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CultComm

MBA is a highly competitive and stressful program. In these two years, budding managers must overcome many obstacles E-Cell
and hurdles to realize their potential. In such a competitive environment, it is natural to burn out and lose the passion for
the best. This is where the Cultural Committee of Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur, comes in. The Cultural
Committee organizes numerous events on various scales to ensure that students get a platform to enjoy life at VGSoM and make
unforgettable memories during their time here. It also provides a platform to provide its members with actual management The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) at the Vinod Gupta School of
experience. The club plans and hosts grand events like the Fresher’s party, the Diwali party, the Farewell, and many more. Management (VGSoM) is a student-run organization that aims
to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among students.
Overall, the Cultural Committee of VGSoM plays a vital role in promoting cultural diversity and encouraging creativity and self-
expression among students at IIT Kharagpur. It provides a platform for students to showcase their talents and fosters a sense The E-Cell provides a platform for students to learn about
of community and belonging within the institute. entrepreneurship, network with industry professionals, and
develop their business ideas. We organize events throughout
the year, such as startup competitions and discussion forums.
E-Cell also provides mentorship and incubation opportunities
to students to help them turn their business ideas into reality.
Learning Business Outside Classrooms (LBOC) is a unique
initiative that the E-Cell offers to first-year students. Allowing
students to work on live projects and winter internships is
another crucial element of E-Cell.

Srijan :

The Annual Business Plan Contest provides a unique
A performance of a lifetime-Band performance by students of There needs to be darkness for there to be light- VGSoM opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to pitch their business
2021-23 batch on Freshers party building decorated on Diwali Night during Diwali Puja event ideas to venture capitalists and investors, promoting the spirit
of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Vichaar:

Drishtee A Nation-Wide Case Study Competition. Vichaar provides a
unique opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to apply their
Capital strategic skills in solving real-time business problems faced
by various startups.

V-Chaupal:
Drishtee Capital is the investment club of VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur, which is effectively run and managed by students.
Drishtee Capital manages a student-run equity portfolio. Drishtee capital maintains an open-ended equity fund mainly focusing The event will feature an open discussion forum where you
on the investment opportunities available across sectors in the stock market. We at Drishtee focus primarily on generating voice your thoughts in front of the student fraternity and be a
long-term value rather than short-term gains. The investment decisions are carried out through the interpretation of financial part of it to blossom the entrepreneurial spirit by joining the
reports, application of valuation techniques, portfolio management theory, and security analysis. Furthermore, the club is not herd of VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur students with comprehensive
limited to its members as Drishtee makes conscious efforts to share knowledge of investments, trading, portfolio management, entrepreneurship knowledge.
and fundamental and technical analysis through knowledge-sharing sessions called “Trade Shastra.” We also publish our yearly
magazine named Drishtee Diaries, covering the latest financial topics. Additionally, we also publish equity research reports and
newsletters on our social media handles. E-Summit:
Drishtee Capital conducted “Trading Mania,” a stock market simulation contest. The event was spread across a few days, where The event includes a series of guest lectures, a workshop,
participants were required to take positions in equity markets from a pool of NIFTY50 stocks with one lakh of virtual money. and a competition to facilitate ideas-focused discussions
The event saw a good number of participation from trading enthusiasts competing to maximize their profits. Drishtee Capital on various areas for the students to attain comprehensive
also successfully conducted its flagship equity research competition, “Synergy,” in association with MCX and StockGro during entrepreneurship knowledge.
Purvodaya, the annual B-School fest of VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur. The event included an amalgamation of trading simulation and
equity research case studies that attracted participation from top B-Schools in India.

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