroughly for any role in their chosen specializations.
PGDM-Financial Engineering at IFMR is a unique course which emphasizes theapplication of quantitative techniques to solving problems in finance. The students are taught courses inAsset Pricing, Econometrics, Stochastic Calculus, Financial Derivatives, Fixed Income Derivatives, andInsurance Mathematics. The financial engineers who graduate from this course will be able to designsophisticated derivative products, model their cash flows, price them accurately using rigorousmathematical and computational tools, trade and manage the risk arising from such products. The studentscan apply these skill sets across a wide range of financial functions that range from investment banking,securities trading, quantitative modeling, risk management, financial consulting to catastrophic insuranceand applied research.
This course equips the graduates with the fundamental theoretical framework,analytical techniques and management skills required to work in the field of Development Finance. Thisenables him/her to perceive the background, understand existing scenario, assess impacts and so be ableto undertake development projects at both Public and private level. The design and execution of thecourse draws inputs from various research centers housed at IFMR and the students therefore get apractical exposure to the nuances and implementation methods. Thus, they could make meaningfulcontribution to areas such as Microfinance, Capital Management, Infrastructure financing, Civil Society,Policy, Partnerships, etc. Additional exposure to general management courses allows the graduates tocustomize their skill sets according to their interests.
PGDM-FE
PGDM-DSF
PGDM Finance, Marketing, IT & Operations and HR
Financial Engineering
Development and Sustainable Finance
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Faculty
Bobby S. Srinivasan Finance Ph.D. (Case Western University)
G. Balasubramanian Finance & IT Ph.D. (Madras), AICWA
R.L. Shankar Quantitative FinanceB.Tech. (IIT, Madras);MS(Carnegie Mellon University)
Jijo Lukose P.J. Finance & AccountingM.B.F (Cochin University); Grad. CWA; Ph.D. (SoM, IIT, Bombay)
Ratul Lahkar Microeconomics Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
L. Ramprasath Quantitative FinancePh.D. (Rutgers University); M.Stat. & B.Stat.(H) (ISI)
R. Venugopal Marketing & Strategy F.I.I.M (IIM-A); B.Tech (IIT, Madras)
S. Maheswaran Financial EconometricsPhD (University of Minnesota); PGDM (IIM-C)
Jessica Wallack Development Finance Ph.D., Stanford University
Nilanjan Banik Econometrics & TradePh.D (Utah State University); M.A.(Delhi School of Economics)
S. Raghu Raman HR & Organizational Behaviour MBA (OUBS, UK); PGDFM (IIFM, Bhopal)
R. Kannan Banking & FinanceM.Tech. (IIT, Bombay); Dip. In Fin. Mgt (Bombay); Chartered Financial Analyst (ICFAI)
P.K. Viswanathan Statistics & MarketingMBA (FMS, Delhi); MS(University of Manitoba, Canada)
Lakshmi Kumar Economics Ph.D. (IIT, Madras); M.A. (Econometrics)
Lekshmi R Nair Econometrics Pursuing Ph.D. (CDS, Kochi); M.Sc. (Stats)
Deepthi Goel Development EconomicsPh.D., Economics, Boston University, Boston, MA
S. GanapathyHead – Placement & External Relations
MBA (Madras), PGDFM (IFMR)
S. Gangadharan Economics & ITPh.D. (Madras); M.A.; PGDPM; PDM (OUBS, UK)
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Visiting Faculty
Mr. Venkatesh Bangaruswamy Founder, Navera ConsultingCFA (CFA Institute, USA), CRM & PRM (US)
Prof. S. BalachandranSenior Consultant, CreasynthBusiness Solutions PGDBA (IIM-A), B.Tech. (IIT Madras)
Prof. K. Ramachandran Consultant PGCGM (IIM-C), Certified CWA, CAIIB
Prof. S. Ramanathan Param Consulting Certified ISACA, CISSP, PGDM (IIM-A)
Prof. T. V. Subramanian ConsultantM. Stat. (Indian Statistical Institute), Fellow Phd (IIM-A).
Mr. G. Srinivasan Cognizant Technology SolutionsPGDM (BIM, Tirchy), Certified PMP (USA)
Mr. Sunil Kumar SurendranVPSales, Pepsico India Holdings Pvt.Ltd
PGDRM (IRMA, Anand), B.Sc., Agriculture (Kerela Agriculture University)
Mr. S.V. RamanAssociate Member (ICAI, ICWAI & ICSI)
Prof. Adel Verghese UTAPh. D. (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)
Prof. C. Vijayalakshmi IFMR TrustFellow (MDI, Gurgaon), PG Diploma in Rural Mgmt (IRMA, Anand)
Mr. T.N.Swaminathan Adjunct Professor, Marketing PGDM (IIM-C), M.Sc. (Research) Bombay
Prof. Rangarajan Sundaram Stern School of Business Ph. D. (Cornell University)
Mr. R V RajanChairman, Anugrah Madison Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
(B.Com. (H), Bombay University
Mr. R. SeshadriClient Service Director, Anugrah Madison Advertising Pvt. Ltd
(B.Com. (H), Bombay University
Prof. Daniel C. Esty Yale University Yale World Fellow Program
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Industry Interaction (Partial List)
Dr. Y. V. Reddy Ex-Governor, RBI Ph.D (Osmania University, Hyderabad)
Ms. Melinda Gates Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation MBA (Fuqua School of Business, Duke)
Mr. Krishnan Thiagarajan Manager - Research Cognizant Technology Solutions
Mr. Rajesh Sahay Executive Director, HR UBS, Hyderabad
Mr. Y. Rama Rao Managing Director Spark Capital
Ms. Arul Ramiah Former Head, Regulatory Policy Singapore Exchange Ltd.
Mr. V. Vaidyanathan Executive Director ICICI Bank Ltd.
Mr. Anant Rao Head, International Operations Citi Group Inc.
R. Ganesh DGM (Inspection) State Bank of India
Mr.D. Sarath VP & Regional Head Karvy Securities
Mr. N. Kumar Vice Chairman Sanmar Group
Mr.Vikram Srinivasan Manager - Transaction Services KPMG
Mr. V. Pattabhi Ram Chartered Accountant
Mr. Murali Iyer Director, HR CRISIL, Chennai
Mr. S. Shivram Director Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Chennai
Mr. G. N. Bajpai Former Chairman SEBI
Mr. A. Sathish Kumar Managing Director Henkel India Ltd., Chennai
Mr. D. Sundaram Vice Chairman Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Mr. K. Ramkumar Head, Human Resources ICICI Bank Ltd.
