Message from the Executive Director Message from the Director

His Excellency, Dr. D. Y. Patil, Former Governor State of Bihar & Tripura, Founder President, Dr. D. Y. Patil Pratishthan, our founding father and the spirit behind our continuos growth and development.

Padmashree

Editorial Board

Chairman - Prof. Minal Waghchoure

Member - Ms. Medha Chandra And

Mr. Parikshit Pandharkar

In an emergent VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world, challenges seemingly tough can best be tackled by those who are willing to forgo old adages and practices to adapt new strategies. While the focus should be on securing a challenging and rewarding job position, I urge the student community to move out of their comfort zones and embark upon fresh pursuits to enhance their portfolios by becoming aware and alert. To learn is to grow; to grow is to mature, be wiser and ready to take on the world. In order to succeed in life your personality has to constantly evolve in diverse ways. As someone rightly said, “Life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” The eagerness to seek and acquire the desired skill set should set the foundation for a lifelong change leading to lucrative professions.

DYPIMS is known for its excellence in management education. The institute activities are carried out by a brilliant set of eminent professionals, academicians and industrialists.

Till date, the institute has grown many folds in terms of student's intake, faculty capabilities and infrastructure. We are persistent towards providing latest knowledge-base, innovative & practical based teaching and learning and skill development to our students.

Timely curriculum reforms, personality development sessions, value added courses on latest cutting edge knowledge and fulfillment of industrial as well as job market requirements are the key areas of DYPIMS commitments.

I would like to assure you all that we are committed to provide best possible quality education to our bright students who will be quality managers and can meet the requirements of any competitive and challenging job in the related field in national and international markets.

Finally, I would like to thank all stakeholders who have contributed a lot for smooth functioning of the institute. Exam season is nearby. I wish all the students of DYPIMS all the best.

Wg Cdr P V C Patil (Retd)Executive Director

Dear Esteemed readers,Warm greetings of the season! It is with great pride to present to you the March newsletter of DYPIMS. This Newsletter is published with the prime motto of serving the stakeholders with the update of the ac t iv i t i e s –academic , co -cur r i cu la r and extracurricular conducted for the ultimate benefit of the students.In these days of voluminous information available: thanks to the internet and the technologies which is enabling the information to reach anywhere and everywhere at the flash of a second; at this point it becomes essential to enable the right and the accurate information to reach the stakeholders Communication plays a vital role in creating awareness of the information about the institute to the stakeholder. DYPIMS newsletter plays an effective medium in providing the updated information about all the activities conducted at the institute.This issue of the newsletter gives you the detailed information about the activities and events conducted during the months of Jan'2017 to March'2017. The new calendar year 2017 started off on a very happy note. National conference-2017 a prestigious flagship event of DYPIMS was organized very successfully. This success is the result of the professional delegates who attended the same from various management B-Schools from all over India. High profiled Industrialists Hon'ble Chief Guest- Mr. G. K. Pillai, MD & CEO, Walchandnagar Industries Ltd, Hon'ble Guest of honour- Mr. Ajay Sawant, V P HR, Reliance Industries, Mumbai inaugurated the event. In addition to this, it was a matter of pride to felicitate 21 DYPIMS student entrepreneurs who were the brainchild of our DYPIMS Entrepreneurship Cell .I thank all the esteemed dignitaries' who inspite of their busy schedule were present for this prestigious conference. Faculty from IIM Bangalore, Dr. Chirantan Chatterjee and Dr Mohanty, from IIM Lucknow addressed on the theme. Papers were presented on the theme and the participants and delegates were very happy with the conduction of the event.This newsletter gives you the update on the guest lectures conducted, and also the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Maa JiJau. Fusion a cultural event was celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm. Students enjoyed the event.NSS also conducted various activities, the details are provided for the same.Finally wish you happy readingRegards,Dr Mrs Surya RamdasDirector

Our Vision

Our Mission

Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies

(DYPIMS) is committed to produce globally

competent management professionals for industry and

society through value based education.

To adopt innovative teaching methodology to complement domain knowledge through virtual and other modes for developing competencies and skills in tune with global standards.

l To develop students for effective leadership, entrepreneurship and human values.

l To enhance staff competencies to fulfill emerging needs.

l To strengthen industry institution interaction at national and international level for training, networking, consultancy, research and placements.

l To follow and promote sustainable

l To endeavor to meet expectations of stakeholders.

From the Desk of the Editor

With great delight we welcome dear readers to the th4 issue of 2017, March DYPIMS Newsletter. This

issue covers wide-ranging activities conducted during the quarter.

I would like to thank Mr. Sachin Shinde, Chartered Accountant and the Founder Director, Diligens Corporate Services Private Limited to have given their valuable time for his interview.

National Conference held in the month of February 2017 on the topic, Start Up India: Boosting Entrepreneurship was a grand success and a great platform to bring eminent visionary industry experts, academicians and professionals come together who gave their insights on this very relevant and recent topic. The stalwarts in their own field of expertise brought down some valuable inputs which were very well received and much appreciated by the participants who had come from across the length and the breadth of the country.

On behalf of DYPIMS Newsletter committee let me welcome Dr. Srilatha Palekar, a new addition to our DYPIMS family as an Assistant professor. A born Chennaite and Maharashtrian, she did her schooling, graduation and post graduation from Chennai. She was awarded Ph.D in Marketing Management at Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune, in 2015. Her topic of research being Woman Empowerment for which she was also awarded under the category of Jagtik Mahila Din by the Pimpri Chinchwad Police in the year 2016 and by Nandakishore Academy, Government of India in March 2017 on the eve of Women's day.

We would like to sincerely thank the Director of the Institute and the members of the newsletter committee who have worked efficiently in shaping the newsletter of this quarter. We invite reader's suggestions or feedback on our email id - dypimsnewsletter@dypims.com so as to improve your experience with the DYPIMS newsletter. We wish You A Happy And Enlightening Reading.

