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Thinking Like a CFO: Insights into Corporate Finance and Portfolio Management

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Date: 18th June 2025
 
Time: 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm 
 
Venue: Seminar Hall, Dr. D. Y.  Patil B School 
 
Resource Person: Mr. Jayadrath Gunjal
 
Designation: Director of Finance
 
Organization: Ola
 
Participants: PGDM Students 
 
Faculty Coordinator: Prof. Swapnil Gorde
 
Organizer: Centre of Teaching and Learning 
 
Objectives 
To Introduce students to key concepts in corporate finance and portfolio management.
To Explain the fundamentals of financial decision-making, capital structuring, and investment strategies.
To Enhance understanding of risk-return dynamics and market behavior in the corporate context.
To Prepare students for future leadership roles in financial management and strategic investment.
To Provide real-world insights from an industry expert on how finance drives business growth and sustainability.
 
 Detail Report 
 
On 18th June 2025, from 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM, Diksharambh 2025 featured a dynamic and insightful session on Corporate Finance and Portfolio Management, delivered by Mr. Jayadrath Gunjal, Director of Finance at Ola. The session was tailored for the PGDM and PGDM Global Batch 2025–27, aiming to equip them with a strategic financial mindset.
 
Mr. Gunjal’s address highlighted the real-world application of corporate finance concepts such as capital budgeting, cost of capital, and value maximization. He also delved into portfolio management strategies, explaining asset allocation, diversification, and risk mitigation in today’s volatile markets. Through practical examples and engaging discussion, students were encouraged to think critically about financial decision-making and long-term value creation.
The session emphasized the evolving role of finance professionals and the need for analytical rigor, ethical judgment, and strategic foresight — positioning students to envision themselves as future CFOs and investment leaders.
 
Conclusion:
This high-impact session added significant value to the academic orientation of the new batch by connecting classroom concepts with boardroom realities. With enriched financial acumen and exposure to strategic thinking, students are now better equipped to pursue finance-focused career paths and contribute meaningfully to the business world.