PGDM(Finance, Marketing, IT & Operations , HR)
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From the Course Director’s Desk
In the PGDM program, the focus is on providing a good grounding on managerial thinking, analytical problem
solving, integrated business perspective of the multiple functional disciplines which include economics, accounting, corporate
finance, marketing quantitative methods, information technology and decision sciences. Students are also exposed to market
research, both qualitative and quantitative which helps them during the course and also later on in the real time setup. The
rigorous curriculum, with both theoretical and practical applications of concepts, delivered through a blend of lectures, case
studies and activities, by a team of dedicated multi-disciplinary faculty, ensures better internalization of concepts and develop a
managerial orientation. Computing skills are a natural by-product of the pedagogy due to the heavy emphasis on information
technology based delivery and practice. Laptops are an integral part of the educational tool kit.
Another underlying highlight of the program is the project mode learning and development of social
sensitivity. IFMR has tied up with Banyan, an NGO working in the social development space. Students, besides being exposed to
activities of social development nature like mental health for the poor and downtrodden women; undertake a specific project which
involves application of management principles. In addition, the students are exposed to a number of seminars, given by various
visiting international faculty and industry experts, on a wide variety of topics related to management and related disciplines. The
idea is to develop a holistic perspective and appreciation in the students.
Prof. G. Balasubramanian
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PGDMCourse Structure
Term - I Term - II Term - III
Quantitative Methods Management Science Operations Management
Financial Accounting Cost & Management Accounting IT Enabled Enterprise
Organizational Behavior I Organizational Behavior II HR Management
Management Information Systems Marketing Management I Marketing Management II
Microeconomics Corporate Finance I Corporate Finance II
Macroeconomics
2nd Year: A glimpse of core courses and electives offeredCore Courses: Strategy, Soft Skills, Modern Bank Management, Business Simulation Game, Business Laws & Corporate Governance, Economic Crisis and Resolution
Finance Marketing IT & Operations HR
Derivatives & Risk Management
Retail Management Supply Chain Management Corporate Transformation
Project Financing & Management
Sales & Distribution Management
Services Operations Management
Industrial Relations
Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions Brand Management Total Quality Management Recruitment & Selection
Financial Econometrics Rural MarketingSoftware Project
ManagementStrategic HRM
International Financial Management
Services Marketing Financial Technology Creativity
Financial Modeling B 2 B Marketing Business Intelligence Self-study Course
Term 4: SUMMER INTERNSHIP for 3 months
Tentative date of course completion : March 31, 2010
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Batch Statistics
55%20%
13%
7%5% Academic Background
Engg
Commerce
Sciences
BBA
Others
60%
40%
Experienced Vs. Freshers
Work Exp
Freshers
11%
61%
28%
Work Experience
0 - 12 Months
12 - 24 Months
> 24 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Marketing
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
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ALICE PRIYANKA BENZIGER
ALPA PIPADA
22 YearsB.B.A., Finance, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
InternshipICICI Bank Ltd.
“Model for Forecasting the Total Industrial Volume Of Commercial Vehicles “
AMANDEEP SINGH KOCHAR
24 YearsB.Tech., Computer Science, Punjabi University
Internship
24 YearsB.Tech., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Kerala
InternshipJWT“Housing Demand in Chennai : Study Pertaining to Mid and Low Budget Housing”
Work ExperienceTata Consultancy Services | 6 Months
JWT“Marketing Holiday Resorts and Timeshare in India”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing
Institute for Financial Management and Research 14
ANINDITA SHARMA
ANIRBAN MONDAL
23 YearsB.Com.(Hons.), Accounting & Finance, University of Calcutta
InternshipNational Insurance Company Limited
“A Study of the Problems and Prospects of Health Insurance in India “
ANVESH AGRAWAL
23 YearsB.B.A., Marketing & Finance, Gujarat University
Internship
23 YearsB.Com., Accounting & Auditing, Bangalore University
InternshipNational Insurance Company Limited“A Study of the Problems and Prospects of Health Insurance in India“
Hinduja Leyland Finance “Entry Strategy and Business Plan for Financing Commercial Vehicles in North India”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Marketing
Institute for Financial Management and Research 15
ARCHITA JAIN
ASHWITA SOMANI
24 YearsB.Com.(Hons.), Accounting & Finance, University of Calcutta
InternshipNational Insurance Company Limited
“A Study of the Problems and Prospects of Health Insurance in India“
BALAJI KANNAN
25 YearsB.Tech., Instrumentation Technology, Madras Institute of Technology
23 YearsB.Com., Marketing & Finance, University of Madras
InternshipTAFE “Development of Transporter Rating Mechanism for TAFE“
InternshipICICI Bank Ltd.“Model for Forecasting the Total Industrial Volume Of Commercial Vehicles “
Work ExperienceIBM India Ltd. | 11 MonthsTata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 24 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Institute for Financial Management and Research 16
BRINDA P
BUNNY BADAL
25 Years B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Rajasthan University
CHARANYA HARIHARAN
22 Years B.Com., Finance & Accounting, University of Madras
22 YearsB.Sc., Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology, University of Madras
InternshipAxis Bank1. “Efficiency Improvement in Retail Branch Banking”2. “Credit Risk Management of SME Advances”
InternshipTake Solutions
“Distribution Network Study of a Food Segment Company“
Work ExperienceBosch | 12 Months
InternshipCSO Partners “Business Model for the Livelihood of Indian Transgenders”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
Institute for Financial Management and Research 17
CHHAVI SHARMA
DEEP SARDA
23 Years B.Com., Cost Accounting, Pune University
GUNJAN DEO
25 YearsB.E., Computer Science, Mumbai University
22 YearsB.A.(Hons.), Mathematics, Delhi University
InternshipAxis Bank “Foreign Trade Services and Procedures (with observations and recommendations)“
Work ExperienceNaukri.com | 12 Months
InternshipTake Solutions
“Distribution Network Study of a Food Segment Company”Deloitte (July 09 to Sep 09)
“Impact of the Downturn on Automotive Component Manufacturers”
InternshipAravind Eye Hospital“Measuring Vision Center’s Financial Sustainability”
Work ExperiencePatni Computer Services Ltd. | 32 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Marketing
