COMPETITIONS | SEMINARS | WORKSHOPS 6th - 9th December, 2013

About R.A.Podar College

S . P. M a n d a l i s R . A . Po d a r C o l l e g e o f C o m m e r c e a n d E c o n o m ic s is o n e o f t h e w id e l y r ec o g n iz ed c o m m er c e c o l l eg es in In d ia . T he l eg a c y o f R . A . Po d a r C o l l e g e ha s b e en b u il t o n t h e p r in c ip l es o f k n o w l ed g e , s i n ce r it y, in t eg r i t y a n d exc e l l en c e .

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore has accredited the college with A GRADE and a CGPA of 3.63 for its history of excellence, which is the highest rating for any single faculty commerce college in India. R. A. Podar College trains its students to excel in all arena of life to think critically, creatively, and practically. The students of R. A. Podar College excel not only in academics, but also in a plethora of extracurricular activities, which are targeted at holistic development of the students. This pronounced institution has always strived to bring prosperity from literacy. As a paragon of this initiative, we at R. A. Podar, bring you Indias Largest Financial Market event Moneta, which has been conceived with the aim of fostering the gen-next with a sound and practical approach towards financial markets by empowering them with hands-on experience of the financial world.

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1 About Moneta (Showcase) 2 Pre-Events 3 Competitions 4 Seminars

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5 Workshops
6 Learn India

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The Money Bags ( ) adjacent to the event names indicate the relative weightage of each event in terms of the points scheme on a scale of 5. Indicates individual participation (1 person per contingent) Indicates Team participation (Team of 2)

ABOUT MONETA
Moneta was the prodigy of a few students back in 2009. A groundbreaking event, it has since attracted overwhelming participation, praise and critical acclaim. Moneta is a national level inter-collegiate carnival based on various aspects of finance, which aims to imbibe financial and economic sophistication in the students and change the way they perceive the financial markets. This is achieved through challenging competitions, stimulating seminars and insightful workshops that Moneta is abound with. The competitions aim at creating virtual situations that mirror the real world, so as to educate the participants in facing as well as handling these assessments that they may come across in todays increasingly complex corporate culture. The seminars and workshops target at providing a comprehensive understanding of the financial world by fostering interactions with the doyens of the Indian Corporate Arena.

PRE-EVENTS
I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful. - Warren Buffet

THE PROMOTER Awaken the entrepreneur in you! Name your product or service, brand it and market it! Word of caution The market is ruthless and unforgiving. Swim through uncharted territories with your vision, mission and objective as your only weapons, and become the most talked about rookie in the corporate world!

WRITE IT RIGHT A pen indeed is mightier than a sword! Use the power of your pen and participate in this essay writing competition to give us the best write up with a perfect concoction of facts, jargons, creativity, humour, novelty and brevity!

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"Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game." -Donald Trump EQUIPOT Join us on www.moneypot.in, an online trading event, governed by real world

stocks. Witness the highs and lows of the stock market, the investor sentiment and
maneuver your portfolio through the bulls and bears. The participant with the largest MONEYPOT will emerge the vanquisher! (The investment may not be real, but the prize money is!)

THE PICASSO

Are you fascinated by Dilberts? Do you have what it takes in you to illustrate a
financial situation? Awaken the R. K. Laxman in you and sketch an art depicting the financial theme given by Moneta 2013 to emerge as the Best Creative Artist at Moneta 2013.

Vision is not enough; it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up to the step; we must step up the stairs. -Vacav Havell

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THE BULLRING Powered by the National Stock Exchanges electronic trading platform! Look at market fluctuations as your friend rather than your enemy; profit from folly rather than participate in it. - Warren Buffet Buy low and sell high? Or timed stakes? Its completely your call, but beware the impending fall! Moneta presents its flagship event, The Bullring. Come and be a part of the largest mock stock trading game! Analyse your budgets, review company results, keep an eye on the bailouts and invest sensibly. After all, sound investing should be the only way of investing!