Regards,Prof. Minal C. WaghchoureEditor In Chief, Dypims Newsletter

DisclaimerThe views expressed by the author(s) in the

article(s) published in the DYPIMS

Newsletter are their own. They do not

necessarily reflect the views of the

Institute they work for or study in.

VOTING AWARENESS RALLYthAn NSS unit of DYPIMS organized 'voting awareness' rally on 20 January 2017. Rally commenced its

journey from the DYPIMS to Dharmaraj Chowk proceeding towards Hutatma Chowk to Bharatratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chowk followed by Saint Dnyaneshwar Chowk to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Chowk and finally towards Akurdi Railway Station and back to the Institute. The rally was organized to create voting awareness and importance of voting among the general public. Student volunteerschanted slogans and appealed to the people for casting their votes.At the end of the rally, oath was administered by Prof. Shivaji Mane.

NSS Volunteers initiating a rallyfrom DYPIMS and chanting slogans

Prof. Shivaji Mane administering an oath to the NSS Volunteers

Prepared By : Prof. Shivaji Mane

Program Officer, NSS

MAA JIJAU BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONthThe NSS unit of DYPIMS celebrated 419 birth anniversary of Maa Jijau

thon 13 January 2017. Dr. (Mrs.) Surya Ramdas, Director DYPIMS paid floral tributes to Maa Jijau. Mr. Badal Rathod, MBA first year student spoke of how Maa Jijau had experienced too much of exploitation from Mughal Badshah but never gave up and bravely fought against it. She was a courageous lady and she was successful in inculcating the right qualities and character in Shivaji Maharaj.

Prof. Shivaji Mane, faculty DYPIMS in his speech said that Maa Jijau was a great combination of all good qualities like boldness, courage, patience, passionate and ready to sacrifice for the swarajya. She saw a dream of Hindvi Swaraj and supported Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to establish it.

Dr. (Mrs.) Surya Ramdas said that Maa Jijau was a great woman who had determined herself to fight against the Mughal Empire. She made Chatrapati Shivaji Raja independent by teaching all the qualities to become a king.

Students being addressed on the occasion of Maa Jijau birth anniversary

Prepared By : Prof. Shivaji Mane

Program Officer, NSS

CELEBRATION OF BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE

th rdThe NSS unit of DYPIMS celebrated 120 Birth Anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose on 23 January 2017. Dr. (Mrs.) Surya Ramdas, Director DYPIMS paid floral tributes to Subhash Chandra Bose. Mr. Badal

stRathod, Mr. Amol Landge and Ms. Amruta Landge, students of MBA I year paid tribute through their speeches on this occasion.The focus of the speech was the life history of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the important role played in freedom struggle.

Prof. Shivaji Mane in his speech said that Subhash babu was a true patriotic leader whose only dream was freedom of Mother India. He travelled to Germany, Japan and Singapore for the freedom movement.

Dr. (Mrs.) Surya Ramdas, said that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was a great freedom fighter and we should learn to inculcate some of his qualities like dedication, commitment and passion in us. Let us salute him for his contribution to the freedom movement.

Prof. Shivaji Mane addressing the gathering

Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas, Director DYPIMS addressing the students

Mr. Badal Rathod giving a speech on the life of

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Prepared By : Prof. Shivaji Mane

Program Officer, NSS

BLOOD DONATION CAMPndThe NSS unit of the institute organized blood Donation Camp on 22 February 2017 in association with Dr.

D.Y. Patil Blood Bank, Pimpri. In all 101 donors donated blood. Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas Director appreciated the effort of entire team of D.Y. Patil Pimpri Blood bank. She also congratulated and appreciated the efforts.

Ms. Jyoti Gaikwad and Mr. Jitin Dayalu, students of DYPIMS donating Blood

Mr. Kadam handing over certificate of appreciation to Dr. Surya Ramdas and Prof. Shivaji Mane

Prepared By : Prof. Shivaji Mane

Program Officer, NSS

GAJANAN MAHARAJ PRAKAT DIN

The NSS unit of DYPIMS celebrated Gajanan thMaharaj Prakat Din on 18 February 2017. The

institute invited the staff and students of Nachiket Balgram, an orphanage based in Akurdi. 35 children took part in the event. The institute invited old age people from Saint Mouni Baba Old age house, Akurdi.

Aarti was performed at the hands of Wg Cdr P V CPatil (Retd.), Executive Director DYPIMS. All the teaching, non teaching staff participated in the Aarti with devotion. The Mahaprasad was served to all the invitees and staff of DYPIMS

Aashram inmates from Saint Mouni Baba Ashram paying floral tribute to saint Gajanan Maharaj

Wg Cdr PVC Patil (Retd.), Executive Director serving Mahaprasad to the children from Nachiket Balgram

Children from Nachiket Balgram during the Mahaprasad at DYPIMS

Prepared By : Prof. Shivaji Mane

Program Officer, NSS

Conducted two workshopsGraduation Colleges, Yashwantrao

Chavan Arts And Commerce College And Karmveer Bhaurao Patil Arts,

Commerce And Science College Islampur, District Sangli

At

DYPIMS faculty conducted a workshop on Time Management on 10th February 2017 for third year BBA and BCA students at Y. C. College, Islampur, district Sangli. The second workshop was conducted for the third year B.Com students at Karmveer Bhaurao Patil College, Islampur, district Sangli. The following faculty members of the institute conducted the workshop-

1. Prof. Nandini Desai

2. Prof. Kunal Patil

3. Prof. Shivaji Mane

Students being addressed by Prof. Kunal Patil at Y. C. Arts and Commerce College, Islampur

Lamp lighting ceremony at the hands of Prof. Nandini Desai at Y. C. Arts and Commerce College, Islampur

Prepared ByProf. Nandini Desai, Prof Kunal Patil

And Prof. Shivaji Mane

CELEBRATING REPUBLIC DAYthThe Institute celebrated 67 Republic Day on 26th January 2017. The tricolor was unfurled at the auspicious

ndhands of Wg Cdr P V C Patil (Retd.) followed by National anthem. MBA II year student, Mr. Harshal Mankar sang a patriotic song,' 'Har Karam Apna Karenge Ye Watan Tere Liye'.

stMs. Medha Chandra and Mr. Badal Rathod from MBA I year delivered speeches on patriotism. Director, Dr. (Mrs.) Surya Ramdas in her address said that this day is very special to each and every Indian because on this day the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Architect of our constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar sacrificed and took painstaking efforts and gave us the historic constitution.