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Marketing
Institute for Financial Management and Research 18
JUHI SINGH
22 yearsB.Sc., Chemistry & Botany, Lucknow University
InternshipPhoCusWright“Market Research, Consumer Behavior and Pricing Survey Analysis in Travel and Tourism Sector “
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing
FAISAL KHAN
24 YearsB.Tech., Electrical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University
InternshipD&B TransUnion Analytic and Decision Services Private Limited
“Estimation of Portfolio Value at Risk (VaR) using Copula”
Work ExperienceVedanta Plc. (Sterlite & MALCO Unit) | 24 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
DIVYA MOORTHY
24 YearsB.Tech., Textile Technology, Anna University, Chennai
InternshipICICI Bank Ltd.“Impact of Current Economic Slowdown on IT and Pharma Companies in SME Segment“
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
Institute for Financial Management and Research 19
KUMARI AMINARTA
KURIAN JOB
24 YearsB.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
MALAIESSWARI KIRITIKA
23 YearsB.E., Electronics & Communication Engineering, Anna University
25 YearsB.E., Printing Technology, Avinashilingam University
InternshipIndian Overseas Bank1. “Study of Treasury (Foreign) Operations” 2. “Improvement in Risk Measurement Models for Exchange Rate, Interest Rate , Sovereign
& Credit Risks”
Work ExperienceThomson Press(I) Ltd. (India Today Group) | 12 Months
InternshipIndian Overseas Bank
“Portfolio Valuation and Risk Management”
Work ExperienceTata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 20 Months
InternshipCSO Partners“Developing Case Studies on Non Philanthropic Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in India”
Work ExperienceTata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 8 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
Institute for Financial Management and Research 20
MEENU JACOB
MEGHA VASHISTHA
24 YearsB.Sc., Physics, Chemistry & Maths, Punjab University
MICHAEL JEBADURAI
25 YearsB.E., Electronics & Communications Engineering, Anna University
24 Years B.Tech., Computer Science Engineering, Cochin University of Science & Technology
InternshipD&B TransUnion Analytic and Decision Services Private Limited“Design of a Risk Data Warehouse for Banks”
Work ExperienceMindTree Ltd. | 23 Months
InternshipBahwan Cybertek Private Limited“Value at Risk estimation for a multi-asset portfolio”
Work ExperienceCognizant Technology Solutions Ltd. |12 MonthsQuest International Ltd. | 9 Months
InternshipBharti AXA Investment Managers
“Mutual Fund as an Investment Tool”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
Area(s) of Interest| General Management
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
Institute for Financial Management and Research 21
ISTHIAQ MOHAMMED
MURALIDHARAN MOHAN
26 YearsB.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
NRIPEN MATHEW
26 YearsB.Tech., Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, College of Engineering, Trivandrum
25 YearsB.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
InternshipIndian Overseas Bank1. “Study of Treasury (Foreign) Operations”2. “Improvement in Risk Measurement Models used for Exchange Rate, Interest
Rate, Sovereign and Counterparty Risks”
Work ExperienceInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 3 Months3i Infotech Ltd | 19 Months
InternshipHinduja Leyland Finance “Design of ERP for Hinduja Leyland Finance”
Work ExperienceInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 32 Months
InternshipUCAL Fuel Systems Ltd.
“ Perception of UCAL products & Services and Prospective market study for fuel systems in premium bike segment “
Work ExperienceLarsen & Toubro ECC Division | 23 Months
Saipem India Projects Ltd. | 7 Months
Institute for Financial Management and Research 22
VIVEK PRABHU
PRAVEEN NAIR
26 YearsB.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Cochin University of Science & Technology
RAHUL JEEWANI
24 YearsM.Sc., Biotechnology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
27 YearsB.E., Electronics Engineering, Mumbai University
InternshipHinduja Leyland Finance“Entry Strategy and Business Plan for Financing Commercial Vehicles in East India”
Work ExperienceHSBC Ltd. | 17 MonthsICICI Bank Ltd. | 17 Months
InternshipCSO-Partners
“Health Issues of Migrant Construction Labourers- A Business Solution“
Work ExperienceLarsen & Toubro Ltd. MIPD | 22 Months
InternshipNational Insurance Company Limited“A Study of the Problems and Prospects of Health Insurance in India“
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
Area(s) of Interest| IT & Human Resources
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
Institute for Financial Management and Research 23
RAHUL KUMAR
RAJESWARI
26 YearsB.E., Computer Science Engineering, Anna University
RAMAKRISHNAN G
26 YearsB.E., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy
29 YearsM.C.A., Anna University, Chennai
InternshipUCO Bank “Foreign Exchange Operations and Financing”
Work ExperienceInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 32 MonthsBirla Sunlife AMC | 4 MonthsMicrobit India | 14 Months
InternshipFullerton India Credit Company
“Recruitment - Strategy and Structure for Gramshakti”
Work ExperienceCognizant Technology Solutions | 16 Months
Photon Infotech | 5 Months
InternshipAnantara Solutions“Corporate Governance Standards and IT Solutions for Regulatory Compliance”
Work ExperienceInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 30 Months
Institute for Financial Management and Research 24
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
RAMYA RANGARAJAN
23 YearsB.E., Electronics & Communication Engineering, Anna University
InternshipIndian Overseas Bank“Study of Treasury Operations and Market Risk Management Using VaR and Stress Testing Techniques”
Area(s) of Interest| Human Resources & Marketing
REEMA ARORA
23 YearsB.Sc., Hospitality & Hotel Administration, IGNOU
InternshipDecidyn Solutions
“Training & Development (Developing Training Modules for Soft Skills Training)”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
SANCHITA SRIVASTAVA
26 YearsB.Com., Lucknow UniversityICWA(Inter) & Stage IV(Final)
InternshipiFast Financials“A Study on the IFA Business with Reference to Investment Products”
Work ExperienceIndian Oil Corporation Ltd. | 12 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Marketing
Institute for Financial Management and Research 25
SANDEEPAN DATTA
25 YearsB.E., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Visveswaraiah Technological University, Bangalore
InternshipSteel Authority of India Limited “Designing a Suitable Accounting System for a Multi-Unit, Multi-Operational Organization”
Work ExperienceHindustan Zinc Ltd. | 5 MonthsInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 16 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
SARMA J D
26 YearsPassed Level I of CFA (AIMR, USA) Examination
B.Tech., Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, University of Kerala
InternshipAptSource Corporate Services Pvt Ltd.