BLACK GOLD "If the world economy gets better, commodities are a very good place to be in. Even if the world economy does not improve, commodities are still a fabulous place to be. - Jim Rogers What will you do with your money? Online commodity trading is the next big

thing! Experience the real world environment of the commodity market. Time the
market and your resources as you buy and sell bullion, food products, spices, crude oil and metals and reign supreme over the commodity markets.

NOTE: Participants for THE BULLRING and BLACKGOLD must be the same.

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CARBON CREDIT CZAR What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another. Mahatma Gandhi With the cloud of environmental degradation looming over our head, an economically efficient growth plan is a must to combat this adversity. The Carbon Credit Czar is an event that will transport the contestant deep into the world of carbon credits, GDPs, Growth rates, CDM projects, negotiations, strategies, natural disasters and it will be a grey matter war of those who not only have a world to save but also a country to lead.

THE CONTAGION

When the euro was born, it was born in the wrong economic circumstances.John Major When the Euro was born, the world thought that the days of the dollar are numbered. But look around us today - circumstances have drastically changed. Situations are intense and a step forward or backwards will have its own implications. The world remains a spectator to the slugfest in Europe where the economy is at loggerheads with politics. In such testing times, we present The Contagion where delegates of these crisis-hit countries will race against time to save their skin or perish in the attempt ere they adopt the correct strategy! Steer your economy on the road leading towards growth. Become the master of your nation and use the weapons of financial planning, decision-making and politics to win the battle for National Pride!

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SYNERGIES Ill make you an offer you cant refuse- The Godfather What seems obvious isnt. The dumbest deals have reaped rich dividends while the most obvious ones have failed. What makes a merger tick? Synergies! Join the high

profile and fast paced world of an Investment Banker and keep your thinking caps
on! The task is simple Create the perfect synergy where, as the clich goes, 1 plus 1 is not always equal to 2.

BATTLE OF THE NATIONS Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations. Thomas Jefferson Analyze your countrys financial position, chalk out an investment roadmap, sway perspective FII and FDI investors in your favour and make your nation the undisputed investment hub of the world.

THE IPO CHALLENGE Have you ever dreamt of bringing out an IPO of your own company? Moneta 2013 provides you with this unique opportunity of experiencing the technicalities involved in the valuation of your company, determination of the numerous variables to attract maximum subscriptions to your IPO.

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THE BOARD ROOM CHALLENGE Politics exists in the boardroom, as well. Carly Fiorina Cruise into a Boardroom with an upright chest, a clear throat, a sharp suit and put your swag mode on! Feed and protect egos, Manage betrayals, tackle problems

and find out solutions in this fast-paced event. For if there is a battlefield in the
corporate world, it is the Boardroom!

THE CFO CHALLENGE The art lies not in making money, but managing it. - Ancient Proverb What seems obvious isnt. A man is judged by the company he keeps. But this man

is judged only by the performance of his company! Yes, the humble CFO has a
tough job. Step into the shoes of this dynamic man and guide your company to a booming future. Concoct a turnaround or present the financials, this challenge has it all! Prove your mettle to see your company soar. Tough times lie ahead. Can you deal with them and emerge unscathed?

THE HOUR At Moneta 2013, we present to you The Hour, an hour of quizzing fun every day! Sounds simple? Yeah, right. At Moneta 2013, expect the unexpected.

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THE BAIT Speech is a tool that empowers us to express ourselves voraciously. Debate with the finest minds of India, express yourself on the topics thrown at you, prove your stance and win with conviction. A classic debate awaits you at Moneta 2013. Hone your speaking skills to emerge victorious here.

FINANCIAL PLANNER I dont know how I will build my portfolio, if I were just doing it by the numbers- Warren Buffett As a Portfolio Manager in this challenging event, it is your job to juggle between Investments, Savings and Retirement Benefits to ensure that you dont keep all your eggs in one basket and create a covetous and infallible portfolio for your client.

IDEAS THAT CLICK A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on John F. Kennedy Got an idea sirjee? Moneta 2013 is the right place for you! Walk in with a Financial Product of your own. Analyze, discuss, propose and defend it against the barrage of questions. Fight for your product till the very end! P .S.: Your product should make heads turn. Universal appeal is a must.