Wg Cdr P V C Patil (Retd.), Executive director said in his address, that even after 66 years of republic, we are so much united and integrated and that the credit goes to our constitution. We all must follow the principles laid down by our constitution. It has given us the rights as well as responsibilities. One must stick to it.

stThe function was anchored by Ms. Harshita Wadhva, MBA I year student.

Glimpses of function are as follows:

Wg. Cdr. P.V.C. Patil (Retd.) Executive Director while saluting the Tricolor

Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas Director addressing the audience

Prepared By : Prof. Shivaji Mane

Program Officer, NSS

Guest Lecture By Officials From thDe Asra Foundation On 12 January 2017

Entrepreneurship has to be nurtured within the campus; hence as a part of the ED cell initiative, a guest st nd th

lecture was organized in the Institute for the 1 year and 2 year MBA students of the Institute on 12 January 2017. Mr. Rajendra Argade, Senior Officer, DE ASRA Foundation spoke on the role of DE ASRA in developing students for entrepreneurship.

The session was organized to give insights into starting one's business. The following points were stressed upon:

· At what age entrepreneurs mostly start business?

· What is the business model and how to build around it?

· What are the different sources of obtaining funds?

· Who is an angel investor?

Mr Rajendra Argade being felicitated at the hands of Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas

Prepared ByProf Shilpa R. Kankonkar And Prof Nandini Desai

Chairman And Member, Ed Cell

Guest Lecture on Entrepreneurship Development by Mr. Vikrant thDeshpande, Founder, D & V Eventsconducted on 6 March 2017 on the topic

of “Successes & Challenges Faced By Entrepreneurs”st

As a part of our ED cell initiative, a guest lecture was organized in the institute for the 1 year MBA students th

on the topic of “Successes & Challenges faced by Entrepreneurs” on 6 March'2017. The guest speaker was Mr. Vikrant Deshpande, Founder D&V events. The session was interactive and students actively participated in it.

The session was organized to create awareness on the challenges faced by the budding entrepreneurs. The speaker shared examples of successful entrepreneurs of Indian origin and some of the internationally acclaimed personalities. He discussed 10 requisite qualities required to become an entrepreneur. He also conducted a small activity asking students to name 25 entrepreneurs in the world followed by the following questions:

1. What will you do if your family member gives you Rs 50000/-.

2. If you have 10 lakhs, what will you do with it?

3. If you get Re1 what will you do?

4. What will you do? Work part time or work after college?

5. What is your business plan?

Mr. Vikrant Deshpande, Founder D&V events addressing the students

Prepared By

Prof. Shilpa R. Kankonkar and Prof. Nandini Desai

Ed Cell, Chairman And Member

Guest Lecture by Mr. Suresh Umap, Regional Officer, Maharashtra

Centre of Entrepreneurship Development on the topic of “Role of

MCED in Developing Entrepreneurship amongst

Students”A guest lecture by Mr. Suresh Umap, Regional Officer, Maharashtra Centre of entrepreneurship development, (MCED), Pune Districtwas

st ndorganized in the Institute for the 1 and 2 year thMBA students of the Institute on 15 February

2017. Topic of the session was the role of Maharashtra Centre of entrepreneurship d e v e l o p m e n t ( M C E D ) i n d e v e l o p i n g Entrepreneurs and total numbers of students present were101 students.

The session was organized to give students inputs about the role of MCED in developing budding entrepreneurs.The speaker highlighted that student entrepreneurs can start their journey of entrepreneurshipwith the help of MCED.To begin with, the details of theirbusiness plan can be shared with them.The startup can be micro, small or mediumsizedenterprise (SMEs), and can take the help of MCED to become an established entity. He further stated the importance of changing demographic patterns, how young people are starting their own organizations and having their presence felt in the business environment by sharing many examples like Burger King, Desi wadapav from Mumbai, and many more.

Mr. Suresh Umap being felicitated at the hands of Prof. Mangesh Aswalikar

Mr. Suresh Umap, Prof Shilpa Kankonkar along with the DYPIMS team

Prepared By

Prof Shilpa R. Kankonkar and

Prof. Nandini DesaiChairman And Member, Ed Cell

Report on Guest Lecture by Alumnus Mr. Hitesh Gandhi (2007-09 Batch)

Mr. Hitesh Gandhi, currently Partner Genotek Biochem (Pharmaceutical drug development, Paint Industry and

membrane Technology) addressing the students of MBA first year

A one hour session was conducted by DYPIMS th

Institute on 25 February, 2017 on the topic, “Blue Water Strategy” by Mr. Hitesh Gandhi, alumnus, DYPIMS batch 2007-09.

Blue Ocean Strategy was developed by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. They observed that companies tend to engage in head-to-head competition in search of sustained profitable growth. Yet, in today's overcrowded industries competing head-on, results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool. Lasting success increasingly comes, not from battling competitors, but from creating blue oceans of untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.