“Alternate Sources of Financing for Microfinance Institutions”
Work ExperienceWipro Technologies Ltd. | 24 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
SATYA SRINIVASAN
21 YearsB.C.A., University of Madras
InternshipIndian Overseas Bank “Portfolio Valuation and Risk Management”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Marketing
Institute for Financial Management and Research 26
SAURABH FASATE
22 YearsB.Com., Financial Accounting & Auditing, University of Mumbai
InternshipIFMR Trust “Identifying the Factors Essential for Preparing a Financial Plan for the Rural Households”
Work ExperienceIndian Railways (GOI) | 44 Months
Deloitte (Aug 09 to Oct 09)“Competitor Review and Analysis - Pre Engineered Buildings (PEB) industry”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
SHREYA MEHROTRA
22 YearsB.Sc., Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal
InternshipIFMR Trust
“Business Intelligence for Customer Management”
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
SHYAM KRISHNAN C K
25 YearsB.Tech., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kannur University, Kerala
InternshipUCO Bank “Working Capital Assessment Methods, Project Appraisal , Letter of Credit & Forwards”
Work ExperienceTimeNet Solutions | 11 MonthsDell International Services | 5 MonthsMedia Systems | 10 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Operations & Finance
Institute for Financial Management and Research 27
SIVASUBRAMANYAN N
21 YearsB.Com., University of Madras
InternshipUCO Bank “Working Capital Assessment Methods, Project Appraisal and Forward Contracts”
SOMA
25 YearsB.E., Computer Science Engineering, B.I.T., Mesra
Bharat Electronics Limited. “A Study on Implementation of SAP in BEL & Critical Analysis of Employee Acceptance”
Work ExperienceCognizant Technology Solutions | 24 Months
Internship
Area(s) of Interest| Human Resources & Marketing
SRI DURGHA MURUGESAN
22 YearsB.Tech., Biotechnology, SASTRA University
InternshipJWT“A Study on Consumer Buying Systems in Children's Bicycle Market”
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing & Operations
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing & Operations
Institute for Financial Management and Research 28
SRIKANT RAJAN
25 YearsB.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, U.P. Technical University, Lucknow
InternshipJWT“Study and Evaluation of Communication Plan of Ford Fiesta”
Work ExperienceReliance Engineers | 11 MonthsFrost and Sullivan | 3 MonthsFreelancer | 7 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & IT
SRIRAM M V
26 YearsB.Tech., Computer Science Engineering, NIT Trichy
CSO Partners“Requirements Analysis and Design - Online Networking portal for Social Sector “
Work ExperienceCognizant Technology Solutions | 48 Months
Internship
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
SRIVIDHYAA R
24 YearsB.B.A., University Of Madras
InternshipUNION BANK OF INDIA1. “Recommendations for Process Improvement of Credit Rating Models used in UBI”2. “Designing Credit Scoring Model for Infrastructure Industry”
Work ExperienceCitigroup Global Services Ltd. | 22 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing & IT
Institute for Financial Management and Research 29
SUDHA ANNIE SAIGAL
25 YearsB.Tech., Electronics & Telecommunication, Kerala University
InternshipJWT“The Times of India in Chennai- Analysis and Recommendations Thereof“
Work ExperienceInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 23 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
SUGANYAA G
21 YearsB.Com., University Of Madras
InternshipTAFE
1.“Analysis of the Effectivenss of Two-Bin and Kanban System”2.“Analysis of the Raw Materials Price Charged by TAFE's Suppliers“
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
SUNDARA PAVAN B
23 YearsPassed Level I of CFA (AIMR, USA) ExaminationB.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, J.N.T.U., Hyderabad
InternshipD&B TransUnion Analytic and Decision Services Private Limited“Risk Estimation of Credit Portfolios”
Work ExperienceInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 12 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
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SUNITHA A
24 YearsB.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
InternshipIFMR TRUST 1.”Piloting an Alternate Channel of Repayment”2.”Studying Reasons for Non-Enrollment of Potential Customers”3.”Understanding Household Requirements of Customers “
Work ExperienceCognizant Technology Solutions | 21 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
SURUCHI DAGA
21 YearsB.B.A., University of Madras
InternshipUCAL-Fuel Systems Limited
“Integration of Group Companies”
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing & Operations
TEERTHA SAMAL
22 YearsB.Com., Marketing, Osmania University
InternshipJWT “Study and Evaluation of Communication Plan of Ford Fiesta”
Area(s) of Interest| Marketing & HR
Area(s) of Interest| Finance
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VAIBHAV K. SINGH
24 YearsPassed Level II of CFA (AIMR, USA) Examination B.com.(Hons.), Accountancy, University of Calcutta
InternshipUCO Bank “Credit Appraisal and Risk Mitigation of Mid Corporates in Export Industry”
Work ExperienceGB Lifting & Transportation System | 15 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
VEERA RAGHAVAN M
25 YearsB.E., Computer Science Engineering, Anna University
InternshipUCO Bank
“Credit Appraisal and Risk Mitigation of Mid Corporates in Export Industry”
Work ExperienceWipro Technologies | 21 Months
VENKAT RAGHAVAN N
22 YearsB.Sc., Hospitality & Hotel Management, State University of Hotel Management, Tamilnadu
UCAL-Fuel Systems Ltd “Market Study on Electronic Throttle Control”
Work ExperienceTaj Group of Hotels | 5 Months
Internship
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Area(s) of Interest| Marketing & Operations
VIKAS KANNAN
24 YearsB. Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
InternshipKeane International (India) Pvt Ltd1.”Study of ERP and ERP Implementation at Keane “2.”Evaluating Need for SAP and SAP Services in Auto Component Industry” 3. “Indian BPO/ITeS Industry - Can Keane Benefit? “Deloitte (July 09 to Sep 09) : “Impact of the Downturn on Auto Component Industry”
Work ExperienceGodrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. | 23 Months
Area(s) of Interest| Operations & Finance
TARUN GOYAL
Internship
Work ExperienceApplect Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd. | 5 Months
UBS India Service Centre Pvt. Ltd.“Overview of Pharmaceuticals Industry and its Consolidation”Center for Advanced Financial Studies (CAFS)“Analysis on Expected Option Returns for S&P CNX Nifty “
24 YearsB.Sc.(Hons.), Physics, Delhi University
Area(s) of Interest| Finance & Operations
SATHIS KUMAR R
InternshipICICI Bank Ltd. (Treasury)
1.”Study of Indian IT-ITeS Sector “2. “Providing Risk Management Solutions for SME IT-ITeS Companies in Bangalore”
Work ExperienceTata Consultancy Services | 24 Months
25 YearsB.E., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anna University
PGDM - FE
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Financial Engineering
From the Course Director’s Desk
One doesn't have to look beyond the current crisis in global financial markets to appreciate the fact that the landscape of finance has
changed for good. The spotlight has been firmly turned back on the most abused four-letter word in finance: risk.