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THE SPOKESPERSON Whoever controls the media, controls the mind. - Jim Morrison. Do you have the words that will fend off the media-sharks? Do you have that assertive yet non-committal tone? Can you represent your company when all that

the media wants is to rip it apart?

If you can, here is the event for you. As an efficient Spokesperson, let your body language do the talking! Face, tackle, fight or even bite back at the media to ensure that your companys image remains intact. A word of caution: A quick temper leads to a quicker fall.

MUTUAL FUND CHALLENGE

Mutual funds give people the sense that theyre investing with the big boys and that theyre really not at a disadvantage entering the stock market - Ron Chernow A mutual fund is a professionally managed collective investment vehicle. Are you well versed with its intricacies? Sell this open-ended vehicle and emerge triumphant corroborating your money

management skills as we explore this passive avenue of investment.

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SEMINARS

Ms. Chitra Ramakrishna | CEO and Managing Director NSE India Ltd.

Mr. Subir Gokarn | Ex-Governor, RBI.

Mystery of Thought and Emotion is the key to winning! George Zalucki Seminars form an integral part of Moneta. We, at Moneta believe that learning from the best in the industry, definitely gives a leverage over the others. Our Association with the best names in the industry has been immense and continues to grow. Some of our illustrious speakers in the previous editions of Moneta include:

B. N. Bajpai | Past Chairman LIC & SEBI. Mr. Nirmal Jain | Chairman IIFL. Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani | Chairman and Managing Director Hiranandani Group. Mr. Anuj Puri | Chairman & Country Head Jones Lang LaSalle. Mr. Vallabh Bhansali | Chairman Enam Group. Mr. Nilesh Shah | President, Corporate Banking Axis Bank. Mr. Venkat Chary | Chairman MCX. Ms. Chitra Ramakrishna | CEO and Managing Director NSE India Ltd. Mr. C. Achutan | Director NSE & Mahindra Satyam. Mr. Shuja Siddiqui | Head Wealth Management Motilal Oswal.

Continuing the legacy, be prepared to be dazzled by the Seminars at Moneta 2013.

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SEMINARS
PANEL DISCUSSION Ever wondered how it would seem when the best in the industry indulge in a healthy discussion on stage? After the successful and enlightening Panel Discussion on the Euro-Zone Crisis at Moneta 2012, join us to witness the engaging Panel Discussion on Ethics in business at Moneta 2013.

THE CONCLAVE After the overwhelming success of The Conclave in 2011 & 2012, were back with it at Moneta 2013. Meet some brilliant minds in the industry pouring out thought-provoking expressions. Fro m Conclave offers you a variety on the platter. We, at Moneta 2013 present to you The Green Conclave on topics encompassing the concepts of Environmental Conservation, Energy Conservation & their implications on an Economy, future of a sustainable economy etc. culture, mythology to entrepreneurship and professionalism The

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WORKSHOPS
There is an inherent need of every individual to have a mentor who can go beyond the boundaries set by classrooms. Workshops at Moneta cater to this very aspect. They encompass many spheres of practical financial knowledge including:

How to understand credit ratings? How to read a Balance Sheet? How to choose and Insurance Policy? Recognizing Undervalued and Overvalued Stocks. How to read a Financial Newspaper? Decoding Online Trading

Workshop conducted by NSDL in Moneta 2012.

Workshop on How to read a financial newspaper in Moneta 2009.

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LEARN INDIA

Change is the need of the hour. Empowerment will lead to change. We, at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics have taken it upon ourselves to promote this empowerment. With this view in mind, we proudly present to you Learn India. Through this initiative of ours, Team Moneta will be visiting colleges across India

spreading awareness and literacy regarding financial markets and the basic financial
investments. Our roadmap includes visiting schools and colleges across India with a view to creating financial literacy amongst the Indian Youth through cognizance regarding banks, savings, mutual funds, investments, etc. Besides college students, our initiative also targets budding teenagers, potential entrepreneurs in order to prepare them to face the world out there.

We, through Learn India, dont aim to teach. We aim to Educate and Empower.

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