Blue Ocean Strategy challenges everything you thought you knew about strategic success and provides a systematic approach to making the competition irrelevant.

In order to make the students learn various marketing strategies that are essential for competitive edge, Mr. Hitesh Gandhi gave various practical examples to clear the concept.

The students appreciated the session and rated to be good and extremely informative.

Prepared ByProf. Mangesh Asawalikar &

Prof. Minal C. WaghchoureMembers, Alumni/ Guest Lecture

Self Defense Session for MBA Students of DYPIMS

DYPIMS organized a Self defense session for all the students & female teaching and non teaching staff of DYPIMS. The self defense session was conducted by one of the youngest, prominent martial art exponent, Ms. Mitali Khare who is a black belt in Shatkon.

Students in action

rdA two hours session was conducted on 23 March'17. Ms. Mitali delivered a power packed session on Self Defense for Women that included various simple yet effective techniques that can be used for protecting oneself against miscreants. The session was responded with great enthusiasm by the lady students as well as staff. Boys also participated in this activity as volunteers.

The ICC team (Prof. Minal C. Waghchoure and Prof. Sreystha Beppari) wish to thank Ms. Mitali for her efforts and her valuable contribution.

Prof. Minal C. WaghchoureChairperson, Interanl Complaints Committee

(ICC)

GUEST LECTURE UNDER ICC FOR MBA STUDENTS AND STAFF OF DYPIMS

A guest lecture wasorganized in Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies under the Internal thComplaints Committee (ICC) on “Sexual harassment at workplace” on 16 . January'2017.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is a legislative act in India that seeks to protect women from sexual harassment at their place of work. Mam informed that this Act ensures that women are protected against sexual harassment at all work places, be it in public or private. It contributes to the realization of their right to gender equality, life and liberty and equality in working conditions.

The sense of security at the workplace is a must as it will improve women's participation in work, resulting in their economic empowerment and inclusive growth. Sarode mam also addressed on the mechanism for redressal of complaints. She said that this Act also provides safeguards against false or malicious charges. She told that all the "aggrieved woman", will get protection under the Act which is extremely wide to cover all women,

irrespective of age or employment status, whether in the organized or unorganized sectors, public or private and covers clients, customers and domestic workers as well.

Dr. Ashutosh Misal felicitating Adv. Mrs. Rama Sarode

Students during the session

The Act has stringent requirements in the constitution of an Internal Complaints Committee for every workplace and its composition has specific requirements with regard to the women representatives on it. Sarode mam discussed various cases like Bhanwari devi case, Nayana Pujari case and Aruna Sharma case to explain various types of harassment or behavior that come underharassment.This session also enabled organizations understand their roles and responsibilities under new statute under ICC. It helps employers audit their practices and ensure compliance.The ICC team understands the intricacies and variations of dealing with sensitive cases and they are well aware of their enhanced responsibility in ensuring timely recording and reporting of information, and investigative procedures if any.

Prof. Minal C. Waghchoure

Chairperson, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Corporate talk

Mr. Sachin Shinde is a Chartered Accountant and the Founder Director of Diligens Corporate Services Private Limited. He was interviewed by Ms. Kiran Harale (DYPIMS Student - MBA) during DYPIMS-Global Conclave - 2016

1. Can you tell us in brief about your business ---Diligens is a management consultancy and professional services company comprising a team of chartered accountants having significant experience across varied industries and business segments.We specialize in providing the following services:

· Business Formation Services

· Business Support Services

· Business Advisory services

· Tax & Regulatory Services

2. What ignited the spark in you to start this venture? How did the idea for your business come about?I did not want to restrict myself to one particular role in any organisation. An entrepreneur has many roles to play. That is what excited me to start my enterprise.

3. What are the problems that you have faced while establishing your venture?The first challenge was to establish my credentials in the market. Since my business grows only by word of mouth, I had to be very patient in the first few years.Liquidity was another challenge.

4. What would you say are the top three skills

needed to be a successful entrepreneur?

a.) Risk taking

b.) Adaptiveness

c.) Persistence

5. Describe/outline your typical day?I start my day by spending my mornings by living and feeling nature. In the office, my time includes meeting with clients, partners and staff, visiting government departments like income tax and sales tax. I go the gym in the evening which is a great stress buster for me and also a place to socialise.

6. What motivates you? Meeting new people in business motivates me and keeps me going.

7. What is your greatest fear, and how do you manage fear?

My greatest fear is becoming irrelevant. I

manage that fear by staying relevant.

8. How do you handle pressure?People who are physically fit and active can handle pressure better. So, I try to be physically fit through gyming or trekking.

9. How do you build a successful customer base?Quality and timeliness can build a strong customer base in delivery.

10. Who has been your greatest inspiration?My elder brother, Sagar Shinde who is an industrialist and has worked so hard to reach the position he is in today.

11. What is your favourite aspect of being an entrepreneur?Free thinking and decision making.

12. W h a t a re a o f b u s i n e s s y o u a re concentrating more on?We are concentrating more on the consulting side of our business where we can add to the topline of our clients.

13. What are your long term goals for the organisation and what are the major challenges that you envisage to reach there?The long term goal of the company is to be one stop solution for all the financial needs of an entity. The major challenge I envisage is to find the right talent to head different verticals and keeping that intact.

14. Do you believe there is some sort of pattern or formula to becoming a successful entrepreneur?There is no pattern or formula.

15. What three tips would you give to college s t u d e n t s w h o w a n t t o b e c o m e entrepreneurs?

1.) The journey of an entrepreneur is a very

lonely affair. Be prepared.

2.) 90 percent of the life of an entrepreneur is

showing up. So show up.