It would be naive to assume that the Indian economy is immune to such problems. Over the past one year, a number of corporates
have reported huge losses from trading in a class of financial products called derivatives. These have come in the backdrop of the explosive
growth of the Indian financial markets.
These developments, both on the global and the domestic front, have created a strong demand for financial engineers who can
understand these sophisticated products, model their cash-flows, price them accurately (using rigorous mathematical and computational
tools), trade and manage the risk arising from such products. This demand stems from a wide spectrum of financial functions - investment
banking, securities trading, quantitative modeling, risk management, financial consulting, catastrophic insurance and applied research.
The key question that needs to be addressed is: How equipped are today's students of management to comprehend the exciting (albeit
demanding) changes taking place in the world of finance? In 2005, we at IFMR decided to be proactive and offered a one-year program in
quantitative finance. This course was re-launched as a AICTE-approved two-year PGDM-Financial Engineering in 2007. The unique curriculum
emphasizes on application of quantitative techniques to problems in finance. These courses are taught by some of the finest finance faculty in
the country, also associated with the Center for Advanced Financial Studies (CAFS) at IFMR.
Now, to the actual proof of the pudding: we take great pride in saying that our alumni are pursuing highly successful careers. They
are presently working in well-reputed banks such as Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Barclays, World Bank, ICICI Bank and other leading
trading/consulting houses. Some of our former students are also currently pursuing their higher studies from leading universities such as
Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, New York University (NYU) etc.
Prof. R.L.Shankar
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PGDM – FECourse Structure
Term IV: SUMMER INTERNSHIP for 3 months
Term -V Term -VI Term -VII
Stochastic Calculus for Finance Simulation Techniques for Finance Case Studies in FE
Asset Pricing – I Asset Pricing – II Insurance Mathematics
Financial Econometrics – I Empirical Corporate Finance Financial Econometrics – II
Financial Derivatives Fixed Income & Credit DerivativesAdvanced Financial Risk
Management
Term - I Term -II Term - III
Quantitative Methods Management Science Operations Management
Financial Accounting Cost & Management Accounting IT Enabled Enterprise
Organizational Behavior - I Organizational Behavior – II HR Management
Management Information Systems Marketing Management – I Marketing Management – II
Macro Economics Corporate Finance – I Corporate Finance – II
Micro Economics
Tentative date of course completion : March 31, 2010
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Batch Statistics
89%
11%Academic Background
Engg
Sciences
78%
22%
Experienced Vs. Freshers
Work Exp
Freshers
14%
29%57%
Work Experience
0 - 12 Months
12 - 24 Months
> 24 Months
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ASHUTOSH VERMA
BOLISETTI NAVEEN23 Years
Level II Candidate in CFA (AIMR, USA) ProgramB.Tech., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, J.N.T.U., Hyderabad
26 YearsB.E., Marine Engineering, MERI, Jadhavpur University, Kolkata
UBS India Service Centre Pvt. Ltd.“European Aerospace and Defense Sector - Aerodynamics Pre Paris Air Show Edition”Center for Advanced Financial Studies (CAFS)“Analysis of option returns, straddle returns on S & P CNX Nifty“
Work ExperienceT.I.M.E . Institute | 17 MonthsWallem Ship Management (Propelling Days) | 1 Month
Internship
InternshipICICI Bank Ltd. (Treasury)
“Identifying Revenue Opportunities and Study of FX Derivative Products & Deal Processes”
GANESH S L24 YearsB.E., Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University
InternshipIndian Overseas Bank (IOB) “VaR Estimation and Stress Testing for Fixed Income Securities”
Work Experiencei-Nautix Technologies Private Ltd. | 25 Months
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt Ltd. (Aug 09 to Oct 09)“Market Overview & Segmentation – Pre Engineered Building Systems”
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PALLAVI P V N
PRANAY PANKAJ29 Years
Passed Level I of CFA (AIMR, USA) Examination B.Tech., Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
24 YearsB.Tech., Civil Engineering, NIT Warangal
UBS India Service Centre Pvt. Ltd.“Study of UBS CMCI and comparative analysis with other commodity indices”Center for Advanced Financial Studies“Analysis of Option Returns, Straddle Returns on S & P CNX Nifty”
Work ExperienceCovansys India Private Ltd. | 10 Months
Internship
SASANKA REDDY VANGA24 YearsB.Tech, Computer Science Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University
InternshipICICI Bank Ltd. (Treasury)1. “Impact of Risk Management Policy on Forex Hedging”2. ”Identifying Prospective Clients for Forex Deals in Western Region “
Work ExperienceCognizant Technology Solutions | 21 MonthsBapatla Engineering College | 3 Months
Internship
Work ExperienceQwest Software Services | 38 Months
Tavant Technologies | 11 MonthsLarsen & Toubro | 12 Months
Deutsche Bank1. “Structuring a Model that would help DB to Minimize its Trading Transaction Cost”
2.“Statistical Analysis of the Effect of the Turbulent Market on Deutsche Bank Trading Volume”
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SATARUPA JENA
VAMSI KRISHNA K25 Years
B.Tech., Industrial Biotechnology, Anna University
22 YearsB.Sc., Physics, BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneshwar
ICICI Bank Ltd. (Treasury)1.“Effect of Different Forex Hedging Strategies on the Financials of a Company and thereby
Modeling a Strategy that will give a Consistent Pay-Off”2.“Lead Generation”
Internship
RAVI SHANKAR YADAVALLAI26 YearsB.E., Computer Science Engineering, Biju Patnaik University of Technology
InternshipD&B TransUnion Analytic and Decision Services Private Limited “Risk Aggregation : A General Approach to Integrated Risk Management using Copulas”
Work ExperienceEMC Corporation Ltd. | 14 MonthsWipro Technologies | 26 Months
Internship
Work ExperienceInfosys Technologies Ltd. | 25 Months
ICICI Bank Ltd. (Treasury)“Forex Risk Management Strategies for Indian companies”
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PGDM – DSF
Development &Sustainable Finance
From the Course Director’s Desk
This program – the first of its kind - has evolved as a result of continued research carried out at IFMR.