3.) It's important to know what you are good

at and what you are not good at. Ensure

you have the right people by your side for

what you are not good at.

th4 Workshop on Reconstitution of Vision And

Mission of DYPIMSThe fourth workshop on “Re-constitution of vision and mission of DYPIMS” was organized on 28.02.2017. The aim of the workshop was to finalize the mission of the Institute. The resource person for this workshop was Prof. V. R. Shirgurkar, Academic Consultant at DYPIMS.

Dr. (Mrs.) Surya Ramdas, Director DYPIMS welcomed Prof. V. R. Shirgurkar and all the faculty and staff members. A brainstorming session was conducted under the guidance of Prof. V.R. Shirgurkar and mission statements were formulated. Wg Cdr P V C Patil, Executive Director, Prof. Dr. D. R. Karunre, Consultant Director and Dr. J. G. Patil, Head Corporate Relations also provided their valuable inputs in formulating and finalized the mission of the institute.

Vision

Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies (DYPIMS) is committed to produce globally competent management professionals for industry and society through value based education.

Mission

• To adopt innovative teaching methodology to complement domain knowledge through virtual and other modes for developing competencies and skills in tune with global standards.

• To develop students for effective leadership, entrepreneurship and human values.

• To enhance staff competencies to fulfil emerging needs.

• To strengthen industry institution interaction at national and international level for training, networking, consultancy, research and placements.

• To follow and promote sustainable practices.

• To endeavour to meet expectations of stakeholders.

Prof. V.R. Shirgurkar suggested that on the basis of the above mission, the Institute should formulate the action plan for the five years and at the end of each year, the action plan should be reviewed.

Management, faculty and staff members during the workshop

In the end, Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas, Director, DYPIMS proposed a vote of thanks.

Prepared ByDr. Lalit Prasad And Mrs. Nandini DesaiChairman And Member, Fdp Committee

INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO LUCAS TVSst th

Students of DYPIMS 1 Year of each divisions visited Lucas TVS in batches on two days i.e. 25 March th

2017 and 30 March 2017.

The following faculties accompanied the students for the visits:

Mr. Sibi Abraham and Dr. Srilatha Palekar, Mr. Mangesh Asawalikar and Ms. Minal Waghchoure accompanied the students. In all, 122 students visited the plant.

Faculty and the students were received by Mr. Gajanan Patil (HR Head), Ms. Vaijayanti (Trainer) and Mr. Rajesh Patil (trainer). The first session comprised a lecture presentation on the details of Lucas TVS as regards the history, products, employee engagement and human resource policy. Majority of the employees were women. Thus, it was observed that the Company follows the principle of Women empowerment. Thereafter, Ms. Vaiyanti briefed the production process and the precautionary measures that needed to be taken while on the shop floor. Mr. Rajesh Patil while explaining the technical aspects of the production process stated that Lucas TVS was a first leading company in Automotive Electronics and briefed about the implementation of the Six Sigma and 5

S model. He also mentioned about the study on Lean method in the organization and also about the Organizational production system in which the CNC program machine was used with less dependency on man power. The amazing part was even the Quality checks was being made by Machines. The Company worked on the principle of Employee = (Knowledge + Skill) x Will. The students had interacted on various aspects ranging from technical, employee benefits, training need identification, schedule, future plans, CSR activities of the company, selection process of employees. The Industrial professionals gave a positive feedback and are looking forward for such cooperation in future

Mr. Gajanan Patil (Head HR) being felicitated by Mr. Mangesh Asawalikar

(faculty DYPIMS)

Mr. Rajesh Patil (Trainer) while conducting the session on Production and Quality

Ms. Vaijayanti (trainer) while providing inputs regarding the Lucas TVS Plant on HR policy and safety measures

Prepared ByProf. Mangesh Asawalikar And Prof. Minal WaghchoureChairman and Member, Industrial Visits and Excursions

Session on Interview Skills Conducted For Fourth Semester

StudentsAs a part of the Personality Development Capsule (PDC), a grilling 2 hours session on Interview Skills was conducted for the fourth semester MBA students on January 19, 2017. The session started with icebreakers comprising two management games that aimed at giving the students an understanding of the importance of quick decision making and team work in their professional life. The students felt rejuvenated and active after a 20 minutes session on games, fun, challenge, laughter and applause.

After the initial euphoria of the outside-classroom activity, the students settled themselves for an intriguing session on interview skills and mock practice session. Students participated actively. The video camera recording of the mock interview instilled in them a level of sincerity coupled with the anxiety of being watched and judged. The idea was to get them over the feeling of hesitation and nervousness and confront the situation with confidence. The objective was successfully achieved as the students gave a marvelous performance.

The students were called in pairs and were asked to take interview while the other partner became the interviewee. Through this role play, the interviewees benefited as they all got video feedback of their own performance.

The six most important interview questions were also discussed by Ms. Sreystha Beppari. She also discussed model answers, grooming and body language for interview. The performance of each student was analyzed and discussed during the feedback session which benefitted them in terms of understanding their potentials and drawbacks.

PREPARED BY

SREYSTHA BEPPARI

CHAIRPERSON, ENGLISH COMMITTEE

WORKSHOP IN MARKETING BY MR. RAJIV TANEJAMr. Rajiv Taneja guest faculty member to renowned institutes, an expert in Marketing Management

thsubject conducted the workshop on 19 January 2017 for the students of MBA first year. Following topics were covered in his session.

· Pricing Basics: Meaning, Importance and Factors influencing pricing decisions

· Setting the Price: Setting pricing objectives, Determining demand, Estimating costs, Analyzing competitors' pricing, Selecting pricing method, selecting final price.

· Adapting the Price: Geographical pricing, Price discounts & allowances, Promotional pricing, differentiated pricing,

· Price Change: Initiating & responding to price changes.

He also detailed out the practical aspects of pricing topic with the help of a case study.

Students appreciated the expert lecture inputs.

PREPARED BY

PROF. KUNAL PATIL

Students during the interview session held

Report on Guest Lecture by Alumnus Ms. Priyanka Kadam

(2012-14 Batch), Partner Business Development Neeyamo Enterprise

Solutions

Ms. Priyanka Kadam, Currently Partner Business Development, Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions being

stfelicitated by the Student Jenny D'Souza (1 year MBA)

A session was organized by DYPIMS Institute on th6 February, 2017 on the topic of “How to be

employable”by Ms. Priyanka Kadam, alumnus, DYPIMS batch 2012-14.

It was an interactive session that enlightened the students,the qualities that were required to become employable in the Corporate Sector.

While addressing the students she highlighted various points such as

1. Interview - Basic questions and soft skills

2. Importance of attire

3. Communication skills

4. Importance of choosing right specialization

5. Importance of Summer Internship program

The session was inspirational and motivational at the same time she emphasized hard work to achieve that extra mile which very few people are successful.

Students enthusiastically participated in the discussion and asked questions.The students appreciated the session and rated to be good and extremely informative.

Alumnus, Ms. Priyanka Kadam, addressing the students

Prepared ByProf. Mangesh Asawalikar &

Prof. Minal C. WaghchoureMembers, Alumni / Guest Lecture Committee

Guest Lecture By Mr. Ashok Bhansali, A Chartered Accountant on Union Budget 2017

Mr. Ashok Bhansali, Chartered Accountant and Independent Consultant, addressing the students

thA one hour session was organized by DYPIMS Institute on 13 February, 2017 on the topic of “Union Budget by Mr. Ashok Bhansali, Chartered Accountant. It was an interactive session that enlightened the students on various proposals envisaged in the Union Budget by the Finance Minister 2017.

The session mainly covered the important aspects of the budgets such as various proposals for empowering the youth, women, the rural agricultural sector and the overall growth and development of the Indian economy in the next 5 years.

He also covered various income tax aspects of the budget for the salaried class and gave some insight on the capital gains tax structure. While addressing the students hestressed upon the demonetization aspect by the Indian prime minister and elaborated the importance of the online transactions so as to curb the black money flowing in the Indian economy.

The students enthusiastically participated in the discussion and intersected questions wherein 88 students attended the session.

The Union Budget could not be covered in the limited span of time; however the students suggested that some more time should be allocated to clear various concepts of the Union budget.

PREPARED BYPROF. MANGESH ASAWALIKAR & PROF. MINAL C. WAGHCHOURE

MEMBERS, GUEST LECTURE COMMITTEE

Mr. Ashok Bhansali being felicitated at the hands of Mr. Mangesh Asawalikar

RD THREPORT ON NATIONAL CONFERENCE-2017 HELD ON 03 AND 04 FEBRUARY 2017 ON START UP INDIA: BOOSTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Conference began with the lighting of lamp and Saraswati Vandana. The Conference was inaugurated by Honourable Chief Guest, Mr. G. K. Pillai, MD & CEO, Walchandnagar Industries Limited and by the Guest of honor, Mr. Ajay Sawant, VP, HR, Reliance Industries Ltd.

The esteemed guests highlighted the importance of en t r ep reneur sh ip and the bene f i t s o f entrepreneurship. At first, Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas welcomed the dignitaries and participants comprising of faculty and students from across the length and breadth of the country. She briefed on the theme of the conference, “Start-up India: Boosting Entrepreneurship” and said that entrepreneurship is the need of the hour and the theme is very much justified in today's situation in our country.

Celebrating the moment with the dignitaries and the 21 Entrepreneurs of DYPIMS

Prof. D. R. Karnure, Consultant Director, DYPIMS further elaborated the need of the theme of the c o n f e r e n c e a n d a p p r e c i a t e d D Y P I M S entrepreneurship cell for generating 21 entrepreneurs till now. He emphasised the need of more and more entrepreneurs so that the country will turn up with more job givers than job seekers. He said that, he can see the promising future in today's youth from entrepreneurial perspective. Conference Souvenir was released at the hands of dignitaries. On this occasion, 21 entrepreneurs were felicitated by the dignitaries.

Mr. Ajay Sawant, VP (HR), Reliance Industries being felicitated at the hands of Prof. D. R. Karnure, Consultant

Director, DYPIMS

Mr. Ajay Sawant, VP (HR), Reliance Industries began his speech by stating that India needs 1 crore employments to become a global leader and this can be achieved through 'Start-up India' initiatives and promotional schemes. At present, India is on

ththe 4 position in the area- Start-ups in the world. He further mentioned that, in olden days many people were not ready to enter into the business due to non-availability of financial aids.This is now available in the current budget for about more than 3000 new business proposals.

Chief Guest, Mr. G. K. Pillai, MD & CEO, Walchandnagar Industries Limited being

felicitated at the hands of Prof. D. R. Karnure, Consultant Director, DYPIMS

Chief Guest, Mr. G. K. Pillai, MD & CEO, Walchandnagar Industries Limited stressed on the fact that the Country can become great when it generates employment for youth. According to him, the number of youngsters engaged in working is the measure of country's success. He further stressed that the youth should try to identify their strengths and steer themselves to entrepreneurship. They should access the Government Schemes and funding upto 40 lakhs which are available under Start-up India initiatives. The Country shall progress when individuals progress.

Dr. Chirantan Chatterjee, Professor, IIM, Bangalore being felicitated at the hands of Prof. D. R. Karnure, Consultant

Director, DYPIMS

The inaugural session was followed by a key note address by Dr. Chirantan Chatterjee, Professor, IIM, Bangalore. Dr. Chirantan Chatterjee asserted that the technology should be studied and brought i n t o p r a c t i c e o f I n d i a n b u s i n e s s e s . Entrepreneurship is not a prerogative of any country; 'Start-up India is a decent way to curtail the dominance of such trends. In his view, no business can succeed without perseverance and persuasion. Youth should always try to search for innovation.