There is a need to design mechanisms that would make deliverables reach the target group more efficiently. Satisfying this need
ensures successful implementation of development projects undertaken by government and non-government organizations. This
particular course aims at doing that- as to how to make India a better place to live in. As Professor Amartya Sen would put
it, “Development is not only about the growth of GNP per head, but also about the expansion of human freedom and dignity”.
Aimed at implementing classroom learning experience, this course allows students to associate
themselves with the research centers housed at IFMR that work with a focused end objective of improving the well being of the
poor. We have also entered into an agreement with “BANYAN” – an NGO. The faculty members handling this course are drawn not
only from IFMR but also from the research centers, various NGOs and bankers involved in microfinance.
Having gone through this course, the students will be able to showcase their skills in areas related to
microfinance, supply chain and agriculture, rural corporate finance, cooperative management , NGO management and other allied
fields in development.
Prof. Nilanjan Banik
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PGDM – DSF Course Structure
Term IV: SUMMER INTERNSHIP for 3 months
Term -V Term -VI Term -VII
Economics of Microfinance Macroeconomics of Development Health Economics
Financial Econometrics Modern Bank Mgmt Corporate Social Responsibility
State, Civil Society and Service Provision
Law Economics & Governance Livelihood
StrategyTrade Policies, Growth and
DevelopmentICT for Development
Sustainable Business Game theory
Term -I Term -II Term –III
Quantitative Methods Management Science Operations Management
Financial Accounting Cost & Management Accounting IT Enabled Enterprise
Organizational Behavior I Organizational Behavior II HR Management
Management Information systems Marketing Management I Marketing Management II
Macro Economics Corporate Finance I Corporate Finance II
Micro Economics Qualitative Research
Tentative date of course completion : March 31, 2010
Besides the Core courses specified, the students can take two electives in each term from any discipline
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Batch Statistics
50%
8%
34%
8% Academic Background
EnggCommerce
SciencesOthers
42%
58%
Experienced Vs. Freshers
Work Ex
Freshers
14%
29%57%
Work Experience
0 to 12 Months
12 to 24 Months
> 24 Months
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DR. ASHISH KUMAR VERMA
BHAVNESH BHATHIJA24 Years
Passed Level I of CFA (AIMR, USA) ExaminationB.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
28 YearsB.V.Sc . & A.H., Veterinary Science
BINIT RATH23 YearsB.Sc., Computer Science, Ravenshaw University
InternshipCenter for Micro Finance (CMF)“Case Studies on Business Correspondent Model”
Internship
Work ExperienceWay2Wealth | 6 Months
Raga Securities | 12 Months
IFMR Capital 1. “Availability of Arbitrage in Castor Seeds”
2. “Price Trend Analysis of Castor Seeds” 3. “Securitization of Agri. Loans“
Apt Source Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd.“Alternative Credit Delivery Channels for Microfinance”
Work ExperiencePrivate practice | 22 MonthsState Bank of India | 2 Months
Internship
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JAYATRI SINGH
KARAN LEKHI 25 Years
B.Tech. , Production Engineering, Punjab Technical University, Jalandar
26 YearsM.Sc., Botany, Kurukshetra University
KARPAGAM K24 YearsB.Sc., Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
InternshipCSO Partners “Developing and Analyzing Case Studies of Non Philanthropic Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in India”
Internship
Work ExperiencePerfect Valves Private Ltd. | 24 Months
Niagara Metals India Limited | 6 Months
ICICI Bank Ltd.“Optimal Monitoring of a Warehouse”
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 1.”Financial Feasibility Study of Capital Investment Proposal”2.”Study of Payment to Foreign Vendors through Letter of Credit”
Internship
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PRADEEP SRIKANT
PREETHI K22 years
B.Tech., Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University
21 yearsB.Sc., Mathematics, University of Madras
RAGHU RAJ MAGON24 yearsNCFM – AMFI Mutual Fund Advisory ModuleB.Tech., Computer Science Engineering , U.P Technical University, Lucknow
InternshipIFMR Trust
“Understanding the Mindsets of Rural Indians: An Ethnographic Study in Tamil Nadu”
CSO Partners “Developing and Analyzing Case Studies of Non Philanthropic Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in India”
Internship
InternshipKeshav Exports Pvt. Ltd“Development & Implementation of Market Entry Strategy for Canadian Market, to Expand
Spice Exports of Keshav Exports Pvt. Ltd.”MoneyMineIndia “Compare Direct Equity Investors vs Mutual Fund Investors.”
Work ExperienceTilak Overseas | 12 Months
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RAJESH K
SUDIPTA DAS33 years
B.Tech., Electronics, Bengal Engineering & Science University, Howrah
24 yearsB.E., Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy
UTKARSH BANSAL22 YearsB.Com., Finance & Accounting, University of Mumbai
InternshipIFMR TRUST (SKGFS) “Livelihood Options in the Service Area of Sahastradhara KGFS-Gaps and Issues”
Work ExperienceIndian Railways | 44 Months
CSO Partners “Developing and Analyzing Case Studies of Non Philanthropic Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in India”
Work ExperienceCognizant Technology Solutions | 25 Months
Internship
Internship
Work ExperienceBharat Electronics | 74 Months
Alliance Semiconductors | 12 MonthsDRDO | 39 Months
Apt Source Corp Service Pvt. Ltd. “Study on the Potential and Acceptability of making online peer to peer lending as a Viable
Social Investment Option”
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IFMR TRUST
IFMR Trust helps IFMR B school with projects, placement and action learning opportunities. IFMR Trust is aprivate trust whose mission is to ensure that every individual and every enterprise in India has complete access to financialservices. This mission can be achieved only through systemic changes in the Indian financial system. Our vision of the financialsystem comprises three components:
1. Frontline provision of high-quality and adequate financial servicesIndia is a vast and diverse country, with a large rural population. It is unrealistic to expect a few national
institutions to have the reach to provide financial services to every individual and every enterprise -- the cost-to-serve wouldbe extremely high, and there would be huge information gaps. We believe it is necessary to have a number of permanent,local and autonomous entities that will serve as the last mile for financial intermediation.
2. Orderly transfer of risk However, local entities would typically be thinly capitalised and concentrated regionally. If their level of activity
and outreach is determined only by the extent of direct capital on their books, the entities are doomed to slow rates of growth.We believe scale can be engineered if we combine the local footprint of these entities with the ability of well-capitalised financialinstitutions to manage risk. Orderly transfer of risk between local entities and larger financial institutions and markets wouldaddress informationasymmetry as well as the moral hazards inherent in this multi-tier design.3. Holding of risk by well-capitalised diversified entities
If local providers of financial services hold all the risks locally, clients will be greatly exposed to local and regionalshocks, such as natural disasters and crop failure. They will not get the security and liquidity of savings and insurance that can beoffered by large, diversified entities. A stable and inclusive financial system should therefore have mechanisms that facilitate thewarehousing of risk by well-capitalised and diversified entities that have the ability to manage risk efficiently.
Working with several partners, we seek to advocate changes in the Indian financial system that would enabledevelopment of the above three components. Our advocacy effort is strengthened by research to enhance our understanding ofthe Indian financial system, as well as operations in areas where, despite repeated attempts, the Indian financial system has failedto evolve effective models, and the need for demonstrated success is high.
Consistent with the vision outlined above, we are directly incubating three operating models, through three ventures: • Through IFMR Holdings we are developing working prototypes of localised, high-quality entities to provide financial
services in remote parts of rural India. These entities are called Kshetriya Gramin Financial Services (KGFS) companies. • Through IFMR Advisory Services we are launching a private equity fund, the Network Enterprises Fund, to eliminate
systemic risk and make small rural enterprises 'financeable' by local banks/financial institutions. • Through IFMR Capital we are creating a financial intermediary that will ensure orderly transfer of risk between the
originators and aggregators of risk.
IFMR Trust Advocacy Unit (ITAU) spearheads our advocacy efforts, which are strengthened by experiences from the other three ventures. We bring to our efforts expertise in the design, delivery and scaling of financial services and a deep understanding of mainstream markets. Many of our efforts are guided by practical insights gained from action-research conducted at specialisedcentres of our affiliate, Institute Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai.
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IFMR Research Centres
Centre for Advanced Financial Studies (CAFS)
Centre for Micro Finance (CMF)
http://www.ifmr.ac.in/cafs/The Centre for Advanced Financial Studies (CAFS) has been established at IFMR to• Conduct cutting edge research in financial markets, financial instruments, and financial institutions with an
emphasis on Indian and emerging markets.• Offer advanced courses covering different areas of finance with a view to disseminate the best of current
practices worldwide, and• Facilitate the construction of databases, useful for research at IFMR and other partners
http://www.ifmr.ac.in/cmf/The Centre for Micro Finance was established to help fill the gaps in the knowledge of how to most
efficiently deliver microfinance services and how they can best be used as a tool to fight poverty. Its mission is toimprove the lives of the poor by maximizing both the access to financial services and its impact through rigorousresearch, training, and strategy building for MFIs. To achieve these objectives the Centre works with variousMFIs, banks, investors, training institutionsand several academic institutions in India and abroad.
Small Enterprise Finance Sector (SEFC)http://www.ifmr.ac.in/sefc/sefc.html
The small enterprise sector plays a significant role in the economy through employmentgeneration, developing entrepreneurial skills and contribution to export earnings. Yet, the financial and non-financialproblems faced by them inhibit their growth. The SEFC conducts and facilitates systematic, rigorous research projectsand offers advanced financial training courses for the Indian banking sector. This helps policy makers, financialinstitutions and entrepreneurs to alleviate finance, management and labor market constraints that impedeproductivity.
Centre for Insurance and Risk Management (CIRM)http://www.ifmr.ac.in/cirm/
CIRM focuses on developing product capabilities for insurance and other risk mitigating instrumentsthrough proper understanding of the risks, their inter-relationships and their impact. With various collaborations andpartnerships, it is directed towards developing technical capabilities for insurance, coupled with comprehensiveresearch and training. The beneficiaries are the rural and poor households who have high vulnerability towards variousrisks and losses that affect their regular flow of income.
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IFMR Research Centres
Centre for Development Finance (CDF)
Abdul Latif Jameel – Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
Centre for Innovative Financial Design (CIFD)
http://www.ifmr.ac.in/cdf/
This two year old non-profit research organization works with a mission to identifycreative, sustainable models for financing development. It offers a variety of services including research, strategicguidance and information. These services are aimed at facilitating various governmental and non-governmentalpartner organizations in heightening the effectiveness of initiatives that provide infrastructure leading tosustainable, equitable, inclusive growth.
http://www.povertyactionlab.org/southasia/
J-PAL South Asia at IFMR seeks to improve the effectiveness of poverty programs in South Asia byproviding policy makers with clear scientific results that help shape successful policies to combat poverty. It partnerswith NGOs, international organizations, and others to evaluate programs and disseminate the results of high qualityresearch. J-PAL works on issues as diverse as boosting girls' attendance at school, improving the output offarmers, bias in employment, and the role of women political leaders in India.
http://www.ifmr.ac.in/cifd/
Despite the staggering growth of India’s financial sector, many financial needs remain unmet.Financial innovation is needed. At the centre for Innovative Financial Design, we feel a financial design framework isneeded to spur this innovation, a framework that is attuned to the unique features of the emerging markets – missingmarkets, contractual difficulties, customers with low and volatile incomes, and a need for project financing atindividual level. The centre
• Uses research and field insights to create and test novel financial products to address the basic needs of the poorand
• Produces conceptual advances in financial design which help in further innovations
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Past recruiters (Partial List)
A F Ferguson
Accenture
Adlabs
Airtel
Akzo Nobel
American Express Bank
Apollo Hospitals Enterprises
Aptivaa Consulting
Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Britannia Industries
Burns Philip India Ltd.
Cairn Energy
Castrol India Ltd.
Cavinkare Pvt. Ltd.
Cerebrus Consulting
Citigroup Global Services Ltd.
Citi Group
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Credit Analysis & Research
Darashaw
Deloitte Consulting
Deutsche Bank
Dun & Bradstreet
Eicher India Ltd.
Ernst & Young
FL Smidth
Ford India Ltd.
Franklin Templeton
Frost & Sullivan
HCL
HDFC
Hexaware
HUL
ICICI Bank
ICICI Prudential
IDBI Bank
IFB Industries Ltd.
IFMR Research Centers
IFMR Trust
IL & FS
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
ING Vysya Bank
Irevna
ITC Group
JWT
Karvy Securities
Kohler
Kotak Mahindra
Lacoste
Larsen & Toubro
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Lason India
Ogilvy & Mather
Pari Washington
Pepsico India Ltd.