Mr. B. K.Sethi, VP Exports, Finolex Cables being felicitated at the hands of Dr. J. G. Patil, Head Corporate Relations

Mr. B. K.Sethi, VP Exports, Finolex Cables alerted students mentioning that Indian youth must be able to face new challenges. They should study the problems faced by the society and try to sort out the social issues.

Mr. Ram Sastry, Ex-VP, Mphasis Ltd. Secretary of NGO – Prerna

Mr. Ram Sastry, Ex-VP, Mphasis Ltd. Secretary of NGO – Prerna addressed the role of NGOs in Start-up India. There is a great need for the start-up ventures to aim at helping and developing the society. One of the ways can be collaboration of NGOs and start-ups; another could be promoting the start-ups which have great social impact.

Mr. Y. H. Gharpure, Ex-MD, Hindustan Antibiotics & Founder, President of Technology Transfer Association being

felicitated at the hands of Dr. J. G. Patil, Head Corporate Relations

Mr. Y. H. Gharpure, Ex-MD, Hindustan Antibiotics & Founder, President of Technology Transfer Association focused on youth and the immense opportunities available. He persuaded the studentsto be self-inspired andmust take risks and meet the goals for which skills education and knowledge must be utilised simultaneously.

Technical sessions for students followed the key note addresses. The referees for the technical session were Dr. Gulshan H. Gidwani, Principal, Saint Mira's College for Girls and Dr. Madhavi Kulkarni, SNDT College of Arts and Commerce.

thThe second day of the conference, 4 February 2017 was graced by the presence of five eminent corporate personalities, Dr. B K Mohanty, IIM, Lucknow, Area of Decision Science and Quantitative Science, Address by Ms. Pradnya Godbole, CEO, de-Asra, Kailash Katkar, CEO and MD, Quick-Heal Technologies Limited, Ms. Sunanda Mehta, Editor, Indian Express and Mr. Amitava Chatterjee, Managing Consultant at Wipro Ltd..

Dr. B. K. Mohanty, IIM, Lucknow, Professor being felicitated at the hands of Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas,

Director DYPIMS

The forum began with the address by Dr. B. K. Mohanty, IIM, Lucknow, Professor in the area of Decision Science and Quantitative Science. He spoke on how to develop an idea for a start-up. He asserted anybody who knows Sanskrit can develop a new idea, who knows Veena may understand the environmental situation and become environment friendly. Those who understands mathematics may be logical and analytical. Thus, Sanskrit, Veena and Mathematics are the key points in life. He also drew attention to the application of the mathematics modelling in managing HR. Mathematics mentality comes from realization and surroundings. Another point he emphasised on was in life it is important to face criticism if one has to grow as praises may not help you grow as criticism would.

Pradnya Godbole, CEO, de-Asra addressing the august gathering during the conference

Next address was by Pradnya Godbole, CEO, de-Asra. Mam drew the attention to Entrepreneurship saying the youth has a choice of either becoming rich or making a change in the world. She said that there is young person joining the workforce every 25 seconds and hence there is a huge scope for entrepreneurs to create jobs for them. She also showcased a video by Intel which gave an inspirational message that Technology, Information and Confidence are the things needed to be an entrepreneur.To become an entrepreneur she recommended several essential traits; Passionate, Inspired, Energetic, Confident, Taking ownership, Fast decision making, Risk taking, Leadership, Discipline, hard work & learning attitude, Adaptive & Dynamic.

Mr. Kailash Katkar, CEO and MD, Quick-Heal Technologies Limited being felicitated at the hands of Dr. Mrs. Surya

Ramdas, Director DYPIMS

Next address was by Mr. Kailash Katkar, CEO and MD, Quick-Heal Technologies Limited. Sir was exuberant in his way of interaction and captivated the audience with his impromptu anecdotes. He shared his life journeyfrom a technician to becoming an owner of QuickHeal. He said, he learnt anything and everything with open arms that came his way. His candid conversation comprising of examples from his own life was well received and appreciated. He emphasised on how trust is very important aspect in business.His address was followed by Mrs. Sunanda Mehta, Editor, Indian Express. Madam remarked that Start-up is the catch wind of today and media Industry sees a huge scope in start-ups. She said that mantra for a successful start-up would be as follows:

· Love/ Enjoy what you're doing at work

· Go by your Instincts

· Follow your heart rather than taking traditional and a less risky routewhich is followed by everyone

Mr. Amitava Chatterjee, Managing Consultant at Wipro Ltd. Being felicitated at the hands of Dr. Sanjay Gaikwad,

Professor, DYPIMS

The session concluded with an address by Mr. Amitava Chatterjee, Managing Consultant at Wipro Ltd. Sir strongly recommended that one should be think big which is magical and impossible. He advised students for identifying problems and finding solutions for the same.His candid conversation comprising of 3 very interesting types of entrepreneurs:Steve Jobs entrepreneur (One who does not buy anybody's ideas), emerging entrepreneurs (people with huge idea line and skills but having a difficulty in funding) and 1 Re. Entrepreneur. He further accentuated that young entrepreneurs will benefit the Indian economy.Technical Sessions followed and the referees were Dr. Shubhangi Walvekar, Director, IMCD, Pune, Dr. Medha Dubhashi, Professor, Vamnicom, Pune, Dr. J. K. Dattagupta, Research Guide, SPPU, Pune, Dr. Amod Markale, Director, IIMS, Dr. Milind Marathe, Director Sinhgad Institute and Dr. Satish Ubale, Director, Matrix School of Management Studies, Pune.