Price Waterhouse Coopers
Religare
RPG Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
SAP Consulting
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
SBI
Sify Ltd.
Siva Ventures
Smart Analyst
Spandana
SPIC Biotech Division
Standard Chartered Bank
Sundaram Fasteners
Take Solutions
Tata Consultancy Services
Tractors & Farm Equipments Ltd.
TVS & Sons
UBS
UCAL Fuel Systems
Welcomegroup Hotels
Zurich Asset Management
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Corporate Testimonials
Dun& Bradstreet- “IFMR is well-known for its high academic standards…the same is evident in its
students. Technically strong, with knowledge of real-world scenarios, IFMR students would be an asset for
whichever organization they become a part of.”
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Management Development Programs
Programs in Finance Programs in other Disciplines of Management
Financial Modeling Customer Relationship Management
Certificate Course in Project Finance Data Mining
Derivatives and Risk Management Corporate Social Responsibility
Trading Strategies Strategic Sourcing
Microfinance Supply Chain Optimization
Strategic Cost Management Activity-Based Costing and Management
Preparing For Basel II Programs Creativity, Innovation and Change Management.
Time Series Forecasting
Corporatesthat are part of our MDPs (Partial List)
ICICI Bank Computer Age Management Services Ltd (CAMS)
World Bank Cognizant Ltd
Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) Satyam Group
Sanmar Group Commonwealth Secretariat, London
Murugappa Group Club Marindra
IFMR also undertakes consulting assignments for public and private sector organizations, state and central Government departments like, Government of Tamil Nadu, International Airport Authority of India (IAAI), Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC), Life Insurance Corporation of India, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board etc.
IFMR has been conducting Management Development Programs (MDPs) for more than 30 years. It has so fartrained over 15,000 senior to middle-level executives from the private and public sector, government, banksand institutionsengaged in financial services, both national and international.
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MoU with BALM
Additionally the BALM will offer programs to other partners of the IFMR, including its commitmenttowardscivil servants and officers engaged in financial service organizationsand development organizations.
During this period of collaboration, faculty nominees of the BALM will be a part of the expert groupwithin IFMR to work with the various centers of excellence within and associated with IFMR and the IFMRTrust. BALM will also collaborate with the IFMR faculty to design the courses and modules for the MBAprogram.
The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health (BALM) was recentlyestablished for the purpose of aiding the creation of highly competent andqualified human resources in the sector. An MoU has been signed betweenIFMR and BALM under which BALM will offer short-term and long-termtraining programs to the MBA students of IFMR. This would also include anorientation to all first year students at the time of joining.
NCDEX Trading Floor
IFMR and NCDEX have set up a dedicated Centre at IFMR forresearch and knowledge management in the area of commoditymarkets and derivatives.
The key objectives and activities of the Centre will be towiden and improve the understanding of commodity markets anddeepen and improve its functioningthrough:
• Engaging in and sponsoring multidisciplinary research• Contributing to the development of policy formulation, analysis, and advocacy• Disseminating information on commodities, products, services, and acting as a clearing house for information
and market intelligence in the commodities and related sectors• Providing a platform for collaboration among scholars, practitioners, policy makers, academic, industry, trade
and farmer organizations/ institutions in this area• Education, training, awareness and capacity building activities. • Design and maintenance of commodity data base suitable for academic researchers.
Collaborations
Abhyudaya – the Rising Sun, symbolizes hope and a mark of all beginnings.Every year, IFMR pays tribute to this spirit, in its annual national levelbusiness fest. This student initiated event brings together talent fromacross the country for two days of intense competition. Unlike other B-Fests, the events, lectures and competitions in Abhyudaya are speciallydesigned to capture the current trends and realities of the business world.
The aim is to create value for the sponsors and a rich learning experience for all participants.Abhyudaya celebrates acumen, intellect, talent, perseverance and awards the magnates of tomorrow.Organizing the fest in close association with the industry members and sponsors contributes to the learningexperience at IFMR making it richer and complete.The themes of the last four editions were as follows:
• “Rural RethInc” (2006)• “See the Big Picture” (2007)• “The Business of De-mergers, Mergers, Acquisitions and Spin offs (BODMAS)” (2008)• “BlazOn – BRIC On Wall Street “(2009)
AbhyudayaAnnual B-School Fest
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Student Clubs
Arthsabha
Insight
Mitr
Edge
Samarthan
The 7th Sense
TEC
The Finance Club: The club conducts a plethora of events like stock simulationgames, presentations, guest lectures and quizzes all through the year, wherestudents apply their theoretical learning in practical situations.
The Marketing Club: The club actively organizes activities that developmarketing skills and orient the students in making sound decisions. The clubbelieves that the events including quizzes and live projects with leadingcompanieswill give students the flair for marketing.
The HR Club: The aim is to create a culture of open sharing of ideas and betterunderstanding of the discipline, thereby gaining valuable insights and holisticperspectives that will help students to be better professionals.
The IT Club: The club aims to develop a passion for IT and IT related services inall students. It organizes seminars and conducts intra and inter college IT games.
The Social Service Club: Samarthan strives to provide an interface between B-School students, professional and voluntary organizations for harnessing theircollective strengths towards building a stronger society. The club believes thatindividuals and organizations can, within the context of their lives andwork, make a difference.
The Creativity Club: The 7th Sense has come into being to provide a medium forthe creative mind in each one of us to showcase his or her talent in activitiesapart from academics.
The Entrepreneurship club: This club is an initiative taken to enable interactionof the minds that cherish the entrepreneurial spirit in themselves. It is a forum toexchange novel ideas and also learn from and apply the success stories ofstalwarts.
Prof. S. GanapathyHead – Placement & External Relations
+91 9444011906+91 44 28206847
e-mail: placements@ifmr.ac.in
Student Members
Anvesh Agrawal PGDM+91 9884792575
Ashutosh VermaPGDM-FE+91 9381255761
Binit RathPGDM-DSF
+91 9884792563
Tarun GoyalPGDM
+91 9840909399
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Placement Committee
“ Looking forward to a mutually beneficial association”
24, Kothari Road, NungambakkamChennai – 600034, India
Ph: +91 44 28303400 Fax: +91 44 28279208www.ifmr.ac.in
Email: placements@ifmr.ac.in
Placement Brochure conceived and designed by the students of PGDM Batch-IX
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