Chief Guest, Dr. Vijayrao Patil, VP-Mtkg, Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation being felicitated at the hands of Wg Cdr PVC Patil (Retd.), Executive Director,

DYPIMS

Post the technical sessions, the invited dignitaries, research scholars and students assembled for the Valedictory function. Dignitaries on the Dais were Chief Guest, Dr. Vijayrao Patil, VP-Mtkg, Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Wg Cdr PVC Patil (Retd.), Executive Director, DYPIMS and Guest of Honour Dr. B. K. Mohanty, IIM, Lucknow. The function began with the address by Wg Cdr PVC Patil (Retd.). He thanked all the dignitaries, participants and students. He was proud that the students have made wonderful paper presentations on this relevant topic, Start-up India and Make in India-Creating jobs for others.

Sir also spoke about Change in American Government and the impact of the same on doing business in US. He drew attention to the fact that opportunity for the students to start up is huge as Government of India is taking full initiative for encouraging start-ups in India. Hence students should think upon being self-employed. He took pride in mentioning that DYPIMS Institute has aEntrepreneur Development Cell (ED Cell) that has generated 21 entrepreneurs so far. Dr. B K Mohanty who was also present for the function thanked the Director,Dr.Mrs. Surya Ramdas for inviting him to the Conference and praised the Institute and its management for the hospitality provided to all the guests and participants. The function proceeded with the award ceremony forwarded by Prof Sibi Sir. Mrs. Bhivpatki and Mr. Deepak Bhivpathki of Everest Publishing House were felicitated at the hands of Executive Director, Wg Cdr PVC Patil (Retd.). Best research paper for Faculty and the Research Scholar Award were given at the hands of

stDr. Vijayrao Patil 1 prize to (Cash Prize of Rs

nd (10000/-) to Paul Rajan Rajkumar and 2 Cash Prize of Rs 5000/-) to Sumita Kumar & Michelle Vaz. The best research paper students award were given

stat the hands of Dr. B K Mohanty, 1 prize (Cash

ndPrize of Rs 5000/-) to Amol Landge and 2 (Cash Prize of Rs 5000/-) to Dinesh Kumar V. & Dharaneedharan S.

Few participants expressed their views on the Conference and admired the management and hospitality of the conference. The award ceremony was followed by the Address by the chief guest, Dr. Vijayrao Patil. Sir addressed students to come up with different new ideas in entrepreneurship. One must develop certain qualities handling various types of pressures and awareness. Sir recalled a quote by Abraham Lincoln, “There are always vacancies in the world”.

Thus, the National Conference was an overwhelming success. The organizing team under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas made it a great success.

Prepared By Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas And

Prof Minal C. Waghchoure

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“Fusion-2017- Saluting Womanhood - God's Most Beautiful Creation”

DYPIMS organized an annual cultural fest th th

'FUSION' from 8 to 11 March 2017. The fest included major activities like Traditional day, Management Poster Competition, E-Bazaar, Intercollegiate events and Cultural Night.

Traditional Day

thThe traditional day was organized on 8 March 2017. Students, faculty and staff had participated on that day. The day was spent joyfully with music, dance and other fun activities. The entire campus looked very colorful and vibrant. LAN games (inter collegiate event) were also organized on the same day. Best traditional attire worn under Male & Female category for faculty and students respectively were declared in the end.

Intercollegiate Eventsth

DYPIMS organized Inter-collegiate events on 9 th

and 10 March 2017. Students from DYPIMS and other colleges (graduate and undergraduate) in Pune participated in various competitions like B-Quiz, Antakshari, Ad-Mad, LAN games, Solo song, Group dance, Solo dance, E-Bazaar and Poster competition.

The following Colleges from Pune and PCMC area participated in the Inter-collegiate competition:

· S.B Patil Institute of Management

· Sri Balaji Society

· Sai Balaji Institute of Management

· Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering

· Fergusson College

· Indira Institute of Management

· Pratibha Group of Institutions

· Modern Institute of Business Management

· Poona College

· Lotus Business School

· D. Y. Patil Educational Complex (Applied Arts and Crafts, MBA and MCA)

Management Poster Competition

DYPIMS organized a Management Poster thCompetition on 9 March 2017. 13 corporate

professionals from different industries and 26 fine Art students from Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Applied Arts and Crafts were an integral part of the 21 teams. Thus, each team constituted students from DYPIMS, corporate invitees, a faculty from DYPIMS and fine Arts students.

The poster competition focused on clarity of thought, importance of team work, principles of management, creativity, brain storming and effective communication. All the corporate members enthusiastically participated in the event.

stThe poster on the theme “JEEO India” won the 1

ndprize and the 2 prize was bagged by a poster with the theme of “Mummy Bank Pvt. Ltd.”.

E-Bazaarth

On 10 March 2017, the ED Cell of DYPIMS organized an Entrepreneurship bazaar (E-Bazaar). Students had put up 26 stalls comprising of food, games and novelties. The entire campus had turned into a market place with exemplary selling skills and promotional gimmicks demonstrated by the students.

Cultural NightThe last day of FUSION was organized on the

thevening of 11 March 2017 at Lekha Farms, Kiwale. On this day, our students showcased their

The theme “saluting womanhood”, saw the felicitations of all the woman faculty members and invited dignitaries. The dignitaries included Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas, Director DYPIMS, Mrs. Neelam Patil, Ms. Pradnya Khanolkar, (NCP) and Mr. O.P. Singh, MD, ABTL, MD, Huvepharma, Global MD, NBPL Chairman, VIVALDIS Ltd.

Faculty member Prof. Vinay Nandre played an inspirational video highlighting the plight of women in our country and at the same time appreciating their strength and roles.

Prizes were awarded for outstanding performances by the students in various events conducted during FUSION.

All the students, faculty and staff were in their best of the attire and mood which made the event more lively.

PREPARED BYDR. PRIYANKA MISHRA

CHAIRMAN, CULTURAL COMMITTEE

talent on the stage with various cultural and creative performances.